Real Estate

Chapter 7 and 13 Consumer Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy, Pre-Foreclosure Counseling, Foreclosure Defense, Affirmative Claims for Predatory Lending Practices, Consumer Fraud Actions, Debt Restructuring and Repair, and Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts.

• Buying & Selling
• Mortgages
• Tenants' Rights

• Buying & Selling
• Mortgages
• Landlord
• Tenant

Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 and 13 Consumer Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy, Pre-Foreclosure Counseling, Foreclosure Defense, Affirmative Claims for Predatory Lending Practices, Consumer Fraud Actions, Debt Restructuring and Repair, and Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts.

• Chapter 13
• Chapter 7
• Collections & Repossessions
• Credit Disputes
• Debt Relief
• Garnishments
• Chapter 11
• Business Bankruptcy
• Credit Repair
• Credit Restoration
• Creditor Harassment
• Personal Bankruptcy
• Foreclosures

FL, Apr 1991
Bar Number: 883050

Masters of Law in Taxation

United States Supreme Court, United States Tax Court, United States Court of Appeals - 3rd Circuit, United States District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and New Jersey Supreme Court.

Palm Beach County Bar Association, North Palm Beach County Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bankruptcy Institute, Wellington Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Chamber of Commerce, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Camden County Bar Association, The Florida Bar: Real Property and Probate Section, and Rotary International.

I endeavor to always stay on top of the changes in statutory law, as well as case law through continuing legal education seminars. I have attended seminars throughout the country, always endeavoring to learn from those who have excelled in their given field and who may assist me in practicing law at the highest professional and competence level possible.

Sands v. PGT, et. al.
Established new environmental law in New Jersey requiring insurance companies to provide defense to innocent land owners in Superfund/CERLCA cases. Saved client millions of dollars in defense costs through over a decade of Superfund litigation.

Pinewood v. Barnegat Township
Obtained favorable decision in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit sustaining inverse condemnation under Rent Control, (overturned in Yee v. City of Escondido by the United States Supreme Court on appeal by California Counsel from the Ninth Circuit).

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Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Colorado.

Henry Portner is a founding partner of the Consumer Lawyers of America, P.A., a firm dedicated to assisting consumers in aggressively asserting their legal rights. Henry has built his life and reputation on standing up for consumers and small companies fighting against the big and powerful banks and corporations. In helping people and small business, Henry takes full advantage of Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Consumer Fraud Laws, Warranty, Product Liability, and Automobile Lemon Laws. The firm represents consumers in Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies, and Businesses in Chapter 11 Bankruptcies. It also assists clients in Pre-Foreclosure Counseling, Foreclosure Defense, Predatory Lending Claims, and Forensic Loan Studies.

Henry Portner, Managing Partner, has been practicing bankruptcy law for over 25 years. Licensed in 6 states, Henry has practiced in a variety of areas, from Tax and Real Estate Law to Commercial Litigation. He has helped thousands of people just like you to successfully deal with tough legal matters. He has gained a reputation for working hard to help the underdog and those who are at the mercy of circumstances and the economy. Henry is a very likable, down-to-earth guy, who passionately stands and fights for the rights of individuals. He cares deeply for the struggles of ordinary people in these tough economic times.

A very broad based practice history in real estate law, commercial law, corporate law, constitutional law, eminent domain law, tax law, personal injury law, tort law, products liability law, lemon law, antitrust law, complex civil litigation, ERISA, trademark and copyright law, internet law, landlord tenant law, bank law, estate planning, asset protection planning, retirement planning, family succession planning, franchise law, mergers and acquisitions, administrative agency law, appeals, environmental law, zoning and subdivision law, equestrian law and bankruptcy law. Mr. Portner has served as General Counsel to Corporations and Real Estate Development Companies, as well as having been engaged in the private practice of law, with law firms in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida, as well as his own private practice of law, with admission to the Bar of six states.

• Voted Person of the Year by the New Jersey Manufactured Housing Association for work relating to Rent Control
• Panel and Guest Speaker with the Palm Beach County Bar Association
• The New Jersey Hospital Association
• Rotary International
• Various Chambers of Commerce, Civic and Community Associations
• Sponsor of the "Financial Recovery Hour" on Radio 740 A.M. broadcasting from Boca Raton, Florida

Alan Polange, Executive Director - (561) 324-5707

(561) 642-5376

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Evening, weekend, and after hours also available by appointment.

Additional Offices: Lake Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and North Miami. (561) 744-2099, (954) 385-7300, (866) LAW-FIRM.

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Spanish is spoken by numerous employees.

Jupiter, FL
1001 W. Indiantown Road
Suite 105
Jupiter, FL 33458

A 10% discount is offered to NOLO referenced clients. Be sure to mention that you called our law firm by introduction through NOLO. We offer fix fees for consumer bankruptcies and foreclosure defense. All our fees are competitive and consistent with the bankruptcy guidelines of the respective bankruptcy courts. All fee agreements are in writing with the client and clearly set forth any fees, costs or expenses that might be incurred by our client.

Competitive to task undertaken.

Yes, we are pleased to offer a free initial consultation. Reference seeing our name through NOLO. We budget a half to one hour for the initial free consultation.

We always remain competitive to the task undertaken. As the services offered by our firm are very broad and diverse, we necessarily tailor the retainer to the specific task, its complexity and time sensitivity.