New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael F. Fernon
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Hyannis, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2367019
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Michael F. Fernon ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2 of 8
- by tenure in Hyannis office peers
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2367019 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael F. Fernon, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Merrill Lynch, located in Hyannis, MA, ZIP 02601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Michael F. Fernon 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 F. Fernon's 36 years since admission in 1990.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Hyannis, MA office peers
Within Hyannis, MA's 8-attorney local set, Michael F. Fernon is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Hyannis attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 8
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Hyannis
- Cornelius Michael Cawley admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Michael Harris Orbison admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Carlyn Michele Carey admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Kevin Michael Flannigan admitted 2003 · 23 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.
How Michael compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,897 Pace University graduates in the New York register, Michael F. Fernon is longer-tenured than 71%.
36 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,897 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,897 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 · September 2026
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2367019
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Merrill Lynch
- City
- Hyannis, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02601
- Phone
- (617) 921-9979
Education
PACE UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael F. Fernon'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: Merrill Lynch
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Pace University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1990 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1990), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1990 whose listed office city differs from Hyannis, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael F. Fernon with the closest admission year to 1990. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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 Fernon licensed?
Michael Fernon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael F. Fernon admitted to the bar?
Michael F. Fernon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Michael F. Fernon go to law school?
Michael F. Fernon attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael F. Fernon work for?
Michael F. Fernon is associated with Merrill Lynch in Hyannis, MA.
Is Michael F. Fernon in good standing?
Yes, Michael F. Fernon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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