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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2014
12 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Georgetown Law School
35% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5207873
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

0%100%New York avg66%35%
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.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years2014 class 66.2% 70.2% ▲ +6.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2014 admission class

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
ZIP Code
20037
Phone
(973) 769-4717

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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

John Francis Thomson's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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.