New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Edward Norton
Columbia Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 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.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1380336
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Edward Norton has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Edward Norton has carried New York bar registration 1380336 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Norton & Associates, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Michael Edward Norton 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 Edward Norton's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Columbia Univ alumni
Among the 184 Columbia Univ graduates in the New York register, Michael Edward Norton is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Columbia Univ alumni
Years since admission - 184 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 17% higher than 83% of 184 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
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1380336
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Norton & Associates
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (347) 860-1075
Education
COLUMBIA UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Edward Norton'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 Norton licensed?
Michael Norton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Edward Norton admitted to the bar?
Michael Edward Norton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Michael Edward Norton go to law school?
Michael Edward Norton attended COLUMBIA UNIV.
What company does Michael Edward Norton work for?
Michael Edward Norton is associated with Norton & Associates in New York, NY.
Is Michael Edward Norton in good standing?
Yes, Michael Edward Norton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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