New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Lane Lesher
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Passaic, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2262202
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Michael Lane Lesher ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #7 of 31
- by tenure in Passaic office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2262202 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Lane Lesher, 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 Michael Lesher, located in Passaic, NJ, ZIP 07055. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Michael Lane Lesher 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 Lane Lesher's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Passaic, NJ office peers
Within Passaic, NJ's 31-attorney local set, Michael Lane Lesher is #7 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Passaic attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #7
- City cohort
- 31
- Local percentile
- 19th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Passaic
- Richard Jon Laiks admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Roy Robert Macaluso admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Noah Witty admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Leonard Jay Steinbach admitted 1993 · 33 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,167 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Lane Lesher is longer-tenured than 99%.
37 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,167 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,167 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
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2262202
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Lesher
- City
- Passaic, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07055
- Phone
- (862) 290-7806
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Lane Lesher'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 Lesher licensed?
Michael Lesher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Lane Lesher admitted to the bar?
Michael Lane Lesher's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Michael Lane Lesher go to law school?
Michael Lane Lesher attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Michael Lane Lesher work for?
Michael Lane Lesher is associated with Michael Lesher in Passaic, NJ.
Is Michael Lane Lesher in good standing?
Yes, Michael Lane Lesher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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