New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Arthur Schondebare
Univ Of Maryland Law Schl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Islandia, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1294693
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Arthur Schondebare has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #9 of 257
- by tenure in Islandia office peers
- Law school
- Univ Of Maryland Law Schl
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Arthur Schondebare has carried New York bar registration 1294693 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Schondebare & Grayson P.C., located in Islandia, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11749. Educational background: UNIV OF MARYLAND LAW SCHL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, James Arthur Schondebare has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
James Arthur Schondebare's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Islandia, NY office peers
Most of the 257 NY-registered attorneys in Islandia, NY outrank James Arthur Schondebare on tenure; this record sits at the 3rd local percentile (rank #9). See the Islandia attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #9
- City cohort
- 257
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1974
Nearest tenure peers in Islandia
- Raymond G. Perini admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Arthur Elliot Shulman admitted 1974 · 52 yr
- Robert Joseph Cimino admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- William Russell Corker admitted 1975 · 51 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.
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 46.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1294693
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Schondebare & Grayson P.C.
- City
- Islandia, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11749
- Phone
- (631) 580-3400
Education
UNIV OF MARYLAND LAW SCHL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Arthur Schondebare's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
Same admission year (1974), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1974 whose listed office city differs from Islandia, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Schondebare licensed?
James Schondebare is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Arthur Schondebare admitted to the bar?
James Arthur Schondebare's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did James Arthur Schondebare go to law school?
James Arthur Schondebare attended UNIV OF MARYLAND LAW SCHL.
What company does James Arthur Schondebare work for?
James Arthur Schondebare is associated with Schondebare & Grayson P.C. in Islandia, NY.
Is James Arthur Schondebare in good standing?
Yes, James Arthur Schondebare holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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