New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael B. Specht
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Suffern, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2374171
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Michael B. Specht ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #62 of 120
- by tenure in Suffern office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2374171 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael B. Specht, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Law Office Of Michael Specht, located in Suffern, NY (Rockland County), ZIP 10901. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Michael B. Specht 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 B. Specht's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
Tenure among Suffern, NY office peers
Against Suffern, NY's 120-attorney NY register cohort, Michael B. Specht lands at the 51st tenure percentile (rank #62). 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. See the Suffern attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #62
- City cohort
- 120
- Local percentile
- 51st
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Suffern
- Susan J. Assad admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Alan John Clark admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Stephanie Furgang Adwar admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Scott Michael Albrecht admitted 1989 · 37 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael B. Specht is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2374171
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Michael Specht
- City
- Suffern, NY
- County
- Rockland
- ZIP Code
- 10901
- Phone
- (845) 300-6376
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael B. Specht'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Specht licensed?
Michael Specht is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael B. Specht admitted to the bar?
Michael B. Specht's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Michael B. Specht go to law school?
Michael B. Specht attended Albany Law School.
What company does Michael B. Specht work for?
Michael B. Specht is associated with Law Office Of Michael Specht in Suffern, NY.
Is Michael B. Specht in good standing?
Yes, Michael B. Specht holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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