New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael D. Jacobs
U Of Pacific Mcgeorge Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Reno, NV. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1938901
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael D. Jacobs has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #9 of 40
- by tenure in Reno office peers
- Law school
- U Of Pacific Mcgeorge Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael D. Jacobs has carried New York bar registration 1938901 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Reno, NV, ZIP 89519. Educational background: U OF PACIFIC MCGEORGE LAW.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Michael D. Jacobs 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 D. Jacobs's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Reno, NV office peers
Within Reno, NV's 40-attorney local set, Michael D. Jacobs is #9 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Reno attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #9
- City cohort
- 40
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Reno
- Michael A. Kadenacy admitted 1981 · 45 yr
- Steven Alan Hammond admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- David Michael Tichane admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Barth F. Aaron admitted 1989 · 37 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1938901
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Reno, NV
- ZIP Code
- 89519
- Phone
- (775) 567-8093
Education
U OF PACIFIC MCGEORGE LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael D. Jacobs's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Jacobs licensed?
Michael Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael D. Jacobs admitted to the bar?
Michael D. Jacobs's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Michael D. Jacobs go to law school?
Michael D. Jacobs attended U OF PACIFIC MCGEORGE LAW.
Is Michael D. Jacobs in good standing?
Yes, Michael D. Jacobs holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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