New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
John Francis Thomson
Georgetown Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5207873
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, John Francis Thomson has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5207873 on the New York register belongs to John Francis Thomson, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20037. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN LAW SCHOOL (59 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
John Francis Thomson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, John Francis Thomson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown Law School's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Law School's 59 alumni in the New York register, 35% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5207873
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Phone
- (973) 769-4717
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Francis Thomson's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Thomson licensed?
John Thomson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Francis Thomson admitted to the bar?
John Francis Thomson has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did John Francis Thomson go to law school?
John Francis Thomson attended GEORGETOWN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does John Francis Thomson work for?
John Francis Thomson is associated with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in Washington, DC.
Is John Francis Thomson in good standing?
Yes, John Francis Thomson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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