New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Lawrence Breen

Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Middleburgh, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1487859
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Lawrence Breen appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1974 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

52 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Albany

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Albany
53.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1487859
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Lawrence Breen is registered as bar number 1487859 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. 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 L Breen, located in Middleburgh, NY (Schoharie County), ZIP 12122. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Michael compares to fellow Albany alumni

Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Michael Lawrence Breen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. Albany alumni

Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Albany's active-bar rate

Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Albany alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%53.4%
Albany alumni, active-bar rate

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1487859
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Michael L Breen
County
Schoharie
ZIP Code
12122
Phone
(518) 231-0201

Education

ALBANY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Lawrence Breen's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 outside 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 Lawrence Breen is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Breen licensed?

Michael Breen is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Lawrence Breen admitted to the bar?

Michael Lawrence Breen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Michael Lawrence Breen go to law school?

Michael Lawrence Breen attended ALBANY.

What company does Michael Lawrence Breen work for?

Michael Lawrence Breen is associated with Michael L Breen in Middleburgh, NY.

Is Michael Lawrence Breen in good standing?

Not currently, Michael Lawrence Breen's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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