New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Martha Ross

Emory University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Ridgeland, MS. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1002153
NY reg #

The record in one line

Martha Ross appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1978 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

48 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Emory University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Emory University
70.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1002153
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Martha Ross is registered as bar number 1002153 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Martha Ross Thomas, Esq., located in Ridgeland, MS, ZIP 39157. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY (639 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Martha compares to fellow Emory University alumni

Among the 400 Emory University graduates in the New York register, Martha Ross is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. Emory University alumni

Years since admission - 400 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 400 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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

Emory University's active-bar rate

Of Emory University's 639 alumni in the New York register, 70.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Emory University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.7%
Emory University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1002153
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Martha Ross Thomas, Esq.
ZIP Code
39157
Phone
(601) 672-7539

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Martha Ross's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Martha Ross is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Martha Ross licensed?

Martha Ross is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Martha Ross admitted to the bar?

Martha Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Martha Ross go to law school?

Martha Ross attended EMORY UNIVERSITY.

What company does Martha Ross work for?

Martha Ross is associated with Martha Ross Thomas, Esq. in Ridgeland, MS.

Is Martha Ross in good standing?

Not currently, Martha Ross's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.