New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Laurie J. Thomas
Northern Kentucky University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2424109
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Laurie J. Thomas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1991 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 35 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #765 of 3,464
- by tenure in Buffalo office peers
- Law school
- Northern Kentucky University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Laurie J. Thomas is registered as bar number 2424109 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Laurie J. Thomas, Esq., located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14210. Educational background: NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (7 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Buffalo, NY office peers
Laurie J. Thomas is earlier in the Buffalo, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #765 of 3,464 (22nd percentile). See the Buffalo attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #765
- City cohort
- 3,464
- Local percentile
- 22nd
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Buffalo
- Candace Lynn Bell admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Marjorie A. Bialy admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Kathleen M. Boyd admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Robert C. Brucato Jr admitted 1991 · 35 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Northern Kentucky University's active-bar rate
Of Northern Kentucky University's 7 alumni in the New York register, 42.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2424109
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Laurie J. Thomas, Esq.
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14210
- Phone
- (716) 823-8295
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Laurie J. Thomas's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Northern Kentucky University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1991 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1991), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1991 whose listed office city differs from Buffalo, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Laurie J. Thomas: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~3,465 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1991)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Laurie Thomas licensed?
Laurie Thomas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Laurie J. Thomas admitted to the bar?
Laurie J. Thomas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Laurie J. Thomas go to law school?
Laurie J. Thomas attended NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY.
What company does Laurie J. Thomas work for?
Laurie J. Thomas is associated with Laurie J. Thomas, Esq. in Buffalo, NY.
Is Laurie J. Thomas in good standing?
No, Laurie J. Thomas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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