New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Peter Mccarthy
Samford University Cumberland School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Scarsdale, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1994656
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Mccarthy has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Samford University Cumberland School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Mccarthy has carried New York bar registration 1994656 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10583. Educational background: Samford University Cumberland School of Law (30 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Peter Mccarthy 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 Mccarthy's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 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
Samford University Cumberland School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Samford University Cumberland School Of Law's 30 alumni in the New York register, 80.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Samford University Cumberland School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1994656
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Scarsdale, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10583
- Phone
- (914) 725-3479
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Mccarthy'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 Mccarthy licensed?
Peter Mccarthy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Mccarthy admitted to the bar?
Peter Mccarthy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Peter Mccarthy go to law school?
Peter Mccarthy attended Samford University Cumberland School of Law.
Is Peter Mccarthy in good standing?
Yes, Peter Mccarthy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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