New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John M. Peterson
Victoria University Of Wellington, New Zealand alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2001. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2001
- Admitted
- 25
- Years in bar
- 3988896
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John M. Peterson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2001 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 25 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Victoria University Of Wellington, New Zealand
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John M. Peterson is registered as bar number 3988896 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shearman & Sterling LLP, located in London. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 2001 admission class today
Of the 7,416 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2001, 82.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 3988896
- Year Admitted
- 2001 (25 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shearman & Sterling LLP
- City
- London
- Phone
- 44 20 7655 5810
Education
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John M. Peterson's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same firm affiliation: Shearman & Sterling LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Same admission year (2001), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2001 whose listed office city differs from London, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John M. Peterson with the closest admission year to 2001. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
Verify This Attorney
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John M. Peterson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
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 2001.
Where did John M. Peterson go to law school?
John M. Peterson attended VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND.
What company does John M. Peterson work for?
John M. Peterson is associated with Shearman & Sterling LLP in London.
Is John M. Peterson in good standing?
No, John M. Peterson carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
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.