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
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
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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
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.
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
- City
- White Plains, NY
- 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
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 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").
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