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 61% of the currently-active bar.

25 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington College American University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington College American University
57.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3947710
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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 (40 registered alumni).

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. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

25 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

Washington College American University's active-bar rate

Of Washington College American University's 40 alumni in the New York register, 57.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Washington College American University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%57.1%
Washington College American University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

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
ZIP Code
21045
Phone
(914) 610-5826

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Everett Belk'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
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.

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Before you rely on this record

Michael Everett Belk's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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").

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