New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Michael Townsend
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Washington, DC. 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
- 1540418
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Michael Townsend 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
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Michael Townsend has carried New York bar registration 1540418 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, John Michael Townsend 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
John Michael Townsend'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
How John compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, John Michael Townsend is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,101 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
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale 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
- 1540418
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 721-4640
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Michael Townsend'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 John Townsend licensed?
John Townsend is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Michael Townsend admitted to the bar?
John Michael Townsend's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did John Michael Townsend go to law school?
John Michael Townsend attended YALE.
What company does John Michael Townsend work for?
John Michael Townsend is associated with Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in Washington, DC.
Is John Michael Townsend in good standing?
Yes, John Michael Townsend 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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