New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael I. Chakansky
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Parsippany, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1798602
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael I. Chakansky has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael I. Chakansky has carried New York bar registration 1798602 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Hoffmann & Baron, LLP, located in Parsippany, NJ, ZIP 07054. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Michael I. Chakansky 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 I. Chakansky's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Michael I. Chakansky is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1798602
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Hoffmann & Baron, LLP
- City
- Parsippany, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07054
- Phone
- (973) 331-1700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael I. Chakansky'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 Chakansky licensed?
Michael Chakansky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael I. Chakansky admitted to the bar?
Michael I. Chakansky's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Michael I. Chakansky go to law school?
Michael I. Chakansky attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Michael I. Chakansky work for?
Michael I. Chakansky is associated with Hoffmann & Baron, LLP in Parsippany, NJ.
Is Michael I. Chakansky in good standing?
Yes, Michael I. Chakansky holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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