New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Thomas John Baks

Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Potomac, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1998
Admitted
28
Years in bar
2868800
NY reg #

The record in one line

Thomas John Baks carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1998 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

28 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Boston University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2868800
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Thomas John Baks is registered as bar number 2868800 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Potomac, MD, ZIP 20854. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "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.

How Thomas compares to fellow Boston University alumni

Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Thomas John Baks is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

28 years vs. Boston University alumni

Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school

28 Top 61% higher than 39% of 1,967 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1998 admission class today

Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2868800
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
20854

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Thomas John Baks's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Thomas John Baks carries a "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 Thomas Baks licensed?

Thomas Baks is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Thomas John Baks admitted to the bar?

Thomas John Baks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did Thomas John Baks go to law school?

Thomas John Baks attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

Is Thomas John Baks in good standing?

No, Thomas John Baks carries a "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.