David Portal

David Portal focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate. Much of his work involves assisting his clients with strategies and approaches to purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and ownership structures.

My focus

Real Estate

I help my clients (which include landlords,tenants, developers, nursing homeowners and operators, banks, hotel owners, hospitals, universities, and nonprofit organizations) with the acquisition and sale of commercial office and mixed-use buildings and hotels, the leasing (ground and master) of properties, multilevel financings, and negotiation of limited liability operating agreements and joint ventures. I also work heavily in commercial office and retail leasing, representing both landlords and tenants, as well as in airport leasing.

I strategize with clients on how to seize new or evolving opportunities through federal and state agencies, among other resources.

In addition to representing my clients on the real estate deals, I provide overall general advice and counsel on the transactions.

New York City and Nationwide

Much of my work is located within the city. New York City represents what our great nation is all about—diversity of people, neighborhoods, businesses, and communities. I am also involved in multistate deals.

Speaking and Public Service

I lecture and give seminars on real estate matters at various institutions on behalf of the New York State Bar Association, the Legal Aid Society, and other associations. I enjoy teaching and the networking aspects of this service.