New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michael Townes Watson

University Of Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Fort Worth, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4263109
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Townes Watson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2004 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

22 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
University Of Texas

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Texas
58.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4263109
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Townes Watson is registered as bar number 4263109 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Michael T. Watson, located in Fort Worth, TX, ZIP 76107. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (489 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, 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.

How Michael compares to fellow University Of Texas alumni

Among the 365 University Of Texas graduates in the New York register, Michael Townes Watson is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

22 years vs. University Of Texas alumni

Years since admission - 365 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 77% higher than 23% of 365 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Texas's active-bar rate

Of University Of Texas's 489 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Texas alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%58.2%
University Of Texas alumni, active-bar rate

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
4263109
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Law Office Of Michael T. Watson
ZIP Code
76107
Phone
(817) 332-2525

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Townes Watson's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Townes Watson carries a "Suspended, 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 Watson licensed?

Michael Watson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Townes Watson admitted to the bar?

Michael Townes Watson was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did Michael Townes Watson go to law school?

Michael Townes Watson attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.

What company does Michael Townes Watson work for?

Michael Townes Watson is associated with Law Office Of Michael T. Watson in Fort Worth, TX.

Is Michael Townes Watson in good standing?

No, Michael Townes Watson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.