New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Frank Lagona
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2090009
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Frank Lagona carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Frank Lagona is registered as bar number 2090009 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 39 years on the register. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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 Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,234 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, James Frank Lagona is longer-tenured than 59%.
39 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,234 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,234 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 · September 2026
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 2090009
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
SUNY AT BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Frank Lagona's current status, "Disbarred", 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 Suny At Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 .
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for James Frank Lagona with the closest admission year to 1987. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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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James Frank Lagona carries a "Disbarred" 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 Lagona licensed?
James Lagona is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Frank Lagona admitted to the bar?
James Frank Lagona's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did James Frank Lagona go to law school?
James Frank Lagona attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
Is James Frank Lagona in good standing?
No, James Frank Lagona carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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