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
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
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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
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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
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.
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
- City
- Long Beach, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11561
- Phone
- (917) 439-1450
Education
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
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 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.
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