Background
Wells, Peter Nathaniel was born on May 13, 1938 in Ogdensburg, New York, United States. Son of John Harris and Mary Theresa (Houlihan) Wells.
Wells, Peter Nathaniel was born on May 13, 1938 in Ogdensburg, New York, United States. Son of John Harris and Mary Theresa (Houlihan) Wells.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Manhattan College, 1960. Bachelor of Laws, Boston College, 1963.
Bar: New York 1963, United States District Court (northern district) New York 1967, United States District Court (western district) New York 1971, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea circuit) 1974, United States Court Appeals (3d circuit) 1978, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1974. Assistant attorney general State of New York, 1964-1968. Associate Costello, Cooney & Fearon, Syracuse, New York, 1968-1970, partner, 1970-1976.
Partner Williams, Micale & Wells, Syracuse, 1976-1988.
Mackenzie Smith Lewis, Michell & Hughes, Syracuse, 1988. Surrogate court judge Onodaga County, 1989.
Member EPTL-School for the Creative and Performing Arts Legislation advising committee of New York State. Editl. board Warren"s Heaton on SurrogateCt.
Chairman Dewitt Republican Committee, 1976-1987.
Town justice Dewitt, New York, 1987-1988.
Chairman Dewitt Republican Committee, 1976-1987. Town justice Dewitt, New York, 1987-1988. Served with United States Army Reserve, 1963-1969.
Member Onondaga County Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, Upstate Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Surrogates Association (president 1999-2001), Cavalry Club, Manlius (New York ).
Married Diana Barry Wells, April 8, 1967. Childen: Mary, Sarah, Matthew.