New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Eric Walter
St Johns Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Port Jefferson, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1581891
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Eric Walter has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Eric Walter has carried New York bar registration 1581891 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
Practice address is listed under Michael Eric Walter, located in Port Jefferson, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11777. Educational background: ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL (422 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Michael Eric Walter 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 Eric Walter's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 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 St Johns Law School alumni
Among the 123 St Johns Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Eric Walter is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. St Johns Law School alumni
Years since admission - 123 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 36% higher than 64% of 123 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns Law School's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Law School's 422 alumni in the New York register, 19.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1581891
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Eric Walter
- City
- Port Jefferson, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11777
- Phone
- (631) 928-1110
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Eric Walter'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 Walter licensed?
Michael Walter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Eric Walter admitted to the bar?
Michael Eric Walter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Michael Eric Walter go to law school?
Michael Eric Walter attended ST JOHNS LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael Eric Walter work for?
Michael Eric Walter is associated with Michael Eric Walter in Port Jefferson, NY.
Is Michael Eric Walter in good standing?
Yes, Michael Eric Walter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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