New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Thomas Edward Watson

Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Beachwood, OH. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2955136
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Thomas Edward Watson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

27 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#7 of 25
by tenure in Beachwood office peers
Law school
Columbia Law School

Data updated August 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Law school
Columbia Law School
Registration
2955136
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2955136 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Thomas Edward Watson, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP, located in Beachwood, OH, ZIP 44122. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,451 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 27 years on the register, Thomas Edward Watson 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 Edward Watson's 27 years since admission in 1999.

27 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

27 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Beachwood, OH office peers

Within Beachwood, OH's 25-attorney local set, Thomas Edward Watson is #7 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Beachwood attorney directory .

Local rank
#7
City cohort
25
Local percentile
24th
Admitted
1999

Nearest tenure peers in Beachwood

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 Columbia Law School alumni

Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Edward Watson is longer-tenured than 87%.

27 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni

Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school

27 Top 13% higher than 87% of 11,886 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 67.2% 81.9% ▲ +21.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2955136
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP
ZIP Code
44122
Phone
(216) 696-8730

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Thomas Edward Watson'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nearby Attorneys in Beachwood, OH

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare Thomas Edward Watson with similar attorneys in Beachwood.

Compare attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

Thomas Edward Watson's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thomas Watson licensed?

Thomas Watson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Thomas Edward Watson admitted to the bar?

Thomas Edward Watson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Thomas Edward Watson go to law school?

Thomas Edward Watson attended Columbia Law School.

What company does Thomas Edward Watson work for?

Thomas Edward Watson is associated with Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP in Beachwood, OH.

Is Thomas Edward Watson in good standing?

Yes, Thomas Edward Watson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.