New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Jay Watton
Duke alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Milwaukee, WI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2410041
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Michael Jay Watton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2410041 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Jay Watton, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Watton Law Group, located in Milwaukee, WI, ZIP 53203. Educational background: DUKE (389 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Michael Jay Watton 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 Jay Watton's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 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 Duke alumni
Among the 274 Duke graduates in the New York register, Michael Jay Watton is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Duke alumni
Years since admission - 274 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 12% higher than 88% of 274 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
Duke's active-bar rate
Of Duke's 389 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2410041
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Watton Law Group
- City
- Milwaukee, WI
- ZIP Code
- 53203
- Phone
- (414) 273-6858
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Jay Watton'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 Watton licensed?
Michael Watton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Jay Watton admitted to the bar?
Michael Jay Watton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Michael Jay Watton go to law school?
Michael Jay Watton attended DUKE.
What company does Michael Jay Watton work for?
Michael Jay Watton is associated with Watton Law Group in Milwaukee, WI.
Is Michael Jay Watton in good standing?
Yes, Michael Jay Watton 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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