New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Augustus C. Agate

Michigan State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1697770
NY reg #

The record in one line

Augustus C. Agate has spent 55 years on the register since admission in 1971, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.

55 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 2%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Michigan State University College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Michigan State University College Of Law
79.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1697770
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Augustus C. Agate has carried New York bar registration 1697770 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Michigan State University College of Law (351 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 55 years, Augustus C. Agate has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Augustus C. Agate's 55 years since a 1971 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

55 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

55 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Augustus compares to fellow Michigan State University College Of Law alumni

Among the 293 Michigan State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Augustus C. Agate is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

55 years vs. Michigan State University College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 293 NY-registered alumni of this school

55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 293 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

Michigan State University College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Michigan State University College Of Law's 351 alumni in the New York register, 79.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%79.5%
Michigan State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1697770
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Phone
(718) 848-1280

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Augustus C. Agate'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.

Before you rely on this record

Augustus C. Agate'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 Augustus Agate licensed?

Augustus Agate is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Augustus C. Agate admitted to the bar?

Augustus C. Agate's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did Augustus C. Agate go to law school?

Augustus C. Agate attended Michigan State University College of Law.

Is Augustus C. Agate in good standing?

Yes, Augustus C. Agate holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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