New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Peter A. Gorton
Washington & Lee alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Endicott, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1140177
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter A. Gorton has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Washington & Lee
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter A. Gorton has carried New York bar registration 1140177 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lachman & Gorton, located in Endicott, NY (Broome County), ZIP 13760. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WASHINGTON & LEE (59 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Peter A. Gorton 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 A. Gorton's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Peter compares to fellow Washington & Lee alumni
Among the 55 Washington & Lee graduates in the New York register, Peter A. Gorton is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Washington & Lee alumni
Years since admission - 55 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 9% higher than 91% of 55 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
Washington & Lee's active-bar rate
Of Washington & Lee's 59 alumni in the New York register, 64.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington & Lee alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1140177
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lachman & Gorton
- City
- Endicott, NY
- County
- Broome
- ZIP Code
- 13760
- Phone
- (607) 754-0500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter A. Gorton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 A. Gorton's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Gorton licensed?
Peter Gorton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter A. Gorton admitted to the bar?
Peter A. Gorton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Peter A. Gorton go to law school?
Peter A. Gorton attended WASHINGTON & LEE.
What company does Peter A. Gorton work for?
Peter A. Gorton is associated with Lachman & Gorton in Endicott, NY.
Is Peter A. Gorton in good standing?
Yes, Peter A. Gorton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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