New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael David Foster

Wayne State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. 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
1852508
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael David Foster carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

43 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Wayne State University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Wayne State University
51.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1852508
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael David Foster is registered as bar number 1852508 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Greenberg Traurig LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90067. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (117 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Michael compares to fellow Wayne State University alumni

Among the 87 Wayne State University graduates in the New York register, Michael David Foster is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. Wayne State University alumni

Years since admission - 87 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 16% higher than 84% of 87 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Wayne State University's active-bar rate

Of Wayne State University's 117 alumni in the New York register, 51.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Wayne State University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%51.3%
Wayne State 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.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1852508
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Greenberg Traurig LLP
ZIP Code
90067
Phone
(310) 586-7802

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael David Foster's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael David Foster carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Foster licensed?

Michael Foster is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael David Foster admitted to the bar?

Michael David Foster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did Michael David Foster go to law school?

Michael David Foster attended WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michael David Foster work for?

Michael David Foster is associated with Greenberg Traurig LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Michael David Foster in good standing?

No, Michael David Foster carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.