New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Lynn Helden Smith
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1960, registered office in Syracuse, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1960
- Admitted
- 66
- Years in bar
- 1635986
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lynn Helden Smith has spent 66 years on the register since admission in 1960, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 66 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lynn Helden Smith has carried New York bar registration 1635986 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 Barclay Damon LLP, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 66 years, Lynn Helden Smith 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
Lynn Helden Smith's 66 years since a 1960 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
66 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lynn compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Lynn Helden Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
66 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
66 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 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
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1960 admission class today
Of the 1,499 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1960, 9.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1635986
- Year Admitted
- 1960 (66 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barclay Damon LLP
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 413-7273
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lynn Helden 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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Lynn Helden Smith's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lynn Smith licensed?
Lynn Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lynn Helden Smith admitted to the bar?
Lynn Helden Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1960.
Where did Lynn Helden Smith go to law school?
Lynn Helden Smith attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does Lynn Helden Smith work for?
Lynn Helden Smith is associated with Barclay Damon LLP in Syracuse, NY.
Is Lynn Helden Smith in good standing?
Yes, Lynn Helden Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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