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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 #

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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"
Law school
Seton Hall

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Seton Hall
59.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4024246
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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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 (1,296 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.

How James compares to fellow Seton Hall alumni

Among the 900 Seton Hall graduates in the New York register, James Matthew Bonalsky is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

24 years vs. Seton Hall alumni

Years since admission - 900 NY-registered alumni of this school

24 Top 73% higher than 27% of 900 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 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

Seton Hall's active-bar rate

Of Seton Hall's 1,296 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.5%
Seton Hall alumni, active-bar rate

The 2002 admission class today

Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65%65.5%66%66.5% Statewide, all years2002 class 66.2% 65.2% ▼ -1.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

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

SETON HALL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

James Matthew Bonalsky's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
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

James Matthew Bonalsky carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

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.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.

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