New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Stuart David Smith
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2225027
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Stuart David Smith ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2225027 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Stuart David Smith, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Retired, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10025. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Stuart David Smith 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 Stuart David Smith's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Stuart compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Stuart David Smith is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,236 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
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2225027
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Retired
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10025
- Phone
- (212) 316-5543
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stuart David 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 Stuart Smith licensed?
Stuart Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stuart David Smith admitted to the bar?
Stuart David Smith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Stuart David Smith go to law school?
Stuart David Smith attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Stuart David Smith work for?
Stuart David Smith is associated with Retired in New York, NY.
Is Stuart David Smith in good standing?
Yes, Stuart David Smith 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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