New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell

University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4228011
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

22 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4228011
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell is registered as bar number 4228011 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in 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 New York Life Insurance Company, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10010. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.

State context & due diligence

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

22 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

How Michael compares to fellow University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni

Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Kelly Mcdonnell is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

22 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,171 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4228011
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
New York Life Insurance Company
County
New York
ZIP Code
10010
Phone
(212) 576-7000

Education

University of California Berkeley School of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Kelly Mcdonnell's current status is "Currently registered".

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 Kelly Mcdonnell'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 Mcdonnell licensed?

Michael Mcdonnell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Kelly Mcdonnell admitted to the bar?

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Michael Kelly Mcdonnell go to law school?

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.

What company does Michael Kelly Mcdonnell work for?

Michael Kelly Mcdonnell is associated with New York Life Insurance Company in New York, NY.

Is Michael Kelly Mcdonnell in good standing?

Yes, Michael Kelly Mcdonnell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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