New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Benjamin Edelman
Harvard alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962, registered office in Washington, DC. 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
- 3256823
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Benjamin Edelman carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1962 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 64 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Harvard
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Benjamin Edelman is registered as bar number 3256823 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Georgetown Law Center, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Peter compares to fellow Harvard alumni
Among the 3,070 Harvard graduates in the New York register, Peter Benjamin Edelman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
64 years vs. Harvard alumni
Years since admission - 3,070 NY-registered alumni of this school
64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,070 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
The 1962 admission class today
Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 3256823
- Year Admitted
- 1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Georgetown Law Center
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 662-9074
Education
HARVARD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Benjamin Edelman's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Peter Benjamin Edelman carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Edelman licensed?
Peter Edelman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Benjamin Edelman admitted to the bar?
Peter Benjamin Edelman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.
Where did Peter Benjamin Edelman go to law school?
Peter Benjamin Edelman attended HARVARD.
What company does Peter Benjamin Edelman work for?
Peter Benjamin Edelman is associated with Georgetown Law Center in Washington, DC.
Is Peter Benjamin Edelman in good standing?
No, Peter Benjamin Edelman carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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