New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Joseph Callan
Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2639201
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Joseph Callan appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Delinquent", on record since 1994. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 32 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham Univ
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Joseph Callan is registered as bar number 2639201 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1994, representing roughly 32 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Vmware Inc., located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94304. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
How Thomas compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni
Among the 215 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Thomas Joseph Callan is longer-tenured than 17% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni
Years since admission — 215 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 83% higher than 17% of 215 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2639201
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vmware Inc.
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94304
- Phone
- (512) 796-4658
Education
FORDHAM UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Thomas Joseph Callan's current status is "Delinquent".
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 Callan licensed?
Thomas Callan is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Delinquent".
When was Thomas Joseph Callan admitted to the bar?
Thomas Joseph Callan was admitted to the bar in 1994.
Where did Thomas Joseph Callan go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Callan attended FORDHAM UNIV.
What company does Thomas Joseph Callan work for?
Thomas Joseph Callan is associated with Vmware Inc. in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Thomas Joseph Callan in good standing?
Thomas Joseph Callan has a bar status of "Delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.
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