New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael James Waters
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2167773
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael James Waters ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2167773 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael James Waters, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Seyfarth Shaw LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael James Waters 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 James Waters's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Michael James Waters is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 16% higher than 84% of 2,708 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 · May 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2167773
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10018
- Phone
- (212) 218-3337
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael James Waters'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 Waters licensed?
Michael Waters is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael James Waters admitted to the bar?
Michael James Waters's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael James Waters go to law school?
Michael James Waters attended FORDHAM.
What company does Michael James Waters work for?
Michael James Waters is associated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael James Waters in good standing?
Yes, Michael James Waters 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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