New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Michael R. May

Albany Law Sch Of Union U alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Ithaca, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1966613
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael R. May has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Albany Law Sch Of Union U

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Albany Law Sch Of Union U
81.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1966613
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael R. May has carried New York bar registration 1966613 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP, located in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County), ZIP 14850. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCH OF UNION U (11 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Michael R. May has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michael R. May's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

Albany Law Sch Of Union U's active-bar rate

Of Albany Law Sch Of Union U's 11 alumni in the New York register, 81.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Albany Law Sch Of Union U alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.8%
Albany Law Sch Of Union U alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1966613
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Dec 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
County
Tompkins
ZIP Code
14850
Phone
(607) 272-3484

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael R. May'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Michael R. May'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 May licensed?

Michael May is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael R. May admitted to the bar?

Michael R. May's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Michael R. May go to law school?

Michael R. May attended ALBANY LAW SCH OF UNION U.

What company does Michael R. May work for?

Michael R. May is associated with Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP in Ithaca, NY.

Is Michael R. May in good standing?

Yes, Michael R. May holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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