New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Emerson Smith Jr.
University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Columbia, SC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5425319
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, James Emerson Smith Jr. has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of South Carolina School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5425319 on the New York register belongs to James Emerson Smith Jr., currently in active 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 James E Smith Jr PA, located in Columbia, SC, ZIP 29201. Educational background: University of South Carolina School of Law (94 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
James Emerson Smith Jr. is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, James Emerson Smith Jr. sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How James compares to fellow University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni
Among the 90 University Of South Carolina School Of Law graduates in the New York register, James Emerson Smith Jr. is longer-tenured than 52% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 90 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 48% higher than 52% of 90 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of South Carolina School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of South Carolina School Of Law's 94 alumni in the New York register, 87.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of South Carolina School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5425319
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James E Smith Jr PA
- City
- Columbia, SC
- ZIP Code
- 29201
- Phone
- (803) 933-9800
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Emerson Smith Jr.'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 Emerson Smith Jr. admitted to the bar?
James Emerson Smith Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did James Emerson Smith Jr. go to law school?
James Emerson Smith Jr. attended University of South Carolina School of Law.
What company does James Emerson Smith Jr. work for?
James Emerson Smith Jr. is associated with James E Smith Jr PA in Columbia, SC.
Is James Emerson Smith Jr. in good standing?
Yes, James Emerson Smith Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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