New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
James Lawrence Sonne
Georgetown alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5076971
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Lawrence Sonne carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2012 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Georgetown
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Lawrence Sonne is registered as bar number 5076971 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sifma, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN (1,617 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Georgetown alumni
Among the 931 Georgetown graduates in the New York register, James Lawrence Sonne is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Georgetown alumni
Years since admission - 931 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 99% higher than 1% of 931 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
Georgetown's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown's 1,617 alumni in the New York register, 60.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 5076971
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sifma
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (212) 806-5703
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Lawrence Sonne's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", 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 Lawrence Sonne carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Sonne licensed?
James Sonne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Lawrence Sonne admitted to the bar?
James Lawrence Sonne has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did James Lawrence Sonne go to law school?
James Lawrence Sonne attended GEORGETOWN.
What company does James Lawrence Sonne work for?
James Lawrence Sonne is associated with Sifma in Washington, DC.
Is James Lawrence Sonne in good standing?
No, James Lawrence Sonne carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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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