The Portela Law Firm, P.C.

415 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10017 (212) 965-9458

177 Wadsworth Ave.
New York, NY 10013 (212) 927-7363 Mailing Address

37-06 82nd Street, Suite 3
Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (718) 424-5000  

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“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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Personal Legal Needs

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Personal Injury

New York Personal Injury: Auto Accidents

"They're funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you're having them." - Eeyore, Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne

Just two years ago, auto accidents in the United States occurred (on average) every five seconds. This statistic demonstrates that even if an individual is extremely vigilant behind the wheel, there are often aspects of driving that are beyond his or her control (negligent drivers, defective cars, poor road conditions, etc.) Therefore, if you or your loved ones are involved in such an unfortunate event, it is imperative that you obtain the services of a law firm that can aid in the recovery of any losses resulting from the accident.

The New York personal injury attorneys at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. are prepared to protect their clients' legal rights following a crash or collision, while simultaneously fighting for all of their entitled benefits every step of the way. For more information please contact our office.

 

(Matrimonial Law) Divorce

"When two people decide to get a divorce, it isn't a sign that they 'don't understand' one another, but a sign that they have, at last, begun to." Helen Rowland, English-American writer (1976-1950)

Often stressful and sometimes overwhelming, divorce is rarely a short and straightforward process. The complexity of divorce can stem from the fact that truly important issues such as the division of marital property, child custody, and/or spousal support must reach resolutions. Likewise, the inevitable role that an individual's emotions will play during a divorce proceeding does not make the ordeal any easier.

With these simple facts in mind, the New York divorce attorneys at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. are ready and willing to help individuals get through this transitional period in their lives as quickly and painlessly as possible. By representing those involved in either contested or uncontested divorces, our firm will fight to make sure that the ultimate divorce settlement is in your best interests. For more information please visit http://www.nycourts.gov/forms/index.shtml or http://www.courts.state.ny.us/litigants/divorce/index.shtml or contact our office.

 

Family Law

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Debt Relief Agency

"Bankruptcy represents a longstanding commitment in this country to helping people get a fresh start. This principle has never been giving only certain people a fresh start." - Tim Johnson, United States Senator, (1946 - )

Portela & Associates is a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. With more than 1.5 million bankruptcies filed in 2003, Portela and Associates is well aware of the financial difficulties facing both individuals and businesses in the 21st century. This is why we are more than prepared to serve as New York bankruptcy lawyers for those seeking to obtain financial “rebirths.” After an assessment of our clients' economic state of affairs, our firm will make its way through the complex legal maze of bankruptcy (which includes Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings) in order to arrive at the best way to solve their fiscal problems. Please call us at 212-965-9458. ( for more information please visit http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts.html )

 

Civil Rights

"The Framers of the Bill of Rights did not purport to "create" rights. Rather, they designed the Bill of Rights to prohibit our Government from infringing rights and liberties presumed to be preexisting." - William K. Brennan, Jr., U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justine, (1906-1997)

One would be hard-pressed to find something that Americans value more highly than the freedoms that they enjoy. Since the creation of our nation, the civil rights of the ordinary U.S. citizen have been steadfastly defended against the vast powers of the federal and state governments. Some may even say that such a defense against the encroaching presence of "Uncle Sam" is necessary now more than ever. As such, the New York civil right lawyers at Portela & Associates are ready to join in the fight against those who wish to deprive men and women of the liberties guaranteed to them by law. Specializing in cases of police brutality, our firm is prepared to bring civil right lawsuits against government agencies that have overstepped their boundaries. Please call us at 212-965-9458.

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Laws of New York : http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menugetf.cgi?COMMONQUERY=LAWS