New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Thomas Damian Spain
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Troy, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2655173
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Thomas Damian Spain ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #90 of 188
- by tenure in Troy office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2655173 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Damian Spain, 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 The Spain Law Firm, PLLC, located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12180. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Thomas Damian Spain 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 Damian Spain's 31 years since admission in 1995.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Troy, NY office peers
Against Troy, NY's 188-attorney NY register cohort, Thomas Damian Spain lands at the 47th tenure percentile (rank #90). See the Troy attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #90
- City cohort
- 188
- Local percentile
- 47th
- Admitted
- 1995
Nearest tenure peers in Troy
- Matthew Patrick Foley admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Paul Mitchell Forkeutis admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Richard Thomas Morrissey admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Joseph Mark Ahearn admitted 1996 · 30 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Thomas compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,866 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Damian Spain is longer-tenured than 99%.
31 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,866 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 · August 2026
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 80.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2655173
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Spain Law Firm, PLLC
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12180
- Phone
- (518) 270-1220
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Damian Spain's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Spain licensed?
Thomas Spain is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Damian Spain admitted to the bar?
Thomas Damian Spain's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Thomas Damian Spain go to law school?
Thomas Damian Spain attended Albany Law School.
What company does Thomas Damian Spain work for?
Thomas Damian Spain is associated with The Spain Law Firm, PLLC in Troy, NY.
Is Thomas Damian Spain in good standing?
Yes, Thomas Damian Spain holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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