New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael James Nolan
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Rochester, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2536167
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael James Nolan ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2536167 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael James Nolan, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Monroe County & Sup. Ct., located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Michael James Nolan still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael James Nolan's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Nolan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,422 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 · May 2026
Cornell Law School's active-bar rate
Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2536167
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Monroe County & Sup. Ct.
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14614
- Phone
- (585) 371-3621
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Nolan's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Nolan licensed?
Michael Nolan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Nolan admitted to the bar?
Michael James Nolan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Michael James Nolan go to law school?
Michael James Nolan attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Michael James Nolan work for?
Michael James Nolan is associated with Monroe County & Sup. Ct. in Rochester, NY.
Is Michael James Nolan in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Nolan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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