New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael George Distefano
American University, Wcl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in Miami, FL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4895215
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael George Distefano has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #801 of 1,564
- by tenure in Miami office peers
- Law school
- American University, Wcl
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael George Distefano carries New York bar registration 4895215, an established, active practitioner in 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 Origis Energy, located in Miami, FL, ZIP 33131. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WCL.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael George Distefano remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael George Distefano was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Miami, FL office peers
Michael George Distefano's 15-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Miami, FL: rank #801 of 1,564 office peers (51st percentile). See the Miami attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #801
- City cohort
- 1,564
- Local percentile
- 51st
- Admitted
- 2011
Nearest tenure peers in Miami
- Robert Lloyd Adler admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Ricardo Alonso Ampudia admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Jennifer Lissette Anzardo admitted 2011 · 15 yr
- Debora Amaral Ayoub admitted 2011 · 15 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 88.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4895215
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Origis Energy
- City
- Miami, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33131
- Phone
- (786) 212-8283
Education
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WCL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael George Distefano'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.
Same firm affiliation: Origis Energy
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure American University, Wcl alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2011 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2011), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2011 whose listed office city differs from Miami, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael George Distefano: closest NY bar admission year outside FL, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,565 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2011)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Distefano licensed?
Michael Distefano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael George Distefano admitted to the bar?
Michael George Distefano was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Michael George Distefano go to law school?
Michael George Distefano attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WCL.
What company does Michael George Distefano work for?
Michael George Distefano is associated with Origis Energy in Miami, FL.
Is Michael George Distefano in good standing?
Yes, Michael George Distefano holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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