New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Robert Shane
Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Chestnut Hill, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2123420
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Thomas Robert Shane ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2123420 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Robert Shane, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shane And Associates, located in Chestnut Hill, MA, ZIP 02467. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Thomas Robert Shane still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Thomas Robert Shane's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Suffolk University alumni
Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Thomas Robert Shane is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Suffolk University alumni
Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 17% higher than 83% of 354 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
Suffolk University's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2123420
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shane And Associates
- City
- Chestnut Hill, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02467
- Phone
- (617) 515-1730
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Robert Shane'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 Shane licensed?
Thomas Shane is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Robert Shane admitted to the bar?
Thomas Robert Shane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Thomas Robert Shane go to law school?
Thomas Robert Shane attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Thomas Robert Shane work for?
Thomas Robert Shane is associated with Shane And Associates in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Is Thomas Robert Shane in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Robert Shane holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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