New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Shane Johnson
University Of Texas School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Houston, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5183785
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2014, Michael Shane Johnson has built 12 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Texas School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5183785 on the New York register belongs to Michael Shane Johnson, currently in active 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 Porter Hedges LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77002. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW (860 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Shane Johnson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
12 years into an active New York practice since a 2014 admission, Michael Shane Johnson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Texas School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Texas School Of Law's 860 alumni in the New York register, 79.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Texas School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5183785
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Porter Hedges LLP
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77002
- Phone
- (713) 226-6769
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Shane Johnson'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 Johnson licensed?
Michael Johnson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Shane Johnson admitted to the bar?
Michael Shane Johnson has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Michael Shane Johnson go to law school?
Michael Shane Johnson attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael Shane Johnson work for?
Michael Shane Johnson is associated with Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX.
Is Michael Shane Johnson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Shane Johnson 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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