New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Jay Brooks
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Lebanon, NH. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 2150043
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Jay Brooks has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Jay Brooks has carried New York bar registration 2150043 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael Brooks, located in Lebanon, NH, ZIP 03766. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Michael Jay Brooks has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Jay Brooks's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Michael Jay Brooks is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,183 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2150043
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Brooks
- City
- Lebanon, NH
- ZIP Code
- 03766
- Phone
- (917) 699-7892
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Jay Brooks'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 Brooks licensed?
Michael Brooks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Jay Brooks admitted to the bar?
Michael Jay Brooks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Michael Jay Brooks go to law school?
Michael Jay Brooks attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Jay Brooks work for?
Michael Jay Brooks is associated with Michael Brooks in Lebanon, NH.
Is Michael Jay Brooks in good standing?
Yes, Michael Jay Brooks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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