New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael R. Fordham Jr
Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Salt Lake City, UT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2839991
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Michael R. Fordham Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2839991 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael R. Fordham Jr, 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 Rocky Mountain Equity, LLC, located in Salt Lake City, UT, ZIP 84158. Educational background: Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School (90 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Michael R. Fordham Jr 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 R. Fordham Jr's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumni
Among the 90 Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael R. Fordham Jr is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumni
Years since admission - 90 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 10% higher than 90% of 90 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
Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School's 90 alumni in the New York register, 80.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2839991
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rocky Mountain Equity, LLC
- City
- Salt Lake City, UT
- ZIP Code
- 84158
- Phone
- (858) 263-9673
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael R. Fordham Jr'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 Fordham licensed?
Michael Fordham is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael R. Fordham Jr admitted to the bar?
Michael R. Fordham Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Michael R. Fordham Jr go to law school?
Michael R. Fordham Jr attended Brigham Young University J R Clark Law School.
What company does Michael R. Fordham Jr work for?
Michael R. Fordham Jr is associated with Rocky Mountain Equity, LLC in Salt Lake City, UT.
Is Michael R. Fordham Jr in good standing?
Yes, Michael R. Fordham Jr 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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