New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Ortega Jolis
Northwestern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1968, registered office in Costa Mesa, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1968
- Admitted
- 58
- Years in bar
- 2619351
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Ortega Jolis carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1968 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 58 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Northwestern Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Ortega Jolis is registered as bar number 2619351 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, located in Costa Mesa, CA, ZIP 92626. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIV (69 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.
How Paul compares to fellow Northwestern Univ alumni
Among the 59 Northwestern Univ graduates in the New York register, Paul Ortega Jolis is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
58 years vs. Northwestern Univ alumni
Years since admission - 59 NY-registered alumni of this school
58 Top 17% higher than 83% of 59 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
Northwestern Univ's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern Univ's 69 alumni in the New York register, 50.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1968 admission class today
Of the 1,871 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1968, 32.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2619351
- Year Admitted
- 1968 (58 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith
- City
- Costa Mesa, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92626
- Phone
- (714) 668-5542
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Ortega Jolis's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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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Paul Ortega Jolis 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 Paul Jolis licensed?
Paul Jolis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Ortega Jolis admitted to the bar?
Paul Ortega Jolis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1968.
Where did Paul Ortega Jolis go to law school?
Paul Ortega Jolis attended NORTHWESTERN UNIV.
What company does Paul Ortega Jolis work for?
Paul Ortega Jolis is associated with Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith in Costa Mesa, CA.
Is Paul Ortega Jolis in good standing?
No, Paul Ortega Jolis carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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