New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr.
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1623115
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. has carried New York bar registration 1623115 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
Even after 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. 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
Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr.'s 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Thomas compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1623115
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr.'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 Bailey licensed?
Thomas Bailey is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. admitted to the bar?
Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. go to law school?
Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
Is Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Goodall Bailey Jr. 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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