New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael Scott Rabin

Hofstra Univ School Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
1446996
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Scott Rabin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

49 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Hofstra Univ School Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Hofstra Univ School Law
42.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1446996
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Scott Rabin is registered as bar number 1446996 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIV SCHOOL LAW (7 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Hofstra Univ School Law's active-bar rate

Of Hofstra Univ School Law's 7 alumni in the New York register, 42.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Hofstra Univ School Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%42.9%
Hofstra Univ School Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1446996
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Scott Rabin's current status, "Incapacitated", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Michael Scott Rabin is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Rabin licensed?

Michael Rabin is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Scott Rabin admitted to the bar?

Michael Scott Rabin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Michael Scott Rabin go to law school?

Michael Scott Rabin attended HOFSTRA UNIV SCHOOL LAW.

Is Michael Scott Rabin in good standing?

Not currently, Michael Scott Rabin's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.