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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 489-1400
Education
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
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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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.
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