New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael David Altman
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965, registered office in S Fallsburg, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 1179308
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael David Altman has spent 61 years on the register since admission in 1965, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 61 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael David Altman has carried New York bar registration 1179308 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 Michael D Altman Esq, located in S Fallsburg, NY (Sullivan County), ZIP 12779. Educational background: HARVARD (7,182 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 61 years, Michael David Altman 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
Michael David Altman's 61 years since a 1965 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
61 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,045 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Michael David Altman is longer-tenured than 99%.
61 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,045 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,045 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 · August 2026
Harvard's active-bar rate
Of Harvard's 7,182 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Harvard alumni, active-bar rate
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 20.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1179308
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael D Altman Esq
- City
- S Fallsburg, NY
- County
- Sullivan
- ZIP Code
- 12779
- Phone
- (845) 434-7380
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael David Altman's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Harvard alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1965 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1965), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1965 whose listed office city differs from S Fallsburg, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Michael David Altman's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Altman licensed?
Michael Altman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael David Altman admitted to the bar?
Michael David Altman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Michael David Altman go to law school?
Michael David Altman attended HARVARD.
What company does Michael David Altman work for?
Michael David Altman is associated with Michael D Altman Esq in S Fallsburg, NY.
Is Michael David Altman in good standing?
Yes, Michael David Altman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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