New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Arthur Orourke
St Johns alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Melville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1691021
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Arthur Orourke has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Arthur Orourke has carried New York bar registration 1691021 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 O'Rourke Ip Law, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: ST JOHNS (3,079 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Thomas Arthur Orourke 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 Arthur Orourke's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 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 St Johns alumni
Among the 1,577 St Johns graduates in the New York register, Thomas Arthur Orourke is longer-tenured than 73% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. St Johns alumni
Years since admission - 1,577 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,577 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns's active-bar rate
Of St Johns's 3,079 alumni in the New York register, 36.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1691021
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- O'Rourke Ip Law
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 423-2700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Arthur Orourke'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 Orourke licensed?
Thomas Orourke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Arthur Orourke admitted to the bar?
Thomas Arthur Orourke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Thomas Arthur Orourke go to law school?
Thomas Arthur Orourke attended ST JOHNS.
What company does Thomas Arthur Orourke work for?
Thomas Arthur Orourke is associated with O'Rourke Ip Law in Melville, NY.
Is Thomas Arthur Orourke in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Arthur Orourke holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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