New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael James Ryan
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1220797
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Ryan has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Ryan has carried New York bar registration 1220797 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Michael J Ryan Esq, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14222. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Michael James Ryan has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael James Ryan's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Ryan is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1220797
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael J Ryan Esq
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14222
- Phone
- (716) 260-0225
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Ryan'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 Ryan licensed?
Michael Ryan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Ryan admitted to the bar?
Michael James Ryan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Michael James Ryan go to law school?
Michael James Ryan attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Michael James Ryan work for?
Michael James Ryan is associated with Michael J Ryan Esq in Buffalo, NY.
Is Michael James Ryan in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Ryan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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