New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Harlan Burger
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4233094
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Harlan Burger has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Harlan Burger carries New York bar registration 4233094, 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 Sabin Center For Climate Change Law, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10027. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Harlan Burger 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 Harlan Burger was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Michael Harlan Burger is longer-tenured than 15% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 85% higher than 15% of 2,473 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
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4233094
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sabin Center For Climate Change Law
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10027
- Phone
- (212) 854-2372
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Harlan Burger'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 Harlan Burger'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 Burger licensed?
Michael Burger is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Harlan Burger admitted to the bar?
Michael Harlan Burger was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Michael Harlan Burger go to law school?
Michael Harlan Burger attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Michael Harlan Burger work for?
Michael Harlan Burger is associated with Sabin Center For Climate Change Law in New York, NY.
Is Michael Harlan Burger in good standing?
Yes, Michael Harlan Burger holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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