New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski

Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Houston, TX. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
5049069
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", on record since 2012. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.

14 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Columbia Law School
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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5049069
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski is registered as bar number 5049069 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2012, representing roughly 14 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Haynes And Boone, LLP, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77010. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — which has 21,447 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

How Edward compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni

Among the 4,859 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Edward Alfonso Bontkowski is longer-tenured than 2% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

14 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni

Years since admission — 4,859 NY-registered alumni of this school

14 Top 98% higher than 2% of 4,859 fellow alumni

5–10: 102 fellow alumni (2%). Below this entry. 10–15: 502 fellow alumni (10%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 730 fellow alumni (15%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,294 fellow alumni (27%). Above this entry. 25–30: 1,082 fellow alumni (22%). Above this entry. 30–35: 962 fellow alumni (20%). Above this entry. 35–40: 187 fellow alumni (4%). Above this entry. This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
5049069
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Haynes And Boone, LLP
ZIP Code
77010
Phone
(713) 547-2418

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Edward Alfonso Bontkowski's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski is currently listed as "Suspended, delinquent" — treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edward Bontkowski licensed?

Edward Bontkowski is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".

When was Edward Alfonso Bontkowski admitted to the bar?

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski was admitted to the bar in 2012.

Where did Edward Alfonso Bontkowski go to law school?

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Edward Alfonso Bontkowski work for?

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski is associated with Haynes And Boone, LLP in Houston, TX.

Is Edward Alfonso Bontkowski in good standing?

Edward Alfonso Bontkowski has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

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