New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Thomas Donald Barton
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in San Diego, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 2136349
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Donald Barton has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Donald Barton has carried New York bar registration 2136349 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under California Western School Of Law, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92101. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Thomas Donald Barton 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 Donald Barton's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Thomas Donald Barton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2136349
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- California Western School Of Law
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92101
- Phone
- (619) 525-1687
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Donald Barton'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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Thomas Donald Barton'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 Thomas Barton licensed?
Thomas Barton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Donald Barton admitted to the bar?
Thomas Donald Barton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Thomas Donald Barton go to law school?
Thomas Donald Barton attended CORNELL.
What company does Thomas Donald Barton work for?
Thomas Donald Barton is associated with California Western School Of Law in San Diego, CA.
Is Thomas Donald Barton in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Donald Barton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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