New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Luman Smith
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2678084
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, John Luman Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2678084 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to John Luman Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Heaphy Smith Harbach & Windom, LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, John Luman Smith 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 John Luman Smith's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 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 John compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, John Luman Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2678084
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Heaphy Smith Harbach & Windom, LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 739-8450
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Luman Smith'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 John Smith licensed?
John Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Luman Smith admitted to the bar?
John Luman Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did John Luman Smith go to law school?
John Luman Smith attended Harvard Law School.
What company does John Luman Smith work for?
John Luman Smith is associated with Heaphy Smith Harbach & Windom, LLP in Washington, DC.
Is John Luman Smith in good standing?
Yes, John Luman Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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