New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
J Michael Forsyth
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Lacey, WA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1709708
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Michael Forsyth carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Michael Forsyth is registered as bar number 1709708 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under J Michael Forsyth, located in Lacey, WA, ZIP 98503. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How J compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 340 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, J Michael Forsyth is longer-tenured than 99%.
45 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 340 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 340 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 · August 2026
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,131 alumni in the New York register, 42.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1709708
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- J Michael Forsyth
- City
- Lacey, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98503
- Phone
- (315) 884-3673
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Michael Forsyth's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Syracuse alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1981 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1981), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1981 whose listed office city differs from Lacey, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for J Michael Forsyth with the closest admission year to 1981. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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J Michael Forsyth carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J Forsyth licensed?
J Forsyth is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Michael Forsyth admitted to the bar?
J Michael Forsyth's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did J Michael Forsyth go to law school?
J Michael Forsyth attended SYRACUSE.
What company does J Michael Forsyth work for?
J Michael Forsyth is associated with J Michael Forsyth in Lacey, WA.
Is J Michael Forsyth in good standing?
No, J Michael Forsyth carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.