New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2357432
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Columbia
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2357432
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2357432 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

36 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 9% higher than 91% of 2,473 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

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 66.2% 56.7% ▼ -14.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2357432
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(212) 715-9458

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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 Laurence Fenton Pettit's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Peter Pettit licensed?

Peter Pettit is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit admitted to the bar?

Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit go to law school?

Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit work for?

Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit is associated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (Us) LLP in New York, NY.

Is Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit in good standing?

Yes, Peter Laurence Fenton Pettit holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.