Atty. David J Portelli

Atty. David J Portelli

David J Portelli is a lawyer. David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan at Dearborn in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Detroit Detroit 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About David J Portelli at a glance

David J Portelli is an U.S. Atty.'s Off. based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan at Dearborn (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David J Portelli is a lawyer
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan at Dearborn in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices in Detroit, MI

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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David J Portelli's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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David J Portelli has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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David J Portelli earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1987
B.A.
University of Michigan at Dearborn
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987

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