New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael Parsons Cooley

University Of Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Dallas, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3005717
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Parsons Cooley appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2000 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

26 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of Texas

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Texas
58.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3005717
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Parsons Cooley is registered as bar number 3005717 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Reed Smith LLP, located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (489 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Michael compares to fellow University Of Texas alumni

Among the 365 University Of Texas graduates in the New York register, Michael Parsons Cooley is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

26 years vs. University Of Texas alumni

Years since admission - 365 NY-registered alumni of this school

26 Top 41% higher than 59% of 365 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Texas's active-bar rate

Of University Of Texas's 489 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Texas alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%58.2%
University Of Texas alumni, active-bar rate

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

63%64%65%66%67% Statewide, all years2000 class 66.2% 63.6% ▼ -3.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
3005717
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Reed Smith LLP
ZIP Code
75201
Phone
(469) 680-4213

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Parsons Cooley's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Parsons Cooley is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Cooley licensed?

Michael Cooley is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Parsons Cooley admitted to the bar?

Michael Parsons Cooley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Michael Parsons Cooley go to law school?

Michael Parsons Cooley attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.

What company does Michael Parsons Cooley work for?

Michael Parsons Cooley is associated with Reed Smith LLP in Dallas, TX.

Is Michael Parsons Cooley in good standing?

Not currently, Michael Parsons Cooley's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.