New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Hal Michael Edelman

Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1995
Admitted
31
Years in bar
2635720
NY reg #

The record in one line

Hal Michael Edelman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1995 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

31 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Harvard

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1995
31 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2635720
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Hal Michael Edelman is registered as bar number 2635720 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Lehman Brothers, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Hal compares to fellow Harvard alumni

Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Hal Michael Edelman is longer-tenured than 70% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

31 years vs. Harvard alumni

Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school

31 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,070 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

The 1995 admission class today

Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1995 class 66.2% 78% ▲ +17.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1995 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2635720
Year Admitted
1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Lehman Brothers
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 526-9077

Education

HARVARD

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Hal Michael Edelman's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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.

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Before you rely on this record

Hal Michael Edelman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hal Edelman licensed?

Hal Edelman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Hal Michael Edelman admitted to the bar?

Hal Michael Edelman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.

Where did Hal Michael Edelman go to law school?

Hal Michael Edelman attended HARVARD.

What company does Hal Michael Edelman work for?

Hal Michael Edelman is associated with Lehman Brothers in New York, NY.

Is Hal Michael Edelman in good standing?

No, Hal Michael Edelman carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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