New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Peter Dunbar Cook
University Of Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1962
- Admitted
- 64
- Years in bar
- 1502871
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Dunbar Cook has spent 64 years on the register since admission in 1962, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 64 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Dunbar Cook has carried New York bar registration 1502871 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 64 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: University of buffalo law school (18 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 64 years, Peter Dunbar Cook 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 Dunbar Cook's 64 years since a 1962 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
64 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
University Of Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo Law School's 18 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 13.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1502871
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Dunbar Cook'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
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.
Near-tenure University Of Buffalo Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1962 .
Same admission year (1962), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1962 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Cook licensed?
Peter Cook is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Dunbar Cook admitted to the bar?
Peter Dunbar Cook's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Where did Peter Dunbar Cook go to law school?
Peter Dunbar Cook attended University of buffalo law school.
Is Peter Dunbar Cook in good standing?
Yes, Peter Dunbar Cook 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.