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Since 1995 The Portela Law Firm, P.C. has provided legal counsel
and representation in the New York Metropolitan area. As set forth below, our
firm is a general litigation practice, providing representation to thousands
of individuals and businesses. The foundation of our success is based on our
commitment to provide exceptional and reliable service to our clientele.
There is no better place to begin a business venture than in NYC, the
financial capital of the world. These days those wishing to start a business
need a guiding hand through all of New
York City 's bureaucratic red tape. The Portela Law
Firm, P.C. has experienced attorneys to advise you with respect to the
formation of your business and counsel whether to incorporate, form a
partnership, or start a sole proprietorship. Protect your personal assets and
get an informed opinion before starting your business by contacting The Portela
Law Firm, P.C. at 212-927-7363.
Like the above quote says, business decisions and their consequences are
often clearer in hindsight. Good business planning and well drafted business
agreements can avoid bad business deals and potential litigation. The skilled
attorneys at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. are available and eager to offer the
following services to your business.
- Draft and review of business
contracts
- Litigate contract disputes
- Collect unpaid debt
If you have a business dispute or wish to avoid one in the future, contact
our office and speak with one of our qualified attorneys at 212-927-7363.
New businesses open and close every day in the most commercial vibrant
city of New York - New York City . While entrepreneurs
regularly invest thousands of dollars to start a new business, finding the
right commercial location can be an arduous task. That is why it is important
to hire a legal team who will protect your rights under your commercial
lease. The Portela Law Firm, P.C. works closely with business clients to:
- Effectively negotiate a
commercial lease for either Landlords or Tenants
- Draft and review commercial
leases
- Litigate Lease Disputes in Landlord/Tenant Court
The Portela Law Firm, P.C. can help you secure a good commercial lease and
protect your rights for your business. Please call us at 212-927-7363
( for more
information please visit http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/nyc/civil/index.shtml
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Senior counsel Manuel Portela, Esq. commenced his legal career working as an
Assistant District Attorney at the King's County
District Attorney 's office in Brooklyn. During his tenure, he received extensive
training and instruction in the Criminal Court Bureau, Early Case Assessment
Bureau, Grand Jury Bureau, Felony Investigations Bureau, Appeals Bureau, and
Supreme Court Bureau. Mr. Portela has successfully tried numerous Felony and
Misdemeanor trials, and resolved thousands of cases without trial through
effective plea negotiations.
The Portela Law Firm, P.C. defends individuals
in all types of State and Federal criminal cases, including, but not limited
to: Tax Evasion, Theft of Services, Sale to Minors, Driving While
Intoxicated, Driving with a Suspended License, Domestic Violence, Assault,
Drug related arrests, Shoplifting, Weapon Possession, Summons related
offenses, and general non compliance with The New York State Criminal Code
and the rules and regulations of other New York State administrative
agencies. If you or anyone you know has been arrested, the skilled attorneys
of The Portela Law Firm, P.C. are available 24/7 to represent you. Please
call our office at 212-927-7363 or for emergencies 917-774-9617. (
for more information please visit http://www.manhattanda.org/ ), (Directory of NYS Criminal
Justice Agencies) ( for more information please visit
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/crimnet/ojsa/agdir/intro.htm )
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The Portela Law Firm, P.C. 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, The Portela Law Firm, P.C. 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 212-927-7363. ( for more information please visit http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts.html
)
In today's competitive marketplace, retail business owners certainly have
their hands full. Not only must they focus on the financial aspects of their
respective enterprise, they must also ensure that their business activities
are in line with the ever changing laws of:
- The United States Department
of Agriculture ( for more information please visit http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome
)
- New York State Tax
Enforcement Law Department
- New York State Liquor Authority
- New York Department of
Consumer Affairs
- New York City Health
Department
- The New York City Department
of Sanitation
Fortunately, The Portela Law Firm is prepared
to shoulder some of the businessman's burden. Our firm is eager to help those
who wish to obtain city licenses and permits. In addition, we can aid those
businesses who find themselves in a legal dispute with administrative
agencies over alleged violations and fines. Please call us at 212-927-7363.
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From upscale restaurants for the rich and famous to your simple corner delis,
every NYC business that intends to sell alcoholic beverages must obey the
rules and regulations of the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA). Do you
have the license required for the sale of wine? Does your liquor business
have NYSLA warning signs posted in the correct places? Do you know the best
way to handle a violation charge issued by the Authority? These are questions
that NYSLA inspectors will ask, but don't fret; The Portela Law Firm, P.C.
can provide the answers. Our firm can help liquor entrepreneurs obtain all of
the necessary NYSLA licenses, as well as defend them against alleged liquor
violations. Please call us at 212-927-7363.(
for more information please visit http://www.abc.state.ny.us/ )
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In today's competitive marketplace, business owners certainly have their
hands full. Not only must they focus on the financial aspect of their
respective enterprise, but they must also ensure that their business
activities are in line with the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs'
ever-changing laws and regulations. Fortunately, The Portela Law Firm, P.C.
is prepared to shoulder some of the businessman's burden. Our firm is eager
to help those who wish to obtain a Department of Consumer Affairs Business
License. In addition, we can aid those who find themselves in a legal dispute
with the Department of Consumer Affairs over alleged violations or fines.
Please call us at 212-927-7363. ( for more information
please visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/home/home.shtml
)
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New York City
business owners who offer tobacco products for sale must adhere to a long
list of rules and regulations set forth within both the city's Administrative
Code and the state's Public Health Law. Keeping up-to-date with all of these
legal provisions is a difficult task, but The Portela Law Firm, P.C. can
help. Our firm can make sure that your business has the proper tobacco
licenses, ensure that your business is in line with the current New York tobacco regulations,
and defend you in the event of alleged tobacco law violations from the
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). Please call us at 212-927-7363.
( for more information please visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/licenses/127.shtml
)
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Licenses… The New York
State Sanitary
Code… The New York
State Public Health
Law… The New York State Health Rules and Regulations… all of
these must be kept in mind by New
York State
businesses. Naturally, the responsibility of juggling one's tasks in the
marketplace and ensuring compliance with the NYS Department of Health's
policies can become quite difficult. The Portela Law Firm, P.C. recognizes
this simple fact and is ready to help. Our firm is prepared to aid those who
wish to obtain specific Department of Health licenses, as well as defend
those who have been accused of public health violations. Please call us at 212-927-7363. (
for more information please visit http://www.health.state.ny.us or http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/home/home.shtml)
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Seen everyday in every borough, construction work is extremely commonplace in
the "City That Never Sleeps." Yet, nearly all major construction
and repair jobs require compliance with the rules & regulations of the
Department of Buildings, The New York Administrative Code, and the New York
Criminal Code. Fortunately, The Portela Law Firm, P.C. can help individuals
and businesses establish the "legal foundations" that are needed to
conform with complicated city regulations. Our firm defends those who have
been accused of various violations at the Department of Buildings and in New
York State Criminal Court. Please call us at 212-927-7363. (
for more information please visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/bis/bis.shtml
)
Trucking Regulations
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Safely navigating vehicles that normally weigh over 20 tons through the
twists and turns of the New
York State
roadways is not an easy job. Nevertheless, commercial truck drivers are
expected to do it, day-in and day-out. Increasing the profession's degree of
difficulty is the fact that drivers must always make sure that they are in
compliance with all of the state's Trucking Regulations and Safety Rules.
Fortunately, The Portela Law Firm, P.C. can help those in the commercial
trucking industry focus more of their attention on the road by ensuring that
their vehicles travel on the correct routes with the proper permits. In
addition, our firm can defend those who have been accused of various trucking
violations by the New York City Police Department or the NY State Department
of Transportation. Please call us at 212-927-7363. (
for more information please visit http://www.dot.state.ny.us/ or http://www.dot.gov/ )
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission
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New York City
is the workplace of both the affluent and the everyday working man. Hence,
it's no wonder that taxi cabs and limousines often come to symbolize the
"hustle-and-bustle" existence of those living in the Big Apple. However,
few people realize just how many rules and regulations these
"for-hire" vehicles must comply with in order to stay on the road.
Luckily, The Portela Law Firm, P.C. is aware of the NYC Taxi and Limousine
Commission policies that apply to those in this unique transportation
industry. Our firm is prepared to help individuals obtain any required Taxi
& Limousine Commission licenses, as well as defend current Taxi &
Limousine-licensed drivers during any disciplinary proceedings that may
occur. Please call us at 212-927-7363.( for more information
please visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/home/home.shtml )
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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. Please call us at 212-927-7363.
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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 of 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. Please call us at 212-927-7363. (
for more information please visit http://www.nycourts.gov/forms/index.shtml
or http://www.courts.state.ny.us/litigants/divorce/index.shtml )
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Like the above quote says, it often takes a "helping hand" in order
to find and keep the right house or apartment in today's complex real estate
market. Fortunately, the New York
real estate attorneys at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. are ready to provide this
service to those in search of "the perfect abode." From purchasing
your first home to refinancing the mortgage on your current residence, our
firm offers a wide array of services to ensure your rights are protected in
the New York
real estate arena. We can represent buyers and sellers of residential and
commercial properties that include cooperatives, condominiums, and private
homes. In addition, our real estate lawyers can serve as closing agents for
banks and mortgage companies in the purchase or refinancing of real estate.
Please call us at 212-927-7363.
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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 The Portela Law Firm, P.C. 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 212-927-7363.
( for more information please visit)
Laws of New York
: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menugetf.cgi?COMMONQUERY=LAWS
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