New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Cobbs
Syracuse Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2861185
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michael Cobbs ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2861185 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Cobbs, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Brown Hutchinson LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIV (295 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Michael Cobbs 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 Cobbs's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 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 Syracuse Univ alumni
Among the 217 Syracuse Univ graduates in the New York register, Michael Cobbs is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Syracuse Univ alumni
Years since admission - 217 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 100% higher than 0% of 217 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
Syracuse Univ's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse Univ's 295 alumni in the New York register, 45% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2861185
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brown Hutchinson LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 454-5050
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Cobbs'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 Cobbs licensed?
Michael Cobbs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Cobbs admitted to the bar?
Michael Cobbs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michael Cobbs go to law school?
Michael Cobbs attended SYRACUSE UNIV.
What company does Michael Cobbs work for?
Michael Cobbs is associated with Brown Hutchinson LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Michael Cobbs in good standing?
Yes, Michael Cobbs holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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