New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Thomas Joseph Drew

American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Westport, CT. 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
1994581
NY reg #

The record in one line

Thomas Joseph Drew carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
#63 of 306
by tenure in Westport office peers
Law school
American University

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Law school
American University
68.2% active rate
Registration
1994581
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Thomas Joseph Drew is registered as bar number 1994581 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Thomas J. Drew, located in Westport, CT, ZIP 06880. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (868 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Tenure among Westport, CT office peers

Most of the 306 NY-registered attorneys in Westport, CT outrank Thomas Joseph Drew on tenure; this record sits at the 20th local percentile (rank #63). See the Westport attorney directory .

Local rank
#63
City cohort
306
Local percentile
20th
Admitted
1985

Nearest tenure peers in Westport

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Thomas compares to fellow American University alumni

Among the 638 American University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Joseph Drew is longer-tenured than 99%.

41 years vs. American University alumni

Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 638 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 · August 2026

American University's active-bar rate

Of American University's 868 alumni in the New York register, 68.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%68.2%
American University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1985 class 67.2% 70.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1994581
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Thomas J. Drew
ZIP Code
06880
Phone
(203) 221-4799

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Thomas Joseph Drew's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Thomas Joseph Drew: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~307 here). 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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Before you rely on this record

Thomas Joseph Drew carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thomas Drew licensed?

Thomas Drew is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Thomas Joseph Drew admitted to the bar?

Thomas Joseph Drew's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Thomas Joseph Drew go to law school?

Thomas Joseph Drew attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Thomas Joseph Drew work for?

Thomas Joseph Drew is associated with Thomas J. Drew in Westport, CT.

Is Thomas Joseph Drew in good standing?

No, Thomas Joseph Drew carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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