New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Scott D. Michel
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2569572
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Scott D. Michel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2569572 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Scott D. Michel, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Caplin & Drysdale Chartered, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Scott D. Michel 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 D. Michel's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Scott D. Michel is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,300 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
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2569572
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Caplin & Drysdale Chartered
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 862-5030
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Scott D. Michel'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 D. Michel'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 Michel licensed?
Scott Michel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Scott D. Michel admitted to the bar?
Scott D. Michel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Scott D. Michel go to law school?
Scott D. Michel attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Scott D. Michel work for?
Scott D. Michel is associated with Caplin & Drysdale Chartered in Washington, DC.
Is Scott D. Michel in good standing?
Yes, Scott D. Michel 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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