New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Shane Smith Rowe
Western New Englnd College School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001, registered office in Schenectady, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3933959
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 25 years on the register since a 2001 admission, Shane Smith Rowe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 25 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #185 of 361
- by tenure in Schenectady office peers
- Law school
- Western New Englnd College School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3933959 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Shane Smith Rowe, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Office Of General Counsel, located in Schenectady, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12305. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLND COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 25 years on the register, Shane Smith Rowe still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Shane Smith Rowe's 25 years since admission in 2001. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
25 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
25 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Tenure among Schenectady, NY office peers
Relative to the 361 NY-registered attorneys listing Schenectady, NY, Shane Smith Rowe is longer-tenured than 51% (local rank #185). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Schenectady attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #185
- City cohort
- 361
- Local percentile
- 51st
- Admitted
- 2001
Nearest tenure peers in Schenectady
- Audrey Maiello Cunningham admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Stacy Faith Harvey admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Robert William Hemsworth admitted 2001 · 25 yr
- Brian D. Mercy admitted 2001 · 25 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 80% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3933959
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of General Counsel
- City
- Schenectady, NY
- County
- Schenectady
- ZIP Code
- 12305
- Phone
- (518) 408-5538
Education
WESTERN NEW ENGLND COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shane Smith Rowe'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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Shane Smith Rowe's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shane Rowe licensed?
Shane Rowe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shane Smith Rowe admitted to the bar?
Shane Smith Rowe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2001.
Where did Shane Smith Rowe go to law school?
Shane Smith Rowe attended WESTERN NEW ENGLND COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Shane Smith Rowe work for?
Shane Smith Rowe is associated with Office Of General Counsel in Schenectady, NY.
Is Shane Smith Rowe in good standing?
Yes, Shane Smith Rowe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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