New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Edward Riley
New York Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, 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
- 1682921
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Edward Riley 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
- New York Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Edward Riley has carried New York bar registration 1682921 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer New York LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIV (244 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Thomas Edward Riley 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 Edward Riley'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 New York Univ alumni
Among the 126 New York Univ graduates in the New York register, Thomas Edward Riley is longer-tenured than 79% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. New York Univ alumni
Years since admission - 126 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 21% higher than 79% of 126 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
New York Univ's active-bar rate
Of New York Univ's 244 alumni in the New York register, 33% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York Univ 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
- 1682921
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer New York LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (917) 542-7801
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Edward Riley'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 Riley licensed?
Thomas Riley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Edward Riley admitted to the bar?
Thomas Edward Riley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Thomas Edward Riley go to law school?
Thomas Edward Riley attended NEW YORK UNIV.
What company does Thomas Edward Riley work for?
Thomas Edward Riley is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer New York LLP in New York, NY.
Is Thomas Edward Riley in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Edward Riley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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