New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Peter Ellis Wies
Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 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.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2087666
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Peter Ellis Wies ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2087666 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Peter Ellis Wies, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York City Law Department, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Peter Ellis Wies 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 Ellis Wies's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Boston College alumni
Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, Peter Ellis Wies is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Boston College alumni
Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 10% higher than 90% of 793 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
Boston College's active-bar rate
Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2087666
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York City Law Department
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 356-2950
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter Ellis Wies'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Wies licensed?
Peter Wies is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter Ellis Wies admitted to the bar?
Peter Ellis Wies's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Peter Ellis Wies go to law school?
Peter Ellis Wies attended BOSTON COLLEGE.
What company does Peter Ellis Wies work for?
Peter Ellis Wies is associated with New York City Law Department in New York, NY.
Is Peter Ellis Wies in good standing?
Yes, Peter Ellis Wies holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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