New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Chris Michael Smith
Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1605518
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chris Michael Smith has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chris Michael Smith has carried New York bar registration 1605518 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Dla Piper LLP (Us), located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, Chris Michael 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
Chris Michael Smith's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Chris compares to fellow Columbia alumni
Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Chris Michael Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Columbia alumni
Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 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 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1605518
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dla Piper LLP (Us)
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 335-4741
Education
COLUMBIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chris Michael 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 Chris Smith licensed?
Chris Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chris Michael Smith admitted to the bar?
Chris Michael Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Chris Michael Smith go to law school?
Chris Michael Smith attended COLUMBIA.
What company does Chris Michael Smith work for?
Chris Michael Smith is associated with Dla Piper LLP (Us) in New York, NY.
Is Chris Michael Smith in good standing?
Yes, Chris Michael Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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