New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Joseph Gaffney
New York Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Staten Island, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1690429
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Gaffney has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Gaffney has carried New York bar registration 1690429 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10301. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW (518 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Michael Joseph Gaffney has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Joseph Gaffney's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 New York Law alumni
Among the 201 New York Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Gaffney is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. New York Law alumni
Years since admission - 201 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 201 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law's active-bar rate
Of New York Law's 518 alumni in the New York register, 33.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1690429
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10301
- Phone
- (718) 815-6400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Joseph Gaffney'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 Gaffney licensed?
Michael Gaffney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Joseph Gaffney admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Gaffney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Michael Joseph Gaffney go to law school?
Michael Joseph Gaffney attended NEW YORK LAW.
Is Michael Joseph Gaffney in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Gaffney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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