New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael R. Barz

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Newark, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1991
Admitted
35
Years in bar
2394807
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael R. Barz has held an active New York bar license for 35 years — admitted in 1991, longer-tenured than 79% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

35 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1991
35 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2394807
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael R. Barz is registered as bar number 2394807 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1991, representing roughly 35 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Duane Morris LLP, located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michael R. Barz was admitted in 1991, giving 35 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.

35 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). This entry sits in this band. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Michael compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Michael R. Barz is longer-tenured than 86% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

35 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission — 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

35 Top 14% higher than 86% of 2,345 fellow alumni

5–10: 23 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 88 fellow alumni (4%). Below this entry. 15–20: 119 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 20–25: 775 fellow alumni (33%). Below this entry. 25–30: 574 fellow alumni (24%). Below this entry. 30–35: 446 fellow alumni (19%). Below this entry. 35–40: 320 fellow alumni (14%). This entry sits in this band. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2394807
Year Admitted
1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Duane Morris LLP
City
Newark, NJ
ZIP Code
07102
Phone
(212) 471-4755

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael R. Barz's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Consumer Complaint Data

The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Duane Morris LLP has been named in consumer complaints.

7
Debt Collection Complaints (National)

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.

Other Attorneys at Duane Morris LLP

Mario A. Aieta Currently registered David Benjamin Amerikaner Currently registered Carly Salamon Antonioli Currently registered Jose Antonio Aquino Currently registered Joseph John Aronica Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
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Source: New York State Unified Court System — Attorney Registration Search

Nearby Attorneys in Newark, NJ

Anita Nana Aboagye-Agyeman Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday Priscila Diana Abraham Currently registered Philip Aron Abramson Currently registered Carmen I Abrazado Currently registered Erik Christian Acosta Suspended, delinquent

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Before you rely on this record

Michael R. Barz is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Barz licensed?

Michael Barz is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Michael R. Barz admitted to the bar?

Michael R. Barz was admitted to the bar in 1991.

Where did Michael R. Barz go to law school?

Michael R. Barz attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michael R. Barz work for?

Michael R. Barz is associated with Duane Morris LLP in Newark, NJ.

Is Michael R. Barz in good standing?

Yes, Michael R. Barz has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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