New York attorney record
Michael James Edward Brightling
Michael James Edward Brightling is an attorney registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 4376117, admitted in 2006. The current public license status is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
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The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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License & registration
| Full name | Michael James Edward Brightling |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 4376117 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Currently registered” |
| Admission year | 2006 |
| Law school | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY-DETROIT COLLEGE OF LAW |
| Business location | St. Thomas, Ontario N5r 3l6 |
| Firm | Brightling & Watson Lawyers Professional Corporation |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for New York; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
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Source & last updated
Source: NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael James Edward Brightling a licensed attorney in New York?
Michael James Edward Brightling is registered with the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit under bar number 4376117. The current public license status of record is "Currently registered" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Michael James Edward Brightling been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Michael James Edward Brightling's current public license status of record per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit.
What is Michael James Edward Brightling's bar number?
Michael James Edward Brightling's New York bar/registration number is 4376117, assigned by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Michael James Edward Brightling admitted to practice law?
Michael James Edward Brightling was admitted in 2006 — about 20 years since admission per the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit. Law school of record: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY-DETROIT COLLEGE OF LAW.
Where is Michael James Edward Brightling's law office?
The NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) Attorney Registration Unit record lists a business location of St. Thomas, Ontario N5r 3l6 and the firm Brightling & Watson Lawyers Professional Corporation for Michael James Edward Brightling. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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