New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael H. Goldsmith
St. John'S University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2493393
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael H. Goldsmith has held an active New York bar license for 34 years — admitted in 1992, longer-tenured than 71% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University School Of Law
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael H. Goldsmith is registered as bar number 2493393 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 1992, representing roughly 34 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 ERNST & YOUNG, 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: St. John's University School of Law — which has 4,128 registered alumni in this dataset, 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 H. Goldsmith was admitted in 1992, giving 34 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.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2493393
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- ERNST & YOUNG
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10001
- Phone
- (212) 773-9043
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael H. Goldsmith's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Where is Michael Goldsmith licensed?
Michael Goldsmith is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Michael H. Goldsmith admitted to the bar?
Michael H. Goldsmith was admitted to the bar in 1992.
Where did Michael H. Goldsmith go to law school?
Michael H. Goldsmith attended St. John's University School of Law.
What company does Michael H. Goldsmith work for?
Michael H. Goldsmith is associated with ERNST & YOUNG in New York, NY.
Is Michael H. Goldsmith in good standing?
Yes, Michael H. Goldsmith has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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