New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael Alan Chinitz

Fordham University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Long Beach, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1666254
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Alan Chinitz has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

46 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University School Of Law
82.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1666254
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Alan Chinitz has carried New York bar registration 1666254 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 Coiro & Chinitz, located in Long Beach, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11561. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Fordham University School of Law (22,919 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 46 years, Michael Alan Chinitz 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 Alan Chinitz's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Among the 12,299 Fordham University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Alan Chinitz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. Fordham University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 12,299 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 12,299 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Fordham University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Fordham University School Of Law's 22,919 alumni in the New York register, 82.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.7%
Fordham University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1666254
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Coiro & Chinitz
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11561
Phone
(917) 439-1450

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Alan Chinitz'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Alan Chinitz'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 Chinitz licensed?

Michael Chinitz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Alan Chinitz admitted to the bar?

Michael Alan Chinitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Michael Alan Chinitz go to law school?

Michael Alan Chinitz attended Fordham University School of Law.

What company does Michael Alan Chinitz work for?

Michael Alan Chinitz is associated with Coiro & Chinitz in Long Beach, NY.

Is Michael Alan Chinitz in good standing?

Yes, Michael Alan Chinitz holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.