New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Aaron Adelstein
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 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.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3036118
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Michael Aaron Adelstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3036118 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Aaron Adelstein, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Michael Aaron Adelstein 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 Michael Aaron Adelstein's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Michael compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Aaron Adelstein is longer-tenured than 87% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 13% higher than 87% of 11,886 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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3036118
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 808-7540
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Aaron Adelstein'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 Michael Adelstein licensed?
Michael Adelstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Aaron Adelstein admitted to the bar?
Michael Aaron Adelstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Michael Aaron Adelstein go to law school?
Michael Aaron Adelstein attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Michael Aaron Adelstein work for?
Michael Aaron Adelstein is associated with Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Aaron Adelstein in good standing?
Yes, Michael Aaron Adelstein 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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