New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stephen Michael Forte
Emory University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Atlanta, GA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4877726
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Michael Forte has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Emory University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Michael Forte carries New York bar registration 4877726, an established, active practitioner in 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 Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30309. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY (639 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Stephen Michael Forte remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Stephen Michael Forte was admitted in 2010, giving 16 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% 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
How Stephen compares to fellow Emory University alumni
Among the 400 Emory University graduates in the New York register, Stephen Michael Forte is longer-tenured than 8% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
16 years vs. Emory University alumni
Years since admission - 400 NY-registered alumni of this school
16 Top 92% higher than 8% of 400 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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
Emory University's active-bar rate
Of Emory University's 639 alumni in the New York register, 70.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Emory University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4877726
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30309
- Phone
- (404) 815-3500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Michael Forte'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 Stephen Forte licensed?
Stephen Forte is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Michael Forte admitted to the bar?
Stephen Michael Forte was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Stephen Michael Forte go to law school?
Stephen Michael Forte attended EMORY UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stephen Michael Forte work for?
Stephen Michael Forte is associated with Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP in Atlanta, GA.
Is Stephen Michael Forte in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Michael Forte 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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