New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Benson Decina
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5438825
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Benson Decina appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Benson Decina is registered as bar number 5438825 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Commandant, Us Coast Guard, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20593. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
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.
How Thomas compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,215 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Thomas Benson Decina is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,215 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 86% higher than 14% of 2,215 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
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5438825
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Commandant, Us Coast Guard
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20593
- Phone
- (202) 372-3835
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Benson Decina's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Thomas Benson Decina is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Decina licensed?
Thomas Decina is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Benson Decina admitted to the bar?
Thomas Benson Decina has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Thomas Benson Decina go to law school?
Thomas Benson Decina attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Thomas Benson Decina work for?
Thomas Benson Decina is associated with Commandant, Us Coast Guard in Washington, DC.
Is Thomas Benson Decina in good standing?
Not currently, Thomas Benson Decina's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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