New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Griffin Cherkasky
Case Western Reserve U alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1074590
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Griffin Cherkasky carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve U
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Griffin Cherkasky is registered as bar number 1074590 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: CASE WESTERN RESERVE U (10 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Case Western Reserve U's active-bar rate
Of Case Western Reserve U's 10 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Case Western Reserve U alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1074590
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 455-9420
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Griffin Cherkasky's current status, "Delinquent", 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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Michael Griffin Cherkasky carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Cherkasky licensed?
Michael Cherkasky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Griffin Cherkasky admitted to the bar?
Michael Griffin Cherkasky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Michael Griffin Cherkasky go to law school?
Michael Griffin Cherkasky attended CASE WESTERN RESERVE U.
Is Michael Griffin Cherkasky in good standing?
No, Michael Griffin Cherkasky carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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