New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Albert Benson
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Springville, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2246429
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Michael Albert Benson ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 7
- by tenure in Springville office peers
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2246429 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Albert Benson, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Office Of Michael A. Benson, located in Springville, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14141. Educational background: University of Buffalo (919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Michael Albert Benson 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 Albert Benson's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Springville, NY office peers
Within Springville, NY's 7-attorney local set, Michael Albert Benson is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Springville attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 7
- Local percentile
- 29th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Springville
- Timothy Paul Frank admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Hedyanne Richert admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Kelly O'Neal Adams admitted 1996 · 30 yr
- Gerald J. Vella admitted 1976 · 50 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.
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 919 alumni in the New York register, 37.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2246429
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Michael A. Benson
- City
- Springville, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14141
- Phone
- (716) 592-2900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Albert Benson'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 University Of Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1989 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Springville, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael Albert Benson with the closest admission year to 1989. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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 Benson licensed?
Michael Benson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Albert Benson admitted to the bar?
Michael Albert Benson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Michael Albert Benson go to law school?
Michael Albert Benson attended University of Buffalo.
What company does Michael Albert Benson work for?
Michael Albert Benson is associated with Law Office Of Michael A. Benson in Springville, NY.
Is Michael Albert Benson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Albert Benson 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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