New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Peter Martin Nelson

University Of California alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Santa Monica, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1981
Admitted
45
Years in bar
1739101
NY reg #

The record in one line

Peter Martin Nelson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1981 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

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

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
1981
45 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of California
51.2% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1739101
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Peter Martin Nelson is registered as bar number 1739101 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Nelson Davis LLP, located in Santa Monica, CA, ZIP 90401. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (125 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 University Of California alumni

Among the 116 University Of California graduates in the New York register, Peter Martin Nelson is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

45 years vs. University Of California alumni

Years since admission - 116 NY-registered alumni of this school

45 Top 12% higher than 88% of 116 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 55 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

University Of California's active-bar rate

Of University Of California's 125 alumni in the New York register, 51.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of California alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%51.2%
University Of California alumni, active-bar rate

The 1981 admission class today

Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1981 class 66.2% 55.6% ▼ -16.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1981 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1739101
Year Admitted
1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Nelson Davis LLP
ZIP Code
90401
Phone
(424) 214-4800

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peter Martin Nelson'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 Martin Nelson 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 Nelson licensed?

Peter Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peter Martin Nelson admitted to the bar?

Peter Martin Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.

Where did Peter Martin Nelson go to law school?

Peter Martin Nelson attended UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

What company does Peter Martin Nelson work for?

Peter Martin Nelson is associated with Nelson Davis LLP in Santa Monica, CA.

Is Peter Martin Nelson in good standing?

Not currently, Peter Martin Nelson'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.