New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samuel C. Thompson
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1281773
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samuel C. Thompson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Chicago
- registered office, IL
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samuel C. Thompson is registered as bar number 1281773 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Schiff Hardin & Waite, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry.
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.
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1281773
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Schiff Hardin & Waite
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 876-1000
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel C. Thompson's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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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Samuel C. Thompson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samuel Thompson licensed?
Samuel Thompson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel C. Thompson admitted to the bar?
Samuel C. Thompson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
What company does Samuel C. Thompson work for?
Samuel C. Thompson is associated with Schiff Hardin & Waite in Chicago, IL.
Is Samuel C. Thompson in good standing?
No, Samuel C. Thompson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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