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Manuel Portela Jr.

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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • The Portela Law Firm, P.C.
    177 Wadsworth Avenue
    New York, NY 10033
    Office: 212-927-7363
    Fax: 212-927-4690
    Office: 646-300-5657
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  • The Portela Law Firm, PC
    415 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor
    New York, NY 10017
    Office: 212-965-9458
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  • The Portela Law Firm, P.C.
    37-06 82nd Street
    3rd Floor
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372
    Office: 718-424-5000
    Fax: 212-927-4690
    Mobile: 646-300-5657
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Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

About Me

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Manuel Portela, Jr., Esq. is an alumnus of Fordham University and American University Law School. He is admitted to the New York Bar, New Jersey Bar, and U.S.... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“The Best. hands down #1!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Thanks for all you did for me. A-1 lawyer, and stand up guy...Tells it as it is, till this day If anyone and I meen anyone asks for a referral he is... more
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“This Man is G R E A T !”

Posted by: Stuart, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Possibly a bad situation getting worse, Mr.Portela was smart enough to take charge and take us down a road we never thought of going. The whole... more
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Virginia Giselle Alvarez

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Virginia Alvarez , New York (NY), Over 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

19 years since Manuel Portela Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1993 05/21/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Founding Partner at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. 2001–present
Founding Partner at The Law Office of Portela & Santamarina 1995–2001
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
American University, Washington College of Law Juris Doctor 1990
Fordham University, College of Business Business Administration Bachelor of Science 1986

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Kings County District Attorney Service Appreciation Award The Kings County District Attorney's Office 1995
Senior Editor: American University International Law Journal The American University, Washington College of Law 1987
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Queens County Bar Association 2008-present
Founding Member USA Latin Chamber of Commerce 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Contributor Level 6
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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Legal Representation of Corporations in Criminal Cases New York Law Journal 2003
Length, Width, and Weight Dimension Requirements for Trucks Traveling Into The City New York State Trucking Association Monthly Newsletter 2003
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Law - Question and Answers Live Television 2009
Immigration-Questions and Answers Live Television 2009
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