New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Everett Belk
Washington College American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Columbia, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3947710
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Michael Everett Belk ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #26 of 47
- by tenure in Columbia office peers
- Law school
- Washington College American University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3947710 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Everett Belk, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Michael Belk, located in Columbia, MD, ZIP 21045. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Michael Everett Belk 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 Everett Belk's 25 years since admission in 2001.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Columbia, MD office peers
In the small Columbia, MD cohort (47 with admission years), Michael Everett Belk ranks #26 by tenure. See the Columbia attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #26
- City cohort
- 47
- Local percentile
- 53rd
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Columbia
- Lisa Anne Hamilton admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Lindsey Mcginnis Groff admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Okikadigbo Nnamuzikam Ndu admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Kerry Blake Skolkin admitted 1999 · 27 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.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3947710
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Belk
- City
- Columbia, MD
- ZIP Code
- 21045
- Phone
- (914) 610-5826
Education
WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Everett Belk'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 Washington College American University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2001 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from Columbia, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael Everett Belk: closest NY bar admission year outside MD, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~48 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2001)
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 Belk licensed?
Michael Belk is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Everett Belk admitted to the bar?
Michael Everett Belk's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Michael Everett Belk go to law school?
Michael Everett Belk attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Everett Belk work for?
Michael Everett Belk is associated with Michael Belk in Columbia, MD.
Is Michael Everett Belk in good standing?
Yes, Michael Everett Belk 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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