New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Arthur Mayes
University Of Iowa College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Des Moines, IA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5737747
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2019, Thomas Arthur Mayes has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 13% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 7 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #38 of 43
- by tenure in Des Moines office peers
- Law school
- University Of Iowa College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5737747 on the New York register belongs to Thomas Arthur Mayes, currently in active 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 Iowa Department Of Education, located in Des Moines, IA, ZIP 50319. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW (275 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Thomas Arthur Mayes is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Thomas Arthur Mayes sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
7 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
7 Top 87% higher than 13% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Des Moines, IA office peers
Des Moines, IA carries only 43 NY-registered attorneys with an admission year on file; Thomas Arthur Mayes is #38 by tenure in that small local set. See the Des Moines attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #38
- City cohort
- 43
- Local percentile
- 86th
- Admitted
- 2019
Nearest tenure peers in Des Moines
- Jeremy Thomas Minor admitted 2019 · 7 yr
- Jonathan Jorge Jeanlouis admitted 2018 · 8 yr
- Caitlin Louise Stachon admitted 2018 · 8 yr
- Thomas Henry Blomstrom admitted 2017 · 9 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
University Of Iowa College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Iowa College Of Law's 275 alumni in the New York register, 84% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Iowa College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2019 admission class today
Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 94.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5737747
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Iowa Department Of Education
- City
- Des Moines, IA
- ZIP Code
- 50319
- Phone
- (515) 281-8661
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Arthur Mayes's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Iowa College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2019 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2019), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2019 whose listed office city differs from Des Moines, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Thomas Arthur Mayes's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Mayes licensed?
Thomas Mayes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Arthur Mayes admitted to the bar?
Thomas Arthur Mayes has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did Thomas Arthur Mayes go to law school?
Thomas Arthur Mayes attended UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW.
What company does Thomas Arthur Mayes work for?
Thomas Arthur Mayes is associated with Iowa Department Of Education in Des Moines, IA.
Is Thomas Arthur Mayes in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Arthur Mayes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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