New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael T. Hagelin
Pace Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1817410
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael T. Hagelin has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael T. Hagelin has carried New York bar registration 1817410 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hagelin Spencer LLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Pace Law School (3,771 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Michael T. Hagelin has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael T. Hagelin's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Pace Law School alumni
Among the 2,936 Pace Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael T. Hagelin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Pace Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,936 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,936 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Pace Law School's active-bar rate
Of Pace Law School's 3,771 alumni in the New York register, 82.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Pace Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1817410
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hagelin Spencer LLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 601-4067
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael T. Hagelin'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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Michael T. Hagelin'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 Hagelin licensed?
Michael Hagelin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael T. Hagelin admitted to the bar?
Michael T. Hagelin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Michael T. Hagelin go to law school?
Michael T. Hagelin attended Pace Law School.
What company does Michael T. Hagelin work for?
Michael T. Hagelin is associated with Hagelin Spencer LLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Michael T. Hagelin in good standing?
Yes, Michael T. Hagelin 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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