New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Thomas Lawrence Saybolt

Fordham Univ Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1706043
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 45 years on the register since a 1981 admission, Thomas Lawrence Saybolt ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.

45 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham Univ Sch Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham Univ Sch Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1706043
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Thomas Lawrence Saybolt is registered as bar number 1706043 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV SCH OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

Thomas Lawrence Saybolt 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 Lawrence Saybolt's 45 years since admission in 1981. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

45 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Univ Sch Of Law alumni

Among the 51 Fordham Univ Sch Of Law graduates in the New York register, Thomas Lawrence Saybolt is longer-tenured than 49% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. Fordham Univ Sch Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 51% higher than 49% of 51 fellow alumni

This attorney 25 70 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1706043
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM UNIV SCH OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Thomas Lawrence Saybolt's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Thomas Lawrence Saybolt's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thomas Saybolt licensed?

Thomas Saybolt is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Thomas Lawrence Saybolt admitted to the bar?

Thomas Lawrence Saybolt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Thomas Lawrence Saybolt go to law school?

Thomas Lawrence Saybolt attended FORDHAM UNIV SCH OF LAW.

Is Thomas Lawrence Saybolt in good standing?

Yes, Thomas Lawrence Saybolt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.