New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Richard Becker
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Westport, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2170975
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael Richard Becker ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2170975 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Richard Becker, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator, located in Westport, CT, ZIP 06880. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael Richard Becker still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Richard Becker's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Michael compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Michael Richard Becker is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 9% higher than 91% of 4,467 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2170975
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator
- City
- Westport, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06880
- Phone
- (203) 454-4270
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Richard Becker'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 Becker licensed?
Michael Becker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Richard Becker admitted to the bar?
Michael Richard Becker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael Richard Becker go to law school?
Michael Richard Becker attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Richard Becker work for?
Michael Richard Becker is associated with Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator in Westport, CT.
Is Michael Richard Becker in good standing?
Yes, Michael Richard Becker 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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