New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Lee Orr Smith

Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1708510
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lee Orr Smith carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1981 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Suny At Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny At Buffalo
60.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1708510
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lee Orr Smith is registered as bar number 1708510 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under State Of New York, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 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 Lee compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni

Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Lee Orr Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,248 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 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

Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%60.8%
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1708510
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
State Of New York
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(212) 930-0303

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lee Orr Smith's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Lee Orr Smith 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 Lee Smith licensed?

Lee Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lee Orr Smith admitted to the bar?

Lee Orr Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Lee Orr Smith go to law school?

Lee Orr Smith attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.

What company does Lee Orr Smith work for?

Lee Orr Smith is associated with State Of New York in New York, NY.

Is Lee Orr Smith in good standing?

No, Lee Orr Smith carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.