New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
William Lucien Smith Jr.
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Jackson, MS. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5814157
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, William Lucien Smith Jr. has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5814157 on the New York register belongs to William Lucien Smith Jr., currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Balch & Bingham LLP, located in Jackson, MS, ZIP 39201. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
William Lucien Smith Jr. is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, William Lucien Smith Jr. sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How William compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, William Lucien Smith Jr. is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 100% higher than 0% of 1,300 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 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5814157
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Balch & Bingham LLP
- City
- Jackson, MS
- ZIP Code
- 39201
- Phone
- (601) 961-9900
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Lucien Smith 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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William Lucien Smith Jr.'s "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Smith licensed?
William Smith is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Lucien Smith Jr. admitted to the bar?
William Lucien Smith Jr. has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did William Lucien Smith Jr. go to law school?
William Lucien Smith Jr. attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does William Lucien Smith Jr. work for?
William Lucien Smith Jr. is associated with Balch & Bingham LLP in Jackson, MS.
Is William Lucien Smith Jr. in good standing?
Yes, William Lucien Smith Jr. 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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