New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Alan Backer

Rutgers Univeristy alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Woodbridge, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1874601
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Alan Backer appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1983 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

43 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Rutgers Univeristy

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers Univeristy
50% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1874601
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Alan Backer is registered as bar number 1874601 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, located in Woodbridge, NJ, ZIP 07095. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERISTY (4 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Rutgers Univeristy's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers Univeristy's 4 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers Univeristy alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%50%
Rutgers Univeristy alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1874601
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Oct 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
ZIP Code
07095
Phone
(732) 476-2450

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Alan Backer's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Alan Backer is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Backer licensed?

Michael Backer is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Alan Backer admitted to the bar?

Michael Alan Backer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Michael Alan Backer go to law school?

Michael Alan Backer attended RUTGERS UNIVERISTY.

What company does Michael Alan Backer work for?

Michael Alan Backer is associated with Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP in Woodbridge, NJ.

Is Michael Alan Backer in good standing?

Not currently, Michael Alan Backer's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.