New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Henry Brooks Smith
Hofstra Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Locust Valley, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1717909
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Henry Brooks Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Hofstra Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Henry Brooks Smith is registered as bar number 1717909 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 Humes & Wagner, LLP, located in Locust Valley, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11560. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
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 Henry compares to fellow Hofstra Law School alumni
Among the 591 Hofstra Law School graduates in the New York register, Henry Brooks Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Hofstra Law School alumni
Years since admission - 591 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 591 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 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% 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
- 1717909
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Humes & Wagner, LLP
- City
- Locust Valley, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11560
- Phone
- (516) 676-4600
Education
HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Henry Brooks 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
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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Henry Brooks 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 Henry Smith licensed?
Henry Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Henry Brooks Smith admitted to the bar?
Henry Brooks Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Henry Brooks Smith go to law school?
Henry Brooks Smith attended HOFSTRA LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Henry Brooks Smith work for?
Henry Brooks Smith is associated with Humes & Wagner, LLP in Locust Valley, NY.
Is Henry Brooks Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Henry Brooks 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.
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