New York attorney record
Thomas Richard Lai
Thomas Richard Lai is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5092978, admitted in 2013. The current public license status is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active New York attorneys
State median: 20 yrs
13 yrs admitted — more experience than ~32% of active New York attorneys.
Years since admission, active New York attorneys with a published admission year (n = 333,133). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Thomas Richard Lai |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 5092978 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 2013 |
| Law school | HOFSTRA LAW |
| Business location | New York, NY |
| Firm | New York City Law Department |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Richard Lai a licensed attorney in New York?
Thomas Richard Lai is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 5092978. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Thomas Richard Lai been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Thomas Richard Lai's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is Thomas Richard Lai's bar number?
Thomas Richard Lai's New York bar/registration number is 5092978, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Thomas Richard Lai admitted to practice law?
Thomas Richard Lai was admitted in 2013 — about 13 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: HOFSTRA LAW.
Where is Thomas Richard Lai's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of New York, NY and the firm New York City Law Department for Thomas Richard Lai. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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