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Serving New York and Beyond Since 1995

If you need an attorney in areas of Business Law, Criminal Defense and Immigration, please look no further.

The attorneys of The Portela Law Firm, P.C. are experienced, zealous in their representation, and compassionate to their clients' legal needs. Moreover, the attorneys and administrative staff of the Portela Law Firm, P.C. offer the best legal representation while working relentlessly asserting and defending their clients' rights.

Since 1995, The Portela Law Firm, P.C. has provided exceptional legal counsel and representation to businesses and individuals throughout the New York City metropolitan area and beyond. With more than twenty years of combined legal training and experience in Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense and Immigration the attorneys at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. will no doubt offer the finest and most comprehensive representation to meet your legal needs.

The Portela Law Firm, P.C. has three offices serving the five boroughs of New York City, two in Manhattan (Midtown and Washington Heights) and one in Queens (Jackson Heights), which are conveniently located to all forms of public transportation.

Please call us today and consult with our attorneys. It will be the best decision you made in your search for a law firm.

Our attorneys are knowledgeable in representing
New York City businesses in:

  • Federal and State Civil Courts
  • Federal and State Criminal Courts
  • New York State Regulatory Agencies
"Mr. Portela is an attorney of high moral character and highly qualified to handle commercial litigation disputes and defend business at the various NYC administrative agencies."
"Para mi primero Dios y despues el abogado Manuel Portela. Es un abogado muy competente y de los cuales necesitamos aqui en la ciudad de New York para que proteja a toda la comunidad Latina."
"The New York City Police Department unjustly padlocked the doors of my Night Club and threatened to close my business permanently. The attorneys from The Portela Law Firm had my business reopened in days. The Portela Law Firm has represented my business at the State Liquor Authority, Landlord Tenant Court, Civil and Criminal Court as well."
"From the very beginning Mr. Portela was extremely helpful and courteous, and we have the greatest faith in his services, and we will not hesitate to utilize his firm in the future. By his excellent professional representation on our behalf, we continue to have belief in the good services of the legal profession."
"Manuel Portela won a difficult case for me which had been turned down by many attorneys. It is therefore with grateful thanks that I have pleasure to recommend his services."
"Popular Insurance Company provides commercial insurance for over 4000 New York business operating in New York City. I have known Mr. Portela for over nine years since 2000 and have done business with him as well referred him my clients to him and Popular Brokerage shall continue to Recommend The Portela Law Firm."