New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael John Van Norstrand
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Littleton, CO. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2155539
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael John Van Norstrand ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5 of 20
- by tenure in Littleton office peers
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2155539 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael John Van Norstrand, 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
Practice address is listed under Independent Community Bankers Of Colorado, located in Littleton, CO, ZIP 80123. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael John Van Norstrand 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 John Van Norstrand's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Littleton, CO office peers
Within Littleton, CO's 20-attorney local set, Michael John Van Norstrand is #5 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Littleton attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 20
- Local percentile
- 20th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Littleton
- Beth Lynn Andersen admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Thomas Charles Caruso admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- James Howard Gale admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Matthew Y. Biscan admitted 1985 · 41 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,147 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Michael John Van Norstrand is longer-tenured than 35%.
38 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,147 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 65% higher than 35% of 3,147 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 · September 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2155539
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Independent Community Bankers Of Colorado
- City
- Littleton, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80123
- Phone
- (303) 815-0472
Education
ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael John Van Norstrand'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.
Near-tenure St Johns University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Littleton, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael John Van Norstrand: closest NY bar admission year outside CO, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~21 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Van Norstrand licensed?
Michael Van Norstrand is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael John Van Norstrand admitted to the bar?
Michael John Van Norstrand's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael John Van Norstrand go to law school?
Michael John Van Norstrand attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael John Van Norstrand work for?
Michael John Van Norstrand is associated with Independent Community Bankers Of Colorado in Littleton, CO.
Is Michael John Van Norstrand in good standing?
Yes, Michael John Van Norstrand 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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