New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Brevard, NC. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2297513
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2297513
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr is registered as bar number 2297513 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Thomas E Colleton Jr Esq, located in Brevard, NC, ZIP 28712. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Thomas compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

37 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

37 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2297513
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Thomas E Colleton Jr Esq
ZIP Code
28712
Phone
(201) 787-0335

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr'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 Colleton licensed?

Thomas Colleton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr admitted to the bar?

Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr go to law school?

Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr work for?

Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr is associated with Thomas E Colleton Jr Esq in Brevard, NC.

Is Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr in good standing?

Yes, Thomas Emmett Colleton Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.