New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael William Rafter Jr.
Mercer University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Atlanta, GA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5458443
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael William Rafter Jr. appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 10 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Mercer University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael William Rafter Jr. is registered as bar number 5458443 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30309. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: MERCER UNIVERSITY (36 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Mercer University's active-bar rate
Of Mercer University's 36 alumni in the New York register, 61.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Mercer University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5458443
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30309
- Phone
- (404) 815-6112
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael William Rafter Jr.'s current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Michael William Rafter Jr. is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Rafter licensed?
Michael Rafter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael William Rafter Jr. admitted to the bar?
Michael William Rafter Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Michael William Rafter Jr. go to law school?
Michael William Rafter Jr. attended MERCER UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael William Rafter Jr. work for?
Michael William Rafter Jr. is associated with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Atlanta, GA.
Is Michael William Rafter Jr. in good standing?
Not currently, Michael William Rafter Jr.'s listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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