Manuel Portela Jr.

Manuel Portela Jr.

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Portela Law Firm, P.C.
    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,
    Suite 3W, 3rd Floor
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372
    Office: 718-424-5000
    Fax: 212-927-4690
    Mobile: 646-300-5657
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  • 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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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

Average Client Rating


“best Lawyer in New York”

Posted by: Michael, 9 months ago.

Client Review: Manuel Portela is highly competent, he took our case and won when other lawyers would not; his staff Especially Betsy is a pleasure to work with... more
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“Experienced & Knowledgeable”

Posted by: Y Lung, 9 months ago.

Client Review: We are extremely pleased with Mr. Portela and his team of attorneys. They are highly responsive, trustworthy and knowledgeable. We hired Mr. Portela... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Jay K Goldberg

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jay Goldberg , New York (NY), 16 days ago
Fernando Carlos Rivera-Maissonet

Experience, Knowledge and Conviction are a few words to describe Manuel. A seasoned lawyer in a variety of fields with a great team of attorneys... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Fernando Rivera-Maissonet , 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

20 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 Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
Fordham University, College of Business Business Administration BS - 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 7
Answers: 19 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
14 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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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
George Zimmerman and the Trayvon Martin Criminal Case American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Motion Picture, Television, Cable and Radio Division 2012
Tortilleria Chinantla-Tortilla Factory Criminal and Administrative charges American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Motion Picture, Television, Cable and Radio Division 2012
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