New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Daniel Jacob Smit
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4610937
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Daniel Jacob Smit 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
- Harvard
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Daniel Jacob Smit is registered as bar number 4610937 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice 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 Advocates Group 621, located in Sandton 2196. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
Daniel Jacob Smit sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Daniel Jacob Smit 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 Daniel compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Daniel Jacob Smit is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 94% higher than 6% of 3,070 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.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2008 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4610937
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Advocates Group 621
- City
- Sandton 2196
- Phone
- 27 79 376 6798
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Daniel Jacob Smit's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Daniel Jacob Smit'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 Daniel Smit licensed?
Daniel Smit is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Daniel Jacob Smit admitted to the bar?
Daniel Jacob Smit was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Daniel Jacob Smit go to law school?
Daniel Jacob Smit attended HARVARD.
What company does Daniel Jacob Smit work for?
Daniel Jacob Smit is associated with Advocates Group 621 in Sandton 2196.
Is Daniel Jacob Smit in good standing?
Yes, Daniel Jacob Smit 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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