New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Clay G. Small
Southern Methodist University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1312263
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Clay G. Small has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southern Methodist University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Clay G. Small has carried New York bar registration 1312263 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (158 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Clay G. Small 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
Clay G. Small's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Clay compares to fellow Southern Methodist University alumni
Among the 134 Southern Methodist University graduates in the New York register, Clay G. Small is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Southern Methodist University alumni
Years since admission - 134 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 134 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
Southern Methodist University's active-bar rate
Of Southern Methodist University's 158 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1312263
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (214) 755-6592
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Clay G. Small'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 Clay Small licensed?
Clay Small is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clay G. Small admitted to the bar?
Clay G. Small's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Clay G. Small go to law school?
Clay G. Small attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY.
Is Clay G. Small in good standing?
Yes, Clay G. Small holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.