New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael A. Sonkin
Syracuse alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2621217
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael A. Sonkin appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1994 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 32 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Syracuse
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael A. Sonkin is registered as bar number 2621217 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Martin, Clearwater & Bell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. Educational background: SYRACUSE (1,151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Michael compares to fellow Syracuse alumni
Among the 343 Syracuse graduates in the New York register, Michael A. Sonkin is longer-tenured than 42% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Syracuse alumni
Years since admission - 343 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 58% higher than 42% of 343 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
Syracuse's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse's 1,151 alumni in the New York register, 43.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2621217
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Martin, Clearwater & Bell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (212) 697-3122
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael A. Sonkin's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Sonkin licensed?
Michael Sonkin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael A. Sonkin admitted to the bar?
Michael A. Sonkin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Michael A. Sonkin go to law school?
Michael A. Sonkin attended SYRACUSE.
What company does Michael A. Sonkin work for?
Michael A. Sonkin is associated with Martin, Clearwater & Bell LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael A. Sonkin in good standing?
Not currently, Michael A. Sonkin's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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