New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Scott Michael Alter
George Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Denver, CO. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2244341
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Scott Michael Alter ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- George Washington University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2244341 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Scott Michael Alter, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Michael Best & Friedrich, located in Denver, CO, ZIP 80202. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (1,520 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Scott Michael Alter 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 Scott Michael Alter's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Scott compares to fellow George Washington University alumni
Among the 1,058 George Washington University graduates in the New York register, Scott Michael Alter is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. George Washington University alumni
Years since admission - 1,058 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,058 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
George Washington University's active-bar rate
Of George Washington University's 1,520 alumni in the New York register, 71.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Washington University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2244341
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael Best & Friedrich
- City
- Denver, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80202
- Phone
- (720) 745-4869
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott Michael Alter'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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Scott Michael Alter'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 Scott Alter licensed?
Scott Alter is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott Michael Alter admitted to the bar?
Scott Michael Alter's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Scott Michael Alter go to law school?
Scott Michael Alter attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Scott Michael Alter work for?
Scott Michael Alter is associated with Michael Best & Friedrich in Denver, CO.
Is Scott Michael Alter in good standing?
Yes, Scott Michael Alter 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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