New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Benjamin Pereira
Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4159075
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Benjamin Pereira has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Benjamin Pereira is registered as bar number 4159075 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Benjamin Pereira sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Benjamin Pereira was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Benjamin Pereira is longer-tenured than 66% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 34% higher than 66% of 12,299 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
Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2003 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4159075
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 301-8078
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Benjamin Pereira's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Pereira licensed?
Michael Pereira is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Benjamin Pereira admitted to the bar?
Michael Benjamin Pereira was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Michael Benjamin Pereira go to law school?
Michael Benjamin Pereira attended Fordham University School of Law.
Is Michael Benjamin Pereira in good standing?
Yes, Michael Benjamin Pereira 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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