New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael L. Lipman
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, registered office in San Diego, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1604735
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael L. Lipman has held an active New York bar license for 55 years — admitted in 1971, longer-tenured than 98% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 55 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael L. Lipman is registered as bar number 1604735 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1971, representing roughly 55 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Duane Morris LLP, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92101. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: COLUMBIA, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael L. Lipman was admitted in 1971, giving 55 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.
55 years on the New York bar
Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys
55 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Michael L. Lipman is longer-tenured than 100% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission — 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 100% of 2,473 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1604735
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Duane Morris LLP
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92101
- Phone
- (619) 744-2200
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael L. Lipman's current status is "Currently registered".
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.
Consumer Complaint Data
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Duane Morris LLP has been named in consumer complaints.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.
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Michael L. Lipman is currently listed as "Currently registered" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Lipman licensed?
Michael Lipman is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Michael L. Lipman admitted to the bar?
Michael L. Lipman was admitted to the bar in 1971.
Where did Michael L. Lipman go to law school?
Michael L. Lipman attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Michael L. Lipman work for?
Michael L. Lipman is associated with Duane Morris LLP in San Diego, CA.
Is Michael L. Lipman in good standing?
Yes, Michael L. Lipman has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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