New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Earnest Hastings
Washington & Lee University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Roanoke, VA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4548079
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Earnest Hastings has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington & Lee University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Earnest Hastings carries New York bar registration 4548079, an established, active practitioner in 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 Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Plc, located in Roanoke, VA, ZIP 24011. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY (97 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Earnest Hastings remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Earnest Hastings was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Washington & Lee University alumni
Among the 85 Washington & Lee University graduates in the New York register, Michael Earnest Hastings is longer-tenured than 14% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Washington & Lee University alumni
Years since admission - 85 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 86% higher than 14% of 85 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Washington & Lee University's active-bar rate
Of Washington & Lee University's 97 alumni in the New York register, 64.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington & Lee University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4548079
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Plc
- City
- Roanoke, VA
- ZIP Code
- 24011
- Phone
- (540) 983-7568
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Earnest Hastings'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 Earnest Hastings'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 Hastings licensed?
Michael Hastings is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Earnest Hastings admitted to the bar?
Michael Earnest Hastings was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Michael Earnest Hastings go to law school?
Michael Earnest Hastings attended WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Earnest Hastings work for?
Michael Earnest Hastings is associated with Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Plc in Roanoke, VA.
Is Michael Earnest Hastings in good standing?
Yes, Michael Earnest Hastings 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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