New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Michael James Townsend
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Fairport, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1874460
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael James Townsend carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #21 of 78
- by tenure in Fairport office peers
- Fairport
- registered office, NY
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael James Townsend is registered as bar number 1874460 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Fairport, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14450.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Fairport, NY office peers
Michael James Townsend is toward the newer end of Fairport, NY's NY register cohort: #21 of 78 by years since admission. See the Fairport attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #21
- City cohort
- 78
- Local percentile
- 26th
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Fairport
- Robert Mitchell Place admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Deborah Ann Case admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Andrea Morano Quercia admitted 1984 · 42 yr
- Margaret Ann Clemens admitted 1985 · 41 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1874460
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Fairport, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14450
- Phone
- (585) 880-9689
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Townsend's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1983), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1983 whose listed office city differs from Fairport, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Michael James Townsend carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Townsend licensed?
Michael Townsend is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Townsend admitted to the bar?
Michael James Townsend's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Is Michael James Townsend in good standing?
No, Michael James Townsend carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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