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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%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Commercial Real Estate
25%
32 years | 1,000 cases
Military Law
25%
40 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 Stephen | July 09, 2013 | Family
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...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2013 | Litigation
Ethical, Attentive, Knowledgeable, Caring
Mr. Port and his partner Mr. Sava are both highly ethical and extremely experienced attorneys with a strong litigation background. Mr. Port strategizes and recommends a course of action first prior to commencing work and has reasonable rates. He is thorough and caring. We have engaged his firm in...
Posted by Tom | June 27, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Great guy in your corner
I used Gary as my divorce lawyer. My wife is bi-polar and wanted everything and wouldn't agree to anything. I used to come home and sit in the driveway afraid to go in because I didn't know if it was the good wife or the bad one. Gary was my friend, counselor and therapist. He also didn't lie. He tol...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Straight shooter
Mr. Port told me that I can fight and spend a fortune or be reasonable and keep the price down. He was right, he charged me a flat $4,000 and got it done.
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
I would not recommend
I choose Port because I could afford him. At first he seemed great and got right to work. However at the negotiating table with my ex and his lawyer he was not agressive and I personally, by shaming my husband to his face, won a major concession. Port did not write a good stipulation contract. It di...
Gary Port
Replied last April 14, 2025I have no idea who this is. This does not even sound remotely like anything I would have done. I have checked with my employees and previous clients. Several of my clients suggested that this may have been posted by the spouse of someone I represented as a well of getting back at me. My clients know that that I do I communicate with them, and I never send out any proposal or make any offer without their express permission and consent. All my stipulations of settlement are completely discussed and reviewed by the client before I ever send it out to my opponent. Therefore, there is no way that I would miss covering assets as it claimed. The line about "having to re-ligagate" (the poster's misspelling) shows the falsity of the statement. Once an agreement is signed and a judgment of divorce issued, there is no "re-litigation". In fact, that is why the drafting of the agreement is so important. Once, the agreement is done, courts will not open it up again for discussion unless there was fraud by one of the parties or that the deal was so unbalanced as to "shock the conscience of the court." Be aware that it takes a lot to shock the court's conscience. In other words, once the deal is done, consider it written in stone. In conclusion, this is a false comment and was written solely to harm my reputation.
Gary Burton Port's Lawyer Endorsements
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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
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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