New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Sanford Smith
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2008, registered office in Portland, ME. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2008
- Admitted
- 18
- Years in bar
- 4655478
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Sanford Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2008 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 18 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Boston College Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Sanford Smith is registered as bar number 4655478 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios LLP, located in Portland, ME, ZIP 04112. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL (2,021 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 167 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Sanford Smith is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
18 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission - 167 NY-registered alumni of this school
18 Top 78% higher than 22% of 167 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
Boston College Law School's active-bar rate
Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston College Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2008 admission class today
Of the 9,683 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2008, 68.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 4655478
- Year Admitted
- 2008 (18 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios LLP
- City
- Portland, ME
- ZIP Code
- 04112
- Phone
- (207) 791-3000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Sanford Smith's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Smith licensed?
Michael Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Sanford Smith admitted to the bar?
Michael Sanford Smith was admitted to the bar in 2008.
Where did Michael Sanford Smith go to law school?
Michael Sanford Smith attended BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Michael Sanford Smith work for?
Michael Sanford Smith is associated with Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios LLP in Portland, ME.
Is Michael Sanford Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Michael Sanford Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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