New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael James Russo
Wake Forest alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2446862
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Russo appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Wake Forest
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Russo is registered as bar number 2446862 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nys Office Of The Attorney General Buffalo Regional Office, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: WAKE FOREST (34 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.
Wake Forest's active-bar rate
Of Wake Forest's 34 alumni in the New York register, 58.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Wake Forest alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2446862
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Office Of The Attorney General Buffalo Regional Office
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 853-8479
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Russo'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 James Russo 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 Russo licensed?
Michael Russo is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Russo admitted to the bar?
Michael James Russo's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Michael James Russo go to law school?
Michael James Russo attended WAKE FOREST.
What company does Michael James Russo work for?
Michael James Russo is associated with Nys Office Of The Attorney General Buffalo Regional Office in Buffalo, NY.
Is Michael James Russo in good standing?
Not currently, Michael James Russo'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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