New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Andrew Cote
Fordham School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Poughkeepsie, 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
- 2865335
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michael Andrew Cote ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #191 of 436
- by tenure in Poughkeepsie office peers
- Law school
- Fordham School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2865335 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Andrew Cote, 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 Offices Of Michael A Cote LLC, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12603. Educational background: FORDHAM SCHOOL OF LAW (203 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Michael Andrew Cote 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 Andrew Cote's 28 years since admission in 1998.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Poughkeepsie, NY office peers
Relative to the 436 NY-registered attorneys listing Poughkeepsie, NY, Michael Andrew Cote is longer-tenured than 44% (local rank #191). See the Poughkeepsie attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #191
- City cohort
- 436
- Local percentile
- 44th
- Admitted
- 1998
Nearest tenure peers in Poughkeepsie
- Christina Marie Bookless admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Steven Howard Klein admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Sarah Scova Klug admitted 1998 · 28 yr
- Linda M. Murray admitted 1998 · 28 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Fordham School Of Law alumni
Among the 163 Fordham School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Andrew Cote is longer-tenured than 72%.
28 years vs. Fordham School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 163 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 28% higher than 72% of 163 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 · August 2026
Fordham School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham School Of Law's 203 alumni in the New York register, 64.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Fordham School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2865335
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Michael A Cote LLC
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12603
- Phone
- (845) 454-0077
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Andrew Cote's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Fordham School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1998 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1998), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1998 whose listed office city differs from Poughkeepsie, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Michael Andrew Cote's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Cote licensed?
Michael Cote is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Andrew Cote admitted to the bar?
Michael Andrew Cote's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michael Andrew Cote go to law school?
Michael Andrew Cote attended FORDHAM SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael Andrew Cote work for?
Michael Andrew Cote is associated with Law Offices Of Michael A Cote LLC in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Michael Andrew Cote in good standing?
Yes, Michael Andrew Cote holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.