New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Edward Geltner
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1966, registered office in The Villages, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1966
- Admitted
- 60
- Years in bar
- 2064046
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Edward Geltner has spent 60 years on the register since admission in 1966, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 60 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Edward Geltner has carried New York bar registration 2064046 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in The Villages, FL, ZIP 32162. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 60 years, Michael Edward Geltner 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 Edward Geltner's 60 years since a 1966 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
60 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
60 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Michael Edward Geltner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
60 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
60 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1966 admission class today
Of the 1,587 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1966, 23.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2064046
- Year Admitted
- 1966 (60 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- The Villages, FL
- ZIP Code
- 32162
- Phone
- (703) 887-0011
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Edward Geltner'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Geltner licensed?
Michael Geltner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Edward Geltner admitted to the bar?
Michael Edward Geltner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1966.
Where did Michael Edward Geltner go to law school?
Michael Edward Geltner attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Is Michael Edward Geltner in good standing?
Yes, Michael Edward Geltner 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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