New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Dean Sword
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Staten Island, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2978195
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Michael Dean Sword ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2978195 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Dean Sword, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sword Law LLC, located in Staten Island, NY (Richmond County), ZIP 10314. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Michael Dean Sword 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 Dean Sword's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
How Michael compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Michael Dean Sword is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,300 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
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2978195
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sword Law LLC
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- County
- Richmond
- ZIP Code
- 10314
- Phone
- (646) 522-3960
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Dean Sword'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 Sword licensed?
Michael Sword is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Dean Sword admitted to the bar?
Michael Dean Sword's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Michael Dean Sword go to law school?
Michael Dean Sword attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Michael Dean Sword work for?
Michael Dean Sword is associated with Sword Law LLC in Staten Island, NY.
Is Michael Dean Sword in good standing?
Yes, Michael Dean Sword holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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