New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Matthew Lawson
Union Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1952. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1952
- Admitted
- 74
- Years in bar
- 1121920
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Matthew Lawson's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1952 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 74 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Union Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Matthew Lawson is registered as bar number 1121920 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 74 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNION UNIV (6 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
Union Univ's active-bar rate
Of Union Univ's 6 alumni in the New York register, 16.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Union Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1952 admission class today
Of the 1,356 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1952, 1.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1121920
- Year Admitted
- 1952 (74 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Matthew Lawson's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Lawson licensed?
Thomas Lawson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Matthew Lawson admitted to the bar?
Thomas Matthew Lawson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1952.
Where did Thomas Matthew Lawson go to law school?
Thomas Matthew Lawson attended UNION UNIV.
Is Thomas Matthew Lawson in good standing?
Thomas Matthew Lawson's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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