New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David Smerling
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Lexington, MA. 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
- 1450840
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Smerling appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Smerling is registered as bar number 1450840 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under David Smerling Esq, located in Lexington, MA, ZIP 02421. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
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.
How David compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, David Smerling is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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 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
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1450840
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- David Smerling Esq
- City
- Lexington, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02421
- Phone
- (781) 888-5000
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Smerling'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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David Smerling 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 David Smerling licensed?
David Smerling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Smerling admitted to the bar?
David Smerling's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did David Smerling go to law school?
David Smerling attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does David Smerling work for?
David Smerling is associated with David Smerling Esq in Lexington, MA.
Is David Smerling in good standing?
Not currently, David Smerling'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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