New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samuel Xiangyu Zhang
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2167948
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Samuel Xiangyu Zhang ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2167948 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Samuel Xiangyu Zhang, 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 Sam Zhang & Co., located in Central. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Samuel Xiangyu Zhang 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 Samuel Xiangyu Zhang's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Samuel compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Samuel Xiangyu Zhang is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,993 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
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2167948
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sam Zhang & Co.
- City
- Central
- Phone
- (852) 2117 0900
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel Xiangyu Zhang'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 Samuel Zhang licensed?
Samuel Zhang is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel Xiangyu Zhang admitted to the bar?
Samuel Xiangyu Zhang's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Samuel Xiangyu Zhang go to law school?
Samuel Xiangyu Zhang attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Samuel Xiangyu Zhang work for?
Samuel Xiangyu Zhang is associated with Sam Zhang & Co. in Central.
Is Samuel Xiangyu Zhang in good standing?
Yes, Samuel Xiangyu Zhang 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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