New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Perna
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Chester, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4032587
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Perna has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Perna is registered as bar number 4032587 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
Practice address is listed under Michael Perna, Esq., located in Chester, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10918. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Michael Perna 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 Perna was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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 alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Michael Perna is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 84% higher than 16% of 2,708 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 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4032587
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Perna, Esq.
- City
- Chester, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10918
- Phone
- (718) 578-7785
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Perna'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 Perna licensed?
Michael Perna is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Perna admitted to the bar?
Michael Perna was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Michael Perna go to law school?
Michael Perna attended FORDHAM.
What company does Michael Perna work for?
Michael Perna is associated with Michael Perna, Esq. in Chester, NY.
Is Michael Perna in good standing?
Yes, Michael Perna 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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