New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Harmon Traison
Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4586467
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Harmon Traison has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 18 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #856 of 2,245
- by tenure in Chicago office peers
- Law school
- Michigan State University College Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Harmon Traison carries New York bar registration 4586467, an established, active practitioner 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 Michsel Traison, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60611. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (356 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Harmon Traison remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Harmon Traison was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register.
18 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
18 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Chicago, IL office peers
Michael Harmon Traison is earlier in the Chicago, IL office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #856 of 2,245 (38th percentile). See the Chicago attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #856
- City cohort
- 2,245
- Local percentile
- 38th
- Admitted
- 2008
Nearest tenure peers in Chicago
- Oren Azar Amram admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Morgan Kelly Anderson admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- Telly Andrews admitted 2008 · 18 yr
- David A. Baker admitted 2008 · 18 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 298 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Harmon Traison is longer-tenured than 66%.
18 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 298 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 34% higher than 66% of 298 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 · September 2026
Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 356 alumni in the New York register, 84.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4586467
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michsel Traison
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60611
- Phone
- (312) 860-4230
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Harmon Traison's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Near-tenure Michigan State University College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2008 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2008), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2008 whose listed office city differs from Chicago, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael Harmon Traison: closest NY bar admission year outside IL, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,246 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2008)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Traison licensed?
Michael Traison is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Harmon Traison admitted to the bar?
Michael Harmon Traison was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Michael Harmon Traison go to law school?
Michael Harmon Traison attended Michigan State University College of Law.
What company does Michael Harmon Traison work for?
Michael Harmon Traison is associated with Michsel Traison in Chicago, IL.
Is Michael Harmon Traison in good standing?
Yes, Michael Harmon Traison holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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