New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Manuel Portela Jr.
Amu Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2565828
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 33 years on the register since a 1993 admission, Manuel Portela Jr. ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 33 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Amu Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2565828 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Manuel Portela Jr., a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under The Portela Law Firm, P.C., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10033. Educational background: AMU WASHINGTON COLLEGE (30 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 33 years on the register, Manuel Portela Jr. still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Manuel Portela Jr.'s 33 years since admission in 1993. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
33 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
33 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Amu Washington College's active-bar rate
Of Amu Washington College's 30 alumni in the New York register, 76.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Amu Washington College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2565828
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Portela Law Firm, P.C.
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10033
- Phone
- (212) 927-7363
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Manuel Portela Jr.'s current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Manuel Portela licensed?
Manuel Portela is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Manuel Portela Jr. admitted to the bar?
Manuel Portela Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Manuel Portela Jr. go to law school?
Manuel Portela Jr. attended AMU WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
What company does Manuel Portela Jr. work for?
Manuel Portela Jr. is associated with The Portela Law Firm, P.C. in New York, NY.
Is Manuel Portela Jr. in good standing?
Yes, Manuel Portela Jr. holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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