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José Portabella Villela

Attorney at Law (NY) • Abogado (Guatemala)

Attorney José María Portabella Villela is a graduate of Harvard Law School. He works on a wide array of matters including international trade, immigration, intellectual property and corporate law. Attorney Portabella regularly assists clients with visa application, and advises individuals and companies on their intellectual property rights including their trademarks and copyrights.

Prior to his time with BridgehouseLaw, he worked at a boutique law firm in Guatemala City specializing in general corporate and intellectual property work. His experience includes working alongside transactional lawyers in an international setting, having provided support in international transactions in the Central American market.

In his spare time, Mr. Portabella Villela enjoys watching films, reading, going to the theater, traveling and eating good food.

Practice Areas

Bar Admission

Guatemala (2021) • New York (2024)

Education

LL.M.: Harvard Law School (2023) • Licenciado en Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales; Abogado y Notario: Universidad Francisco Marroquín (2020)