New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Michael Livingston Montgomery

State University At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1157494
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Livingston Montgomery carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1973 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

53 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
Law school
State University At Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
State University At Buffalo
77.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1157494
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Livingston Montgomery is registered as bar number 1157494 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (34 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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.

State University At Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of State University At Buffalo's 34 alumni in the New York register, 77.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

State University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.1%
State University At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Registration Number
1157494
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Livingston Montgomery's current status, "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", 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 Livingston Montgomery carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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 Montgomery licensed?

Michael Montgomery is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Livingston Montgomery admitted to the bar?

Michael Livingston Montgomery's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Michael Livingston Montgomery go to law school?

Michael Livingston Montgomery attended STATE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO.

Is Michael Livingston Montgomery in good standing?

No, Michael Livingston Montgomery carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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.