New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael L. Dermody
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Frenchtown, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1886027
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael L. Dermody has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael L. Dermody has carried New York bar registration 1886027 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 Michael L. Dermody, Esq., located in Frenchtown, NJ, ZIP 08825. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Michael L. Dermody 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 L. Dermody's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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 Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Michael L. Dermody is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 772 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1886027
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael L. Dermody, Esq.
- City
- Frenchtown, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08825
- Phone
- (201) 988-9773
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael L. Dermody'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 Dermody licensed?
Michael Dermody is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael L. Dermody admitted to the bar?
Michael L. Dermody's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Michael L. Dermody go to law school?
Michael L. Dermody attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael L. Dermody work for?
Michael L. Dermody is associated with Michael L. Dermody, Esq. in Frenchtown, NJ.
Is Michael L. Dermody in good standing?
Yes, Michael L. Dermody holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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