Atty. Eric A Portuguese

Atty. Eric A Portuguese

Eric A Portuguese is a lawyer practicing insurance services and coverage litigation practice. Eric received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1978, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Eric A Portuguese at a glance

Eric A Portuguese is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1980), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1981), and New York (1981). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1980) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Eric A Portuguese is a lawyer practicing insurance services and coverage litigation practice
  • Eric received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1978, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Eric practices at Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Eric A Portuguese's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A Portuguese handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Eric A Portuguese

Where is Eric A Portuguese's law office located?
Eric A Portuguese's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric A Portuguese handle?
Eric A Portuguese focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Eric A Portuguese practiced law?
Eric A Portuguese has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Eric A Portuguese go to law school?
Eric A Portuguese earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Eric A Portuguese for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eric A Portuguese received?
Eric A Portuguese's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1980
B.S.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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