New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michele Ann Higgins
Rutgers University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4159646
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michele Ann Higgins carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Rutgers University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michele Ann Higgins is registered as bar number 4159646 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 Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (438 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 Michele compares to fellow Rutgers University alumni
Among the 236 Rutgers University graduates in the New York register, Michele Ann Higgins is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Rutgers University alumni
Years since admission - 236 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 94% higher than 6% of 236 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
Rutgers University's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers University's 438 alumni in the New York register, 53.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4159646
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 536-4086
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michele Ann Higgins'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
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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Michele Ann Higgins 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 Michele Higgins licensed?
Michele Higgins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michele Ann Higgins admitted to the bar?
Michele Ann Higgins was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Michele Ann Higgins go to law school?
Michele Ann Higgins attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michele Ann Higgins work for?
Michele Ann Higgins is associated with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michele Ann Higgins in good standing?
No, Michele Ann Higgins 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.
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