New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael David Cathers
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1440452
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael David Cathers's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1977 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael David Cathers is registered as bar number 1440452 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Michael compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael David Cathers is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1440452
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael David Cathers's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Cathers licensed?
Michael Cathers is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael David Cathers admitted to the bar?
Michael David Cathers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Michael David Cathers go to law school?
Michael David Cathers attended Albany Law School.
Is Michael David Cathers in good standing?
Michael David Cathers's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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