New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Patrick Whalen
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Newport Beach, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4414793
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Patrick Whalen has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Patrick Whalen is registered as bar number 4414793 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and 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 Whalen LLP, located in Newport Beach, CA, ZIP 92660. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Patrick Whalen sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Patrick Whalen was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Patrick Whalen is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 30% higher than 70% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4414793
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Whalen LLP
- City
- Newport Beach, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92660
- Phone
- (949) 833-1700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Patrick Whalen's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Michael Patrick Whalen's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Whalen licensed?
Michael Whalen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Patrick Whalen admitted to the bar?
Michael Patrick Whalen was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Michael Patrick Whalen go to law school?
Michael Patrick Whalen attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Michael Patrick Whalen work for?
Michael Patrick Whalen is associated with Whalen LLP in Newport Beach, CA.
Is Michael Patrick Whalen in good standing?
Yes, Michael Patrick Whalen 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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