New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Peter B. Ackerman

Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in White Plains, 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
2284289
NY reg #

The record in one line

Peter B. Ackerman 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"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1978
48 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Buffalo
55.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2284289
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Peter B. Ackerman has carried New York bar registration 2284289 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 Peter B Ackerman Esq, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10605. Educational background: BUFFALO (151 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 48 years, Peter B. Ackerman 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

Peter B. Ackerman'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 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Peter compares to fellow Buffalo alumni

Among the 103 Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Peter B. Ackerman is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

48 years vs. Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school

48 Top 15% higher than 85% of 103 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of Buffalo's 151 alumni in the New York register, 55.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%55.3%
Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1978 admission class today

Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1978 class 66.2% 52.6% ▼ -20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1978 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2284289
Year Admitted
1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Peter B Ackerman Esq
County
Westchester
ZIP Code
10605
Phone
(914) 686-1200

Education

BUFFALO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peter B. Ackerman'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Peter B. Ackerman'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 Peter Ackerman licensed?

Peter Ackerman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peter B. Ackerman admitted to the bar?

Peter B. Ackerman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.

Where did Peter B. Ackerman go to law school?

Peter B. Ackerman attended BUFFALO.

What company does Peter B. Ackerman work for?

Peter B. Ackerman is associated with Peter B Ackerman Esq in White Plains, NY.

Is Peter B. Ackerman in good standing?

Yes, Peter B. Ackerman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.