New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Mark O'Higgins
Suffolk Univ. Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Rensselaer, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4754297
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Mark O'Higgins has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #59 of 92
- by tenure in Rensselaer office peers
- Law school
- Suffolk Univ. Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Mark O'Higgins carries New York bar registration 4754297, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Rensselaer, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12144. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIV. LAW SCHOOL (19 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Mark O'Higgins remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Mark O'Higgins was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Rensselaer, NY office peers
Against Rensselaer, NY's 92-attorney NY register cohort, Michael Mark O'Higgins lands at the 63rd tenure percentile (rank #59). See the Rensselaer attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #59
- City cohort
- 92
- Local percentile
- 63rd
- Admitted
- 2009
Nearest tenure peers in Rensselaer
- Meaghan M. Fitzpatrick admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- James Hayes Sweeney admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- David Edward Young admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Stephanie Marie Amann admitted 2010 · 16 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Suffolk Univ. Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk Univ. Law School's 19 alumni in the New York register, 84.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suffolk Univ. Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4754297
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Rensselaer, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12144
- Phone
- (518) 408-2166
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Mark O'Higgins's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Suffolk Univ. Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2009 .
Same admission year (2009), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2009 whose listed office city differs from Rensselaer, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael O'Higgins licensed?
Michael O'Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Mark O'Higgins admitted to the bar?
Michael Mark O'Higgins was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Michael Mark O'Higgins go to law school?
Michael Mark O'Higgins attended SUFFOLK UNIV. LAW SCHOOL.
Is Michael Mark O'Higgins in good standing?
Yes, Michael Mark O'Higgins holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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