New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Beth Bari Smigel

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3989878
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Beth Bari Smigel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

25 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
80.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3989878
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 3989878 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Beth Bari Smigel, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Tannenbaum Helpen Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 25 years on the register, Beth Bari Smigel still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Beth Bari Smigel's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

25 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

25 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Beth compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Beth Bari Smigel is longer-tenured than 96% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

25 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school

25 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,424 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

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate

Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.4%
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3989878
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Tannenbaum Helpen Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 702-3176

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Beth Bari Smigel'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

Beth Bari Smigel'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 Beth Smigel licensed?

Beth Smigel is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Beth Bari Smigel admitted to the bar?

Beth Bari Smigel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.

Where did Beth Bari Smigel go to law school?

Beth Bari Smigel attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.

What company does Beth Bari Smigel work for?

Beth Bari Smigel is associated with Tannenbaum Helpen Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP in New York, NY.

Is Beth Bari Smigel in good standing?

Yes, Beth Bari Smigel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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