New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Gary Burton Port
- Experience: 38 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Divorce, Business Law, Military Law
- Jurisdictions: New York
Education
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Brooklyn Law School
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New York University
B.A. (1983) | Psychology (1980 - 1983)
Honors: Cum Laude
Experience
- Partner: Law Office of Gary Port, P.C. d/b/a Port and Sava (2002 - Current)
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Law: Maurice A. Deane, School of Law, Hofstra University (2017 - 2019)
- Associate Attorney: Sondra I. Harris and Associates (1994 - 2002)
- Associate Attorney: Kanterman, Taub and Breitner (1993 - 1994)
- Assistant District Attorney: District Attorney, Kings County (1990 - 1993)
- Judge Advocate: United States Army, Active Duty (1987 - 1990)
Associations
- Member of the United States Army: Member (2017 - Current)
- Military Officer's Association: Member (2017 - Current)
- American Legion: Commander, Post 81 (2015 - Current)
- New York State Bar # 2088276: Member (1986 - Current)
- Nassau Bar Association: Chairman, Veteran's Law Committee (2017 - 2019)
- Boy Scouts of America: District Committeeman (2010 - 2017)
- Business Network International: Chapter Past President (2015 - 2016)
- West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce: President (2005 - 2007)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1986)
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Since 2004)
- Federal Circuit (Since 1987)
- United State Court of Federal Claims (Since 2015)
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Military Law: Veteran's Benefits
Contact Info
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Biography
Gary Port was acknowledged by the New York Law Journal in 2016, under the "Those Who Lead, Pro Bono Category." He was also recognized in 2016 by the Center for Children, Families and the Law, and the Gitenstein Institute for Health Law and Policy. Additionally, in 2016, he was honored by Angel for Warriors for his Pro Bono contributions to Veterans. Mr. Port previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Maurice Deane School of Law, Hofstra University. He currently holds the position of Chairman of the Nassau County Bar Association Veterans’ Law Committee. Furthermore, Mr. Port has been appointed to State Senator John Brook’s advisory committee on Veterans issues. Mr. Port leads the Divorce and Family Law division of the firm, focusing on matters related to divorce, custody, support, and family law. He also practices in the field of complex commercial litigation, where commercial law often intersects with property division in divorce proceedings. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel, Mr. Port oversees the Military Law/Veterans Rights department, advocating for discharge upgrades and representing service members and veterans in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and at Courts-Martial. His legal appearances have been in New York State Court and New York Federal District Courts. Mr. Port is renowned for his expertise in military retirement pay and benefits concerning divorce, having conducted educational sessions for attorneys in New York and Pennsylvania. Mr. Port completed his law degree in 1986 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army that same year. His active duty and reserve service extended until January 1, 2015, when he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Throughout his career, Mr. Port held various roles, culminating in his position as the legal advisor (Staff Judge Advocate) to the Commanding General of the 78th Training Division. He was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal twice, the Army Commendation Medal thrice, and the Army Achievement Medal.