New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Mel Paunovich
Univ Of Michigan alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4400107
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Mel Paunovich has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Michigan
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Mel Paunovich carries New York bar registration 4400107, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Quinn Emanuel Urguhart & Sullivan LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90017. Educational background: UNIV OF MICHIGAN (329 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joseph Mel Paunovich remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joseph Mel Paunovich was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Joseph compares to fellow Univ Of Michigan alumni
Among the 184 Univ Of Michigan graduates in the New York register, Joseph Mel Paunovich is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Univ Of Michigan alumni
Years since admission - 184 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 99% higher than 1% of 184 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
Univ Of Michigan's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Michigan's 329 alumni in the New York register, 37.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Michigan alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4400107
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Quinn Emanuel Urguhart & Sullivan LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90017
- Phone
- (213) 443-3257
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Mel Paunovich'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 Joseph Paunovich licensed?
Joseph Paunovich is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Mel Paunovich admitted to the bar?
Joseph Mel Paunovich was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Joseph Mel Paunovich go to law school?
Joseph Mel Paunovich attended UNIV OF MICHIGAN.
What company does Joseph Mel Paunovich work for?
Joseph Mel Paunovich is associated with Quinn Emanuel Urguhart & Sullivan LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Joseph Mel Paunovich in good standing?
Yes, Joseph Mel Paunovich holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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