New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael J. Colleary
Touro Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Garden City, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2713832
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Michael J. Colleary ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2713832 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael J. Colleary, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Office Of Kevin P. Westerman, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TOURO LAW CENTER (874 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Michael J. Colleary 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 J. Colleary's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Touro Law Center alumni
Among the 874 Touro Law Center graduates in the New York register, Michael J. Colleary is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Touro Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 874 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 9% higher than 91% of 874 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
Touro Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Touro Law Center's 874 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2713832
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Kevin P. Westerman
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 493-4509
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael J. Colleary'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 Colleary licensed?
Michael Colleary is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael J. Colleary admitted to the bar?
Michael J. Colleary's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Michael J. Colleary go to law school?
Michael J. Colleary attended TOURO LAW CENTER.
What company does Michael J. Colleary work for?
Michael J. Colleary is associated with Law Office Of Kevin P. Westerman in Garden City, NY.
Is Michael J. Colleary in good standing?
Yes, Michael J. Colleary 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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