Samuel I. Portnoy

Samuel I. Portnoy

Commercial Litigation
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2026

About Samuel

Samuel I. Portnoy: Business Litigator in Newark, New Jersey

Samuel I. Portnoy is a distinguished business litigator based in Newark, New Jersey, who specializes in handling complex and high-stakes commercial disputes across multiple industries. From large-cap industry leaders to cutting-edge start-ups, Mr. Portnoy’s clients rely on his expertise to deliver efficient, effective solutions for their most intricate legal challenges.

Practice Areas

  • Securities Fraud
  • Insider Trading
  • Common Law Fraud
  • Professional Negligence and Liability
  • Breach of Contract
  • Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act
  • Federal Tort Claims Act
  • Mass Tort
  • Fraudulent Conveyance
  • Business Reorganization

Awards

Mr. Portnoy has been recognized for his expertise in commercial litigation, including:

  • Recognized as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation (2017-2020)
  • Detailed on the 40 & Under Hot List by New Jersey Super Lawyers (2017-2020)
  • Awarded Best Attorney USA, recognized in 2026

Education and Credentials

Universities: University of Vermont, Brooklyn Law School
Educations: JD from Brooklyn Law School (Class of 2014)
Bar Admissions: New Jersey, United States
Languages: English

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Recognized Since:

Detailed on the Best Attorney USA list since 2026.

Note: All data provided herein is accurate and current as of October 2023.

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

7 Reviews

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Amara Okonkwo

Jan 04, 2026

Always Available and Kept Me Fully Informed

When our tech startup faced a complex breach of contract dispute over intellectual property licensing, I was overwhelmed. Mr. Portnoy's communication was exceptional. He responded to emails within hou...

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 04, 2026

Deep Securities Law Knowledge Saved My Career

As a C-suite executive facing 1934 Act claims related to alleged insider trading, my professional future was at stake. Mr. Portnoy's expertise in securities litigation was immediately apparent. He dis...

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Yuki Nakamura

Jan 04, 2026

Secured a Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Against All Odds

Our manufacturing company was defrauded by a supplier in a RICO Act case involving fraudulent conveyance of assets overseas. We thought recovery was impossible. Mr. Portnoy not only proved liability b...

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 04, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Professional Crisis

When my law firm was sued for professional negligence, I felt personally attacked and anxious. Mr. Portnoy showed remarkable compassion. He listened to my concerns without judgment, reassured me that...

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Diego Alvarez

Jan 04, 2026

Utmost Professionalism in Federal Court Litigation

Representing our pharmaceutical company in a mass tort case across multiple federal districts required impeccable professionalism. Mr. Portnoy's reputation preceded him—opposing counsel treated him wi...