New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Elliott Foss Peters
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2744811
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Elliott Foss Peters ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2744811 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Elliott Foss Peters, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Empire Distribution Inc., located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94104. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Elliott Foss 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 Elliott Foss Peters's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Elliott compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Elliott Foss Peters is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 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
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
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2744811
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Empire Distribution Inc.
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94104
- Phone
- (917) 513-1381
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Elliott Foss 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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Elliott Foss Peters'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 Elliott Peters licensed?
Elliott Peters is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Elliott Foss Peters admitted to the bar?
Elliott Foss Peters's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Elliott Foss Peters go to law school?
Elliott Foss Peters attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Elliott Foss Peters work for?
Elliott Foss Peters is associated with Empire Distribution Inc. in San Francisco, CA.
Is Elliott Foss Peters in good standing?
Yes, Elliott Foss Peters holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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