New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Thomas Joseph Spota Iii
St Johns Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1967
- Admitted
- 59
- Years in bar
- 1146679
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Joseph Spota Iii carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1967 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- St Johns Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Joseph Spota Iii is registered as bar number 1146679 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 59 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIV (591 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Thomas compares to fellow St Johns Univ alumni
Among the 382 St Johns Univ graduates in the New York register, Thomas Joseph Spota Iii is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. St Johns Univ alumni
Years since admission - 382 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 2% higher than 98% of 382 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
St Johns Univ's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Univ's 591 alumni in the New York register, 40.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1967 admission class today
Of the 1,782 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1967, 32.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1146679
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Joseph Spota Iii's current status, "Disbarred", 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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Thomas Joseph Spota Iii carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Spota licensed?
Thomas Spota is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Joseph Spota Iii admitted to the bar?
Thomas Joseph Spota Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Thomas Joseph Spota Iii go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Spota Iii attended ST JOHNS UNIV.
Is Thomas Joseph Spota Iii in good standing?
No, Thomas Joseph Spota Iii carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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