New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Tor Einar Smeland
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Forest Hills, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2880029
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Tor Einar Smeland ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2880029 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Tor Einar Smeland, 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Forest Hills, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11375. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Tor Einar Smeland 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 Tor Einar Smeland's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Tor compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 1,245 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Tor Einar Smeland is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,245 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 54% higher than 46% of 1,245 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2880029
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Forest Hills, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11375
- Phone
- (718) 459-7585
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Tor Einar Smeland'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 Tor Smeland licensed?
Tor Smeland is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Tor Einar Smeland admitted to the bar?
Tor Einar Smeland's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Tor Einar Smeland go to law school?
Tor Einar Smeland attended NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.
Is Tor Einar Smeland in good standing?
Yes, Tor Einar Smeland 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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