New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael J. Obus
Columbia Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1282821
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael J. Obus has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Univ
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael J. Obus has carried New York bar registration 1282821 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 N.Y. State Supreme Court, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Michael J. Obus 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 J. Obus's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Columbia Univ alumni
Among the 184 Columbia Univ graduates in the New York register, Michael J. Obus is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. Columbia Univ alumni
Years since admission - 184 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 17% higher than 83% of 184 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1282821
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- N.Y. State Supreme Court
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (646) 386-3000
Education
COLUMBIA UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael J. Obus'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 Obus licensed?
Michael Obus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael J. Obus admitted to the bar?
Michael J. Obus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Michael J. Obus go to law school?
Michael J. Obus attended COLUMBIA UNIV.
What company does Michael J. Obus work for?
Michael J. Obus is associated with N.Y. State Supreme Court in New York, NY.
Is Michael J. Obus in good standing?
Yes, Michael J. Obus holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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