New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael Steven Goldman

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2173086
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Steven Goldman has held an active New York bar license for 38 years - admitted in 1988, longer-tenured than 79% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2173086
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Steven Goldman is registered as bar number 2173086 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1988, representing roughly 38 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10001. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michael Steven Goldman was admitted in 1988, giving 38 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). This entry sits in this band. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

How Michael compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Michael Steven Goldman is longer-tenured than 86% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission — 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 14% higher than 86% of 2,345 fellow alumni

5–10: 23 fellow alumni (1%). Below this entry. 10–15: 88 fellow alumni (4%). Below this entry. 15–20: 119 fellow alumni (5%). Below this entry. 20–25: 775 fellow alumni (33%). Below this entry. 25–30: 574 fellow alumni (24%). Below this entry. 30–35: 446 fellow alumni (19%). Below this entry. 35–40: 320 fellow alumni (14%). This entry sits in this band. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2173086
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
City
New York, NY
County
New York
ZIP Code
10001
Phone
(212) 474-1000

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Steven Goldman's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Other Attorneys at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Michael Paul Addis Currently registered Solomon Amanzulley Akesseh Currently registered Cesar Albinana Arroyo Currently registered Nicholas Ryan Alioto Currently registered Tatiana N. Alyonycheva Currently registered
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Source: New York State Unified Court System — Attorney Registration Search

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Michael Steven Goldman is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Goldman licensed?

Michael Goldman is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Michael Steven Goldman admitted to the bar?

Michael Steven Goldman was admitted to the bar in 1988.

Where did Michael Steven Goldman go to law school?

Michael Steven Goldman attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michael Steven Goldman work for?

Michael Steven Goldman is associated with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY.

Is Michael Steven Goldman in good standing?

Yes, Michael Steven Goldman has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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