New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Thomas Alan Miner
University Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Houghton, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1828938
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Alan Miner has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Maryland
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Alan Miner has carried New York bar registration 1828938 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Thomas A Miner Esq, located in Houghton, NY (Allegany County), ZIP 14744. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (324 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Thomas Alan Miner 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 Alan Miner's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 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 University Of Maryland alumni
Among the 234 University Of Maryland graduates in the New York register, Thomas Alan Miner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. University Of Maryland alumni
Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 234 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Maryland's active-bar rate
Of University Of Maryland's 324 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1828938
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thomas A Miner Esq
- City
- Houghton, NY
- County
- Allegany
- ZIP Code
- 14744
- Phone
- (585) 610-5997
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Alan Miner'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 Miner licensed?
Thomas Miner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Alan Miner admitted to the bar?
Thomas Alan Miner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Thomas Alan Miner go to law school?
Thomas Alan Miner attended UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.
What company does Thomas Alan Miner work for?
Thomas Alan Miner is associated with Thomas A Miner Esq in Houghton, NY.
Is Thomas Alan Miner in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Alan Miner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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