New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Paul Shepherd
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law (Yeshiva) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4824959
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Paul Shepherd has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #6414 of 12,540
- by tenure in Washington office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law (Yeshiva)
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Paul Shepherd carries New York bar registration 4824959, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Fish & Richardson P.C., located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20024. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW (YESHIVA).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Paul Shepherd remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Paul Shepherd was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Washington, DC office peers
Michael Paul Shepherd's 16-year NY register tenure places mid-pack in Washington, DC: rank #6,414 of 12,540 office peers (51st percentile). See the Washington attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #6,414
- City cohort
- 12,540
- Local percentile
- 51st
- Admitted
- 2010
Nearest tenure peers in Washington
- Maya Abi Karam admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Gary Dee Adamson admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Helder Gabriel Agostinho admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Minyoung Jinny Ahn admitted 2010 · 16 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4824959
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Fish & Richardson P.C.
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20024
- Phone
- (202) 626-6414
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW (YESHIVA)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Paul Shepherd's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Fish & Richardson P.C.
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2010), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2010 whose listed office city differs from Washington, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael Paul Shepherd: closest NY bar admission year outside DC, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~12,541 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2010)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Shepherd licensed?
Michael Shepherd is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Paul Shepherd admitted to the bar?
Michael Paul Shepherd was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Michael Paul Shepherd go to law school?
Michael Paul Shepherd attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW (YESHIVA).
What company does Michael Paul Shepherd work for?
Michael Paul Shepherd is associated with Fish & Richardson P.C. in Washington, DC.
Is Michael Paul Shepherd in good standing?
Yes, Michael Paul Shepherd holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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