New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas K. Chesner
Rutgers Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2131969
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas K. Chesner appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1987 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Rutgers Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas K. Chesner is registered as bar number 2131969 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 39 years on the register. Educational background: RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL (665 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Thomas compares to fellow Rutgers Law School alumni
Among the 122 Rutgers Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas K. Chesner is longer-tenured than 58%.
39 years vs. Rutgers Law School alumni
Years since admission - 122 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 42% higher than 58% of 122 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 · August 2026
Rutgers Law School's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers Law School's 665 alumni in the New York register, 71.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 2131969
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas K. Chesner's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Rutgers Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 .
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Thomas K. Chesner is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Chesner licensed?
Thomas Chesner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas K. Chesner admitted to the bar?
Thomas K. Chesner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Thomas K. Chesner go to law school?
Thomas K. Chesner attended RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL.
Is Thomas K. Chesner in good standing?
Not currently, Thomas K. Chesner's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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