New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Scott Buchholtz
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in St Petersburg, FL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4137519
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Scott Buchholtz has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #49 of 95
- by tenure in St Petersburg office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Scott Buchholtz carries New York bar registration 4137519, an established, active practitioner in 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 Law Office Of Michael Buchholtz, located in St Petersburg, FL, ZIP 33733. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Scott Buchholtz remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Scott Buchholtz was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among St Petersburg, FL office peers
Against St Petersburg, FL's 95-attorney NY register cohort, Michael Scott Buchholtz lands at the 51st tenure percentile (rank #49). See the St Petersburg attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #49
- City cohort
- 95
- Local percentile
- 51st
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in St Petersburg
- Meghan Alyson Irmler admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Courtney Ann Mcbride admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Kimberly Diane Reilly admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Donald Joseph Schutz admitted 2003 · 23 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Michael Scott Buchholtz is longer-tenured than 12%.
23 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 88% higher than 12% of 1,236 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
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4137519
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Office Of Michael Buchholtz
- City
- St Petersburg, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33733
- Phone
- (727) 203-5188
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Scott Buchholtz'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Buchholtz licensed?
Michael Buchholtz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Scott Buchholtz admitted to the bar?
Michael Scott Buchholtz was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Michael Scott Buchholtz go to law school?
Michael Scott Buchholtz attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Scott Buchholtz work for?
Michael Scott Buchholtz is associated with The Law Office Of Michael Buchholtz in St Petersburg, FL.
Is Michael Scott Buchholtz in good standing?
Yes, Michael Scott Buchholtz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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