New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael James Sharp
Univ Of Georgia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2523140
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Michael James Sharp ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Georgia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2523140 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael James Sharp, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jefferies Financial Group Inc., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF GEORGIA (22 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Michael James Sharp still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael James Sharp's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Georgia's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Georgia's 22 alumni in the New York register, 58.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Georgia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2523140
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 707-6409
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Sharp'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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Michael James Sharp's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Sharp licensed?
Michael Sharp is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Sharp admitted to the bar?
Michael James Sharp's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Michael James Sharp go to law school?
Michael James Sharp attended UNIV OF GEORGIA.
What company does Michael James Sharp work for?
Michael James Sharp is associated with Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in New York, NY.
Is Michael James Sharp in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Sharp holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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