New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Gust Capatides
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Morristown, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1718733
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Gust Capatides has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Gust Capatides has carried New York bar registration 1718733 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Michael Capatides, Esq, located in Morristown, NJ, ZIP 07960. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Michael Gust Capatides 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 Gust Capatides's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Gust Capatides is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1718733
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Capatides, Esq
- City
- Morristown, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07960
- Phone
- (917) 969-3589
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Gust Capatides'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 Capatides licensed?
Michael Capatides is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Gust Capatides admitted to the bar?
Michael Gust Capatides's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Michael Gust Capatides go to law school?
Michael Gust Capatides attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Michael Gust Capatides work for?
Michael Gust Capatides is associated with Michael Capatides, Esq in Morristown, NJ.
Is Michael Gust Capatides in good standing?
Yes, Michael Gust Capatides holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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