New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Sonesh Suresh Chainani

Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Key Biscayne, FL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4421806
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sonesh Suresh Chainani has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

20 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2006
20 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia Law School
77.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4421806
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sonesh Suresh Chainani carries New York bar registration 4421806, 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 Land Headquarters Co., located in Key Biscayne, FL, ZIP 33149. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL (21,447 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Sonesh Suresh Chainani 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

Sonesh Suresh Chainani was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

20 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Sonesh compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni

Among the 4,859 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Sonesh Suresh Chainani is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

20 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni

Years since admission - 4,859 NY-registered alumni of this school

20 Top 73% higher than 27% of 4,859 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Columbia Law School's active-bar rate

Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.3%
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2006 admission class today

Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%66.5%67%67.5%68% Statewide, all years2006 class 66.2% 67.6% ▲ +2.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2006 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4421806
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Land Headquarters Co.
ZIP Code
33149
Phone
(305) 361-0740

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sonesh Suresh Chainani's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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

Sonesh Suresh Chainani'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 Sonesh Chainani licensed?

Sonesh Chainani is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sonesh Suresh Chainani admitted to the bar?

Sonesh Suresh Chainani was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Sonesh Suresh Chainani go to law school?

Sonesh Suresh Chainani attended COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Sonesh Suresh Chainani work for?

Sonesh Suresh Chainani is associated with Land Headquarters Co. in Key Biscayne, FL.

Is Sonesh Suresh Chainani in good standing?

Yes, Sonesh Suresh Chainani holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.