New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Erin Elise Smith
U Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Fort Wayne, IN. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2848364
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Erin Elise Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- U Of Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2848364 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Erin Elise Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Fort Wayne, IN, ZIP 46804. Educational background: U OF PENNSYLVANIA (42 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Erin Elise Smith still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Erin Elise Smith's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
U Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of U Of Pennsylvania's 42 alumni in the New York register, 51.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
U Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2848364
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Fort Wayne, IN
- ZIP Code
- 46804
- Phone
- (260) 414-9818
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Erin Elise 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 Erin Smith licensed?
Erin Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Erin Elise Smith admitted to the bar?
Erin Elise Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Erin Elise Smith go to law school?
Erin Elise Smith attended U OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Is Erin Elise Smith in good standing?
Yes, Erin Elise 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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