New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Walter Michael Schwartz
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1963, registered office in White Plains, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1963
- Admitted
- 63
- Years in bar
- 1508365
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Michael Schwartz has spent 63 years on the register since admission in 1963, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 63 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Michael Schwartz has carried New York bar registration 1508365 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Walter M. Schwartz, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 63 years, Walter Michael Schwartz has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Walter Michael Schwartz's 63 years since a 1963 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
63 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Walter compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Walter Michael Schwartz is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
63 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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 1963 admission class today
Of the 1,358 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1963, 17.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1508365
- Year Admitted
- 1963 (63 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Walter M. Schwartz
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (914) 439-0444
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Michael Schwartz'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 Walter Schwartz licensed?
Walter Schwartz is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Michael Schwartz admitted to the bar?
Walter Michael Schwartz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1963.
Where did Walter Michael Schwartz go to law school?
Walter Michael Schwartz attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Walter Michael Schwartz work for?
Walter Michael Schwartz is associated with Walter M. Schwartz in White Plains, NY.
Is Walter Michael Schwartz in good standing?
Yes, Walter Michael Schwartz 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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