New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Peter Michael Bouton

William And Mary alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Niskayuna, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2795565
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Peter Michael Bouton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#30 of 35
by tenure in Niskayuna office peers
Law school
William And Mary

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
William And Mary
61.3% active rate
Registration
2795565
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2795565 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Peter Michael Bouton, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Peter M. Bouton, Esq., located in Niskayuna, NY (Schenectady County), ZIP 12309. Educational background: WILLIAM AND MARY (106 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Peter Michael Bouton still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Peter Michael Bouton's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

Tenure among Niskayuna, NY office peers

Niskayuna, NY carries only 35 NY-registered attorneys with an admission year on file; Peter Michael Bouton is #30 by tenure in that small local set. See the Niskayuna attorney directory .

Local rank
#30
City cohort
35
Local percentile
83rd
Admitted
1997

Nearest tenure peers in Niskayuna

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Peter compares to fellow William And Mary alumni

Among the 92 William And Mary graduates in the New York register, Peter Michael Bouton is longer-tenured than 39%.

29 years vs. William And Mary alumni

Years since admission - 92 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 61% higher than 39% of 92 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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 · August 2026

William And Mary's active-bar rate

Of William And Mary's 106 alumni in the New York register, 61.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%61.3%
William And Mary alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2795565
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Peter M. Bouton, Esq.
County
Schenectady
ZIP Code
12309
Phone
(518) 280-6291

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peter Michael Bouton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Peter Michael Bouton: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~36 here). 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Peter Michael Bouton'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 Bouton licensed?

Peter Bouton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peter Michael Bouton admitted to the bar?

Peter Michael Bouton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Peter Michael Bouton go to law school?

Peter Michael Bouton attended WILLIAM AND MARY.

What company does Peter Michael Bouton work for?

Peter Michael Bouton is associated with Peter M. Bouton, Esq. in Niskayuna, NY.

Is Peter Michael Bouton in good standing?

Yes, Peter Michael Bouton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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