New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Wilson Johnston
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Durham, NC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4734398
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Wilson Johnston has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 38% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #98 of 163
- by tenure in Durham office peers
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Wilson Johnston carries New York bar registration 4734398, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Meier Law Group PLLC, located in Durham, NC, ZIP 27701. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (24,865 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Peter Wilson Johnston remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Peter Wilson Johnston was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 62% higher than 38% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Durham, NC office peers
Against Durham, NC's 163-attorney NY register cohort, Peter Wilson Johnston lands at the 60th tenure percentile (rank #98). See the Durham attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #98
- City cohort
- 163
- Local percentile
- 60th
- Admitted
- 2009
Nearest tenure peers in Durham
- Benjamin Hill Davidson admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Rebecca Angel Greenberg admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Allison Elizabeth Korn admitted 2009 · 17 yr
- Brian Scott Neulander admitted 2009 · 17 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Peter compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 10,167 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Peter Wilson Johnston is longer-tenured than 47%.
17 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 10,167 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 53% higher than 47% of 10,167 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 · August 2026
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 87.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4734398
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Meier Law Group PLLC
- City
- Durham, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27701
- Phone
- (919) 455-3800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Wilson Johnston'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Johnston licensed?
Peter Johnston is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Wilson Johnston admitted to the bar?
Peter Wilson Johnston was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Peter Wilson Johnston go to law school?
Peter Wilson Johnston attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Peter Wilson Johnston work for?
Peter Wilson Johnston is associated with Meier Law Group PLLC in Durham, NC.
Is Peter Wilson Johnston in good standing?
Yes, Peter Wilson Johnston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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