New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Victor Edward Portanova
Fordham Ls Nyu-Jd alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Beverly Hills, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1838721
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Victor Edward Portanova carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #10 of 244
- by tenure in Beverly Hills office peers
- Law school
- Fordham Ls Nyu-Jd
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Victor Edward Portanova is registered as bar number 1838721 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Victor E. Portanova Esq., located in Beverly Hills, CA, ZIP 90209. Educational background: FORDHAM LS NYU-JD.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Beverly Hills, CA office peers
Most of the 244 NY-registered attorneys in Beverly Hills, CA outrank Victor Edward Portanova on tenure; this record sits at the 4th local percentile (rank #10). See the Beverly Hills attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #10
- City cohort
- 244
- Local percentile
- 4th
- Admitted
- 1972
Nearest tenure peers in Beverly Hills
- Judith Cohen Dornstein admitted 1972 · 54 yr
- Michael Roy Black admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Alan S. Jacobs admitted 1971 · 55 yr
- Jeffrey Ellis Silver admitted 1970 · 56 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1838721
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Victor E. Portanova Esq.
- City
- Beverly Hills, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90209
- Phone
- (213) 273-5691
Education
FORDHAM LS NYU-JD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Victor Edward Portanova's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1972), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1972 whose listed office city differs from Beverly Hills, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Victor Edward Portanova: closest NY bar admission year outside CA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~245 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1972)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Victor Edward Portanova carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Victor Portanova licensed?
Victor Portanova is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Victor Edward Portanova admitted to the bar?
Victor Edward Portanova's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Victor Edward Portanova go to law school?
Victor Edward Portanova attended FORDHAM LS NYU-JD.
What company does Victor Edward Portanova work for?
Victor Edward Portanova is associated with Victor E. Portanova Esq. in Beverly Hills, CA.
Is Victor Edward Portanova in good standing?
No, Victor Edward Portanova carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.