New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michele Diane Forzley
New England School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. 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
- 1489244
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michele Diane Forzley 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
- New England School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michele Diane Forzley has carried New York bar registration 1489244 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
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW (516 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Michele Diane Forzley 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
Michele Diane Forzley'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 Michele compares to fellow New England School Of Law alumni
Among the 382 New England School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michele Diane Forzley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. New England School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 382 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 1% higher than 99% of 382 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New England School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New England School Of Law's 516 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New England School Of Law 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
- 1489244
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (202) 459-1370
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele Diane Forzley'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 Michele Forzley licensed?
Michele Forzley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele Diane Forzley admitted to the bar?
Michele Diane Forzley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Michele Diane Forzley go to law school?
Michele Diane Forzley attended NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Michele Diane Forzley in good standing?
Yes, Michele Diane Forzley 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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