New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael F. Coyne
Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 2218808
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael F. Coyne has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael F. Coyne has carried New York bar registration 2218808 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Manulife Financial Corporation, located in Toronto, Ontario M4w 1e5. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Michael F. Coyne has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael F. Coyne's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Boston College alumni
Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, Michael F. Coyne is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Boston College alumni
Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 793 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
Boston College's active-bar rate
Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2218808
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Manulife Financial Corporation
- City
- Toronto, Ontario M4w 1e5
- Phone
- (415) 741-6189
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael F. Coyne'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 Coyne licensed?
Michael Coyne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael F. Coyne admitted to the bar?
Michael F. Coyne's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Michael F. Coyne go to law school?
Michael F. Coyne attended BOSTON COLLEGE.
What company does Michael F. Coyne work for?
Michael F. Coyne is associated with Manulife Financial Corporation in Toronto, Ontario M4w 1e5.
Is Michael F. Coyne in good standing?
Yes, Michael F. Coyne 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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