New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael James Shea
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in West Newbury, MA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4745972
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Shea carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2009 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 17 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Shea is registered as bar number 4745972 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in West Newbury, MA, ZIP 01985. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Michael compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael James Shea is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2009 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4745972
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2025
Location & Contact
- City
- West Newbury, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01985
- Phone
- (978) 308-9050
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael James Shea's current status is "Delinquent".
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 Shea carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Shea licensed?
Michael Shea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Shea admitted to the bar?
Michael James Shea was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Michael James Shea go to law school?
Michael James Shea attended Harvard Law School.
Is Michael James Shea in good standing?
No, Michael James Shea carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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