New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Sean Tierney
University Of California At Los Angeles alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2277697
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Michael Sean Tierney ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California At Los Angeles
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2277697 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Sean Tierney, 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 Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94111. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES (5 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Michael Sean Tierney 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 Sean Tierney's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of California At Los Angeles's active-bar rate
Of University Of California At Los Angeles's 5 alumni in the New York register, 80% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of California At Los Angeles alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2277697
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94111
- Phone
- (415) 486-4201
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Sean 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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Michael Sean Tierney's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Tierney licensed?
Michael Tierney is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Sean Tierney admitted to the bar?
Michael Sean Tierney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Michael Sean Tierney go to law school?
Michael Sean Tierney attended UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES.
What company does Michael Sean Tierney work for?
Michael Sean Tierney is associated with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Is Michael Sean Tierney in good standing?
Yes, Michael Sean 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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