New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Paul Tierney
Univ Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Greenwich, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1686740
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Paul Tierney has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Paul Tierney has carried New York bar registration 1686740 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Nikita Group, LLC, located in Greenwich, CT, ZIP 06830. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Michael Paul 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 Paul Tierney's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Univ Of Chicago alumni
Among the 143 Univ Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Michael Paul Tierney is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Univ Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 25% higher than 75% of 143 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Chicago's 191 alumni in the New York register, 46.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1686740
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nikita Group, LLC
- City
- Greenwich, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06830
- Phone
- (203) 962-2598
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Paul 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 Paul Tierney admitted to the bar?
Michael Paul Tierney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Michael Paul Tierney go to law school?
Michael Paul Tierney attended UNIV OF CHICAGO.
What company does Michael Paul Tierney work for?
Michael Paul Tierney is associated with Nikita Group, LLC in Greenwich, CT.
Is Michael Paul Tierney in good standing?
Yes, Michael Paul Tierney holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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