New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Richard Bruce Smith
University Of Detroit alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Southfield, MI. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1623669
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Richard Bruce Smith has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Detroit
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Richard Bruce Smith has carried New York bar registration 1623669 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Offices Of Richard B. Smith, located in Southfield, MI, ZIP 48034. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT (85 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Richard Bruce Smith has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Richard Bruce Smith's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Richard compares to fellow University Of Detroit alumni
Among the 72 University Of Detroit graduates in the New York register, Richard Bruce Smith is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. University Of Detroit alumni
Years since admission - 72 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 11% higher than 89% of 72 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Detroit's active-bar rate
Of University Of Detroit's 85 alumni in the New York register, 42.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Detroit alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1623669
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Richard B. Smith
- City
- Southfield, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48034
- Phone
- (248) 358-5818
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Richard Bruce 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Smith licensed?
Richard Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Richard Bruce Smith admitted to the bar?
Richard Bruce Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Richard Bruce Smith go to law school?
Richard Bruce Smith attended UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT.
What company does Richard Bruce Smith work for?
Richard Bruce Smith is associated with Law Offices Of Richard B. Smith in Southfield, MI.
Is Richard Bruce Smith in good standing?
Yes, Richard Bruce Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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