New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Frederick Schaff
Boston University (Ll.M., 1983)New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Woodbridge, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1848225
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Frederick Schaff has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #11 of 139
- by tenure in Woodbridge office peers
- Law school
- Boston University (Ll.M., 1983)New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Frederick Schaff has carried New York bar registration 1848225 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer, located in Woodbridge, NJ, ZIP 07095. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY (LL.M., 1983)NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Michael Frederick Schaff has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Michael Frederick Schaff's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Woodbridge, NJ office peers
Michael Frederick Schaff is toward the newer end of Woodbridge, NJ's NY register cohort: #11 of 139 by years since admission. See the Woodbridge attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #11
- City cohort
- 139
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1983
Nearest tenure peers in Woodbridge
- Anne S. Babineau admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Michael Alan Backer admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Dennis A. Estis admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Lynn J. Hershkovits admitted 1983 · 43 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.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1848225
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer
- City
- Woodbridge, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07095
- Phone
- (732) 855-6047
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (LL.M., 1983)NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Frederick Schaff'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Schaff licensed?
Michael Schaff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Frederick Schaff admitted to the bar?
Michael Frederick Schaff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Michael Frederick Schaff go to law school?
Michael Frederick Schaff attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY (LL.M., 1983)NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael Frederick Schaff work for?
Michael Frederick Schaff is associated with Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer in Woodbridge, NJ.
Is Michael Frederick Schaff in good standing?
Yes, Michael Frederick Schaff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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