New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael D. Brofman

Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in New Hyde Park, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1516533
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael D. Brofman has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

47 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law
82.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1516533
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael D. Brofman has carried New York bar registration 1516533 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C., located in New Hyde Park, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11042. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 47 years, Michael D. Brofman 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 D. Brofman's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

47 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael D. Brofman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

47 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school

47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,299 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.7%
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1516533
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11042
Phone
(516) 627-7000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael D. Brofman'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael D. Brofman'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 Brofman licensed?

Michael Brofman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael D. Brofman admitted to the bar?

Michael D. Brofman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did Michael D. Brofman go to law school?

Michael D. Brofman attended Fordham University School of Law.

What company does Michael D. Brofman work for?

Michael D. Brofman is associated with Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. in New Hyde Park, NY.

Is Michael D. Brofman in good standing?

Yes, Michael D. Brofman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.