Atty. David M. Portal

Atty. David M. Portal

David M. Portal is a lawyer practicing real estate, israeli business, commercial and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (332) 209-5377 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David M. Portal at a glance

David M. Portal is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1985) and City University of New York at Queens College (B.A., 1981). Active member of The Bar Association of the City of New York New York State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Portal is a lawyer practicing real estate, israeli business, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from City University of New York at Queens College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Portal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Portal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Portal

Where is David M. Portal's law office located?
David M. Portal's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Portal handle?
David M. Portal focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David M. Portal practiced law?
David M. Portal has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David M. Portal go to law school?
David M. Portal earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact David M. Portal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1985
B.A.
City University of New York at Queens College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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