New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Bradford Chester
Emory alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4053039
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Bradford Chester has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Bradford Chester carries New York bar registration 4053039, 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 Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Bradford Chester 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 Bradford Chester was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Emory alumni
Among the 153 Emory graduates in the New York register, Michael Bradford Chester is longer-tenured than 25% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Emory alumni
Years since admission - 153 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 75% higher than 25% of 153 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
Emory's active-bar rate
Of Emory's 191 alumni in the New York register, 71.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4053039
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 820-7750
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Bradford Chester'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 Chester licensed?
Michael Chester is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Bradford Chester admitted to the bar?
Michael Bradford Chester was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Michael Bradford Chester go to law school?
Michael Bradford Chester attended EMORY.
What company does Michael Bradford Chester work for?
Michael Bradford Chester is associated with Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Bradford Chester in good standing?
Yes, Michael Bradford Chester holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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