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

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Law school
Fordham Ls Nyu-Jd
Registration
1838721
NY registration #

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

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.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 67.2% 40% ▼ -40.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

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.
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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

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.

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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Before you rely on this record

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.