New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Alan Waldman
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 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.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2174670
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael Alan Waldman 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"
- #12144 of 92,858
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2174670 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Alan Waldman, 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 Brennan Center For Justice At Nyu School Of Law, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10271. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael Alan Waldman 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 Alan Waldman's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 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
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Michael Alan Waldman is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #12,144 of 92,858 (13th percentile). 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. See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #12,144
- City cohort
- 92,858
- Local percentile
- 13th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Julianne Abelman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Glenn Robert Abolafia admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Jeffrey Simon Abraham admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Laurie Phyllis Abramowitz admitted 1988 · 38 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Alan Waldman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2174670
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brennan Center For Justice At Nyu School Of Law
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10271
- Phone
- (646) 292-8311
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Alan Waldman'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 Waldman licensed?
Michael Waldman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Alan Waldman admitted to the bar?
Michael Alan Waldman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael Alan Waldman go to law school?
Michael Alan Waldman attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Michael Alan Waldman work for?
Michael Alan Waldman is associated with Brennan Center For Justice At Nyu School Of Law in New York, NY.
Is Michael Alan Waldman in good standing?
Yes, Michael Alan Waldman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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