New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Robert Edwin Thackston
University Of North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Dallas, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5448428
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Robert Edwin Thackston has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5448428 on the New York register belongs to Robert Edwin Thackston, 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 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75219. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (196 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Robert Edwin Thackston 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Robert Edwin Thackston sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Robert compares to fellow University Of North Carolina alumni
Among the 136 University Of North Carolina graduates in the New York register, Robert Edwin Thackston is longer-tenured than 4% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of North Carolina alumni
Years since admission - 136 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 96% higher than 4% of 136 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina's 196 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5448428
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
- City
- Dallas, TX
- ZIP Code
- 75219
- Phone
- (469) 484-6100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Robert Edwin Thackston'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Thackston licensed?
Robert Thackston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Robert Edwin Thackston admitted to the bar?
Robert Edwin Thackston has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Robert Edwin Thackston go to law school?
Robert Edwin Thackston attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What company does Robert Edwin Thackston work for?
Robert Edwin Thackston is associated with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Dallas, TX.
Is Robert Edwin Thackston in good standing?
Yes, Robert Edwin Thackston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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