New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Walter Goldsmith
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1971, 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.
- 1971
- Admitted
- 55
- Years in bar
- 1188614
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Walter Goldsmith appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Walter Goldsmith is registered as bar number 1188614 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Goldsmith & Fass, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Walter compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Walter Goldsmith is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
55 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
55 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1188614
- Year Admitted
- 1971 (55 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goldsmith & Fass
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (917) 544-0114
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Goldsmith's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Walter Goldsmith is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walter Goldsmith licensed?
Walter Goldsmith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Goldsmith admitted to the bar?
Walter Goldsmith's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1971.
Where did Walter Goldsmith go to law school?
Walter Goldsmith attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Walter Goldsmith work for?
Walter Goldsmith is associated with Goldsmith & Fass in New York, NY.
Is Walter Goldsmith in good standing?
Not currently, Walter Goldsmith's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.
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