New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Alfred Mcgavin
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1017565
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Alfred Mcgavin has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Alfred Mcgavin has carried New York bar registration 1017565 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Thomas Alfred Mcgavin 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 Alfred Mcgavin's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Thomas Alfred Mcgavin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 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
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1017565
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Alfred Mcgavin'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 Mcgavin licensed?
Thomas Mcgavin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Alfred Mcgavin admitted to the bar?
Thomas Alfred Mcgavin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Thomas Alfred Mcgavin go to law school?
Thomas Alfred Mcgavin attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
Is Thomas Alfred Mcgavin in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Alfred Mcgavin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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