New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
J Michael Harty
Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Denver, CO. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2147882
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, J Michael Harty ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2147882 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to J Michael Harty, 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
Practice address is listed under Kearns & West, Inc., located in Denver, CO, ZIP 80203. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center (6,427 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, J Michael Harty 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 J Michael Harty's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How J compares to fellow Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Among the 5,599 Georgetown University Law Center graduates in the New York register, J Michael Harty is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Georgetown University Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 5,599 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 5,599 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown University Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown University Law Center's 6,427 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Georgetown University Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2147882
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kearns & West, Inc.
- City
- Denver, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80203
- Phone
- (530) 902-4322
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Michael Harty'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 Harty licensed?
J Harty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Michael Harty admitted to the bar?
J Michael Harty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did J Michael Harty go to law school?
J Michael Harty attended Georgetown University Law Center.
What company does J Michael Harty work for?
J Michael Harty is associated with Kearns & West, Inc. in Denver, CO.
Is J Michael Harty in good standing?
Yes, J Michael Harty 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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