New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Steven Portnoy
Boston University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3961414
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Michael Steven Portnoy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3961414 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Steven Portnoy, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Aetna, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60606. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (6,396 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Michael Steven Portnoy 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 Steven Portnoy's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Boston University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,316 Boston University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Steven Portnoy is longer-tenured than 41% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
25 years vs. Boston University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,316 NY-registered alumni of this school
25 Top 59% higher than 41% of 2,316 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
Boston University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Boston University School Of Law's 6,396 alumni in the New York register, 79.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3961414
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Aetna
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60606
- Phone
- (312) 928-3702
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Steven Portnoy'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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Michael Steven Portnoy's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Portnoy licensed?
Michael Portnoy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Steven Portnoy admitted to the bar?
Michael Steven Portnoy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Michael Steven Portnoy go to law school?
Michael Steven Portnoy attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Michael Steven Portnoy work for?
Michael Steven Portnoy is associated with Aetna in Chicago, IL.
Is Michael Steven Portnoy in good standing?
Yes, Michael Steven Portnoy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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