New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael David Olander
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in Raleigh, NC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 2299782
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael David Olander has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #8 of 330
- by tenure in Raleigh office peers
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael David Olander has carried New York bar registration 2299782 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Best Locations, LLC, located in Raleigh, NC, ZIP 27615. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Michael David Olander 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 David Olander's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Raleigh, NC office peers
Most of the 330 NY-registered attorneys in Raleigh, NC outrank Michael David Olander on tenure; this record sits at the 2nd local percentile (rank #8). See the Raleigh attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #8
- City cohort
- 330
- Local percentile
- 2nd
- Admitted
- 1978
Nearest tenure peers in Raleigh
- Charles Michael Putterman admitted 1979 · 47 yr
- I Faison Hicks admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Joseph H. Stallings admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Karen Denise Cochrane admitted 1981 · 45 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.
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 51.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2299782
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Best Locations, LLC
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27615
- Phone
- (919) 621-0156
Education
UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael David Olander'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Olander licensed?
Michael Olander is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael David Olander admitted to the bar?
Michael David Olander's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Michael David Olander go to law school?
Michael David Olander attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
What company does Michael David Olander work for?
Michael David Olander is associated with Best Locations, LLC in Raleigh, NC.
Is Michael David Olander in good standing?
Yes, Michael David Olander holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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