New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Edward Breede
University Of Minnesota Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Ridgefield, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2915940
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michael Edward Breede ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Minnesota Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2915940 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Edward Breede, 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 None, located in Ridgefield, CT, ZIP 06877. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Minnesota Law School (541 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Michael Edward Breede 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 Edward Breede's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 University Of Minnesota Law School alumni
Among the 494 University Of Minnesota Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Edward Breede is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. University Of Minnesota Law School alumni
Years since admission - 494 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 4% higher than 96% of 494 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
University Of Minnesota Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Minnesota Law School's 541 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Minnesota Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2915940
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- None
- City
- Ridgefield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06877
- Phone
- (203) 403-7331
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Edward Breede'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 Breede licensed?
Michael Breede is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Edward Breede admitted to the bar?
Michael Edward Breede's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michael Edward Breede go to law school?
Michael Edward Breede attended University of Minnesota Law School.
What company does Michael Edward Breede work for?
Michael Edward Breede is associated with None in Ridgefield, CT.
Is Michael Edward Breede in good standing?
Yes, Michael Edward Breede holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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