New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Rickie Markus Sonpal
Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Providence, RI. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4282927
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rickie Markus Sonpal has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #82 of 171
- by tenure in Providence office peers
- Law school
- Fordham University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rickie Markus Sonpal carries New York bar registration 4282927, an established, active practitioner 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 Robinson & Cole LLP, located in Providence, RI, ZIP 02903. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (3,999 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Rickie Markus Sonpal remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Rickie Markus Sonpal was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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 Providence, RI office peers
Against Providence, RI's 171-attorney NY register cohort, Rickie Markus Sonpal lands at the 47th tenure percentile (rank #82). See the Providence attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #82
- City cohort
- 171
- Local percentile
- 47th
- Admitted
- 2005
Nearest tenure peers in Providence
- John Louis Calcagni Iii admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Jeffrey F Chase-Lubitz admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Siobhan Liat Stephens admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Katherine Broussard Weir admitted 2005 · 21 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.
How Rickie compares to fellow Fordham University alumni
Among the 2,321 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Rickie Markus Sonpal is longer-tenured than 10%.
21 years vs. Fordham University alumni
Years since admission - 2,321 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 90% higher than 10% of 2,321 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 · August 2026
Fordham University's active-bar rate
Of Fordham University's 3,999 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4282927
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Robinson & Cole LLP
- City
- Providence, RI
- ZIP Code
- 02903
- Phone
- (401) 709-3362
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rickie Markus Sonpal'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 firm affiliation: Robinson & Cole LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Fordham University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2005 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from Providence, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Rickie Markus Sonpal: closest NY bar admission year outside RI, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~172 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2005)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rickie Sonpal licensed?
Rickie Sonpal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rickie Markus Sonpal admitted to the bar?
Rickie Markus Sonpal was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Rickie Markus Sonpal go to law school?
Rickie Markus Sonpal attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
What company does Rickie Markus Sonpal work for?
Rickie Markus Sonpal is associated with Robinson & Cole LLP in Providence, RI.
Is Rickie Markus Sonpal in good standing?
Yes, Rickie Markus Sonpal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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