Jeffrey S. Portnoy
About Jeffrey S. Portnoy
Jeffrey S. Portnoy is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1993. Jeffrey S. Portnoy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
- Insurance Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Cades Schutte LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1972 and Syracuse University, BA, graduated 1969
Location: Honolulu, HI
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