New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Thomas Adams
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4215752
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Thomas Adams has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Thomas Adams carries New York bar registration 4215752, an established, active practitioner 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 Prosperity Asset Management, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10119. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Thomas Adams remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Thomas Adams was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Michael Thomas Adams is longer-tenured than 13% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 87% higher than 13% of 1,224 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
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4215752
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Prosperity Asset Management
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10119
- Phone
- (917) 443-6663
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Thomas Adams'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 Michael Adams licensed?
Michael Adams is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Thomas Adams admitted to the bar?
Michael Thomas Adams was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Michael Thomas Adams go to law school?
Michael Thomas Adams attended CORNELL.
What company does Michael Thomas Adams work for?
Michael Thomas Adams is associated with Prosperity Asset Management in New York, NY.
Is Michael Thomas Adams in good standing?
Yes, Michael Thomas Adams holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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