New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Peter L. Fishback

NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1669159
NY reg #

The record in one line

Peter L. Fishback appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
-
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1669159
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Peter L. Fishback is registered as bar number 1669159 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.

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 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1669159
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peter L. Fishback's current status, "Resigned", 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.

Before you rely on this record

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Peter Fishback licensed?

Peter Fishback is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peter L. Fishback admitted to the bar?

Peter L. Fishback's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Is Peter L. Fishback in good standing?

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

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