New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Peter Francis Cairns
Michigan State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4208575
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Francis Cairns has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Michigan State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Francis Cairns carries New York bar registration 4208575, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, 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: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (52 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Peter Francis Cairns 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
Peter Francis Cairns was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Michigan State University alumni
Among the 52 Michigan State University graduates in the New York register, Peter Francis Cairns is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Michigan State University alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 50% higher than 50% of 52 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
Michigan State University's active-bar rate
Of Michigan State University's 52 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Michigan State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4208575
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Francis Cairns'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 Cairns licensed?
Peter Cairns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Francis Cairns admitted to the bar?
Peter Francis Cairns was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Peter Francis Cairns go to law school?
Peter Francis Cairns attended MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Is Peter Francis Cairns in good standing?
Yes, Peter Francis Cairns 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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