New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Thomas Patrick Higgins
University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2136372
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Patrick Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Patrick Higgins is registered as bar number 2136372 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 39 years on the register. Educational background: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (166 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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.
How Thomas compares to fellow University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law alumni
Among the 144 University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Thomas Patrick Higgins is longer-tenured than 99%.
39 years vs. University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 144 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 144 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 · September 2026
University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law's 166 alumni in the New York register, 85.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2136372
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (518) 339-2193
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Patrick Higgins's current status, "Delinquent", 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.
Near-tenure University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 .
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from this record, 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 Patrick Higgins with the closest admission year to 1987. 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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Thomas Patrick Higgins carries a "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 Higgins licensed?
Thomas Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Patrick Higgins admitted to the bar?
Thomas Patrick Higgins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Thomas Patrick Higgins go to law school?
Thomas Patrick Higgins attended University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Is Thomas Patrick Higgins in good standing?
No, Thomas Patrick Higgins carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.