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Maria-Isabel Portuondo
also known as Marisa Portuondo
About Maria-Isabel
Biography
Marisa Portuondo was raised in the Key Biscayne community of South Florida. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Portuondo graduated with a Master of Science degree from Florida International University’s College of Business and worked in the pharmaceutical field managing over $60 Million of pharmaceutical raw material in several worldwide locations. While attending the University of Miami School of Law, Ms. Portuondo completed two internships at the Third District Court of Appeal under Chief Judge Juan Ramirez, Jr. (retired) and a third internship in the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Felony Division.
Ms. Portuondo’s work focuses on business/commercial law, real estate matters, construction law, and property damage claims. Throughout her legal career, she has helped clients in various matters of all magnitudes. While she has had large successes including the successful negotiation of a multi-million dollar arbitration and recovering escrow deposits worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, she also enjoys working hand in hand with smaller business owners, guiding them to success through business consulting and contract drafting and negotiations.
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Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Marisa Portuondo
7700 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 607, Miami, FL, 33156
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Posted by Ray | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly Professional Lawyer
Msmaria Portuondo was very professional, responsive and very detail in her work. Her communication skill were awesome and always got back to you in the same day. I felt she had my back and never had to worry that she was not taking my case seriously! She treated me like family! I give her 5 stars and...
Maria-Isabel Portuondo
Replied last July 27, 2017Thank you Ray, it was such a pleasure working with you.
Maria-Isabel Portuondo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Marisa is knowledgeable and responsive, and I trust her completely with my referrals."
"I first met Ms. Portuondo sometime last year, and have since had the opportunity to refer a potential client to her. Marisa was diligent with how she followed up with the potential client, and I have no doubts about referring cases to her in the future."
"Maria-Isabel (better known as Marisa) is a fine attorney with an excellent reputation. she is dedicated, knowledgeable and tenacious. She is also detail oriented, but, knows when to see the bigger picture. I endorse this lawyer."
"I regularly refer clients, including my own friends and family, to Ms. Portuondo for all their small business needs. She is highly knowledgeable, experienced, and truly cares about her clients and their businesses. If you want an attorney who will see you as a person and care about your business as if it were her own, Marisa is the attorney for you!"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Marisa on several matters. She is extremely knowledgeable in construction and property damage matters. But she is also kind and gracious, and hard working. As a fellow attorney in the industry, I cannot recommend her enough and I look forward to working with her more in the future!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent smart hard working attorney."
"Marisa is an excellent and thorough attorney who cares deeply about her clients and is well respected in the legal community."
"Marisa is an excellent attorney who can assist with many litigation related matters."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Law Firm of the Week, Practice Panther
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, Portuondo Law Firm, P.A.
2010 - 2011
Of Counsel, Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, PA
2009 - 2014
Facilitator, Court Options
2007 - 2008
Associate, Oramas & Associates, P.A.
2006 - 2006
Associate, Infante, Zumpano, Hudson & Miloch, LLC
2002 - 2004
Buyer/Planner, Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2001 - 2002
Assistant Project Manager, Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Associations
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember in good standing
2007 - Present
Florida BarMember
2015 - 2017
The League of Women Voters Miami-Dade CountyDirector
2015 - 2017
Town of Cutler Bay's Education Advisory CommitteeChairwoman
Sample of Legal Cases
Recovery of Real Estate Deposit Funds in Escrow
$220,000 returned to client without litigation
Civil Lawsuit - RICO, Fraud, Interference with Business Relationship, Defamation
Full dismissal of all causes of action with minimal litigation
Condo Association Wrongfully Block Condo Sale
Condo dismissed suit against client and client recovered $20,000 in countersuit
Successful Recovery of Funds
Full recovery of $30,000 owed - without litigation
Sale of Local Watering Hole
Successful business sale transaction
Frivolous Demand from Disgruntled Former Employee
Employee withdrew all allegations
Multimillion Dollar Arbitration
Client was named prevailing party in binding arbitration
Successful Negotiation of Publishing Contract with Network Giant
Contract terms were negotiated and redrafted to protect client's interests
Education
2012
St. Thomas University School of Law
Human Trafficking Academy Graduate
2006
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Florida International University College of Business
MA - Masters in Management Information Systems
2000
Florida International University
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Speaking Engagements
2014
Pretrial Diversion Workshop
Sealing and Expunging Arrest Records
2013
Pretrial Diversion Workshop
Sealing and Expunging Arrest Records
2012
Pretrial Diversion Workshop
Sealing and Expunging Arrest Records
2011
Pretrial Diversion Workshop
Sealing and Expunging Arrest Records
2010
Pretrial Diversion Workshop
Sealing and Expunging Arrest Records
2009
Pretrial Diversion Workshop
Sealing and Expunging Arrest Records
Publications
2009
workshop course materials for Court Options, Inc
Course Materials: Sealing and Expunging Arrest Records
Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Am I responsible for accidental damage caused to a toilet in a Bar bathroom?
15 Nov 2017
Q&A
May I break my lease for constant false fire alarms that date back to August?
04 Nov 2017
Q&A
Do i assume any liability by paying someone else's insurance premium for them??
10 Nov 2017