New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Gerard Costello
Suffolk University Boston Mass alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Chicopee, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1499912
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Gerard Costello appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suffolk University Boston Mass
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Gerard Costello is registered as bar number 1499912 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Thomas G Costello, located in Chicopee, MA, ZIP 01013. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON MASS (4 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Suffolk University Boston Mass's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Boston Mass's 4 alumni in the New York register, 25% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1499912
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thomas G Costello
- City
- Chicopee, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01013
- Phone
- (413) 592-6106
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Gerard Costello's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
Same admission year (1976), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1976 whose listed office city differs from Chicopee, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Thomas Gerard Costello with the closest admission year to 1976. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Costello licensed?
Thomas Costello is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Gerard Costello admitted to the bar?
Thomas Gerard Costello's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Thomas Gerard Costello go to law school?
Thomas Gerard Costello attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON MASS.
What company does Thomas Gerard Costello work for?
Thomas Gerard Costello is associated with Thomas G Costello in Chicopee, MA.
Is Thomas Gerard Costello in good standing?
Not currently, Thomas Gerard Costello's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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