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Kirby J. Portley
About Kirby
Biography
I am a dedicated civil law attorney specializng in real estate and construction law. I also represent small to medium sized business in drafting any contracts and bylaws to keep them up and running.
I have started taking on personal injury cases to help victims that have suffered a catastrophic loss in a motor vehicle accident or a premises liability matter.
Please feel free to visit our site at and stop by our Austin or San Antonio office.
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Licensed in Texas for 12 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2013
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
The Portley Law Firm and Mediation Center
Po Box 302584, Austin, TX, 78703-0044
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Posted by Wanda | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Awesome Attorney!
It’s been a long road in a breach of contract cast and Mr. Portley understood my unique claim, asked questions and explained what was happening throughout the process. Even when I was frustrated, he was patient in explaining and offering feedback on what he thought would be the next best step. He fou...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Kirby Portley won my case
Kirby Portley represented me in a civil suit. He was successful in getting the case completely dropped. Kirby was professional, persistent, prompt, courteous and thorough. I highly recommend Kirby Portley for representation.
Kirby J. Portley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Portley since 2010 and he is one of the most knowledgeable and assertive attorneys that I know. He fights tirelessly on behalf of his clients and shows true compassion."
Christine Andresen
Construction and development lawyer | Oct 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kirby's enthusiasm for and knowledge about construction law and small business law is very clear. Obviously this passion helps him provide excellent service to his clients."
Antionette Mays
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2025
updated on 08/26/2025Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2023
updated on 11/13/2023Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2021
updated on 07/20/2021Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2020
updated on 05/13/2020Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2018
updated on 12/07/2018Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
2013 - Present
Owner, The Portley Law Firm & Mediation Center
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Tuggey Calvoz LLP
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend
2012 - 2012
Summer Associate, Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Federal Communications Commission
2009 - 2011
Committee Clerk, Texas House of Representatives
2008 - 2009
Legislative Intern, Texas House of Representatives
2008 - 2008
Summer Judicial Intern, Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals
2006 - 2008
Legal Assistant, Clark, Thomas & Winters
Education
2012
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2007
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish