New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lee G. Unterhalter
Stanford Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2082238
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lee G. Unterhalter has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lee G. Unterhalter has carried New York bar registration 2082238 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 Poul Schmith, located in Dk-1560 Copenhagen. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Stanford Law School (1,469 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Lee G. Unterhalter 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
Lee G. Unterhalter's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lee compares to fellow Stanford Law School alumni
Among the 1,186 Stanford Law School graduates in the New York register, Lee G. Unterhalter is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Stanford Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,186 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,186 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Stanford Law School's active-bar rate
Of Stanford Law School's 1,469 alumni in the New York register, 79% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Stanford Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2082238
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Poul Schmith
- City
- Dk-1560 Copenhagen
- Phone
- 61635402
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lee G. Unterhalter'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 Lee Unterhalter licensed?
Lee Unterhalter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lee G. Unterhalter admitted to the bar?
Lee G. Unterhalter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Lee G. Unterhalter go to law school?
Lee G. Unterhalter attended Stanford Law School.
What company does Lee G. Unterhalter work for?
Lee G. Unterhalter is associated with Poul Schmith in Dk-1560 Copenhagen.
Is Lee G. Unterhalter in good standing?
Yes, Lee G. Unterhalter holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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