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
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
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.
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.
- City
- Springfield, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01111
- Phone
- (212) 578-5167
Education
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
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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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.
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