New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Peter Charles Mester
Vanderbilt University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Swarthmore, PA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2064574
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 40 years on the register since a 1986 admission, Peter Charles Mester ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Vanderbilt University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Charles Mester is registered as bar number 2064574 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Swarthmore, PA, ZIP 19081. Educational background: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (345 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Peter Charles Mester sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Peter Charles Mester's 40 years since admission in 1986. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
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
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 · May 2026
How Peter compares to fellow Vanderbilt University alumni
Among the 211 Vanderbilt University graduates in the New York register, Peter Charles Mester is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Vanderbilt University alumni
Years since admission - 211 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 211 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
Vanderbilt University's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt University's 345 alumni in the New York register, 67% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Vanderbilt University alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2064574
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Swarthmore, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19081
- Phone
- (610) 368-9969
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Peter Charles Mester's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Mester licensed?
Peter Mester is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Charles Mester admitted to the bar?
Peter Charles Mester's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Peter Charles Mester go to law school?
Peter Charles Mester attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.
Is Peter Charles Mester in good standing?
Yes, Peter Charles Mester 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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