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 May 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 (2,951 registered alumni).
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 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, James Frank Lagona is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% 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
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Frank Lagona's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside 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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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.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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