New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Richard Paul Smith

St Johns Univ Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Springfield, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1998
Admitted
28
Years in bar
2890473
NY reg #

The record in one line

Richard Paul Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

28 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
St Johns Univ Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St Johns Univ Law School
4.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2890473
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Richard Paul Smith is registered as bar number 2890473 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., located in Springfield, MA, ZIP 01111. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIV LAW SCHOOL (22 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.

St Johns Univ Law School's active-bar rate

Of St Johns Univ Law School's 22 alumni in the New York register, 4.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

St Johns Univ Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%4.5%
St Johns Univ Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1998 admission class today

Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2890473
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
ZIP Code
01111
Phone
(212) 578-5167

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Richard Paul 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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Richard Paul Smith is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Smith licensed?

Richard Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Richard Paul Smith admitted to the bar?

Richard Paul Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did Richard Paul Smith go to law school?

Richard Paul Smith attended ST JOHNS UNIV LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Richard Paul Smith work for?

Richard Paul Smith is associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Springfield, MA.

Is Richard Paul Smith in good standing?

Not currently, Richard Paul 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.