New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael S. Linn

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
1009430
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael S. Linn carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

52 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Fordham

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1009430
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael S. Linn is registered as bar number 1009430 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM.

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Michael compares to fellow Fordham alumni

Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Michael S. Linn is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

52 years vs. Fordham alumni

Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school

52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · May 2026

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1009430
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael S. Linn's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Michael S. Linn carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Linn licensed?

Michael Linn is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael S. Linn admitted to the bar?

Michael S. Linn's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Michael S. Linn go to law school?

Michael S. Linn attended FORDHAM.

Is Michael S. Linn in good standing?

No, Michael S. Linn carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.