New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael James Adler
Vanderbilt University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Seattle, WA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4842290
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Adler has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #449 of 944
- by tenure in Seattle office peers
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Adler carries New York bar registration 4842290, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Highspot, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98121. Educational background: Vanderbilt University Law School (929 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael James Adler 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 James Adler was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Seattle, WA office peers
Relative to the 944 NY-registered attorneys listing Seattle, WA, Michael James Adler is longer-tenured than 47% (local rank #449). See the Seattle attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #449
- City cohort
- 944
- Local percentile
- 47th
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in Seattle
- Kelsey Elizabeth Beckner admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Amos Ben Blackman admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Jason Ross Bleck admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Cristin Ann Cavanaugh admitted 2010 · 16 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Among the 853 Vanderbilt University Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Adler is longer-tenured than 78%.
16 years vs. Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 853 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 22% higher than 78% of 853 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 · August 2026
Vanderbilt University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University Law School's 929 alumni in the New York register, 85.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4842290
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Highspot
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98121
- Phone
- (888) 916-7768
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Adler's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Vanderbilt University Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2010 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2010), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2010 whose listed office city differs from Seattle, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael James Adler: closest NY bar admission year outside WA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~945 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2010)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Adler licensed?
Michael Adler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Adler admitted to the bar?
Michael James Adler was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Michael James Adler go to law school?
Michael James Adler attended Vanderbilt University Law School.
What company does Michael James Adler work for?
Michael James Adler is associated with Highspot in Seattle, WA.
Is Michael James Adler in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Adler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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