New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Lisa Michele Smith

Benjamin N, Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2001
Admitted
25
Years in bar
3966231
NY reg #

The record in one line

Lisa Michele Smith carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2001 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

25 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Benjamin N, Cardozo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2001
25 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Benjamin N, Cardozo
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3966231
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Lisa Michele Smith is registered as bar number 3966231 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Research Institute Of America, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10014. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N, CARDOZO.

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.

The 2001 admission class today

Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2001 class 66.2% 80% ▲ +20.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2001 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
3966231
Year Admitted
2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Dec 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Research Institute Of America
County
New York
ZIP Code
10014
Phone
(212) 807-2932

Education

BENJAMIN N, CARDOZO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Lisa Michele 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

Lisa Michele 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 Lisa Smith licensed?

Lisa Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Lisa Michele Smith admitted to the bar?

Lisa Michele Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.

Where did Lisa Michele Smith go to law school?

Lisa Michele Smith attended BENJAMIN N, CARDOZO.

What company does Lisa Michele Smith work for?

Lisa Michele Smith is associated with Research Institute Of America in New York, NY.

Is Lisa Michele Smith in good standing?

No, Lisa Michele 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.