New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Paul Dale
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. 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
- 1988278
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Paul Dale 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
- Boston College Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Paul Dale has carried New York bar registration 1988278 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Boston College Law School (2,021 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Thomas Paul Dale 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 Paul Dale'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
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 Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 1,575 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Paul Dale is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,575 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,575 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
Boston College Law School's active-bar rate
Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston College Law School 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
- 1988278
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (703) 848-5957
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Paul Dale'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 Dale licensed?
Thomas Dale is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Paul Dale admitted to the bar?
Thomas Paul Dale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Thomas Paul Dale go to law school?
Thomas Paul Dale attended Boston College Law School.
Is Thomas Paul Dale in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Paul Dale holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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