New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Kokalas
Catholic University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3996741
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Thomas Kokalas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Catholic University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3996741 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Kokalas, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bracewell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (328 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Thomas Kokalas still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Thomas Kokalas's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Thomas compares to fellow Catholic University alumni
Among the 207 Catholic University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Kokalas is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Catholic University alumni
Years since admission - 207 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 74% higher than 26% of 207 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
Catholic University's active-bar rate
Of Catholic University's 328 alumni in the New York register, 58.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Catholic University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3996741
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bracewell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 508-6136
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Kokalas'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 Kokalas licensed?
Thomas Kokalas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Kokalas admitted to the bar?
Thomas Kokalas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Thomas Kokalas go to law school?
Thomas Kokalas attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
What company does Thomas Kokalas work for?
Thomas Kokalas is associated with Bracewell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Thomas Kokalas in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Kokalas holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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