New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Russell Michael Smith
Villanova University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Rye, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1551241
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell Michael Smith has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell Michael Smith has carried New York bar registration 1551241 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Russell M. Smith,Esq., located in Rye, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10580. Educational background: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (321 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Russell Michael 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
Russell Michael Smith's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Russell compares to fellow Villanova University alumni
Among the 200 Villanova University graduates in the New York register, Russell Michael Smith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. Villanova University alumni
Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 200 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova University's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University's 321 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Villanova University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1551241
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Russell M. Smith,Esq.
- City
- Rye, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10580
- Phone
- (914) 948-8432
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell Michael 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 Russell Smith licensed?
Russell Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell Michael Smith admitted to the bar?
Russell Michael Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Russell Michael Smith go to law school?
Russell Michael Smith attended VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Russell Michael Smith work for?
Russell Michael Smith is associated with Russell M. Smith,Esq. in Rye, NY.
Is Russell Michael Smith in good standing?
Yes, Russell Michael Smith holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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