New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

David Alexander Smith

George Washington University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1979
Admitted
47
Years in bar
1211952
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Alexander Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

47 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
George Washington University Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1979
47 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
George Washington University Law School
83.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1211952
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Alexander Smith is registered as bar number 1211952 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 Law Office Of David A. Smith, PLLC, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: George Washington University Law School (2,608 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.

How David compares to fellow George Washington University Law School alumni

Among the 2,281 George Washington University Law School graduates in the New York register, David Alexander Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

47 years vs. George Washington University Law School alumni

Years since admission - 2,281 NY-registered alumni of this school

47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,281 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

George Washington University Law School's active-bar rate

Of George Washington University Law School's 2,608 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.1%
George Washington University Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1979 admission class today

Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1979 class 66.2% 53% ▼ -19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1979 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1211952
Year Admitted
1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Law Office Of David A. Smith, PLLC
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11530
Phone
(516) 294-7301

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Alexander Smith'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

David Alexander Smith 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 Smith licensed?

David Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Alexander Smith admitted to the bar?

David Alexander Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.

Where did David Alexander Smith go to law school?

David Alexander Smith attended George Washington University Law School.

What company does David Alexander Smith work for?

David Alexander Smith is associated with Law Office Of David A. Smith, PLLC in Garden City, NY.

Is David Alexander Smith in good standing?

Not currently, David Alexander Smith'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.