Julio E. Portilla

Julio E. Portilla is the founder of a New York City law practice focused on bankruptcy and related litigation matters. His firm handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy work, along with personal injury, family law, real estate disputes, and complex civil and commercial litigation. He represents individuals and business owners and approaches matters with detailed preparation across negotiations, hearings, depositions, and trials.

Portilla earned a J.D. from Boston College Law School. His legal education supports work involving federal bankruptcy procedure, creditor and debtor rights, commercial disputes, and litigation strategy. Bankruptcy matters require close attention to financial records, court schedules, disclosure duties, claims, and restructuring options, and his academic training provides the legal foundation for evaluating those issues and developing organized case strategies.

Portilla previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Troy K. Webber in New York State Supreme Court. He later worked as a managing attorney at Wilens & Baker, where his practice included complex commercial litigation, civil litigation, and bankruptcy. Current federal bankruptcy dockets show his continued representation of business debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings in the Southern District of New York, including filings and applications connected to active reorganization cases.

Julio E. Portilla has practiced in New York since 2007 and maintains a New York City practice serving both individuals and businesses. His background combines judicial clerkship experience, law firm management, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy representation. He helps clients address debt and restructuring issues while also handling disputes that require negotiation or courtroom advocacy, with an emphasis on practical legal planning and careful preparation at each stage.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Julio E. Portilla, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

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