New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael E. Tierney
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1189174
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael E. Tierney has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael E. Tierney has carried New York bar registration 1189174 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 57 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Michael E. Tierney 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 E. Tierney's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Michael E. Tierney is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,708 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 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1189174
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael E. Tierney'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 Tierney licensed?
Michael Tierney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael E. Tierney admitted to the bar?
Michael E. Tierney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Michael E. Tierney go to law school?
Michael E. Tierney attended FORDHAM.
Is Michael E. Tierney in good standing?
Yes, Michael E. Tierney 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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