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| ADMISSIONS |
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Supreme Court of California , 2000 |
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United States District Court - Central District of California, 2000 |
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2004 |
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2004 |
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2002 |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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Providing a unique capability for The Morrison Law Group's construction and business practice, Mr. Porta has extensive experience in appellate litigation and immigration compliance matters. For instance, Mr. Porta's Federal Appellate Court experience includes acting as lead counsel on over 30 petitions for review throughout various Circuit Courts of Appeal including several oral argument hearings and petitions for rehearing en banc. His comprehensive immigration background includes temporary and immigrant visas for skilled workers, professionals, athletes, entertainers, investors and multinational executives. He also advises The Morrison Law Group's corporate clientele on compliance with immigration and Department of Labor regulations when hiring foreign nationals. |
| PUBLISHED APPELLATE CASES |
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Gu v. Gonzalez |
429 F.3d 1209 (9th Cir. 2005) |
| EDUCATION |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, Juris Doctor, 2000
St. Thomas More Honor Society |
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University of California at Irvine, Bachelors of Arts, 1997
Phi Beta Kappa |
| PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association |
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