New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Benjamin Forman Smyser
Emory Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Stamford, CT. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5348370
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Benjamin Forman Smyser has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5348370 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Forman Smyser, currently in active 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 Finn Dixon & Herling LLP, located in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06901. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY LAW SCHOOL (99 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Benjamin Forman Smyser is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Benjamin Forman Smyser sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Benjamin compares to fellow Emory Law School alumni
Among the 91 Emory Law School graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Forman Smyser is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Emory Law School alumni
Years since admission - 91 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 91% higher than 9% of 91 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Emory Law School's active-bar rate
Of Emory Law School's 99 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5348370
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
- City
- Stamford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06901
- Phone
- (203) 325-5042
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin Forman Smyser'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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Benjamin Forman Smyser'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 Benjamin Smyser licensed?
Benjamin Smyser is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin Forman Smyser admitted to the bar?
Benjamin Forman Smyser has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Benjamin Forman Smyser go to law school?
Benjamin Forman Smyser attended EMORY LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Benjamin Forman Smyser work for?
Benjamin Forman Smyser is associated with Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT.
Is Benjamin Forman Smyser in good standing?
Yes, Benjamin Forman Smyser holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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