New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas James Russo
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1953. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1953
- Admitted
- 73
- Years in bar
- 1161454
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas James Russo appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1953 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 73 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas James Russo is registered as bar number 1161454 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Thomas compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas James Russo is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
73 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
73 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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
The 1953 admission class today
Of the 1,415 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1953, 1.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1161454
- Year Admitted
- 1953 (73 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Thomas James Russo's current status is "Incapacitated".
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 Russo licensed?
Thomas Russo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas James Russo admitted to the bar?
Thomas James Russo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1953.
Where did Thomas James Russo go to law school?
Thomas James Russo attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
Is Thomas James Russo in good standing?
Not currently, Thomas James Russo's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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