New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Dana Kaplowitz
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Ann Arbor, MI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2129443
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael Dana Kaplowitz ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2129443 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Dana Kaplowitz, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Michael Kaplowitz, Esq, located in Ann Arbor, MI, ZIP 48104. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael Dana Kaplowitz 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 Dana Kaplowitz's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Michael Dana Kaplowitz is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 5% higher than 95% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2129443
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Kaplowitz, Esq
- City
- Ann Arbor, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48104
- Phone
- (517) 582-1918
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Dana Kaplowitz'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 Kaplowitz licensed?
Michael Kaplowitz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Dana Kaplowitz admitted to the bar?
Michael Dana Kaplowitz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael Dana Kaplowitz go to law school?
Michael Dana Kaplowitz attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Dana Kaplowitz work for?
Michael Dana Kaplowitz is associated with Michael Kaplowitz, Esq in Ann Arbor, MI.
Is Michael Dana Kaplowitz in good standing?
Yes, Michael Dana Kaplowitz 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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