New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Gottesman
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1964
- Admitted
- 62
- Years in bar
- 1830595
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Gottesman has spent 62 years on the register since admission in 1964, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 62 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Gottesman has carried New York bar registration 1830595 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under J Michael Gottesman Esq, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 62 years, Michael Gottesman 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 Gottesman's 62 years since a 1964 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
62 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
62 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 New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Michael Gottesman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
62 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1964 admission class today
Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 22.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1830595
- Year Admitted
- 1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- J Michael Gottesman Esq
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 308-2320
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Gottesman'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 Gottesman licensed?
Michael Gottesman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Gottesman admitted to the bar?
Michael Gottesman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.
Where did Michael Gottesman go to law school?
Michael Gottesman attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Gottesman work for?
Michael Gottesman is associated with J Michael Gottesman Esq in New York, NY.
Is Michael Gottesman in good standing?
Yes, Michael Gottesman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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