New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael James Prior
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Fresh Meadows, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1312149
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Prior carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1975 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #4 of 108
- by tenure in Fresh Meadows office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Prior is registered as bar number 1312149 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. 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 J. Prior, Esq., located in Fresh Meadows, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11365. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Fresh Meadows, NY office peers
Michael James Prior is toward the newer end of Fresh Meadows, NY's NY register cohort: #4 of 108 by years since admission. See the Fresh Meadows attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #4
- City cohort
- 108
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1975
Nearest tenure peers in Fresh Meadows
- Leonard L. Finkel admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Howard David Jacob admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Robert S. Perskin admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Howard Justvig admitted 1977 · 49 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,167 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Prior is longer-tenured than 99%.
51 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,167 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,167 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 · August 2026
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1312149
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J. Prior, Esq.
- City
- Fresh Meadows, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11365
- Phone
- (718) 357-3614
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Prior's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
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Michael James Prior carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Prior licensed?
Michael Prior is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Prior admitted to the bar?
Michael James Prior's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Michael James Prior go to law school?
Michael James Prior attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Michael James Prior work for?
Michael James Prior is associated with Michael J. Prior, Esq. in Fresh Meadows, NY.
Is Michael James Prior in good standing?
No, Michael James Prior carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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