New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael Pettingill

Villanova Schoool Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2663722
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Michael Pettingill ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

31 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Villanova Schoool Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Villanova Schoool Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2663722
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2663722 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Pettingill, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Clifford Chance Us LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VILLANOVA SCHOOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

After 31 years on the register, Michael Pettingill still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Michael Pettingill's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

31 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1995 class 66.2% 78% ▲ +17.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2663722
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Clifford Chance Us LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10001
Phone
(212) 878-8380

Education

VILLANOVA SCHOOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Pettingill'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Pettingill'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 Pettingill licensed?

Michael Pettingill is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Pettingill admitted to the bar?

Michael Pettingill's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did Michael Pettingill go to law school?

Michael Pettingill attended VILLANOVA SCHOOOL OF LAW.

What company does Michael Pettingill work for?

Michael Pettingill is associated with Clifford Chance Us LLP in New York, NY.

Is Michael Pettingill in good standing?

Yes, Michael Pettingill holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.