New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Steven Shuster
Mcgill University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 2122190
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael Steven Shuster 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
- Mcgill University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2122190 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Steven Shuster, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: MCGILL UNIVERSITY (549 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael Steven Shuster 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 Steven Shuster'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 Mcgill University alumni
Among the 407 Mcgill University graduates in the New York register, Michael Steven Shuster is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Mcgill University alumni
Years since admission - 407 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 4% higher than 96% of 407 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
Mcgill University's active-bar rate
Of Mcgill University's 549 alumni in the New York register, 74% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Mcgill 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
- 2122190
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (646) 837-5153
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Steven Shuster'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 Shuster licensed?
Michael Shuster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Steven Shuster admitted to the bar?
Michael Steven Shuster's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael Steven Shuster go to law school?
Michael Steven Shuster attended MCGILL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Steven Shuster work for?
Michael Steven Shuster is associated with Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Steven Shuster in good standing?
Yes, Michael Steven Shuster 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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