New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Eric Hatchett
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Claverack, 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
- 2559037
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael Eric Hatchett 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"
- #4 of 5
- by tenure in Claverack office peers
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2559037 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Eric Hatchett, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Michael E. Hatchett, located in Claverack, NY (Columbia County), ZIP 12513. Educational background: Columbia Law School (11,650 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Michael Eric Hatchett 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 Eric Hatchett's 33 years since admission in 1993.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Claverack, NY office peers
In the small Claverack, NY cohort (5 with admission years), Michael Eric Hatchett ranks #4 by tenure. See the Claverack attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 1993
Nearest tenure peers in Claverack
- Christopher James Watz admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Michael Anthony Cozzolino admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- William S. Jacoby admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Stanley M. Ackert Iii admitted 1980 · 46 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 12,124 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Eric Hatchett is longer-tenured than 99%.
33 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 12,124 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,124 fellow alumni
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 · August 2026
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 11,650 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,439 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 77.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2559037
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Michael E. Hatchett
- City
- Claverack, NY
- County
- Columbia
- ZIP Code
- 12513
- Phone
- (917) 587-9999
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Eric Hatchett's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Columbia Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1993 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1993), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1993 whose listed office city differs from Claverack, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael Eric Hatchett with the closest admission year to 1993. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Hatchett licensed?
Michael Hatchett is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Eric Hatchett admitted to the bar?
Michael Eric Hatchett's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Michael Eric Hatchett go to law school?
Michael Eric Hatchett attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Michael Eric Hatchett work for?
Michael Eric Hatchett is associated with Law Office Of Michael E. Hatchett in Claverack, NY.
Is Michael Eric Hatchett in good standing?
Yes, Michael Eric Hatchett holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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