New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

William Kilmer Bortz

University Of Wisconsin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Washingtion, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1265560
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Kilmer Bortz carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1975 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

51 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
University Of Wisconsin

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Law school
University Of Wisconsin
57.1% active rate
Registration
1265560
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Kilmer Bortz is registered as bar number 1265560 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Steptoe & Johnson LLP, located in Washingtion, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (336 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 William compares to fellow University Of Wisconsin alumni

Among the 200 University Of Wisconsin graduates in the New York register, William Kilmer Bortz is longer-tenured than 99%.

51 years vs. University Of Wisconsin alumni

Years since admission - 200 NY-registered alumni of this school

51 Top 1% higher than 99% of 200 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Wisconsin's active-bar rate

Of University Of Wisconsin's 336 alumni in the New York register, 57.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%57.1%
University Of Wisconsin alumni, active-bar rate

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 67.2% 47.1% ▼ -29.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1265560
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
ZIP Code
20036

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Kilmer Bortz'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Kilmer Bortz with the closest admission year to 1975. 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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Before you rely on this record

William Kilmer Bortz 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 William Bortz licensed?

William Bortz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Kilmer Bortz admitted to the bar?

William Kilmer Bortz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did William Kilmer Bortz go to law school?

William Kilmer Bortz attended UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.

What company does William Kilmer Bortz work for?

William Kilmer Bortz is associated with Steptoe & Johnson LLP in Washingtion, DC.

Is William Kilmer Bortz in good standing?

No, William Kilmer Bortz carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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