New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Bonita Erbstein
Osgoode Hall Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Miami Beach, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2813285
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Bonita Erbstein ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Osgoode Hall Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2813285 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bonita Erbstein, 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 Starwood Property Trust, located in Miami Beach, FL, ZIP 33139. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL (258 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Bonita Erbstein 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 Bonita Erbstein's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Bonita compares to fellow Osgoode Hall Law School alumni
Among the 147 Osgoode Hall Law School graduates in the New York register, Bonita Erbstein is longer-tenured than 81% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Osgoode Hall Law School alumni
Years since admission - 147 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 19% higher than 81% of 147 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Osgoode Hall Law School's active-bar rate
Of Osgoode Hall Law School's 258 alumni in the New York register, 81.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Osgoode Hall Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2813285
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Starwood Property Trust
- City
- Miami Beach, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33139
- Phone
- (305) 695-5691
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bonita Erbstein'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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Bonita Erbstein'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 Bonita Erbstein licensed?
Bonita Erbstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bonita Erbstein admitted to the bar?
Bonita Erbstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Bonita Erbstein go to law school?
Bonita Erbstein attended OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Bonita Erbstein work for?
Bonita Erbstein is associated with Starwood Property Trust in Miami Beach, FL.
Is Bonita Erbstein in good standing?
Yes, Bonita Erbstein 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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