New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Stephen Taaffe
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Sarasota, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2000149
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Stephen Taaffe has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Stephen Taaffe has carried New York bar registration 2000149 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, located in Sarasota, FL, ZIP 34230. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,296 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Michael Stephen Taaffe has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Stephen Taaffe's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Seton Hall alumni
Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, Michael Stephen Taaffe is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 900 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2000149
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
- City
- Sarasota, FL
- ZIP Code
- 34230
- Phone
- (941) 366-6660
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Stephen Taaffe'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 Taaffe licensed?
Michael Taaffe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Stephen Taaffe admitted to the bar?
Michael Stephen Taaffe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Michael Stephen Taaffe go to law school?
Michael Stephen Taaffe attended SETON HALL.
What company does Michael Stephen Taaffe work for?
Michael Stephen Taaffe is associated with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Sarasota, FL.
Is Michael Stephen Taaffe in good standing?
Yes, Michael Stephen Taaffe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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