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
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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 3049723
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
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
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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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.
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