New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Neil J. Smith
St. Johns University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Syracuse, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4362828
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Neil J. Smith has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. Johns University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Neil J. Smith carries New York bar registration 4362828, an established, active practitioner 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 Mackenzie Hughes LLP, located in Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County), ZIP 13202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (2,190 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Neil J. Smith remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Neil J. Smith was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Neil compares to fellow St. Johns University School Of Law alumni
Among the 100 St. Johns University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Neil J. Smith is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. St. Johns University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 100 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 69% higher than 31% of 100 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
St. Johns University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of St. Johns University School Of Law's 2,190 alumni in the New York register, 78.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. Johns University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4362828
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mackenzie Hughes LLP
- City
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga
- ZIP Code
- 13202
- Phone
- (315) 474-7571
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Neil J. 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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Neil J. 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 Neil Smith licensed?
Neil Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Neil J. Smith admitted to the bar?
Neil J. Smith was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Neil J. Smith go to law school?
Neil J. Smith attended ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Neil J. Smith work for?
Neil J. Smith is associated with Mackenzie Hughes LLP in Syracuse, NY.
Is Neil J. Smith in good standing?
Yes, Neil J. 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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