New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael William Elf
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. 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
- 2224913
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael William Elf appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael William Elf is registered as bar number 2224913 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Springer Nature, located in London N1 9xw. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Michael William Elf is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,473 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 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2224913
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Springer Nature
- City
- London N1 9xw
- Phone
- +44 20 7833 4000
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael William Elf's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 William Elf is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Elf licensed?
Michael Elf is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael William Elf admitted to the bar?
Michael William Elf's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael William Elf go to law school?
Michael William Elf attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Michael William Elf work for?
Michael William Elf is associated with Springer Nature in London N1 9xw.
Is Michael William Elf in good standing?
Not currently, Michael William Elf's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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