New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stephen Thomas Geist
Mercer University W F George School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Columbus, GA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4931184
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Thomas Geist has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #4 of 5
- by tenure in Columbus office peers
- Law school
- Mercer University W F George School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Thomas Geist carries New York bar registration 4931184, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Attorney Stephen Geist PC, located in Columbus, GA, ZIP 31901. Educational background: Mercer University W F George School of Law (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Stephen Thomas Geist remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Stephen Thomas Geist was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Columbus, GA office peers
In the small Columbus, GA cohort (5 with admission years), Stephen Thomas Geist ranks #4 by tenure. See the Columbus attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 2011
Nearest tenure peers in Columbus
- Catherine Antje Budzynski admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Raisa Yhanique D'Oyley admitted 2018 · 8 yr
- James Rushdy Francis admitted 2019 · 7 yr
- Anne-Marie Amiel admitted 1991 · 35 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Mercer University W F George School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Mercer University W F George School Of Law's 26 alumni in the New York register, 84.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 88.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4931184
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Attorney Stephen Geist PC
- City
- Columbus, GA
- ZIP Code
- 31901
- Phone
- (706) 566-8231
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Thomas Geist's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Mercer University W F George School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2011 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2011), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2011 whose listed office city differs from Columbus, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Stephen Thomas Geist with the closest admission year to 2011. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Columbus, GA
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Stephen Thomas Geist with similar attorneys in Columbus.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Stephen Thomas Geist'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 Stephen Geist licensed?
Stephen Geist is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Thomas Geist admitted to the bar?
Stephen Thomas Geist was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Stephen Thomas Geist go to law school?
Stephen Thomas Geist attended Mercer University W F George School of Law.
What company does Stephen Thomas Geist work for?
Stephen Thomas Geist is associated with Attorney Stephen Geist PC in Columbus, GA.
Is Stephen Thomas Geist in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Thomas Geist holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.