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
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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Lexington, KY
- ZIP Code
- 40502
- Phone
- (859) 965-4200
Education
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
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 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.
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