New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Louis Buescher
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Portland, ME. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4686523
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Louis Buescher has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #71 of 157
- by tenure in Portland office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Louis Buescher carries New York bar registration 4686523, an established, active practitioner in 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 Drummond Woodsum & Macmahon, located in Portland, ME, ZIP 04101. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Louis Buescher 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 Louis Buescher was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 62% higher than 38% 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 Portland, ME office peers
Against Portland, ME's 157-attorney NY register cohort, Michael Louis Buescher lands at the 45th tenure percentile (rank #71). See the Portland attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #71
- City cohort
- 157
- Local percentile
- 45th
- Admitted
- 2009
Nearest tenure peers in Portland
- Lien De Brouckere admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Peter Gaetano Mancuso admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Brandon Ying Kit Boey admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Melissa Anne Brennan admitted 2010 · 16 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.
How Michael compares to fellow Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Louis Buescher is longer-tenured than 48%.
17 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 52% higher than 48% of 12,299 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 · August 2026
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4686523
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Drummond Woodsum & Macmahon
- City
- Portland, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04101
- Phone
- (207) 772-1941
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Louis Buescher'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.
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Michael Louis Buescher's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Buescher licensed?
Michael Buescher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Louis Buescher admitted to the bar?
Michael Louis Buescher was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Michael Louis Buescher go to law school?
Michael Louis Buescher attended Fordham University School of Law.
What company does Michael Louis Buescher work for?
Michael Louis Buescher is associated with Drummond Woodsum & Macmahon in Portland, ME.
Is Michael Louis Buescher in good standing?
Yes, Michael Louis Buescher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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