New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Andrew Rhatigan
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2859718
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Thomas Andrew Rhatigan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Andrew Rhatigan is registered as bar number 2859718 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
Practice address is listed under Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz Edleman & Dicker, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Thomas Andrew Rhatigan 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 Andrew Rhatigan's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Andrew Rhatigan is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 12% higher than 88% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2859718
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz Edleman & Dicker
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 915-5247
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Thomas Andrew Rhatigan'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 Rhatigan licensed?
Thomas Rhatigan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Andrew Rhatigan admitted to the bar?
Thomas Andrew Rhatigan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Thomas Andrew Rhatigan go to law school?
Thomas Andrew Rhatigan attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Thomas Andrew Rhatigan work for?
Thomas Andrew Rhatigan is associated with Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz Edleman & Dicker in New York, NY.
Is Thomas Andrew Rhatigan in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Andrew Rhatigan 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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