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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Law school
Univ Of Maryland Law Schl
Registration
1294693
NY registration #

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 · 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

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.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 67.2% 46.2% ▼ -31.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

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.
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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 Arthur Schondebare'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 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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