New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael L. Epstein
Ohio Northern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Wilmington, DE. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2584027
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael L. Epstein carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1994 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 32 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #53 of 370
- by tenure in Wilmington office peers
- Law school
- Ohio Northern Univ
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael L. Epstein is registered as bar number 2584027 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Bank Of New York Mellon, located in Wilmington, DE, ZIP 19809. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIV (39 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Wilmington, DE office peers
Most of the 370 NY-registered attorneys in Wilmington, DE outrank Michael L. Epstein on tenure; this record sits at the 14th local percentile (rank #53). See the Wilmington attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #53
- City cohort
- 370
- Local percentile
- 14th
- Admitted
- 1994
Nearest tenure peers in Wilmington
- Jocelyn Margolin Borowsky admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Shurman Mark Hurd admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Chris Kolefas admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Rodger Dallery Smith Ii admitted 1994 · 32 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.
Ohio Northern Univ's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern Univ's 39 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2584027
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Bank Of New York Mellon
- City
- Wilmington, DE
- ZIP Code
- 19809
- Phone
- (215) 772-7287
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael L. Epstein's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Same firm affiliation: The Bank Of New York Mellon
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Ohio Northern Univ alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1994 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1994), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1994 whose listed office city differs from Wilmington, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael L. Epstein: closest NY bar admission year outside DE, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~371 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1994)
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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Michael L. Epstein carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Epstein licensed?
Michael Epstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael L. Epstein admitted to the bar?
Michael L. Epstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Michael L. Epstein go to law school?
Michael L. Epstein attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIV.
What company does Michael L. Epstein work for?
Michael L. Epstein is associated with The Bank Of New York Mellon in Wilmington, DE.
Is Michael L. Epstein in good standing?
No, Michael L. Epstein carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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