New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Evan Gottfried
Suny Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Phoenix, AZ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2026227
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Evan Gottfried has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Evan Gottfried has carried New York bar registration 2026227 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 Maricopa County Superior Court, located in Phoenix, AZ, ZIP 85003. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY BUFFALO (970 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Michael Evan Gottfried 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 Evan Gottfried's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Suny Buffalo alumni
Among the 450 Suny Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Michael Evan Gottfried is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Suny Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 450 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 450 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
Suny Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo's 970 alumni in the New York register, 65.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2026227
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Maricopa County Superior Court
- City
- Phoenix, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85003
- Phone
- (602) 560-1767
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Evan Gottfried'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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Michael Evan Gottfried'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 Gottfried licensed?
Michael Gottfried is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Evan Gottfried admitted to the bar?
Michael Evan Gottfried's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Michael Evan Gottfried go to law school?
Michael Evan Gottfried attended SUNY BUFFALO.
What company does Michael Evan Gottfried work for?
Michael Evan Gottfried is associated with Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, AZ.
Is Michael Evan Gottfried in good standing?
Yes, Michael Evan Gottfried holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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