New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Jonathan Scott Margolis
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1667344
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jonathan Scott Margolis has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jonathan Scott Margolis has carried New York bar registration 1667344 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Morrison Cohen LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Jonathan Scott Margolis 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
Jonathan Scott Margolis's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Jonathan compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Jonathan Scott Margolis is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 · May 2026
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1667344
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morrison Cohen LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 735-8695
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jonathan Scott Margolis'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 Jonathan Margolis licensed?
Jonathan Margolis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jonathan Scott Margolis admitted to the bar?
Jonathan Scott Margolis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Jonathan Scott Margolis go to law school?
Jonathan Scott Margolis attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Jonathan Scott Margolis work for?
Jonathan Scott Margolis is associated with Morrison Cohen LLP in New York, NY.
Is Jonathan Scott Margolis in good standing?
Yes, Jonathan Scott Margolis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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