Atty. James David Portman

Atty. James David Portman

James David Portman is a lawyer practicing construction, business, real estate litigation and 7 other areas of law. James received a degree from Drew University - Universitie Libre - Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Calabasas Calabasas 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Portman at a glance

James David Portman is a Member based in Calabasas, California, practicing at The Portman Law Firm Pc. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1986). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Drew University - Universitie Libre - Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium (Units University, 1981). Active member of San Diego County, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations (Member, Litigation Section) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Calabasas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James David Portman is a lawyer practicing construction, business, real estate litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Drew University - Universitie Libre - Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at The Portman Law Firm, PC in Calabasas, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James David Portman's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James David Portman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James David Portman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

James David Portman is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Portman

Where is James David Portman's law office located?
James David Portman's law practice is located in Calabasas, California. The firm is The Portman Law Firm Pc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Portman handle?
James David Portman focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James David Portman practiced law?
James David Portman has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James David Portman go to law school?
James David Portman earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (Units University, 1981).
How can I contact James David Portman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1986
Units University
Drew University - Universitie Libre - Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1986

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