New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Peter A. Shannon
Gonzaga University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Old Forge, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 2296663
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter A. Shannon has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 46 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Gonzaga University School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter A. Shannon has carried New York bar registration 2296663 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Peter A. Shannon, Esq., located in Old Forge, NY (Herkimer County), ZIP 13420. Educational background: Gonzaga University School of Law (59 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 46 years, Peter A. Shannon 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 A. Shannon's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
46 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
46 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Peter compares to fellow Gonzaga University School Of Law alumni
Among the 52 Gonzaga University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Peter A. Shannon is longer-tenured than 85%.
46 years vs. Gonzaga University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 52 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 15% higher than 85% of 52 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 · August 2026
Gonzaga University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Gonzaga University School Of Law's 59 alumni in the New York register, 72.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2296663
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Peter A. Shannon, Esq.
- City
- Old Forge, NY
- County
- Herkimer
- ZIP Code
- 13420
- Phone
- (315) 369-6114
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter A. Shannon's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Gonzaga University School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Old Forge, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Peter A. Shannon with the closest admission year to 1980. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Shannon licensed?
Peter Shannon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter A. Shannon admitted to the bar?
Peter A. Shannon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Peter A. Shannon go to law school?
Peter A. Shannon attended Gonzaga University School of Law.
What company does Peter A. Shannon work for?
Peter A. Shannon is associated with Peter A. Shannon, Esq. in Old Forge, NY.
Is Peter A. Shannon in good standing?
Yes, Peter A. Shannon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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