New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Christopher Joseph Peters
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 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.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2886257
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Christopher Joseph Peters ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 28 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2886257 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Christopher Joseph Peters, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 28 years on the register, Christopher Joseph Peters still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Christopher Joseph Peters's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
28 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
28 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Christopher compares to fellow Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 3,437 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Christopher Joseph Peters is longer-tenured than 56% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 3,437 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 44% higher than 56% of 3,437 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2886257
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (212) 728-8868
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Christopher Joseph Peters'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
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 Christopher Peters licensed?
Christopher Peters is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Christopher Joseph Peters admitted to the bar?
Christopher Joseph Peters's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Christopher Joseph Peters go to law school?
Christopher Joseph Peters attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Christopher Joseph Peters work for?
Christopher Joseph Peters is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY.
Is Christopher Joseph Peters in good standing?
Yes, Christopher Joseph Peters holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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