New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Wayne Garland

Suffolk University Boston Ma alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Smithfield, RI. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2008
Admitted
18
Years in bar
4554184
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Wayne Garland appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2008 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

18 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Suffolk University Boston Ma

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2008
18 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk University Boston Ma
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4554184
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Wayne Garland is registered as bar number 4554184 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Harwood, Garland & Mckiernan, LLC, located in Smithfield, RI, ZIP 02917. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON MA.

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

The 2008 admission class today

Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years2008 class 66.2% 68.2% ▲ +3.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2008 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
4554184
Year Admitted
2008 (18 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Harwood, Garland & Mckiernan, LLC
ZIP Code
02917
Phone
(401) 723-9655

Education

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON MA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Wayne Garland's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Wayne Garland is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Garland licensed?

Michael Garland is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Wayne Garland admitted to the bar?

Michael Wayne Garland was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Where did Michael Wayne Garland go to law school?

Michael Wayne Garland attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON MA.

What company does Michael Wayne Garland work for?

Michael Wayne Garland is associated with Harwood, Garland & Mckiernan, LLC in Smithfield, RI.

Is Michael Wayne Garland in good standing?

Not currently, Michael Wayne Garland's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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