New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Peter Wells Colby

Boalt Hall School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2308070
NY reg #

The record in one line

Peter Wells Colby appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1989 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

37 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Boalt Hall School

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Law school
Boalt Hall School
Registration
2308070
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Peter Wells Colby is registered as bar number 2308070 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. 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, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: BOALT HALL SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years1989 class 67.2% 73.2% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2308070
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

BOALT HALL SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peter Wells Colby's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Peter Wells Colby with the closest admission year to 1989. 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.

Before you rely on this record

Peter Wells Colby is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Peter Colby licensed?

Peter Colby is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peter Wells Colby admitted to the bar?

Peter Wells Colby's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Peter Wells Colby go to law school?

Peter Wells Colby attended BOALT HALL SCHOOL.

Is Peter Wells Colby in good standing?

Not currently, Peter Wells Colby's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

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