New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Patrice Barton Smith
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Atlanta, GA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2949006
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patrice Barton Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1999 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patrice Barton Smith is registered as bar number 2949006 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Merrill Lynch, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30326. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 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 Patrice compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Patrice Barton Smith is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
27 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
27 Top 50% higher than 50% of 772 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
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% 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
- 2949006
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Merrill Lynch
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30326
- Phone
- (404) 231-6984
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrice Barton 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 Patrice Smith licensed?
Patrice Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrice Barton Smith admitted to the bar?
Patrice Barton Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did Patrice Barton Smith go to law school?
Patrice Barton Smith attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
What company does Patrice Barton Smith work for?
Patrice Barton Smith is associated with Merrill Lynch in Atlanta, GA.
Is Patrice Barton Smith in good standing?
Not currently, Patrice Barton Smith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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