New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Patrick Butler
Tulane University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3954880
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Michael Patrick Butler ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Tulane University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3954880 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Patrick Butler, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 25 years on the register. Educational background: Tulane University Law School (1,006 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Michael Patrick Butler 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 Patrick Butler's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 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 Tulane University Law School alumni
Among the 899 Tulane University Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Patrick Butler is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Tulane University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 899 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 9% higher than 91% of 899 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
Tulane University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Tulane University Law School's 1,006 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Tulane University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3954880
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (609) 915-4018
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Patrick Butler'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 Butler licensed?
Michael Butler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Patrick Butler admitted to the bar?
Michael Patrick Butler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Michael Patrick Butler go to law school?
Michael Patrick Butler attended Tulane University Law School.
Is Michael Patrick Butler in good standing?
Yes, Michael Patrick Butler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.