New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Megan Peterson Galea
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4644589
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Megan Peterson Galea has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M Cooley Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Megan Peterson Galea carries New York bar registration 4644589, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: Thomas M Cooley Law School (684 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Megan Peterson Galea remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Megan Peterson Galea was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Megan compares to fellow Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 325 Thomas M Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, Megan Peterson Galea is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 325 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 47% higher than 53% of 325 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
Thomas M Cooley Law School's active-bar rate
Of Thomas M Cooley Law School's 684 alumni in the New York register, 85.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Thomas M Cooley Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4644589
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (716) 640-4772
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Megan Peterson Galea'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 Megan Galea licensed?
Megan Galea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Megan Peterson Galea admitted to the bar?
Megan Peterson Galea was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Megan Peterson Galea go to law school?
Megan Peterson Galea attended Thomas M Cooley Law School.
Is Megan Peterson Galea in good standing?
Yes, Megan Peterson Galea 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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