New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Brian James Smith
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2838910
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Brian James Smith carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Brian James Smith is registered as bar number 2838910 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 29 years on the register. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Brian compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Brian James Smith is longer-tenured than 74% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,136 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 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 2838910
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian James Smith's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside 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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Brian James Smith carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brian Smith licensed?
Brian Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian James Smith admitted to the bar?
Brian James Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Brian James Smith go to law school?
Brian James Smith attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
Is Brian James Smith in good standing?
No, Brian James Smith carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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