New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Karl Peterman Iii

Brooklyn Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Carmel, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2022978
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Karl Peterman Iii has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

40 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Brooklyn Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Brooklyn Law
34.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2022978
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Karl Peterman Iii has carried New York bar registration 2022978 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 William K. Peterman, located in Carmel, NY (Putnam County), ZIP 10512. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW (1,089 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 40 years, William Karl Peterman Iii 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

William Karl Peterman Iii's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

40 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 William compares to fellow Brooklyn Law alumni

Among the 281 Brooklyn Law graduates in the New York register, William Karl Peterman Iii is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

40 years vs. Brooklyn Law alumni

Years since admission - 281 NY-registered alumni of this school

40 Top 9% higher than 91% of 281 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Brooklyn Law's active-bar rate

Of Brooklyn Law's 1,089 alumni in the New York register, 34.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Brooklyn Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%34.3%
Brooklyn Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 66.2% 57.6% ▼ -13.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2022978
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
William K. Peterman
County
Putnam
ZIP Code
10512
Phone
(845) 519-4803

Education

BROOKLYN LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Karl Peterman Iii'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

William Karl Peterman Iii'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 William Peterman licensed?

William Peterman is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Karl Peterman Iii admitted to the bar?

William Karl Peterman Iii's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did William Karl Peterman Iii go to law school?

William Karl Peterman Iii attended BROOKLYN LAW.

What company does William Karl Peterman Iii work for?

William Karl Peterman Iii is associated with William K. Peterman in Carmel, NY.

Is William Karl Peterman Iii in good standing?

Yes, William Karl Peterman Iii holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.