New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael John Phillips
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Plattsburgh, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2418424
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Michael John Phillips ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2418424 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael John Phillips, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael J. Phillips Esq., located in Plattsburgh, NY (Clinton County), ZIP 12901. Educational background: Vermont Law School (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Michael John Phillips 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 John Phillips's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 575 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael John Phillips is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 575 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 575 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
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2418424
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Phillips Esq.
- City
- Plattsburgh, NY
- County
- Clinton
- ZIP Code
- 12901
- Phone
- (518) 572-8169
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Phillips'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
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 Phillips licensed?
Michael Phillips is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Phillips admitted to the bar?
Michael John Phillips's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Michael John Phillips go to law school?
Michael John Phillips attended Vermont Law School.
What company does Michael John Phillips work for?
Michael John Phillips is associated with Michael J. Phillips Esq. in Plattsburgh, NY.
Is Michael John Phillips in good standing?
Yes, Michael John Phillips 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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