New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michelle Dowd Gatto
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996. 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
- 2715456
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michelle Dowd Gatto carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michelle Dowd Gatto is registered as bar number 2715456 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 30 years on the register. Educational background: Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (1,475 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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 Michelle compares to fellow Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center alumni
Among the 1,221 Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center graduates in the New York register, Michelle Dowd Gatto is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 1,221 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,221 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
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center's 1,475 alumni in the New York register, 88.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2715456
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (631) 804-2222
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michelle Dowd Gatto's current status, "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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Michelle Dowd Gatto carries a "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 Michelle Gatto licensed?
Michelle Gatto is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michelle Dowd Gatto admitted to the bar?
Michelle Dowd Gatto's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Michelle Dowd Gatto go to law school?
Michelle Dowd Gatto attended Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.
Is Michelle Dowd Gatto in good standing?
No, Michelle Dowd Gatto carries a "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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