Gloria M. Portela
About Gloria M. Portela
Gloria M. Portela is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Gloria M. Portela is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Houston, TX
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