New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Henry Forbes Smith
University Of Otago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4078218
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Henry Forbes Smith has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Otago
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Henry Forbes Smith carries New York bar registration 4078218, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under One Essex Court, located in London Ec4y 9ar. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO (14 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Henry Forbes Smith remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Henry Forbes Smith was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
University Of Otago's active-bar rate
Of University Of Otago's 14 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4078218
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- One Essex Court
- City
- London Ec4y 9ar
- Phone
- 011-44-20-7583-2000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Henry Forbes Smith's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: One Essex Court
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure University Of Otago alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from London Ec4y 9ar, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Henry Forbes Smith with the closest admission year to 2002. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Henry Smith licensed?
Henry Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Henry Forbes Smith admitted to the bar?
Henry Forbes Smith was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Henry Forbes Smith go to law school?
Henry Forbes Smith attended UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO.
What company does Henry Forbes Smith work for?
Henry Forbes Smith is associated with One Essex Court in London Ec4y 9ar.
Is Henry Forbes Smith in good standing?
Yes, Henry Forbes Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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