New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Curtis Lyman Michael
University Of Denver alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Secaucus, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2179695
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Curtis Lyman Michael ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Denver
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2179695 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Curtis Lyman Michael, 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 Hartz Mountain Ind Inc., Vice Pres. Assistant General Counsel, located in Secaucus, NJ, ZIP 07096. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (161 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Curtis Lyman Michael 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 Curtis Lyman Michael's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Curtis compares to fellow University Of Denver alumni
Among the 109 University Of Denver graduates in the New York register, Curtis Lyman Michael is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Denver alumni
Years since admission - 109 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 17% higher than 83% of 109 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
University Of Denver's active-bar rate
Of University Of Denver's 161 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Denver alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2179695
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hartz Mountain Ind Inc., Vice Pres. Assistant General Counsel
- City
- Secaucus, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07096
- Phone
- (201) 272-5306
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Curtis Lyman Michael'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
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 Curtis Michael licensed?
Curtis Michael is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Curtis Lyman Michael admitted to the bar?
Curtis Lyman Michael's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Curtis Lyman Michael go to law school?
Curtis Lyman Michael attended UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.
What company does Curtis Lyman Michael work for?
Curtis Lyman Michael is associated with Hartz Mountain Ind Inc., Vice Pres. Assistant General Counsel in Secaucus, NJ.
Is Curtis Lyman Michael in good standing?
Yes, Curtis Lyman Michael holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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