New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Peter Alan Lesser

Southern Methodist University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Dallas, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1194380
NY reg #

The record in one line

Peter Alan Lesser appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1973 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

53 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Southern Methodist University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Southern Methodist University
65% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1194380
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Peter Alan Lesser is registered as bar number 1194380 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Peter A Lesser Atty At Law, located in Dallas, TX, ZIP 75228. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (158 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Peter compares to fellow Southern Methodist University alumni

Among the 134 Southern Methodist University graduates in the New York register, Peter Alan Lesser is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

53 years vs. Southern Methodist University alumni

Years since admission - 134 NY-registered alumni of this school

53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 134 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

Southern Methodist University's active-bar rate

Of Southern Methodist University's 158 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%65%
Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1194380
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Peter A Lesser Atty At Law
ZIP Code
75228
Phone
(214) 630-3066

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peter Alan Lesser's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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 Alan Lesser is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Peter Lesser licensed?

Peter Lesser is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peter Alan Lesser admitted to the bar?

Peter Alan Lesser's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Peter Alan Lesser go to law school?

Peter Alan Lesser attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY.

What company does Peter Alan Lesser work for?

Peter Alan Lesser is associated with Peter A Lesser Atty At Law in Dallas, TX.

Is Peter Alan Lesser in good standing?

Not currently, Peter Alan Lesser's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.