New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joseph Chauncey Small
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1749449
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Chauncey Small carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1976 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Chauncey Small is registered as bar number 1749449 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,256 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Joseph compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Joseph Chauncey Small is longer-tenured than 99%.
50 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 · August 2026
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1749449
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Chauncey Small's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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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Joseph Chauncey Small carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joseph Small licensed?
Joseph Small is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Chauncey Small admitted to the bar?
Joseph Chauncey Small's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Joseph Chauncey Small go to law school?
Joseph Chauncey Small attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Is Joseph Chauncey Small in good standing?
No, Joseph Chauncey Small carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.