New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
R Michael Shafer
Vermont alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Syracuse, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1729920
- NY reg #
The record in one line
R Michael Shafer appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Vermont
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
R Michael Shafer is registered as bar number 1729920 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & Mcgough, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13204. Educational background: VERMONT (213 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How R compares to fellow Vermont alumni
Among the 190 Vermont graduates in the New York register, R Michael Shafer is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Vermont alumni
Years since admission - 190 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 6% higher than 94% of 190 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
Vermont's active-bar rate
Of Vermont's 213 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vermont alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1729920
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & Mcgough
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13204
- Phone
- (315) 471-8111
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
R Michael Shafer's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is R Shafer licensed?
R Shafer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was R Michael Shafer admitted to the bar?
R Michael Shafer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did R Michael Shafer go to law school?
R Michael Shafer attended VERMONT.
What company does R Michael Shafer work for?
R Michael Shafer is associated with Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & Mcgough in Syracuse, NY.
Is R Michael Shafer in good standing?
Not currently, R Michael Shafer's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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