New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Carl Emerson
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Norwich, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1070655
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Carl Emerson has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Carl Emerson has carried New York bar registration 1070655 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Lee, Emerson & Palmer, LLP, located in Norwich, NY (Chenango County), ZIP 13815. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Thomas Carl Emerson 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 Carl Emerson's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Thomas compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Thomas Carl Emerson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1070655
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lee, Emerson & Palmer, LLP
- City
- Norwich, NY
- County
- Chenango
- ZIP Code
- 13815
- Phone
- (607) 334-2247
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Carl Emerson'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 Emerson licensed?
Thomas Emerson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Carl Emerson admitted to the bar?
Thomas Carl Emerson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Thomas Carl Emerson go to law school?
Thomas Carl Emerson attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Thomas Carl Emerson work for?
Thomas Carl Emerson is associated with Lee, Emerson & Palmer, LLP in Norwich, NY.
Is Thomas Carl Emerson in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Carl Emerson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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