New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Joseph Russo
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5220611
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Joseph Russo has held an active New York bar license for 12 years - admitted in 2014, longer-tenured than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 12 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Joseph Russo is registered as bar number 5220611 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2014, representing roughly 12 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Joseph Russo was admitted in 2014, giving 12 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.
12 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
12 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 1,197 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Joseph Russo is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,197 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 97% higher than 3% of 1,197 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5220611
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 450-4871
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Joseph Russo's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Russo licensed?
Michael Russo is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Michael Joseph Russo admitted to the bar?
Michael Joseph Russo was admitted to the bar in 2014.
Where did Michael Joseph Russo go to law school?
Michael Joseph Russo attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael Joseph Russo work for?
Michael Joseph Russo is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Joseph Russo in good standing?
Yes, Michael Joseph Russo has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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