New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Peter Wessel
Syracuse University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in White Plains, NY. 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
- 1732296
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter Wessel has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Syracuse University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter Wessel has carried New York bar registration 1732296 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Peter Wessel, PLLC, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10604. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Syracuse University College of Law (3,306 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Peter Wessel 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 Wessel's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Peter compares to fellow Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,370 Syracuse University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Peter Wessel is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Syracuse University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,370 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,370 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
Syracuse University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University College Of Law's 3,306 alumni in the New York register, 82.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Syracuse University College Of Law 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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1732296
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Peter Wessel, PLLC
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10604
- Phone
- (212) 532-9700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Wessel'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 Wessel'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 Wessel licensed?
Peter Wessel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Wessel admitted to the bar?
Peter Wessel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Peter Wessel go to law school?
Peter Wessel attended Syracuse University College of Law.
What company does Peter Wessel work for?
Peter Wessel is associated with Law Office Of Peter Wessel, PLLC in White Plains, NY.
Is Peter Wessel in good standing?
Yes, Peter Wessel 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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