New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Tinton Falls, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2013050
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr has carried New York bar registration 2013050 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mcelroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter, located in Tinton Falls, NJ, ZIP 07753. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr 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 Walter Cavanagh Jr's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Seton Hall alumni
Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 900 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
Seton Hall's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2013050
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcelroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter
- City
- Tinton Falls, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07753
- Phone
- (732) 733-6200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr'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 Cavanagh licensed?
Thomas Cavanagh is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr admitted to the bar?
Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr go to law school?
Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr attended SETON HALL.
What company does Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr work for?
Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr is associated with Mcelroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter in Tinton Falls, NJ.
Is Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Walter Cavanagh Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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