New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
J Michael Collins
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Fernandina Beach, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 2399657
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Michael Collins appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Michael Collins is registered as bar number 2399657 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mike Collins Public Relations LLC, located in Fernandina Beach, FL, ZIP 32034. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How J compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 874 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, J Michael Collins is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 874 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2399657
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mike Collins Public Relations LLC
- City
- Fernandina Beach, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32034
- Phone
- (202) 494-6105
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Michael Collins's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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J Michael Collins is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Collins licensed?
J Collins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Michael Collins admitted to the bar?
J Michael Collins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did J Michael Collins go to law school?
J Michael Collins attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does J Michael Collins work for?
J Michael Collins is associated with Mike Collins Public Relations LLC in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Is J Michael Collins in good standing?
Not currently, J Michael Collins's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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