New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Petra Hanscomb Topping
Franklin Pierce Law Centr alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1223239
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Petra Hanscomb Topping's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1978 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Franklin Pierce Law Centr
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Petra Hanscomb Topping is registered as bar number 1223239 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FRANKLIN PIERCE LAW CENTR (9 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
Franklin Pierce Law Centr's active-bar rate
Of Franklin Pierce Law Centr's 9 alumni in the New York register, 44.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Franklin Pierce Law Centr alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1223239
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Petra Hanscomb Topping's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Petra Topping licensed?
Petra Topping is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Petra Hanscomb Topping admitted to the bar?
Petra Hanscomb Topping's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Petra Hanscomb Topping go to law school?
Petra Hanscomb Topping attended FRANKLIN PIERCE LAW CENTR.
Is Petra Hanscomb Topping in good standing?
Petra Hanscomb Topping's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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