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

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1962
64 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3256823
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 5 40 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 · 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.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1962 class 66.2% 14.4% ▼ -78.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1962 admission class

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
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

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.

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