New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Scott Floyd Smith

Texas alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1724608
NY reg #

The record in one line

Scott Floyd Smith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

45 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Texas

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
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Texas
42.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1724608
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Scott Floyd Smith is registered as bar number 1724608 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Covington & Burling LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10018. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: TEXAS (7 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.

Texas's active-bar rate

Of Texas's 7 alumni in the New York register, 42.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Texas alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%42.9%
Texas alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1724608
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Covington & Burling LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10018
Phone
(212) 841-1000

Education

TEXAS

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Scott Floyd 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

Scott Floyd 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 Scott Smith licensed?

Scott Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Scott Floyd Smith admitted to the bar?

Scott Floyd Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Scott Floyd Smith go to law school?

Scott Floyd Smith attended TEXAS.

What company does Scott Floyd Smith work for?

Scott Floyd Smith is associated with Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY.

Is Scott Floyd Smith in good standing?

Not currently, Scott Floyd 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.