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
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1964
62 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1830595
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

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

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 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.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1964 class 66.2% 22.3% ▼ -66.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1964 admission class

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
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
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.

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Before you rely on this record

Michael Gottesman's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

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").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.