New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Craig Z. Small
Thomas Cooley alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2877868
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Craig Z. Small appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Thomas Cooley
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Craig Z. Small is registered as bar number 2877868 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Small Law Firm, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: THOMAS COOLEY (38 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Thomas Cooley's active-bar rate
Of Thomas Cooley's 38 alumni in the New York register, 60.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Thomas Cooley alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2877868
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Small Law Firm
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 847-2600
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig Z. Small's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Craig Z. Small is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Craig Small licensed?
Craig Small is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig Z. Small admitted to the bar?
Craig Z. Small's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Craig Z. Small go to law school?
Craig Z. Small attended THOMAS COOLEY.
What company does Craig Z. Small work for?
Craig Z. Small is associated with Small Law Firm in Buffalo, NY.
Is Craig Z. Small in good standing?
Not currently, Craig Z. Small's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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