New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael J. Mcnamara
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1922418
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael J. Mcnamara has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #8015 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael J. Mcnamara has carried New York bar registration 1922418 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Seward & Kissel, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (4,038 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Michael J. Mcnamara 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 J. Mcnamara's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Michael J. Mcnamara is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #8,015 of 93,608 (9th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8,015
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Clifford B. Aaron admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Stewart David Aaron admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Susan Jane Abraham admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Clark S. Abrams admitted 1984 · 42 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 Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Michael J. Mcnamara is longer-tenured than 99%.
42 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 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 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1922418
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seward & Kissel
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 574-1581
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael J. Mcnamara'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 Mcnamara licensed?
Michael Mcnamara is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael J. Mcnamara admitted to the bar?
Michael J. Mcnamara's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Michael J. Mcnamara go to law school?
Michael J. Mcnamara attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael J. Mcnamara work for?
Michael J. Mcnamara is associated with Seward & Kissel in New York, NY.
Is Michael J. Mcnamara in good standing?
Yes, Michael J. Mcnamara holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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