New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Hans Lehner
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2087906
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Hans Lehner has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Hans Lehner has carried New York bar registration 2087906 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Earth Justice, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Peter Hans Lehner 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 Hans Lehner's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,236 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, Peter Hans Lehner is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,236 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,236 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 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2087906
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Earth Justice
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 845-7389
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Hans Lehner'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Lehner licensed?
Peter Lehner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Hans Lehner admitted to the bar?
Peter Hans Lehner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Peter Hans Lehner go to law school?
Peter Hans Lehner attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does Peter Hans Lehner work for?
Peter Hans Lehner is associated with Earth Justice in New York, NY.
Is Peter Hans Lehner in good standing?
Yes, Peter Hans Lehner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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