New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michael Whiteman

Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1964
Admitted
62
Years in bar
1222991
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Whiteman has spent 62 years on the register since admission in 1964, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

62 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Harvard Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1964
62 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard Law School
73.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1222991
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Whiteman has carried New York bar registration 1222991 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12260. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 62 years, Michael Whiteman 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 Whiteman's 62 years since a 1964 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

62 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Harvard Law School alumni

Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Whiteman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

62 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni

Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school

62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Harvard Law School's active-bar rate

Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%73.6%
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1964 admission class today

Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 22.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1964 class 66.2% 22.3% ▼ -66.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1964 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1222991
Year Admitted
1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12260
Phone
(518) 487-7600

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Whiteman'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Michael Whiteman's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Whiteman licensed?

Michael Whiteman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Whiteman admitted to the bar?

Michael Whiteman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.

Where did Michael Whiteman go to law school?

Michael Whiteman attended Harvard Law School.

What company does Michael Whiteman work for?

Michael Whiteman is associated with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP in Albany, NY.

Is Michael Whiteman in good standing?

Yes, Michael Whiteman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.