New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David Smilie Watkins
Baylor University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 2834307
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David Smilie Watkins appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Baylor University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David Smilie Watkins is registered as bar number 2834307 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (19 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
Baylor University's active-bar rate
Of Baylor University's 19 alumni in the New York register, 36.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Baylor University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 2834307
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David Smilie Watkins's current status, "Incapacitated", 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 Smilie Watkins is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Watkins licensed?
David Watkins is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David Smilie Watkins admitted to the bar?
David Smilie Watkins's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did David Smilie Watkins go to law school?
David Smilie Watkins attended BAYLOR UNIVERSITY.
Is David Smilie Watkins in good standing?
Not currently, David Smilie Watkins's listed status is "Incapacitated", 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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