New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael Darin Leess
Indiana Univ. Maurer School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Rochester, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5386461
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Michael Darin Leess has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Indiana Univ. Maurer School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5386461 on the New York register belongs to Michael Darin Leess, currently in active 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 Pheterson Spatorico, LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14620. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: INDIANA UNIV. MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
Michael Darin Leess 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Michael Darin Leess sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 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
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5386461
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pheterson Spatorico, LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14620
- Phone
- (585) 546-5600
Education
INDIANA UNIV. MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Darin Leess'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 Darin Leess'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 Leess licensed?
Michael Leess is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Darin Leess admitted to the bar?
Michael Darin Leess has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Michael Darin Leess go to law school?
Michael Darin Leess attended INDIANA UNIV. MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael Darin Leess work for?
Michael Darin Leess is associated with Pheterson Spatorico, LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Michael Darin Leess in good standing?
Yes, Michael Darin Leess 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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