New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Gerard Gaynor
Thomas Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2560647
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael Gerard Gaynor ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2560647 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Gerard Gaynor, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12208. Educational background: THOMAS COOLEY (38 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Michael Gerard Gaynor still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Gerard Gaynor's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Thomas Cooley's active-bar rate
Of Thomas Cooley's 38 alumni in the New York register, 60.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Thomas Cooley alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2560647
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12208
- Phone
- (518) 229-3462
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Gerard Gaynor'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 Gaynor licensed?
Michael Gaynor is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Gerard Gaynor admitted to the bar?
Michael Gerard Gaynor's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Michael Gerard Gaynor go to law school?
Michael Gerard Gaynor attended THOMAS COOLEY.
Is Michael Gerard Gaynor in good standing?
Yes, Michael Gerard Gaynor holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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