New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Alan Paul Smith
Cornell Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1959, registered office in Rydal, PA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1959
- Admitted
- 67
- Years in bar
- 1472018
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Alan Paul Smith has spent 67 years on the register since admission in 1959, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 67 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Alan Paul Smith has carried New York bar registration 1472018 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Alan P Smith Esq, located in Rydal, PA, ZIP 19046. Educational background: Cornell Law School (4,728 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 67 years, Alan Paul Smith 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
Alan Paul Smith's 67 years since a 1959 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
67 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
67 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 Alan compares to fellow Cornell Law School alumni
Among the 3,422 Cornell Law School graduates in the New York register, Alan Paul Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
67 years vs. Cornell Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,422 NY-registered alumni of this school
67 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 1959 admission class today
Of the 1,551 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1959, 8.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1472018
- Year Admitted
- 1959 (67 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alan P Smith Esq
- City
- Rydal, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19046
- Phone
- (917) 816-8054
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alan Paul 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 Alan Smith licensed?
Alan Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alan Paul Smith admitted to the bar?
Alan Paul Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1959.
Where did Alan Paul Smith go to law school?
Alan Paul Smith attended Cornell Law School.
What company does Alan Paul Smith work for?
Alan Paul Smith is associated with Alan P Smith Esq in Rydal, PA.
Is Alan Paul Smith in good standing?
Yes, Alan Paul Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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