New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Nikol Gruning Thompson

Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Stamford, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3034642
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Nikol Gruning Thompson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

26 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Villanova University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Villanova University
66% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3034642
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3034642 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Nikol Gruning Thompson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, located in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06901. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (321 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 26 years on the register, Nikol Gruning Thompson still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Nikol Gruning Thompson's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

26 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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

How Nikol compares to fellow Villanova University alumni

Among the 200 Villanova University graduates in the New York register, Nikol Gruning Thompson is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

26 years vs. Villanova University alumni

Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school

26 Top 50% higher than 50% of 200 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

Villanova University's active-bar rate

Of Villanova University's 321 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Villanova University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66%
Villanova University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

63%64%65%66%67% Statewide, all years2000 class 66.2% 63.6% ▼ -3.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3034642
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
ZIP Code
06901
Phone
(203) 965-4158

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Nikol Gruning Thompson'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

Nikol Gruning Thompson'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 Nikol Thompson licensed?

Nikol Thompson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Nikol Gruning Thompson admitted to the bar?

Nikol Gruning Thompson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Nikol Gruning Thompson go to law school?

Nikol Gruning Thompson attended VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.

What company does Nikol Gruning Thompson work for?

Nikol Gruning Thompson is associated with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits in Stamford, CT.

Is Nikol Gruning Thompson in good standing?

Yes, Nikol Gruning Thompson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.