New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael James Geraghty
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Newark, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2180677
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael James Geraghty ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2180677 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael James Geraghty, 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
Practice address is listed under Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C., located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael James Geraghty 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 James Geraghty's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Geraghty is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2180677
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C.
- City
- Newark, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07102
- Phone
- (973) 643-5548
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Geraghty'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 Geraghty licensed?
Michael Geraghty is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Geraghty admitted to the bar?
Michael James Geraghty's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael James Geraghty go to law school?
Michael James Geraghty attended New York Law School.
What company does Michael James Geraghty work for?
Michael James Geraghty is associated with Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C. in Newark, NJ.
Is Michael James Geraghty in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Geraghty 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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