New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Malcolm A. Coutant
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in Saranac Lake, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1797984
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Malcolm A. Coutant has spent 57 years on the register since admission in 1969, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 57 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Malcolm A. Coutant has carried New York bar registration 1797984 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Malcolm Anson Coutant, located in Saranac Lake, NY (Franklin County), ZIP 12983. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 57 years, Malcolm A. Coutant 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
Malcolm A. Coutant's 57 years since a 1969 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
57 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
57 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Malcolm compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Malcolm A. Coutant is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1797984
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Malcolm Anson Coutant
- City
- Saranac Lake, NY
- County
- Franklin
- ZIP Code
- 12983
- Phone
- (518) 524-0842
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Malcolm A. Coutant'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 Malcolm Coutant licensed?
Malcolm Coutant is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Malcolm A. Coutant admitted to the bar?
Malcolm A. Coutant's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Malcolm A. Coutant go to law school?
Malcolm A. Coutant attended Albany Law School.
What company does Malcolm A. Coutant work for?
Malcolm A. Coutant is associated with Malcolm Anson Coutant in Saranac Lake, NY.
Is Malcolm A. Coutant in good standing?
Yes, Malcolm A. Coutant holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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