New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Holbrook Sear
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1658616
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Holbrook Sear appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1973 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 53 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Holbrook Sear is registered as bar number 1658616 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" 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 Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Holbrook Sear is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1658616
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Holbrook Sear's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Sear licensed?
Thomas Sear is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Holbrook Sear admitted to the bar?
Thomas Holbrook Sear's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Thomas Holbrook Sear go to law school?
Thomas Holbrook Sear attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
Is Thomas Holbrook Sear in good standing?
Not currently, Thomas Holbrook Sear's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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