New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Avery Benson-Grigg
Duke University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5439609
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Peter Avery Benson-Grigg has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Duke University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5439609 on the New York register belongs to Peter Avery Benson-Grigg, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Bny Mellon, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Duke University School of Law (2,226 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Peter Avery Benson-Grigg is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Peter Avery Benson-Grigg sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Peter compares to fellow Duke University School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,996 Duke University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Peter Avery Benson-Grigg is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. Duke University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,996 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,996 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Duke University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Duke University School Of Law's 2,226 alumni in the New York register, 81.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Duke University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5439609
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bny Mellon
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (301) 469-8823
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Avery Benson-Grigg'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 Peter Benson-Grigg licensed?
Peter Benson-Grigg is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Avery Benson-Grigg admitted to the bar?
Peter Avery Benson-Grigg has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Peter Avery Benson-Grigg go to law school?
Peter Avery Benson-Grigg attended Duke University School of Law.
What company does Peter Avery Benson-Grigg work for?
Peter Avery Benson-Grigg is associated with Bny Mellon in Washington, DC.
Is Peter Avery Benson-Grigg in good standing?
Yes, Peter Avery Benson-Grigg 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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