New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Foster Preston
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Memphis, TN. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1845981
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Foster Preston carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Foster Preston is registered as bar number 1845981 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Memphis, TN, ZIP 38103. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Thomas compares to fellow Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Foster Preston is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1845981
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Memphis, TN
- ZIP Code
- 38103
- Phone
- (901) 619-2356
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Thomas Foster Preston's current status is "Delinquent".
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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Thomas Foster Preston carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Preston licensed?
Thomas Preston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Foster Preston admitted to the bar?
Thomas Foster Preston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Thomas Foster Preston go to law school?
Thomas Foster Preston attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
Is Thomas Foster Preston in good standing?
No, Thomas Foster Preston carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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