New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Robert Graif

University Of Toronto alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2499929
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Michael Robert Graif ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Toronto

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Toronto
76.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2499929
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2499929 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Robert Graif, 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 Brown Rudnick LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (523 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Michael Robert Graif 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 Robert Graif's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Michael compares to fellow University Of Toronto alumni

Among the 350 University Of Toronto graduates in the New York register, Michael Robert Graif is longer-tenured than 92% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. University Of Toronto alumni

Years since admission - 350 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 8% higher than 92% of 350 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

University Of Toronto's active-bar rate

Of University Of Toronto's 523 alumni in the New York register, 76.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%76.3%
University Of Toronto alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2499929
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Brown Rudnick LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(212) 209-4809

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Robert Graif'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 Robert Graif's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Graif licensed?

Michael Graif is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Robert Graif admitted to the bar?

Michael Robert Graif's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Michael Robert Graif go to law school?

Michael Robert Graif attended UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.

What company does Michael Robert Graif work for?

Michael Robert Graif is associated with Brown Rudnick LLP in New York, NY.

Is Michael Robert Graif in good standing?

Yes, Michael Robert Graif holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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