New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt

Elisabeth Haub School Of Law At Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2018, registered office in White Plains, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2018
Admitted
8
Years in bar
5581418
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2018, Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt has built 8 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

8 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Elisabeth Haub School Of Law At Pace University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2018
8 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Elisabeth Haub School Of Law At Pace University
100% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5581418
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5581418 on the New York register belongs to Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt, currently in active 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 Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ELISABETH HAUB SCHOOL OF LAW AT PACE UNIVERSITY (13 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt 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

8 years into an active New York practice since a 2018 admission, Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

8 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

8 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

Elisabeth Haub School Of Law At Pace University's active-bar rate

Of Elisabeth Haub School Of Law At Pace University's 13 alumni in the New York register, 100% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Elisabeth Haub School Of Law At Pace University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%100%
Elisabeth Haub School Of Law At Pace University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2018 admission class today

Of the 8,750 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2018, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75% Statewide, all years2018 class 66.2% 73.2% ▲ +10.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2018 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5581418
Year Admitted
2018 (8 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10604
Phone
(914) 323-7000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt'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 Benjamin Sonnenfeldt licensed?

Benjamin Sonnenfeldt is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt admitted to the bar?

Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt has been on the New York bar register since 2018.

Where did Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt go to law school?

Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt attended ELISABETH HAUB SCHOOL OF LAW AT PACE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt work for?

Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt is associated with Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP in White Plains, NY.

Is Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt in good standing?

Yes, Benjamin Walter Sonnenfeldt holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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