New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael T. Jacobson
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Columbus, OH. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1746643
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael T. Jacobson has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #9 of 218
- by tenure in Columbus office peers
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael T. Jacobson has carried New York bar registration 1746643 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 Michael T. Jacobson, Atty At Law, located in Columbus, OH, ZIP 43213. Educational background: VERMONT LAW SCHOOL (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Michael T. Jacobson 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 T. Jacobson's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Columbus, OH office peers
Most of the 218 NY-registered attorneys in Columbus, OH outrank Michael T. Jacobson on tenure; this record sits at the 4th local percentile (rank #9). See the Columbus attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #9
- City cohort
- 218
- Local percentile
- 4th
- Admitted
- 1981
Nearest tenure peers in Columbus
- David Freeman Axelrod admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Judith D. Levine admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- Steven F. Mount admitted 1982 · 44 yr
- William Jeffrey Schottenstein admitted 1980 · 46 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.
How Michael compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 146 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael T. Jacobson is longer-tenured than 99%.
45 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 146 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 146 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 · August 2026
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 54.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1746643
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael T. Jacobson, Atty At Law
- City
- Columbus, OH
- ZIP Code
- 43213
- Phone
- (614) 367-9800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael T. Jacobson'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 Jacobson licensed?
Michael Jacobson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael T. Jacobson admitted to the bar?
Michael T. Jacobson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Michael T. Jacobson go to law school?
Michael T. Jacobson attended VERMONT LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael T. Jacobson work for?
Michael T. Jacobson is associated with Michael T. Jacobson, Atty At Law in Columbus, OH.
Is Michael T. Jacobson in good standing?
Yes, Michael T. Jacobson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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