New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Adam Michael Smith

Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Lexington, KY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2008
Admitted
18
Years in bar
4614467
NY reg #

The record in one line

Adam Michael Smith has held an active New York bar license for 18 years - admitted in 2008, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

18 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cornell Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2008
18 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cornell Law School
75.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4614467
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Adam Michael Smith carries New York bar registration 4614467, an established, active practitioner in 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 A. Smith Law PLLC, located in Lexington, KY, ZIP 40502. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Adam Michael Smith remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Adam Michael Smith was admitted in 2008, giving 18 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

18 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

18 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Adam compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni

Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Adam Michael Smith is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

18 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni

Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school

18 Top 31% higher than 69% of 3,422 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Cornell Law School's active-bar rate

Of Cornell Law School's 4,728 alumni in the New York register, 75.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%75.4%
Cornell Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2008 admission class today

Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years2008 class 66.2% 68.2% ▲ +3.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2008 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4614467
Year Admitted
2008 (18 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
A. Smith Law PLLC
ZIP Code
40502
Phone
(859) 965-4200

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Adam Michael Smith'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Adam Michael Smith'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 Adam Smith licensed?

Adam Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Adam Michael Smith admitted to the bar?

Adam Michael Smith was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Where did Adam Michael Smith go to law school?

Adam Michael Smith attended Cornell Law School.

What company does Adam Michael Smith work for?

Adam Michael Smith is associated with A. Smith Law PLLC in Lexington, KY.

Is Adam Michael Smith in good standing?

Yes, Adam Michael Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.