New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Gerard Osterndorf
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in New Canaan, CT. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1941277
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 42 years on the register since a 1984 admission, Thomas Gerard Osterndorf ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Gerard Osterndorf is registered as bar number 1941277 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New Canaan, CT, ZIP 06840. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Thomas Gerard Osterndorf sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Thomas Gerard Osterndorf's 42 years since admission in 1984. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Thomas compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Thomas Gerard Osterndorf is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1941277
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- New Canaan, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06840
- Phone
- (203) 722-0767
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Thomas Gerard Osterndorf's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Osterndorf licensed?
Thomas Osterndorf is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Gerard Osterndorf admitted to the bar?
Thomas Gerard Osterndorf's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Thomas Gerard Osterndorf go to law school?
Thomas Gerard Osterndorf attended FORDHAM.
Is Thomas Gerard Osterndorf in good standing?
Yes - Thomas Gerard Osterndorf holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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