New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Alan C. Michaels
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Columbus, OH. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2117125
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Alan C. Michaels ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #20 of 218
- by tenure in Columbus office peers
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2117125 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Alan C. Michaels, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Ohio State University College Of Law, located in Columbus, OH, ZIP 43210. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA (5,663 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Alan C. Michaels 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 Alan C. Michaels's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 · August 2026
Tenure among Columbus, OH office peers
Most of the 218 NY-registered attorneys in Columbus, OH outrank Alan C. Michaels on tenure; this record sits at the 9th local percentile (rank #20). See the Columbus attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #20
- City cohort
- 218
- Local percentile
- 9th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Columbus
- Georgia Lynn Verlaney admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- David Mark Aronowitz admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Charles Louis Bluestone admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Sanford Caust Ellenbogen admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Alan compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Alan C. Michaels is longer-tenured than 91%.
39 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,473 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 · August 2026
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2117125
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Ohio State University College Of Law
- City
- Columbus, OH
- ZIP Code
- 43210
- Phone
- (614) 316-2000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alan C. Michaels's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Other Attorneys at The Ohio State University College Of Law
View all attorneys at this firm →Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in Columbus, OH
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Alan C. Michaels with similar attorneys in Columbus.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Alan C. Michaels'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 Alan Michaels licensed?
Alan Michaels is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alan C. Michaels admitted to the bar?
Alan C. Michaels's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Alan C. Michaels go to law school?
Alan C. Michaels attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Alan C. Michaels work for?
Alan C. Michaels is associated with The Ohio State University College Of Law in Columbus, OH.
Is Alan C. Michaels in good standing?
Yes, Alan C. Michaels holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.