New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Eric Shaff
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Irvine, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1664366
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Eric Shaff has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Eric Shaff has carried New York bar registration 1664366 for the better part of a career, still active 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 Irvine Venture Law Firm LLP, located in Irvine, CA, ZIP 92612. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Michael Eric Shaff 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 Eric Shaff's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Michael Eric Shaff is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1664366
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Irvine Venture Law Firm LLP
- City
- Irvine, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92612
- Phone
- (949) 660-7700
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Eric Shaff'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 Shaff licensed?
Michael Shaff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Eric Shaff admitted to the bar?
Michael Eric Shaff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Michael Eric Shaff go to law school?
Michael Eric Shaff attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Eric Shaff work for?
Michael Eric Shaff is associated with Irvine Venture Law Firm LLP in Irvine, CA.
Is Michael Eric Shaff in good standing?
Yes, Michael Eric Shaff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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