New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
William Neil Thomas
Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Chattanooga, TN. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 2283927
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Neil Thomas has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Michigan State University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Neil Thomas has carried New York bar registration 2283927 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Thomas & Thomas, located in Chattanooga, TN, ZIP 37421. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (351 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, William Neil Thomas has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
William Neil Thomas's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 293 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Neil Thomas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 293 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 293 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 351 alumni in the New York register, 79.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2283927
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Thomas & Thomas
- City
- Chattanooga, TN
- ZIP Code
- 37421
- Phone
- (423) 910-9100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Neil Thomas'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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William Neil Thomas'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 William Thomas licensed?
William Thomas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Neil Thomas admitted to the bar?
William Neil Thomas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did William Neil Thomas go to law school?
William Neil Thomas attended Michigan State University College of Law.
What company does William Neil Thomas work for?
William Neil Thomas is associated with Thomas & Thomas in Chattanooga, TN.
Is William Neil Thomas in good standing?
Yes, William Neil Thomas 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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