New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James J. Bonsignore
Vermont Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Rochester, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4422564
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James J. Bonsignore has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vermont Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James J. Bonsignore carries New York bar registration 4422564, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14604. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VERMONT LAW SCHOOL (993 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James J. Bonsignore remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James J. Bonsignore was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How James compares to fellow Vermont Law School alumni
Among the 146 Vermont Law School graduates in the New York register, James J. Bonsignore is longer-tenured than 42% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Vermont Law School alumni
Years since admission - 146 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 58% higher than 42% of 146 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 · May 2026
Vermont Law School's active-bar rate
Of Vermont Law School's 993 alumni in the New York register, 73.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vermont Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4422564
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14604
- Phone
- (585) 987-2800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James J. Bonsignore'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.
Consumer Complaint Data
The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) tracks consumer financial complaints. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP has been named in consumer complaints.
These are voluntary, self-filed consumer complaints, not a substantiated-wrongdoing rate: a larger firm with more clients typically shows more complaints simply from serving more people, and CFPB does not verify a complaint's merits before logging it. Read the count as consumer-outreach volume, not a professional-conduct score.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints against the firm, not the individual attorney.
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James J. Bonsignore's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Bonsignore licensed?
James Bonsignore is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James J. Bonsignore admitted to the bar?
James J. Bonsignore was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did James J. Bonsignore go to law school?
James J. Bonsignore attended VERMONT LAW SCHOOL.
What company does James J. Bonsignore work for?
James J. Bonsignore is associated with Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP in Rochester, NY.
Is James J. Bonsignore in good standing?
Yes, James J. Bonsignore holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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