New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Eliot Jaffe
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2646321
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Michael Eliot Jaffe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2646321 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Eliot Jaffe, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Michael Eliot Jaffe still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Eliot Jaffe's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,529 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Michael Eliot Jaffe is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,529 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 78% higher than 22% of 1,529 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
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2646321
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 227-1212
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Eliot Jaffe'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 Eliot Jaffe'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 Jaffe licensed?
Michael Jaffe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Eliot Jaffe admitted to the bar?
Michael Eliot Jaffe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Michael Eliot Jaffe go to law school?
Michael Eliot Jaffe attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Michael Eliot Jaffe work for?
Michael Eliot Jaffe is associated with Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Michael Eliot Jaffe in good standing?
Yes, Michael Eliot Jaffe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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