New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Ian Fuchs
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Waltham, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2128544
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Ian Fuchs has held an active New York bar license for 39 years — admitted in 1987, longer-tenured than 79% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Ian Fuchs is registered as bar number 2128544 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1987, representing roughly 39 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wolters Kluwer, located in Waltham, MA, ZIP 02451. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: HARVARD, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Ian Fuchs was admitted in 1987, giving 39 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.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Michael compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Michael Ian Fuchs is longer-tenured than 91% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission — 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,070 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2128544
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wolters Kluwer
- City
- Waltham, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02451
- Phone
- (617) 901-8263
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Ian Fuchs's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Fuchs licensed?
Michael Fuchs is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Michael Ian Fuchs admitted to the bar?
Michael Ian Fuchs was admitted to the bar in 1987.
Where did Michael Ian Fuchs go to law school?
Michael Ian Fuchs attended HARVARD.
What company does Michael Ian Fuchs work for?
Michael Ian Fuchs is associated with Wolters Kluwer in Waltham, MA.
Is Michael Ian Fuchs in good standing?
Yes, Michael Ian Fuchs has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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