New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Stephen Edward Older
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 2265387
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Stephen Edward Older 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
- Columbia University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2265387 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stephen Edward Older, 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 Mcguire Woods LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Stephen Edward Older 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 Stephen Edward Older'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 Stephen compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Stephen Edward Older is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,236 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 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
- 2265387
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mcguire Woods LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 548-2122
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Edward Older'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 Stephen Older licensed?
Stephen Older is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Edward Older admitted to the bar?
Stephen Edward Older's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Stephen Edward Older go to law school?
Stephen Edward Older attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stephen Edward Older work for?
Stephen Edward Older is associated with Mcguire Woods LLP in New York, NY.
Is Stephen Edward Older in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Edward Older holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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