New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Lee Castellano
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 3008232
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Michael Lee Castellano ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 27 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3008232 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Lee Castellano, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 U.S.-China Commission, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
After 27 years on the register, Michael Lee Castellano still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Lee Castellano's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
27 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
27 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Michael Lee Castellano is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 54% higher than 46% of 3,070 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 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3008232
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S.-China Commission
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 624-1407
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Lee Castellano'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 Castellano licensed?
Michael Castellano is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Lee Castellano admitted to the bar?
Michael Lee Castellano's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Michael Lee Castellano go to law school?
Michael Lee Castellano attended HARVARD.
What company does Michael Lee Castellano work for?
Michael Lee Castellano is associated with U.S.-China Commission in Washington, DC.
Is Michael Lee Castellano in good standing?
Yes, Michael Lee Castellano holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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