New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas John Kniffen
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Farmington, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1775030
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas John Kniffen has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- John Marshall Law School Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas John Kniffen has carried New York bar registration 1775030 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 Law Office Of Thomas J. Kniffen, located in Farmington, CT, ZIP 06032. Educational background: John Marshall Law School Chicago (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Thomas John Kniffen 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 John Kniffen's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Among the 126 John Marshall Law School Chicago graduates in the New York register, Thomas John Kniffen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 126 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
John Marshall Law School Chicago's active-bar rate
Of John Marshall Law School Chicago's 170 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
John Marshall Law School Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1775030
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Thomas J. Kniffen
- City
- Farmington, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06032
- Phone
- (646) 343-7785
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas John Kniffen'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 Kniffen licensed?
Thomas Kniffen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas John Kniffen admitted to the bar?
Thomas John Kniffen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Thomas John Kniffen go to law school?
Thomas John Kniffen attended John Marshall Law School Chicago.
What company does Thomas John Kniffen work for?
Thomas John Kniffen is associated with Law Office Of Thomas J. Kniffen in Farmington, CT.
Is Thomas John Kniffen in good standing?
Yes, Thomas John Kniffen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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