New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Jonathan Kapin
Southwestern Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in White Plains, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4849295
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Jonathan Kapin has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southwestern Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Jonathan Kapin carries New York bar registration 4849295, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kapin PLLC, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. Educational background: Southwestern Law School (170 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Michael Jonathan Kapin remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Jonathan Kapin was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Southwestern Law School alumni
Among the 121 Southwestern Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Jonathan Kapin is longer-tenured than 60% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. Southwestern Law School alumni
Years since admission - 121 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 40% higher than 60% of 121 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
Southwestern Law School's active-bar rate
Of Southwestern Law School's 170 alumni in the New York register, 77.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Southwestern Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4849295
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kapin PLLC
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (212) 513-0500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Jonathan Kapin'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Kapin licensed?
Michael Kapin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Jonathan Kapin admitted to the bar?
Michael Jonathan Kapin was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Michael Jonathan Kapin go to law school?
Michael Jonathan Kapin attended Southwestern Law School.
What company does Michael Jonathan Kapin work for?
Michael Jonathan Kapin is associated with Kapin PLLC in White Plains, NY.
Is Michael Jonathan Kapin in good standing?
Yes, Michael Jonathan Kapin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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