New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Walter Thomas Cosby
Emory University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5777727
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Walter Thomas Cosby has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5777727 on the New York register belongs to Walter Thomas Cosby, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: Emory University School of Law (1,319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Walter Thomas Cosby is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Walter Thomas Cosby sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Walter compares to fellow Emory University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,157 Emory University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Walter Thomas Cosby is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. Emory University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,157 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 76% higher than 24% of 1,157 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
Emory University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Emory University School Of Law's 1,319 alumni in the New York register, 81.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5777727
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (502) 572-7692
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Thomas Cosby'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 Walter Cosby licensed?
Walter Cosby is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Thomas Cosby admitted to the bar?
Walter Thomas Cosby has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Walter Thomas Cosby go to law school?
Walter Thomas Cosby attended Emory University School of Law.
Is Walter Thomas Cosby in good standing?
Yes, Walter Thomas Cosby holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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