New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas W. Bergdall
University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1305051
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas W. Bergdall has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas W. Bergdall has carried New York bar registration 1305051 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11217. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Thomas W. Bergdall 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 W. Bergdall's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 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 Chicago alumni
Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Thomas W. Bergdall is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 876 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1305051
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11217
- Phone
- (347) 661-7693
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas W. Bergdall'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 Bergdall licensed?
Thomas Bergdall is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas W. Bergdall admitted to the bar?
Thomas W. Bergdall's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Thomas W. Bergdall go to law school?
Thomas W. Bergdall attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
Is Thomas W. Bergdall in good standing?
Yes, Thomas W. Bergdall holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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