New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael Lee Smith

Southern Methodist University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5153424
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael Lee Smith carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2013 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

13 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Southern Methodist University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Southern Methodist University
65% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5153424
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael Lee Smith is registered as bar number 5153424 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (158 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 Michael compares to fellow Southern Methodist University alumni

Among the 134 Southern Methodist University graduates in the New York register, Michael Lee Smith is longer-tenured than 3% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

13 years vs. Southern Methodist University alumni

Years since admission - 134 NY-registered alumni of this school

13 Top 97% higher than 3% of 134 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

Southern Methodist University's active-bar rate

Of Southern Methodist University's 158 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65%
Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
5153424
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors
County
New York
ZIP Code
10022
Phone
(212) 489-1400

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Michael Lee 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%
Verify status before engaging
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

Michael Lee 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 Michael Smith licensed?

Michael Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Michael Lee Smith admitted to the bar?

Michael Lee Smith has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did Michael Lee Smith go to law school?

Michael Lee Smith attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY.

What company does Michael Lee Smith work for?

Michael Lee Smith is associated with Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors in New York, NY.

Is Michael Lee Smith in good standing?

No, Michael Lee 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.