New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Craig M. Bonnist
American U, Washington Cl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Stamford, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2443596
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Craig M. Bonnist ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #265 of 1,139
- by tenure in Stamford office peers
- Law school
- American U, Washington Cl
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2443596 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Craig M. Bonnist, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Mccarter & English, LLP, located in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06901. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: AMERICAN U, WASHINGTON CL.
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Craig M. Bonnist 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 Craig M. Bonnist's 34 years since admission in 1992.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Stamford, CT office peers
Craig M. Bonnist is earlier in the Stamford, CT office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #265 of 1,139 (23rd percentile). See the Stamford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #265
- City cohort
- 1,139
- Local percentile
- 23rd
- Admitted
- 1992
Nearest tenure peers in Stamford
- Theodore Baecher admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Christopher Lambert Beers admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Gregg Lloyd Bienstock admitted 1992 · 34 yr
- Lauren Christine Bruzzone admitted 1992 · 34 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2443596
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mccarter & English, LLP
- City
- Stamford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06901
- Phone
- (203) 399-5919
Education
AMERICAN U, WASHINGTON CL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig M. Bonnist's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Mccarter & English, LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (1992), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1992 whose listed office city differs from Stamford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Craig M. Bonnist: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~1,140 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1992)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Craig Bonnist licensed?
Craig Bonnist is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig M. Bonnist admitted to the bar?
Craig M. Bonnist's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Craig M. Bonnist go to law school?
Craig M. Bonnist attended AMERICAN U, WASHINGTON CL.
What company does Craig M. Bonnist work for?
Craig M. Bonnist is associated with Mccarter & English, LLP in Stamford, CT.
Is Craig M. Bonnist in good standing?
Yes, Craig M. Bonnist holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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