New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John M. Peterson

Fordham 1977 alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 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.

1978
Admitted
48
Years in bar
1045517
NY reg #

The record in one line

John M. Peterson has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

48 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#3859 of 93,608
by tenure in New York office peers
Law school
Fordham 1977

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Law school
Fordham 1977
Registration
1045517
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John M. Peterson has carried New York bar registration 1045517 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 Neville Peterson LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10006. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: FORDHAM 1977.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 48 years, John M. 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

John M. Peterson's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

48 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among New York, NY office peers

John M. Peterson is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #3,859 of 93,608 (4th percentile). See the New York attorney directory .

Local rank
#3,859
City cohort
93,608
Local percentile
4th
Admitted
1978

Nearest tenure peers in New York

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.

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 51.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 67.2% 51.7% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1045517
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Neville Peterson LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10006
Phone
(212) 635-2730

Education

FORDHAM 1977

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John M. Peterson'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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

John M. 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 John Peterson licensed?

John Peterson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John M. Peterson admitted to the bar?

John M. Peterson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did John M. Peterson go to law school?

John M. Peterson attended FORDHAM 1977.

What company does John M. Peterson work for?

John M. Peterson is associated with Neville Peterson LLP in New York, NY.

Is John M. Peterson in good standing?

Yes, John M. Peterson holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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