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

1,046 Profile Views

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Mei Lin Zhang

Jan 04, 2026

Strategic Genius in a Complex Contract Dispute

Our securities rating agency was entangled in a contract dispute over bond pricing technology that threatened our core operations. Mr. Portnoy's strategic thinking was brilliant. He avoided a costly t...

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Lakshmi Patel

Jan 04, 2026

Efficient Resolution of a Fraudulent Conveyance Claim

Facing a fraudulent conveyance claim during our business reorganization, time was critical. Mr. Portnoy delivered an efficient solution that exceeded expectations. He quickly analyzed the assets invol...