New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
James Michael Urtis
Valparaiso University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1999
- Admitted
- 27
- Years in bar
- 2992204
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Michael Urtis carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1999 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 27 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #421 of 2,245
- by tenure in Chicago office peers
- Law school
- Valparaiso University Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Michael Urtis is registered as bar number 2992204 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of James M Urtis, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60602. Educational background: Valparaiso University Law School (31 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Chicago, IL office peers
James Michael Urtis is earlier in the Chicago, IL office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #421 of 2,245 (19th percentile). See the Chicago attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #421
- City cohort
- 2,245
- Local percentile
- 19th
- Admitted
- 1999
Nearest tenure peers in Chicago
- Rachel Chong Ahn admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Hyung Joon Bak admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Gregory Abbott Bedell admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Karen Delores Bielarz admitted 1999 · 27 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
Valparaiso University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Valparaiso University Law School's 31 alumni in the New York register, 74.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1999 admission class today
Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 81.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2992204
- Year Admitted
- 1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of James M Urtis
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60602
- Phone
- (312) 346-4500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Michael Urtis's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Valparaiso University Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1999 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1999), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1999 whose listed office city differs from Chicago, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for James Michael Urtis: closest NY bar admission year outside IL, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~2,246 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1999)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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James Michael Urtis carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Urtis licensed?
James Urtis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Michael Urtis admitted to the bar?
James Michael Urtis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.
Where did James Michael Urtis go to law school?
James Michael Urtis attended Valparaiso University Law School.
What company does James Michael Urtis work for?
James Michael Urtis is associated with Law Office Of James M Urtis in Chicago, IL.
Is James Michael Urtis in good standing?
No, James Michael Urtis carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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