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Los Angeles, CA 90071
Office: 213 356-5503
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ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of California , 2000
United States District Court - Central District of California, 2000
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2004
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2004
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2002

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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
Gu v. Gonzalez 429 F.3d 1209 (9th Cir. 2005)

EDUCATION
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, Juris Doctor, 2000
St. Thomas More Honor Society
University of California at Irvine, Bachelors of Arts, 1997
Phi Beta Kappa

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association

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