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
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
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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
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
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.
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
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12260
- Phone
- (518) 487-7600
Education
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
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 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.
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