New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James W. Smyton
Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1580687
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James W. Smyton has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James W. Smyton has carried New York bar registration 1580687 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Phillips Lytle LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (259 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, James W. Smyton has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James W. Smyton's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law alumni
Among the 241 Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law graduates in the New York register, James W. Smyton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 241 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 241 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
Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law's 259 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Iit Chicago-Kent College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1580687
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Phillips Lytle LLP
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 847-5466
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James W. Smyton'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 Smyton licensed?
James Smyton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James W. Smyton admitted to the bar?
James W. Smyton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did James W. Smyton go to law school?
James W. Smyton attended IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.
What company does James W. Smyton work for?
James W. Smyton is associated with Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY.
Is James W. Smyton in good standing?
Yes, James W. Smyton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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