New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael John Riela
University Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Stamford, CT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4009635
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael John Riela 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
- University Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael John Riela carries New York bar registration 4009635, an established, active practitioner in 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 Genworth North America Corporation, located in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06905. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2,063 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael John Riela remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael John Riela 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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow University Of Michigan alumni
Among the 1,206 University Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Michael John Riela is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. University Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 1,206 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 62% higher than 38% of 1,206 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan's 2,063 alumni in the New York register, 61.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4009635
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Genworth North America Corporation
- City
- Stamford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06905
- Phone
- (917) 757-3173
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Riela'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 Riela licensed?
Michael Riela is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Riela admitted to the bar?
Michael John Riela was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Michael John Riela go to law school?
Michael John Riela attended UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
What company does Michael John Riela work for?
Michael John Riela is associated with Genworth North America Corporation in Stamford, CT.
Is Michael John Riela in good standing?
Yes, Michael John Riela holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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