New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Bruce Bukatman
Thomas M Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Secaucus, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2045946
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Bruce Bukatman has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Bruce Bukatman has carried New York bar registration 2045946 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 B. Bukatman, located in Secaucus, NJ, ZIP 07094. Educational background: THOMAS M COOLEY (464 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Michael Bruce Bukatman 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 Bruce Bukatman's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow Thomas M Cooley alumni
Among the 233 Thomas M Cooley graduates in the New York register, Michael Bruce Bukatman is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Thomas M Cooley alumni
Years since admission - 233 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 10% higher than 90% of 233 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
Thomas M Cooley's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley's 464 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2045946
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael B. Bukatman
- City
- Secaucus, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07094
- Phone
- (201) 988-4424
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Bruce Bukatman'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 Bukatman licensed?
Michael Bukatman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Bruce Bukatman admitted to the bar?
Michael Bruce Bukatman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Michael Bruce Bukatman go to law school?
Michael Bruce Bukatman attended THOMAS M COOLEY.
What company does Michael Bruce Bukatman work for?
Michael Bruce Bukatman is associated with Michael B. Bukatman in Secaucus, NJ.
Is Michael Bruce Bukatman in good standing?
Yes, Michael Bruce Bukatman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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