New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael S. Durst
Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2184885
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael S. Durst ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #146 of 1,853
- by tenure in Philadelphia office peers
- Law school
- Temple University Beasley School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2184885 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael S. Durst, 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 Michael S. Durst Attorney At Law, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19103. Educational background: Temple University Beasley School of Law (766 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael S. Durst 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 S. Durst's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Philadelphia, PA office peers
Michael S. Durst is earlier in the Philadelphia, PA office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #146 of 1,853 (8th percentile). See the Philadelphia attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #146
- City cohort
- 1,853
- Local percentile
- 8th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Philadelphia
- Evelyn M. Baram admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Peter James Brennan admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Mary Eliza Crawley admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Kathryn Ann Donohue admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,225 Temple University Beasley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael S. Durst is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,225 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,225 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 · August 2026
Temple University Beasley School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Temple University Beasley School Of Law's 766 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2184885
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael S. Durst Attorney At Law
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19103
- Phone
- (215) 913-5393
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael S. Durst's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Temple University Beasley School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Philadelphia, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael S. Durst: closest NY bar admission year outside PA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,854 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Durst licensed?
Michael Durst is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael S. Durst admitted to the bar?
Michael S. Durst's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael S. Durst go to law school?
Michael S. Durst attended Temple University Beasley School of Law.
What company does Michael S. Durst work for?
Michael S. Durst is associated with Michael S. Durst Attorney At Law in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Michael S. Durst in good standing?
Yes, Michael S. Durst holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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