New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Scott Bonfield
University Southern California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2544989
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Howard Scott Bonfield ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Southern California
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2544989 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Howard Scott Bonfield, 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 Wenig Saltiel LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (12 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Howard Scott Bonfield 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 Howard Scott Bonfield's 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Southern California's active-bar rate
Of University Southern California's 12 alumni in the New York register, 91.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Southern California alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2544989
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Wenig Saltiel LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (718) 797-5700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Scott Bonfield'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 Howard Bonfield licensed?
Howard Bonfield is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Scott Bonfield admitted to the bar?
Howard Scott Bonfield's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Howard Scott Bonfield go to law school?
Howard Scott Bonfield attended UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
What company does Howard Scott Bonfield work for?
Howard Scott Bonfield is associated with Wenig Saltiel LLP in New York, NY.
Is Howard Scott Bonfield in good standing?
Yes, Howard Scott Bonfield holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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