Mitchell H Portnoi
About Mitchell
Biography
Mitchell Portnoi earned his B.A. from University of Miami in 1981 and his J.D. from Seton Hall Law School in 1985. He served as a law clerk in Middlesex County for the Hon. Thomas Mannion, Erminie Conley and Amy Piro Chambers in 1985-1986. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), the Executive Committee of the Union County Bar Association and the Middlesex County Bar Association. He is a master of Richard J. Hughes Inns of Court and a speaker on Hot Topics in Personal Injury Law. He is also on the Union County Civil Practice Committee and a member of the New Jersey Advisory Council on Safety and Health.
Mitchell has been a volunteer with the District VII Ethics Committee and the District XII Fee Arbitration Committee and volunteered with Trial Lawyers Care (TLC) in assisting victims of the 9/11 World Trade Center tragedy in receiving awards from the Victims Compensation Fund.
In his spare time, Mitchell enjoys outdoor sports including tennis (he is a tennis instructor), skiing, bicycling, running, and golf, and also loves to travel. He has been married to his wife for 28 years and together they have 3 children and one one dog; Wally.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
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Licensed in New York for 7 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Post Polak Goodsell MacNeill & Strauchler
425 Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland, NJ, 07068
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Mitchell H Portnoi's Reviews
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Posted by Maryann | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Client
Mitch portnoi is an excellent attorney. I would highly recommend him. He is a fighter for your rights. He is also a very caring honest man. If you want an attorney you can trust he's your man !
Posted by Amy | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mitch was wonderful
Mitch was wonderful to work with. He was thorough, always answered my questions and concerns quickly. I would definitely use again!
Posted by Joseph Hahn | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Exceptional Attorney
Mr. Portnoi has represented me since 1996. Not only has he represented me in my worker's comp case through the years, he has represented me in other legal matters as in personal injuries. Mr. Portnoi's professionalism and work ethic are astounding. His responsiveness is swift when questions arise in ...
Posted by Laura | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Fantastic Lawyer
I got in a car accident. I was rear ended and my car was totaled. He took care of me from beginning to the end and I didn't have to lay out any of my money. He is extremely concerned about his clients and calls and sees how they are doing.
Mitchell H Portnoi's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mitch Portnoi and his team provide personal attention to all their matters, unlike many other attorneys in the field. He has extensive experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment matters. Regardless of the type of case, big or small, Mitch Portnoi provides zealous and honest representation to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mitchell works extremely hard for his clients and is highly attentive to their needs, questions and issues. In addition to his deep expertise, Mitch has a creative and inquisitive mind, excellent at spotting solutions and causes of action."
"I have worked with Mitch for a number of years and highly recommend him for anyone seeking representation in a personal injury matter. Mitch is a skilled advocate who is strongly dedicated to his clients."
"Mitchell is a well-respected personal injury attorney. He does an excellent job for his clients and has done so for many years. I have referred many cases to him over the years and have the utmost confidence in his abilities."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mitch is a brilliant litigator who breaks down complex problems so that a client can understand the issues. He is a joy to work with and anyone would be lucky to have him as their litigator."
Family lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Master of Advocacy, Richard J. Hughes Union County Inns of Court
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Managing Partner, Prince & Portnoi
1985 - Present
Law Clerk, Superior Court Of NJ, Middlesex County
2014 - 2015
Of Counsel, Post, Polak, Goodsell, MacNeill & Strauchler
1986 - 1989
Associate, Ravich, Koster, Tobin, Oleckna & Reitman, Attorneys at Law
Associations
2012 - Present
Union County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2012 - Present
Union County Bar Association, Trial Lawyers CommitteeBoard Member
2005 - Present
New Jersey Health and Advisory CommitteeBoard of Directors
1985 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Master
Member
Volunteer Attorney
2005 - 2006
New Jersey Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
1997 - 2000
District VII Ethics CommitteeVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
$250,000
$100,000.00 Policy Limits
$110,000.00
$310,000
Decedent Estate recovered $1.7 Mill.
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Purchase and Sale of Body Shops- What you Need to Know
2013
Effect of Class Actions on the Body Shop Industry - Illinois Supreme Court Decision
2012
Diminished Value
N/A
Hot Topics in Personal Injury Law
Publications
2015
2015
Languages
English
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