New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Stephen Leroy Smay

Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1971
Admitted
55
Years in bar
1810845
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stephen Leroy Smay appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1971 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

55 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Michigan

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1971
55 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Michigan
46% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1810845
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stephen Leroy Smay is registered as bar number 1810845 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 55 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: MICHIGAN (126 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Stephen compares to fellow Michigan alumni

Among the 75 Michigan graduates in the New York register, Stephen Leroy Smay is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

55 years vs. Michigan alumni

Years since admission - 75 NY-registered alumni of this school

55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 75 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Michigan's active-bar rate

Of Michigan's 126 alumni in the New York register, 46% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%46%
Michigan alumni, active-bar rate

The 1971 admission class today

Of the 1,869 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 38.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1971 class 66.2% 38.4% ▼ -42.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1971 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1810845
Year Admitted
1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Education

MICHIGAN

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen Leroy Smay's current status, "Incapacitated", 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.

Before you rely on this record

Stephen Leroy Smay is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stephen Smay licensed?

Stephen Smay is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen Leroy Smay admitted to the bar?

Stephen Leroy Smay's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.

Where did Stephen Leroy Smay go to law school?

Stephen Leroy Smay attended MICHIGAN.

Is Stephen Leroy Smay in good standing?

Not currently, Stephen Leroy Smay's listed status is "Incapacitated", 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.