New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
J Michael Brown
University North Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Clifton, VA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1577352
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Michael Brown has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Michael Brown has carried New York bar registration 1577352 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Clifton, VA, ZIP 20124. Educational background: UNIVERSITY NORTH CAROLINA (27 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, J Michael Brown 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
J Michael Brown's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University North Carolina's active-bar rate
Of University North Carolina's 27 alumni in the New York register, 51.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University North Carolina alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1577352
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Clifton, VA
- ZIP Code
- 20124
- Phone
- (703) 624-1130
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Michael Brown'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 J Brown licensed?
J Brown is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Michael Brown admitted to the bar?
J Michael Brown's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did J Michael Brown go to law school?
J Michael Brown attended UNIVERSITY NORTH CAROLINA.
Is J Michael Brown in good standing?
Yes, J Michael Brown 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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