New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Meghan Mcelligott Smith
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2021, registered office in Rochester, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2021
- Admitted
- 5
- Years in bar
- 5846597
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2021, Meghan Mcelligott Smith has built 5 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 5 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5846597 on the New York register belongs to Meghan Mcelligott Smith, currently in active 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 Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14618. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Meghan Mcelligott Smith is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
5 years into an active New York practice since a 2021 admission, Meghan Mcelligott Smith sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
5 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
5 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Meghan compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Meghan Mcelligott Smith is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
5 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
5 Top 77% higher than 23% of 2,517 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
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2021 admission class today
Of the 7,829 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2021, 93.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5846597
- Year Admitted
- 2021 (5 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14618
- Phone
- (585) 405-8777
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Meghan Mcelligott 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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Meghan Mcelligott 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 Meghan Smith licensed?
Meghan Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Meghan Mcelligott Smith admitted to the bar?
Meghan Mcelligott Smith has been on the New York bar register since 2021.
Where did Meghan Mcelligott Smith go to law school?
Meghan Mcelligott Smith attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Meghan Mcelligott Smith work for?
Meghan Mcelligott Smith is associated with Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is Meghan Mcelligott Smith in good standing?
Yes, Meghan Mcelligott Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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