New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Michael John Peterson

Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2993152
NY reg #

The record in one line

Michael John Peterson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", on record since 1999. This reflects registration only — confirm current standing with the state bar.

27 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Fordham
Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2993152
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Michael John Peterson is registered as bar number 2993152 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", a classification that limits or suspends the attorney's authorization to practice — verify the exact implications with the bar before engaging this attorney. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 1999, representing roughly 27 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under WILLIS TOWERS WATSON, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10281. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: FORDHAM, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Suspended, delinquent" status places them outside the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2993152
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON
County
New York
ZIP Code
10281
Phone
(212) 915-8292

Education

FORDHAM

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Michael John Peterson's current status is "Suspended, delinquent".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Peterson licensed?

Michael Peterson is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Suspended, delinquent".

When was Michael John Peterson admitted to the bar?

Michael John Peterson was admitted to the bar in 1999.

Where did Michael John Peterson go to law school?

Michael John Peterson attended FORDHAM.

What company does Michael John Peterson work for?

Michael John Peterson is associated with WILLIS TOWERS WATSON in New York, NY.

Is Michael John Peterson in good standing?

Michael John Peterson has a bar status of "Suspended, delinquent". This does not indicate active standing. Contact the relevant state bar for details.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from public state bar records provided by the New York Office of Court Administration. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice, referrals, or endorsements. Use this data for informational purposes only. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the NY Courts Attorney Search before making legal decisions.