New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Ira Bernstein
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Miami, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2756872
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Michael Ira Bernstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2756872 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Ira Bernstein, 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 The Bernstein Law Firm, located in Miami, FL, ZIP 33161. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Michael Ira Bernstein 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 Ira Bernstein's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Ira Bernstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2756872
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Bernstein Law Firm
- City
- Miami, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33161
- Phone
- (305) 672-9544
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Ira Bernstein'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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Michael Ira Bernstein'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 Bernstein licensed?
Michael Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Ira Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Michael Ira Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Michael Ira Bernstein go to law school?
Michael Ira Bernstein attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Michael Ira Bernstein work for?
Michael Ira Bernstein is associated with The Bernstein Law Firm in Miami, FL.
Is Michael Ira Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, Michael Ira Bernstein 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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