New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael David Fessler
The John Marshall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2011, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2011
- Admitted
- 15
- Years in bar
- 4954624
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael David Fessler has held an active New York bar license for 15 years - admitted in 2011, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 15 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- The John Marshall Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael David Fessler carries New York bar registration 4954624, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: THE JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL (48 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael David Fessler 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 David Fessler was admitted in 2011, giving 15 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
15 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
15 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The John Marshall Law School's active-bar rate
Of The John Marshall Law School's 48 alumni in the New York register, 56% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The John Marshall Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2011 admission class today
Of the 9,856 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2011, 85.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4954624
- Year Admitted
- 2011 (15 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 474-3134
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael David Fessler'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 Fessler licensed?
Michael Fessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael David Fessler admitted to the bar?
Michael David Fessler was admitted to the bar in 2011.
Where did Michael David Fessler go to law school?
Michael David Fessler attended THE JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael David Fessler work for?
Michael David Fessler is associated with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael David Fessler in good standing?
Yes, Michael David Fessler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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