New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michelle H. Kagan
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Rhinebeck, 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
- 2193555
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michelle H. Kagan 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"
- #31 of 74
- by tenure in Rhinebeck office peers
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2193555 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michelle H. Kagan, 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 Michelle H. Kagan, located in Rhinebeck, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12572. Educational background: ALBANY LAW SCHOOL (8,285 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michelle H. Kagan 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 Michelle H. Kagan'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 · August 2026
Tenure among Rhinebeck, NY office peers
Against Rhinebeck, NY's 74-attorney NY register cohort, Michelle H. Kagan lands at the 41st tenure percentile (rank #31). See the Rhinebeck attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #31
- City cohort
- 74
- Local percentile
- 41st
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Rhinebeck
- John R. Marvin admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Brian John Kearney admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Scott D. Bergin admitted 1986 · 40 yr
- Alan K. Cooper admitted 1986 · 40 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michelle compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 1,977 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Michelle H. Kagan is longer-tenured than 88%.
38 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,977 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,977 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 · August 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,285 alumni in the New York register, 73.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2193555
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michelle H. Kagan
- City
- Rhinebeck, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12572
- Phone
- (914) 876-3380
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michelle H. Kagan'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 Albany Law School 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 Rhinebeck, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Michelle H. Kagan'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 Michelle Kagan licensed?
Michelle Kagan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michelle H. Kagan admitted to the bar?
Michelle H. Kagan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michelle H. Kagan go to law school?
Michelle H. Kagan attended ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michelle H. Kagan work for?
Michelle H. Kagan is associated with Michelle H. Kagan in Rhinebeck, NY.
Is Michelle H. Kagan in good standing?
Yes, Michelle H. Kagan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.