New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Edward Lavery
Villanova alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Huntington, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1278217
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Edward Lavery has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Edward Lavery has carried New York bar registration 1278217 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Thomas Edward Lavery, located in Huntington, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11743. Educational background: VILLANOVA (261 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Thomas Edward Lavery 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 Edward Lavery's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 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 Villanova alumni
Among the 157 Villanova graduates in the New York register, Thomas Edward Lavery is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Villanova alumni
Years since admission - 157 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 157 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
Villanova's active-bar rate
Of Villanova's 261 alumni in the New York register, 59% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1278217
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thomas Edward Lavery
- City
- Huntington, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11743
- Phone
- (631) 423-2924
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Edward Lavery'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 Lavery licensed?
Thomas Lavery is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Edward Lavery admitted to the bar?
Thomas Edward Lavery's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Thomas Edward Lavery go to law school?
Thomas Edward Lavery attended VILLANOVA.
What company does Thomas Edward Lavery work for?
Thomas Edward Lavery is associated with Thomas Edward Lavery in Huntington, NY.
Is Thomas Edward Lavery in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Edward Lavery holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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