New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
James Matthew Bonalsky
Seton Hall alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4024246
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Matthew Bonalsky carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2002 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 24 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #31470 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Seton Hall
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Matthew Bonalsky is registered as bar number 4024246 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Morgan, Melhuish Monaghan, Arvidson, Abrutyn & Lisowski, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. Educational background: SETON HALL (1,279 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
James Matthew Bonalsky is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #31,470 of 93,608 (34th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #31,470
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 34th
- Admitted
- 2002
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Aliaa Ezzat Abdelrahman admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Andrea Abraham admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Peter A. Abruzzese admitted 2002 · 24 yr
- Gabriel Acri admitted 2002 · 24 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How James compares to fellow Seton Hall alumni
Among the 889 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, James Matthew Bonalsky is longer-tenured than 27%.
24 years vs. Seton Hall alumni
Years since admission - 889 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 73% higher than 27% of 889 fellow alumni
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 · August 2026
Seton Hall's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall's 1,279 alumni in the New York register, 60.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4024246
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Morgan, Melhuish Monaghan, Arvidson, Abrutyn & Lisowski
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10006
- Phone
- (212) 809-1111
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Matthew Bonalsky's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Near-tenure Seton Hall alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2002 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2002), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2002 whose listed office city differs from New York, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Matthew Bonalsky: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~93,609 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2002)
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 James Bonalsky licensed?
James Bonalsky is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Matthew Bonalsky admitted to the bar?
James Matthew Bonalsky was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did James Matthew Bonalsky go to law school?
James Matthew Bonalsky attended SETON HALL.
What company does James Matthew Bonalsky work for?
James Matthew Bonalsky is associated with Morgan, Melhuish Monaghan, Arvidson, Abrutyn & Lisowski in New York, NY.
Is James Matthew Bonalsky in good standing?
No, James Matthew Bonalsky carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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