New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Walter Thomas Killmer Jr
Columbia University Schoo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2210888
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Walter Thomas Killmer Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University Schoo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2210888 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Walter Thomas Killmer Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90071. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOO.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Walter Thomas Killmer Jr 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 Walter Thomas Killmer Jr's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2210888
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90071
- Phone
- (213) 358-7214
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Walter Thomas Killmer Jr'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 Walter Killmer licensed?
Walter Killmer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Walter Thomas Killmer Jr admitted to the bar?
Walter Thomas Killmer Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Walter Thomas Killmer Jr go to law school?
Walter Thomas Killmer Jr attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOO.
What company does Walter Thomas Killmer Jr work for?
Walter Thomas Killmer Jr is associated with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Walter Thomas Killmer Jr in good standing?
Yes, Walter Thomas Killmer Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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