New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Joseph Abernethy
New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2585602
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Thomas Joseph Abernethy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2585602 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Joseph Abernethy, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 32 years on the register. Educational background: NEW YORK (1,824 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Thomas Joseph Abernethy 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 Thomas Joseph Abernethy's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Thomas compares to fellow New York alumni
Among the 1,239 New York graduates in the New York register, Thomas Joseph Abernethy is longer-tenured than 41% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. New York alumni
Years since admission - 1,239 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 59% higher than 41% of 1,239 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
New York's active-bar rate
Of New York's 1,824 alumni in the New York register, 41.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2585602
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 363-5021
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Joseph Abernethy'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 Thomas Abernethy licensed?
Thomas Abernethy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Joseph Abernethy admitted to the bar?
Thomas Joseph Abernethy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Thomas Joseph Abernethy go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Abernethy attended NEW YORK.
Is Thomas Joseph Abernethy in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Joseph Abernethy 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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