New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Patrick Smith Iii
Georgetown Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2634491
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, James Patrick Smith Iii ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2634491 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to James Patrick Smith Iii, 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
Practice address is listed under Winston & Strawn LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10166. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIV (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, James Patrick Smith Iii 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 James Patrick Smith Iii's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Georgetown Univ alumni
Among the 209 Georgetown Univ graduates in the New York register, James Patrick Smith Iii is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Georgetown Univ alumni
Years since admission - 209 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 84% higher than 16% of 209 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
Georgetown Univ's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Univ's 235 alumni in the New York register, 50.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2634491
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Winston & Strawn LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10166
- Phone
- (917) 822-7404
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Patrick Smith Iii'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 James Smith licensed?
James Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Patrick Smith Iii admitted to the bar?
James Patrick Smith Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did James Patrick Smith Iii go to law school?
James Patrick Smith Iii attended GEORGETOWN UNIV.
What company does James Patrick Smith Iii work for?
James Patrick Smith Iii is associated with Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, NY.
Is James Patrick Smith Iii in good standing?
Yes, James Patrick Smith Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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