New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Matthews Pastore
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Old Greenwich, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2426518
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Michael Matthews Pastore ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #23 of 58
- by tenure in Old Greenwich office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2426518 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Matthews Pastore, 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 Pastore, located in Old Greenwich, CT, ZIP 06870. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,238 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Michael Matthews Pastore 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 Matthews Pastore's 35 years since admission in 1991.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 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 Old Greenwich, CT office peers
Michael Matthews Pastore is toward the newer end of Old Greenwich, CT's NY register cohort: #23 of 58 by years since admission. See the Old Greenwich attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #23
- City cohort
- 58
- Local percentile
- 38th
- Admitted
- 1991
Nearest tenure peers in Old Greenwich
- Todd Jordan Peterson admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Lorraine Marie Ryan admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Raffaele Amelio admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Patrick Brady Maloney admitted 1993 · 33 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 Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Michael Matthews Pastore is longer-tenured than 90%.
35 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,229 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
Columbia University's active-bar rate
Of Columbia University's 3,238 alumni in the New York register, 53.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Columbia University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 75.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2426518
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Pastore
- City
- Old Greenwich, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06870
- Phone
- (203) 524-8741
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Matthews Pastore'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 Columbia University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1991 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1991), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1991 whose listed office city differs from Old Greenwich, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Pastore licensed?
Michael Pastore is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Matthews Pastore admitted to the bar?
Michael Matthews Pastore's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Michael Matthews Pastore go to law school?
Michael Matthews Pastore attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Matthews Pastore work for?
Michael Matthews Pastore is associated with Michael Pastore in Old Greenwich, CT.
Is Michael Matthews Pastore in good standing?
Yes, Michael Matthews Pastore holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.