New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michele Marie Reale

Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2724813
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Michele Marie Reale ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Boston University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boston University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2724813
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2724813 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michele Marie Reale, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 State Of New York Office Of General Services, located in Albany, NY (New York County), ZIP 12242. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Michele Marie Reale 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 Michele Marie Reale's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Michele compares to fellow Boston University alumni

Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Michele Marie Reale is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. Boston University alumni

Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,967 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

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2724813
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
State Of New York Office Of General Services
County
New York
ZIP Code
12242
Phone
(518) 474-5607

Education

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michele Marie Reale'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Michele Marie Reale'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 Michele Reale licensed?

Michele Reale is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michele Marie Reale admitted to the bar?

Michele Marie Reale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Michele Marie Reale go to law school?

Michele Marie Reale attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michele Marie Reale work for?

Michele Marie Reale is associated with State Of New York Office Of General Services in Albany, NY.

Is Michele Marie Reale in good standing?

Yes, Michele Marie Reale holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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