New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Thomas Austin Smart

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 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.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1040286
NY reg #

The record in one line

Thomas Austin Smart carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1976 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

50 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania Law School
77.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1040286
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Thomas Austin Smart is registered as bar number 1040286 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Thomas compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Thomas Austin Smart is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

50 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school

50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,518 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.9%
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1040286
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10019
Phone
(212) 836-8761

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Thomas Austin Smart's current status, "Delinquent", 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

Thomas Austin Smart carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thomas Smart licensed?

Thomas Smart is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Thomas Austin Smart admitted to the bar?

Thomas Austin Smart's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did Thomas Austin Smart go to law school?

Thomas Austin Smart attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.

What company does Thomas Austin Smart work for?

Thomas Austin Smart is associated with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY.

Is Thomas Austin Smart in good standing?

No, Thomas Austin Smart carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.