New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Harold Benjamin Peterson
Univ Of Dayton Ohio alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1882307
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Harold Benjamin Peterson has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Dayton Ohio
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Harold Benjamin Peterson has carried New York bar registration 1882307 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Prager Metis Cpas, LLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10122. Educational background: UNIV OF DAYTON OHIO.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Harold Benjamin Peterson has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Harold Benjamin Peterson's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1882307
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Prager Metis Cpas, LLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10122
- Phone
- (212) 643-0099
Education
UNIV OF DAYTON OHIO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Harold Benjamin Peterson'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchNearby Attorneys in New York, NY
Compare credentials side-by-side
Compare Harold Benjamin Peterson with similar attorneys in New York.
Compare attorneys →Before you rely on this record
Harold Benjamin Peterson'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 Harold Peterson licensed?
Harold Peterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Harold Benjamin Peterson admitted to the bar?
Harold Benjamin Peterson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Harold Benjamin Peterson go to law school?
Harold Benjamin Peterson attended UNIV OF DAYTON OHIO.
What company does Harold Benjamin Peterson work for?
Harold Benjamin Peterson is associated with Prager Metis Cpas, LLC in New York, NY.
Is Harold Benjamin Peterson in good standing?
Yes, Harold Benjamin Peterson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.