New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Aaron Elson
Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Portland, OR. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4495289
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Aaron Elson has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #154 of 293
- by tenure in Portland office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Aaron Elson carries New York bar registration 4495289, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Portland, OR, ZIP 97211. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW (98 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Aaron Elson remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Aaron Elson was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 62% higher than 38% 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 Portland, OR office peers
Relative to the 293 NY-registered attorneys listing Portland, OR, Michael Aaron Elson is longer-tenured than 52% (local rank #154). See the Portland attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #154
- City cohort
- 293
- Local percentile
- 52nd
- Admitted
- 2007
Nearest tenure peers in Portland
- Megan Heuberger Berge admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Ramsey Chamie admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Joseph John Hanna Jr. admitted 2007 · 19 yr
- Tony Kullen admitted 2007 · 19 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 Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 90 Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Aaron Elson is longer-tenured than 27%.
19 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 90 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 73% higher than 27% of 90 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
Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law's 98 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4495289
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Portland, OR
- ZIP Code
- 97211
- Phone
- (917) 273-0478
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Aaron Elson'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 Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2007 .
Same admission year (2007), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2007 whose listed office city differs from Portland, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Elson licensed?
Michael Elson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Aaron Elson admitted to the bar?
Michael Aaron Elson was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Michael Aaron Elson go to law school?
Michael Aaron Elson attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Michael Aaron Elson in good standing?
Yes, Michael Aaron Elson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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