New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
J Michael Naughton Jr
Pace Univ Sch Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Troy, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1978980
- NY reg #
The record in one line
J Michael Naughton Jr has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Univ Sch Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
J Michael Naughton Jr has carried New York bar registration 1978980 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
Practice address is listed under Young/Sommer LLC, located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12180. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE UNIV SCH OF LAW (25 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, J Michael Naughton Jr 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 Naughton Jr's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace Univ Sch Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Pace Univ Sch Of Law's 25 alumni in the New York register, 52% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace Univ Sch Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1978980
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Young/Sommer LLC
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12180
- Phone
- (518) 438-9907
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
J Michael Naughton Jr'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 Naughton licensed?
J Naughton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was J Michael Naughton Jr admitted to the bar?
J Michael Naughton Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did J Michael Naughton Jr go to law school?
J Michael Naughton Jr attended PACE UNIV SCH OF LAW.
What company does J Michael Naughton Jr work for?
J Michael Naughton Jr is associated with Young/Sommer LLC in Troy, NY.
Is J Michael Naughton Jr in good standing?
Yes, J Michael Naughton Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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