New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Michelle Elizabeth Stone

Georgetown University Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Vestal, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1696285
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michelle Elizabeth Stone has held an active New York bar license for 46 years — admitted in 1980, longer-tenured than 92% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

46 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Georgetown University Law Center
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Georgetown University Law Center
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1696285
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michelle Elizabeth Stone is registered as bar number 1696285 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1980, representing roughly 46 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under STONE AND STONE, located in Vestal, NY (Broome County), ZIP 13851. Public records list 1 other attorney with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: Georgetown University Law Center — which has 6,427 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Michelle Elizabeth Stone was admitted in 1980, giving 46 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Below this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Below this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Below this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Below this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Below this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). This entry sits in this band. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1696285
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
STONE AND STONE
County
Broome
ZIP Code
13851
Phone
(607) 239-6165

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michelle Elizabeth Stone's current status is "Currently registered".

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% Verify status before engaging
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michelle Stone licensed?

Michelle Stone is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Michelle Elizabeth Stone admitted to the bar?

Michelle Elizabeth Stone was admitted to the bar in 1980.

Where did Michelle Elizabeth Stone go to law school?

Michelle Elizabeth Stone attended Georgetown University Law Center.

What company does Michelle Elizabeth Stone work for?

Michelle Elizabeth Stone is associated with STONE AND STONE in Vestal, NY.

Is Michelle Elizabeth Stone in good standing?

Yes, Michelle Elizabeth Stone has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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