New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Patrick Rittner Smith
University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Thornton, CO. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4034518
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patrick Rittner Smith has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #1 of 5
- by tenure in Thornton office peers
- Law school
- University Of Connecticut School Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patrick Rittner Smith carries New York bar registration 4034518, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Patrick R. Smith, P.C., located in Thornton, CO, ZIP 80233. Educational background: University of Connecticut School of Law (908 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Patrick Rittner 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
Patrick Rittner Smith was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · September 2026
Tenure among Thornton, CO office peers
Within Thornton, CO's 5-attorney local set, Patrick Rittner Smith is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Thornton attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in Thornton
- Zachary John Sanders admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Curtis James Zimmermann admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Vanessa Elizabeth Barmack admitted 2012 · 14 yr
- Jessica Jill Lehrman admitted 2012 · 14 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Patrick compares to fellow University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumni
Among the 781 University Of Connecticut School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Patrick Rittner Smith is longer-tenured than 84%.
24 years vs. University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 781 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 16% higher than 84% of 781 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 · September 2026
University Of Connecticut School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Connecticut School Of Law's 908 alumni in the New York register, 83% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4034518
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Patrick R. Smith, P.C.
- City
- Thornton, CO
- ZIP Code
- 80233
- Phone
- (303) 335-9877
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patrick Rittner Smith's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from Thornton, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Patrick Rittner Smith with the closest admission year to 2002. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patrick Smith licensed?
Patrick Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patrick Rittner Smith admitted to the bar?
Patrick Rittner Smith was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Patrick Rittner Smith go to law school?
Patrick Rittner Smith attended University of Connecticut School of Law.
What company does Patrick Rittner Smith work for?
Patrick Rittner Smith is associated with Law Office Of Patrick R. Smith, P.C. in Thornton, CO.
Is Patrick Rittner Smith in good standing?
Yes, Patrick Rittner Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.