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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- New York, NY
- 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
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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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").
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