New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Joseph John Thomas
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1945. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1945
- Admitted
- 81
- Years in bar
- 2572360
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph John Thomas appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1945 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 81 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph John Thomas is registered as bar number 2572360 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 81 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Joseph compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Joseph John Thomas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
81 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
81 Top 1% higher than 99% of 316 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1945 admission class today
Of the 210 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1945, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 2572360
- Year Admitted
- 1945 (81 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph John Thomas's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside 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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Joseph John Thomas is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Thomas licensed?
Joseph Thomas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph John Thomas admitted to the bar?
Joseph John Thomas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1945.
Where did Joseph John Thomas go to law school?
Joseph John Thomas attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
Is Joseph John Thomas in good standing?
Not currently, Joseph John Thomas's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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