New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Scot Raff
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Paterson, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2866085
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Michael Scot Raff ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Scot Raff is registered as bar number 2866085 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Raff And Raff LLP, located in Paterson, NJ, ZIP 07505. Educational background: FORDHAM.
State context & due diligence
Michael Scot Raff sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Scot Raff's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 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 Fordham alumni
Among the 2,708 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Michael Scot Raff is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,708 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 62% higher than 38% of 2,708 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
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2866085
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Raff And Raff LLP
- City
- Paterson, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07505
- Phone
- (973) 742-1917
Education
FORDHAM
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael Scot Raff's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Raff licensed?
Michael Raff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Scot Raff admitted to the bar?
Michael Scot Raff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Michael Scot Raff go to law school?
Michael Scot Raff attended FORDHAM.
What company does Michael Scot Raff work for?
Michael Scot Raff is associated with Raff And Raff LLP in Paterson, NJ.
Is Michael Scot Raff in good standing?
Yes, Michael Scot Raff 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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