New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Lawrence Lederer
Benjamin N Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 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.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2215267
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael Lawrence Lederer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #11901 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2215267 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Lawrence Lederer, 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 L Lederer, Attorney At Law, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10023. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael Lawrence Lederer 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 Lawrence Lederer's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Michael Lawrence Lederer is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #11,901 of 93,608 (13th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11,901
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Julianne Abelman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Glenn Robert Abolafia admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Jeffrey Simon Abraham admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Laurie Phyllis Abramowitz admitted 1988 · 38 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 Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Among the 1,525 Benjamin N Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Michael Lawrence Lederer is longer-tenured than 55%.
38 years vs. Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 1,525 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,525 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2215267
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael L Lederer, Attorney At Law
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10023
- Phone
- (212) 799-5509
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Lawrence Lederer'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.
Near-tenure Benjamin N Cardozo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from New York, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Lederer licensed?
Michael Lederer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Lawrence Lederer admitted to the bar?
Michael Lawrence Lederer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael Lawrence Lederer go to law school?
Michael Lawrence Lederer attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO.
What company does Michael Lawrence Lederer work for?
Michael Lawrence Lederer is associated with Michael L Lederer, Attorney At Law in New York, NY.
Is Michael Lawrence Lederer in good standing?
Yes, Michael Lawrence Lederer holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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