New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael Jay Morton

University Of Mississippi alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2000
Admitted
26
Years in bar
3049723
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Jay Morton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 2000 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

26 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
University Of Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2000
26 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Mississippi
61.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3049723
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Jay Morton is registered as bar number 3049723 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 26 years on the register. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (49 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

University Of Mississippi's active-bar rate

Of University Of Mississippi's 49 alumni in the New York register, 61.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Mississippi alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.2%
University Of Mississippi alumni, active-bar rate

The 2000 admission class today

Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

63%64%65%66%67% Statewide, all years2000 class 66.2% 63.6% ▼ -3.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2000 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
3049723
Year Admitted
2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Jay Morton's current status, "Resigned", 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 Jay Morton is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Morton licensed?

Michael Morton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Jay Morton admitted to the bar?

Michael Jay Morton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.

Where did Michael Jay Morton go to law school?

Michael Jay Morton attended UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.

Is Michael Jay Morton in good standing?

Not currently, Michael Jay Morton's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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