New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Thomas Whissel
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1967, registered office in Cheektowaga, NY. 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
- 1218007
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Whissel appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1967 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 59 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Whissel is registered as bar number 1218007 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Thomas Whissel Esq, located in Cheektowaga, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14225. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Thomas Whissel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
59 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
59 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1218007
- Year Admitted
- 1967 (59 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thomas Whissel Esq
- City
- Cheektowaga, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14225
- Phone
- (716) 852-2025
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Whissel'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 Whissel licensed?
Thomas Whissel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Whissel admitted to the bar?
Thomas Whissel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1967.
Where did Thomas Whissel go to law school?
Thomas Whissel attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Thomas Whissel work for?
Thomas Whissel is associated with Thomas Whissel Esq in Cheektowaga, NY.
Is Thomas Whissel in good standing?
Not currently, Thomas Whissel'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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