New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bess Johnson Michael
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in East Windsor, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2642486
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Bess Johnson Michael ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2642486 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bess Johnson Michael, 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in East Windsor, NJ, ZIP 08520. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Bess Johnson Michael 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 Bess Johnson Michael's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Bess compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Bess Johnson Michael is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2642486
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- East Windsor, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08520
- Phone
- (202) 679-5110
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bess Johnson Michael'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 Bess Michael licensed?
Bess Michael is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bess Johnson Michael admitted to the bar?
Bess Johnson Michael's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Bess Johnson Michael go to law school?
Bess Johnson Michael attended Harvard Law School.
Is Bess Johnson Michael in good standing?
Yes, Bess Johnson Michael 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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