New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Anthony Ortega Jr
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Bethel, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2109346
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Michael Anthony Ortega Jr ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #3 of 7
- by tenure in Bethel office peers
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2109346 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Anthony Ortega Jr, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Michael A Ortega Jr, located in Bethel, CT, ZIP 06801. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,523 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Michael Anthony Ortega Jr still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Anthony Ortega Jr's 39 years since admission in 1987.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Bethel, CT office peers
Within Bethel, CT's 7-attorney local set, Michael Anthony Ortega Jr is #3 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Bethel attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #3
- City cohort
- 7
- Local percentile
- 29th
- Admitted
- 1987
Nearest tenure peers in Bethel
- Nancy Alison Lester admitted 1987 · 39 yr
- Stefan Charles Cattaneo admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Steven K. Oto admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Peter M. Schwartz admitted 1981 · 45 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.
How Michael compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,897 Pace University graduates in the New York register, Michael Anthony Ortega Jr is longer-tenured than 71%.
39 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,897 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,897 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 · August 2026
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,523 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 73.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2109346
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Michael A Ortega Jr
- City
- Bethel, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06801
- Phone
- (203) 313-2411
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Anthony Ortega Jr's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Pace University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1987 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1987), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1987 whose listed office city differs from Bethel, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Michael Anthony Ortega Jr with the closest admission year to 1987. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Ortega licensed?
Michael Ortega is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Anthony Ortega Jr admitted to the bar?
Michael Anthony Ortega Jr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Michael Anthony Ortega Jr go to law school?
Michael Anthony Ortega Jr attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Michael Anthony Ortega Jr work for?
Michael Anthony Ortega Jr is associated with Michael A Ortega Jr in Bethel, CT.
Is Michael Anthony Ortega Jr in good standing?
Yes, Michael Anthony Ortega Jr holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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