New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Hal Stein
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Potomac, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2304988
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Michael Hal Stein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #26 of 71
- by tenure in Potomac office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2304988 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Hal Stein, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Potomac, MD, ZIP 20854. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Michael Hal Stein 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 Hal Stein's 36 years since admission in 1990.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Potomac, MD office peers
Michael Hal Stein is toward the newer end of Potomac, MD's NY register cohort: #26 of 71 by years since admission. See the Potomac attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #26
- City cohort
- 71
- Local percentile
- 35th
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Potomac
- Helen Kwok Wai Ho admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Martin Scott Lewis admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Jules Polonetsky admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Louis Fireison admitted 1989 · 37 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.
How Michael compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,167 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Hal Stein is longer-tenured than 99%.
36 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,167 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 10,167 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 · August 2026
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2304988
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Potomac, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20854
- Phone
- (301) 806-3228
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Hal Stein'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 Stein licensed?
Michael Stein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Hal Stein admitted to the bar?
Michael Hal Stein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Michael Hal Stein go to law school?
Michael Hal Stein attended Brooklyn Law School.
Is Michael Hal Stein in good standing?
Yes, Michael Hal Stein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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