New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Eric Benedict
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Lockport, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4274502
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Eric Benedict has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Eric Benedict carries New York bar registration 4274502, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael E. Benedict, Attorney At Law, located in Lockport, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14094. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Eric Benedict remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Eric Benedict was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Eric Benedict is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 20% higher than 80% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4274502
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael E. Benedict, Attorney At Law
- City
- Lockport, NY
- County
- Niagara
- ZIP Code
- 14094
- Phone
- (716) 696-0695
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Eric Benedict'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 Benedict licensed?
Michael Benedict is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Eric Benedict admitted to the bar?
Michael Eric Benedict was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Michael Eric Benedict go to law school?
Michael Eric Benedict attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Michael Eric Benedict work for?
Michael Eric Benedict is associated with Michael E. Benedict, Attorney At Law in Lockport, NY.
Is Michael Eric Benedict in good standing?
Yes, Michael Eric Benedict holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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