New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Lawrence Schack
Southwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Huntington Beach, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2111706
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael Lawrence Schack ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2111706 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Lawrence Schack, 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 Plager Schack, LLP, located in Huntington Beach, CA, ZIP 92647. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael Lawrence Schack 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 Lawrence Schack's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Southwestern University alumni
Among the 156 Southwestern University graduates in the New York register, Michael Lawrence Schack is longer-tenured than 32% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Southwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 68% higher than 32% of 156 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
Southwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Southwestern University's 156 alumni in the New York register, 56.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2111706
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Plager Schack, LLP
- City
- Huntington Beach, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92647
- Phone
- (714) 698-0601
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Lawrence Schack'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Schack licensed?
Michael Schack is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Lawrence Schack admitted to the bar?
Michael Lawrence Schack's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael Lawrence Schack go to law school?
Michael Lawrence Schack attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Lawrence Schack work for?
Michael Lawrence Schack is associated with Plager Schack, LLP in Huntington Beach, CA.
Is Michael Lawrence Schack in good standing?
Yes, Michael Lawrence Schack holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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