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Gary Burton Port
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Biography
Gary Port is a prominent attorney who leads a dedicated group focusing on family law, divorce, custody, and support issues. His practice also encompasses complex commercial litigation, addressing the overlap between commercial law and property division in divorce proceedings. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel, he heads the Military Law/Veterans Rights section, working diligently to secure discharge upgrades and represent veterans and service members in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and Courts-Martial. In recognition of his pro bono efforts, Gary was honored by the Center for Children, Families and the Law and the Gitenstein Institute for Health Law and Policy, and was featured in the New York Law Journal's Pro Bono category in 2016. With over thirty-seven years of experience, he has successfully tried hundreds of cases in various courts. A graduate of New York University and Brooklyn Law School, Gary is also committed to military service as an Army Reserve Ambassador for New York, providing counsel to the Commander of the United States Army Reserve.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Commercial Real Estate
25%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Military Law
25%
39 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in New York for 39 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
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Location
Port & Sava
303 Merrick Road, Suite 212, Lynbrook, NY, 11563
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Posted by Fred | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Exceptional, caring - Attorney
Hired Mr. Port for an old divorce case that was being retried. Did not get anywhere with my previous attorney. He explained the pros and cons of my case, what I should do every step of the way, got back to me in a timely manner, and best of all--brought my case a mutually agreed upon resolution. A ...
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Posted by Frank | November 15, 2013
AN EXCELLENT LAWYER WITH INTEGRITY
After using the services of two subpar legal firms, I finally found Gary Port. Gary was able to undo most of the damage done by previous lawyers and obtain a very reasonable settlement for me. His creative solution to a complex problem, gave me my life back. I found Gary to be personable and hard w...
Posted by anonymous | August 4, 2013
honest, ethical and pragmatic
My daughter retained Gary Port in 2007 for what she thought would be a simple, uncontested divorce. When her husband made that impossible, Gary was kind, sympathetic, supportive and gave her the best legal options to be done with the marriage as painlessly as possible. She wanted nothing from her ex ...
Posted by Stephen | July 9, 2013
Juris Doctor Gary Burton Port a testamonial
Gary Port was retained by me in 2002, for appearances in Family Court , Nassau County. We have developed a relationship that can not and will never be broken. He has proved time and again what a professional Lawyer is in my estimation. Extremely caring, kind, results oreinted, Gary is a man of high...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Port is one of the finest Family law attorney in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend all his legal services."
"Gary is one of the most upstanding divorce attorneys I have met in my 20 years of practicing. Gary is honest, ethical and straightforward. In addition he is a knowledgeable and insightful attorney who always gives excellent advise. I endorse Gary."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Managing Partner, Port and Sava
1990 - Present
JAG, United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate General's Corps
1990 - 1993
Assistant District Attorney, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
1986 - 1989
JAG, United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
Associations
2011 - Present
BNIMember
2013 - 2014
Nassau County Bar AssociationChairman, Solo/Small Firm Committee
2012 - 2014
Boy Scouts of AmericaDistrict Committeeman
2008 - 2013
Boy ScoutsScoutmaster
1998 - 2009
West Hempstead Chamber of CommerceFounder/Past President
1986 - 2014
US Army ReservesLieutenant Colonel
Sample of Legal Cases
Abacus Federal Savings Bank, Appellant, v ADT Security Services, Inc., et al., Respondents,
Court of Appeals decided that a company who commits gross negligence cannot hide behind a waiver of liability
Jeffrey Squitieri, Respondent, v Beth Squitieri, Appellant.
Reversed and set back to the trial court.
Education
1986
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
CLE for Nassau County Bar Association
Representing Military Clients in a Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to Best Present My Military Sexual Assault Case to Attorneys for Potential Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Litigation?
22 Apr 2025
Q&A
I donot have any money to hire an attorney do to the fact i am 100% disabled can I counter sue him.
22 Apr 2025
Q&A
Is the Rohr Credit a standard deduction on child support? Or granted on a case by case basis?
20 Apr 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
New York child support basics
01 Sep 2013
Legal Guide
Interstate Custody Issues
06 Jul 2013
Legal Guide
Custody Basics
06 Jul 2013