New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Edward Knierim
William & Mary Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5034830
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Michael Edward Knierim has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 25% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #52446 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- William & Mary Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5034830 on the New York register belongs to Michael Edward Knierim, 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 Baker Botts LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10112. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL (526 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Edward Knierim 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Michael Edward Knierim sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 Top 75% higher than 25% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Michael Edward Knierim's 14-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in New York, NY: rank #52,446 of 93,608 office peers (56th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #52,446
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 56th
- Admitted
- 2012
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Stacey Lynn Aaron admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Michael Abdan admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Stacey Abiraj admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Michael James Ableson admitted 2012 · 14 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.
William & Mary Law School's active-bar rate
Of William & Mary Law School's 526 alumni in the New York register, 83.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
William & Mary Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5034830
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Baker Botts LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10112
- Phone
- (212) 408-2584
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Edward Knierim'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Knierim licensed?
Michael Knierim is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Edward Knierim admitted to the bar?
Michael Edward Knierim has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Michael Edward Knierim go to law school?
Michael Edward Knierim attended WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael Edward Knierim work for?
Michael Edward Knierim is associated with Baker Botts LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Edward Knierim in good standing?
Yes, Michael Edward Knierim holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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