New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
David William Smith
Suffolk Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1222256
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David William Smith has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David William Smith has carried New York bar registration 1222256 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL (63 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 49 years, David William Smith 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
David William Smith's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Suffolk Law School alumni
Among the 54 Suffolk Law School graduates in the New York register, David William Smith is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. Suffolk Law School alumni
Years since admission - 54 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 7% higher than 93% of 54 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
Suffolk Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk Law School's 63 alumni in the New York register, 65.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1222256
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David William Smith'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 David Smith licensed?
David Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David William Smith admitted to the bar?
David William Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did David William Smith go to law school?
David William Smith attended SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL.
Is David William Smith in good standing?
Yes, David William Smith 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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