New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brett D. Smith
Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Chappaqua, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4584447
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Brett D. 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
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Brett D. Smith carries New York bar registration 4584447, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Chappaqua, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10514. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Brett D. 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
Brett D. 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 Brett compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,215 Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Brett D. Smith is longer-tenured than 57% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,215 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 43% higher than 57% of 2,215 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
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
- 4584447
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- City
- Chappaqua, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10514
- Phone
- (212) 792-7972
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brett D. 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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Brett D. 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 Brett Smith licensed?
Brett Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brett D. Smith admitted to the bar?
Brett D. Smith was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Brett D. Smith go to law school?
Brett D. Smith attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW.
Is Brett D. Smith in good standing?
Yes, Brett D. Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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