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Our cases have been featured in The National Law Journal , The New York
Law Journal , The New York Jury Verdict Reporter and El Diario,
La Prensa, Newspaper ( Civil
Rights Case-Police Brutality, Unjustified Arrests and Malicious Prosecution ).
In addition, we have accepted high profile cases that were featured in The
New York Times ( Criminal Defense, Undercover Drug
Arrests in Washington Heights ) and ( Internet Crime Spree ), The
Daily News ( Speed Demons on the Henry Hudson Parkway ),
and Newsday.com ( Computer Hackers ). The founder
of The Portela Law Firm, P.C., Manuel
Portela, Jr. , has published legal articles and appeared as a guest legal
expert on Court TV, WB WPIX Channel 11 News and on various other television
news reports ( Sean Puffy Combs Gun Possession trial,
Nathaniel Brazill murder trial, and special report
"Stop in the Name of the Law" ).
The WB, WPIX Channel Eleven News,
Special Report:
Stop in the Name of Law. 2003.
WPIX Channel 11 Special Report interviewed Manuel Portela, Jr. regarding a
New York Administrative Code regulation prohibiting civilians from possessing
and using handcuffs. The segment was part of a report on obscure laws under New York 's
Administrative Code and how they affect the daily lives of New Yorkers.
Asociación de Impresarios Y Profesionales
U.S.A./Spain.
A round table discussion addressing a comparative analyses of the Eurpean and American Legal System. March 26, 2003.
Manuel Portela, Jr. appeared as guest speaker in a round table discussion
regarding differences between the American and European legal systems. The
discussion looked at several aspects of the European and American civil
procedure laws and rules regarding commercial and corporate litigation.
RNN, Radio News Network, The Big Story on the Sean Puffy
Combs Gun Possession Trial. 2001.
During the jury deliberations stage of the Sean Puffy Combs gun case,
Manuel Portela, Jr. was interviewed as a legal expert to discuss the
strengths and weaknesses of the New York County 's District Attorney's case
against Combs.
RNN, Radio News Network, Murder
Trial of Nathaniel Brazill. 2001.
Radio News Network interviewed Manuel Portela, Jr. to speak on the issue
of whether gun manufacturers should be sued for the unlawful acts of owners
of firearms. This topic was brought by the conviction of a 14-year old boy
Nathan Brazill, who was found guilty of
second-degree murder for shooting and killing his middle school English
teacher.
Court TV, Robbery Trial of Sarah Plumb. 2001.
Manuel Portela, Jr. made a guest appearance as a legal expert
commentating on the various stages of the trial of Sarah Plumb, a 16-year old
who was tried for committing armed robbery of a convenient store to support
her heroin habit.
Univision, Noticias
Canal 41. , Noticias Canal 41, Spanish News,
Excessive Force, 1996
Local news reporter interviewed Manuel Portela, Jr. regarding his
representation of a 58 year old woman arrested and charged with assaulting a
police officer in the course of an arrest.
New York Law Journal, September
19, 2003 :
Legal Representation of Corporations in
Criminal Cases, by Manuel Portela, Jr.
According to Judiciary Law Section 478 and Civil Practice Law Rule
Section 321, a corporate plaintiff or defendant must be represented by legal
counsel in Civil and Criminal proceedings. The New York City Criminal Courts
have set strict guidelines in enforcing these regulations, directing
corporate officers to secure counsel in representing a corporate plaintiff or
defendant.
New York State Trucking
Association Monthly Newsletter, July 25, 2003 :
Length, Width, and Weight Dimension
Requirements for Trucks Traveling Into The City of New York , by Portela
& Associates.
New York State Highway Patrol regulates the dimension of trucks that
transverse through New York City and throughout the state on its highways.
This article addressed the length, width and weight requirements of trucks
transporting cargo.
The National Law Journal, February
11, 2002 :
Excessive Force-$200,000 for woman
roughed up by NYPD
An article regarding police brutality and excessive force. Portela
& Associates represented a 58 year old woman against the City of New York
and the New York Police Department in Brooklyn Supreme Court in a Civil
action for Assault by a NYPD Police Officer, unjustified arrest and malicious
prosecution following a dismissal of criminal charges in Brooklyn Criminal
Court against her for Assault of a police officer. The settlement against the
City of New York was $200,000.
New York Law Journal, January 25,
2002 : Excessive
Force.
An article regarding police brutality and excessive force. Portela
& Associates represented a 58 year old woman against the City of New York
and the New York Police Department in Brooklyn Supreme Court in a Civil
action for Assault by a NYPD Police Officer, unjustified arrest and malicious
prosecution following a dismissal of criminal charges in Brooklyn Criminal
Court against her for Assault of a police officer.
The New York Jury Verdict
Reporter:
Police-Use of Excessive Force While During Arrest After Traffic
Infraction-Angina Attack , 2002
El
Diario Newspaper , December
19, 2001 :
Indemnizan a Hispana Víctima de Abuso
Policial.
An article regarding police brutality and excessive force.
Portela & Associates represented a 58 year old woman who was arrested and
charged in Brooklyn for assault against a police officer. The criminal
charges were subsequently dismissed against the woman.
El Diario
Newspaper , June 17, 1997 :
Posesión de Bebidas Alcohólicas en Público ‘Infracción o Delito'
By; Manuel Portela, Jr
An article addressing quality of life crimes in New York City ;
specifically, the illegal consumption of alcoholic beverage in public.
El
Diario Newspaper , December
20, 1997 :
Policía de Rikers
se Declara Culpable, Pero es Liberado.
In a Civil personal injury case, Portela & Associates
represented a victim of a car accident who was killed by a drunk driver who
worked for the New York City Department of Corrections.
El
Diario Newspaper , November
20, 1996 :
Victoria Contra la Brutalidad Policial.
An article regarding police brutality and excessive force. Portela
& Associates represented a 58 year old woman who was arrested and charged
in Brooklyn for Assault against a NYPD police officer. The police officer
arrested the woman following a parking dispute by forcably
pulling the woman out of her car, causing her to sustain serious injuries and
hospitalization. The officer alleged the woman intentially
assaulted him in the couse of the arrest.
New
York Law Journal, August 27, 1990 :
53 Prosecutors are Appointed
Assistants in Brooklyn Office.
Manuel Portela was one of 53 law school graduates hired for the
position of Assistant District Attorney by the Brooklyn District Attorney's
Office.
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