New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stella Ferguson Thayer
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Tampa, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 1678937
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stella Ferguson Thayer has spent 58 years on the register since admission in 1968, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 58 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stella Ferguson Thayer has carried New York bar registration 1678937 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Macfarlane Ferguson & Mcmullen, located in Tampa, FL, ZIP 33602. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 58 years, Stella Ferguson Thayer has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Stella Ferguson Thayer's 58 years since a 1968 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
58 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
58 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Stella compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Stella Ferguson Thayer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
58 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 fellow alumni
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
The 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1678937
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Macfarlane Ferguson & Mcmullen
- City
- Tampa, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33602
- Phone
- (813) 273-4200
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stella Ferguson Thayer'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 Stella Thayer licensed?
Stella Thayer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stella Ferguson Thayer admitted to the bar?
Stella Ferguson Thayer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did Stella Ferguson Thayer go to law school?
Stella Ferguson Thayer attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stella Ferguson Thayer work for?
Stella Ferguson Thayer is associated with Macfarlane Ferguson & Mcmullen in Tampa, FL.
Is Stella Ferguson Thayer in good standing?
Yes, Stella Ferguson Thayer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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