New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael R. Spar
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Short Hills, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1721042
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael R. Spar carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #11 of 182
- by tenure in Short Hills office peers
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael R. Spar is registered as bar number 1721042 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Law Offices Of Michael Spar, located in Short Hills, NJ, ZIP 07078. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,599 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.
Tenure among Short Hills, NJ office peers
Michael R. Spar is toward the newer end of Short Hills, NJ's NY register cohort: #11 of 182 by years since admission. See the Short Hills attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11
- City cohort
- 182
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1981
Nearest tenure peers in Short Hills
- Donald Mathew Karp admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Kathi Peisner admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- John Barry Wollenberg admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Mark H. Jay admitted 1980 · 46 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,440 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael R. Spar is longer-tenured than 99%.
45 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,440 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,440 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 · August 2026
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1721042
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Offices Of Michael Spar
- City
- Short Hills, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07078
- Phone
- (973) 544-8643
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael R. Spar's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
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Michael R. Spar 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 Spar licensed?
Michael Spar is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael R. Spar admitted to the bar?
Michael R. Spar's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Michael R. Spar go to law school?
Michael R. Spar attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael R. Spar work for?
Michael R. Spar is associated with The Law Offices Of Michael Spar in Short Hills, NJ.
Is Michael R. Spar in good standing?
No, Michael R. Spar carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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