New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Michelle Lynnette Phillips

Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2592053
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Michelle Lynnette Phillips ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

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

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell Law School
75.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2592053
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2592053 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michelle Lynnette Phillips, 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 Nys Department Of Public Service, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12223. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL LAW SCHOOL (4,728 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 32 years on the register, Michelle Lynnette Phillips 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 Michelle Lynnette Phillips's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

32 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

32 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 Michelle compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni

Among the 326 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Michelle Lynnette Phillips is longer-tenured than 80% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

32 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni

Years since admission - 326 NY-registered alumni of this school

32 Top 20% higher than 80% of 326 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

Cornell Law School's active-bar rate

Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%75.4%
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 66.2% 61.6% ▼ -6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2592053
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Nys Department Of Public Service
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12223
Phone
(518) 474-6517

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michelle Lynnette Phillips'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

Michelle Lynnette Phillips'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 Michelle Phillips licensed?

Michelle Phillips is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michelle Lynnette Phillips admitted to the bar?

Michelle Lynnette Phillips's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did Michelle Lynnette Phillips go to law school?

Michelle Lynnette Phillips attended CORNELL LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Michelle Lynnette Phillips work for?

Michelle Lynnette Phillips is associated with Nys Department Of Public Service in Albany, NY.

Is Michelle Lynnette Phillips in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Lynnette Phillips holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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