New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael Thomas Zeller

Univ Of Iowa alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2458107
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Michael Thomas Zeller ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Of Iowa

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of Iowa
64% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2458107
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2458107 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Thomas Zeller, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Sullivan, LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90017. Educational background: UNIV OF IOWA (25 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Michael Thomas Zeller 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 Thomas Zeller's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% 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

Univ Of Iowa's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of Iowa's 25 alumni in the New York register, 64% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Univ Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%64%
Univ Of Iowa alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2458107
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Sullivan, LLP
ZIP Code
90017
Phone
(213) 443-3000

Education

UNIV OF IOWA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Thomas Zeller'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 Thomas Zeller'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 Zeller licensed?

Michael Zeller is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Thomas Zeller admitted to the bar?

Michael Thomas Zeller's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Michael Thomas Zeller go to law school?

Michael Thomas Zeller attended UNIV OF IOWA.

What company does Michael Thomas Zeller work for?

Michael Thomas Zeller is associated with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Sullivan, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Michael Thomas Zeller in good standing?

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

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