New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael S. Kopelman
Rutgers University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Hackensack, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1831395
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael S. Kopelman has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael S. Kopelman has carried New York bar registration 1831395 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kopelman & Kopelman LLP, located in Hackensack, NJ, ZIP 07601. Educational background: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (36 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Michael S. Kopelman 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 S. Kopelman's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Rutgers University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers University School Of Law's 36 alumni in the New York register, 78.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1831395
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kopelman & Kopelman LLP
- City
- Hackensack, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07601
- Phone
- (201) 489-5500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael S. Kopelman'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 Kopelman licensed?
Michael Kopelman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael S. Kopelman admitted to the bar?
Michael S. Kopelman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Michael S. Kopelman go to law school?
Michael S. Kopelman attended RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael S. Kopelman work for?
Michael S. Kopelman is associated with Kopelman & Kopelman LLP in Hackensack, NJ.
Is Michael S. Kopelman in good standing?
Yes, Michael S. Kopelman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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