New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Brent Adamson
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5519434
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Michael Brent Adamson has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5519434 on the New York register belongs to Michael Brent Adamson, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Susman Godfrey LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90067. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Brent Adamson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Michael Brent Adamson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Brent Adamson is longer-tenured than 26% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 74% higher than 26% of 1,996 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5519434
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Susman Godfrey LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90067
- Phone
- (310) 789-3100
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Brent Adamson'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 Adamson licensed?
Michael Adamson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Brent Adamson admitted to the bar?
Michael Brent Adamson has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Michael Brent Adamson go to law school?
Michael Brent Adamson attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Michael Brent Adamson work for?
Michael Brent Adamson is associated with Susman Godfrey LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Michael Brent Adamson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Brent Adamson 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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