New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael E. Shay
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Melville, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 1060607
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael E. Shay appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1975 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 51 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael E. Shay is registered as bar number 1060607 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Perry Van Etten Rainis & Kutner, located in Melville, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11747. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 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.
How Michael compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael E. Shay is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% 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
- 1060607
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Perry Van Etten Rainis & Kutner
- City
- Melville, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11747
- Phone
- (631) 414-7930
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael E. Shay'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 E. Shay 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 Shay licensed?
Michael Shay is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael E. Shay admitted to the bar?
Michael E. Shay's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Michael E. Shay go to law school?
Michael E. Shay attended New York Law School.
What company does Michael E. Shay work for?
Michael E. Shay is associated with Perry Van Etten Rainis & Kutner in Melville, NY.
Is Michael E. Shay in good standing?
Not currently, Michael E. Shay'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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