New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

James Allan Smith

Osgoode Hall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2004
Admitted
22
Years in bar
4215885
NY reg #

The record in one line

James Allan Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2004 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

22 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Osgoode Hall Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2004
22 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Osgoode Hall Law School
81.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4215885
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

James Allan Smith is registered as bar number 4215885 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Upside Venture Law, located in North Vancouver V7r 2m6. Educational background: Osgoode Hall Law School (258 registered alumni).

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 James compares to fellow Osgoode Hall Law School alumni

Among the 103 Osgoode Hall Law School graduates in the New York register, James Allan Smith is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

22 years vs. Osgoode Hall Law School alumni

Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school

22 Top 17% higher than 83% of 103 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Osgoode Hall Law School's active-bar rate

Of Osgoode Hall Law School's 258 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Osgoode Hall Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.4%
Osgoode Hall Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2004 admission class today

Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years2004 class 66.2% 65.8% ▼ -0.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2004 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
4215885
Year Admitted
2004 (22 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Upside Venture Law
City
North Vancouver V7r 2m6
Phone
(613) 697-8579

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Allan 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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

James Allan 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 James Smith licensed?

James Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was James Allan Smith admitted to the bar?

James Allan Smith was admitted to the bar in 2004.

Where did James Allan Smith go to law school?

James Allan Smith attended Osgoode Hall Law School.

What company does James Allan Smith work for?

James Allan Smith is associated with Upside Venture Law in North Vancouver V7r 2m6.

Is James Allan Smith in good standing?

Not currently, James Allan 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.