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"
- #12 of 14
- by tenure in Smithfield office peers
- Law school
- Suffolk University Boston Ma
Data updated August 2026
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.
Tenure among Smithfield, RI office peers
Smithfield, RI carries only 14 NY-registered attorneys with an admission year on file; Michael Wayne Garland is #12 by tenure in that small local set. See the Smithfield attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #12
- City cohort
- 14
- Local percentile
- 79th
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Smithfield
- Alison Anne Reuter admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Katayoun Alidadi admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Matthew M Michener admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Karl Emil Johnson admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
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
- City
- Smithfield, RI
- 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 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (2008), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2008 whose listed office city differs from Smithfield, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael Wayne Garland: closest NY bar admission year outside RI, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~15 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2008)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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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.
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