New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas J. Scott
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Reston, VA. 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
- 1826874
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas J. Scott 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
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas J. Scott has carried New York bar registration 1826874 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Whitham Cook & Fields PC, located in Reston, VA, ZIP 20190. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (909 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Thomas J. Scott 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 J. Scott'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 Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Among the 835 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas J. Scott is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 835 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 835 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 909 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University Law School 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
- 1826874
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Whitham Cook & Fields PC
- City
- Reston, VA
- ZIP Code
- 20190
- Phone
- (281) 201-2213
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas J. Scott'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 Scott licensed?
Thomas Scott is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas J. Scott admitted to the bar?
Thomas J. Scott's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Thomas J. Scott go to law school?
Thomas J. Scott attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does Thomas J. Scott work for?
Thomas J. Scott is associated with Whitham Cook & Fields PC in Reston, VA.
Is Thomas J. Scott in good standing?
Yes, Thomas J. Scott holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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