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
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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2868800
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Potomac, MD
- 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
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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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.
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