New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael F. Patton
University Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1188952
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael F. Patton has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Maryland
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael F. Patton has carried New York bar registration 1188952 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael F. Patton, located in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, ZIP 90274. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (319 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Michael F. Patton 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 F. Patton's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Michael compares to fellow University Of Maryland alumni
Among the 229 University Of Maryland graduates in the New York register, Michael F. Patton is longer-tenured than 99%.
52 years vs. University Of Maryland alumni
Years since admission - 229 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 229 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
University Of Maryland's active-bar rate
Of University Of Maryland's 319 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1188952
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael F. Patton
- ZIP Code
- 90274
- Phone
- (310) 600-9615
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael F. Patton'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 University Of Maryland alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1974 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 whose listed office city differs from Palos Verdes Peninsula, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael F. Patton with the closest admission year to 1974. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Michael F. Patton's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Patton licensed?
Michael Patton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael F. Patton admitted to the bar?
Michael F. Patton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Michael F. Patton go to law school?
Michael F. Patton attended UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.
What company does Michael F. Patton work for?
Michael F. Patton is associated with Michael F. Patton in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.
Is Michael F. Patton in good standing?
Yes, Michael F. Patton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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