Personal Injury Attorney Christopher Joseph Portée, Esq.

Christopher J. Portée is a trial attorney at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq Civil Litigation Group. His practice focuses on all areas of civil litigation, and he has appeared in State and Federal Courts throughout New Jersey. Christopher joined GGL in 2022 after practicing at a premier New Jersey civil litigation firm where he directed the firm’s intake department and served as the Chair of the Premises Liability Section.

Known for his zealous advocacy, Christopher has recovered millions of dollars for his clients in complex commercial litigation and personal injury matters. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, Christopher was named a New Jersey Super Lawyers, Rising Star.

He is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the Middlesex County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association of Justice.

What Others Say About Christopher

Amazing service, always kept in touch throughout the entire process. Both Diane and Christopher did an amazing job at explaining and simplifying what every step of the way. They were always on top of everything, and made everything feel smooth. Very grateful for everything they’ve done to help!
– kare herr

Past Settlement Results

  1. $985,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained a spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring surgery.
  2. $600,000.00 – Verdict for a man who sustained a spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring 2 epidurals.
  3. $485,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained an ankle fracture caused by an unsafe premises requiring surgery.
  4. $297,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring surgery.
  5. $299,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring surgery.
  6. $265,000.00 – Recovery for man who sustained a spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring surgery.
  7. $250,000.00- recovery for man who sustained spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring surgery.
  8. $255,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring surgery.
  9. $200,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained an ankle injury caused by an unsafe premises requiring surgery.
  10. $200,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained an ankle injury caused by an unsafe premises requiring surgery.
  11. $185,000.00 – Recovery for man who sustained a knee injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring surgery. 
  12. $130,000.00 – Recovery for man who sustained spinal injury in a motor vehicle crash requiring 2 epidurals.
  13. $100,000.00 – Pre-suit recovery for man who sustained facial laceration from a motor vehicle crash requiring stitches. 
  14. $70,000.00 – Pre-suit recovery for minor who sustained spinal injury requiring physical therapy and chiropractic treatment. 
  15. $50,000.00 – Pre-suit recovery for man who sustained a hand injury from a motor vehicle crash requiring a cortisone injection. 
  16. $50,000.00 – Pre-suit recovery for man who sustained a finger laceration from a motor vehicle crash requiring stitches. 
  17. $50,000.00 – Recovery for woman who sustained a soft tissue injury to her back from an unsafe premises requiring physical therapy. 

Amount Recovered

Christopher has recovered in excess of
$XX,000,000 for her clients in workers’
compensation cases.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Civil litigation

Education

  • School: Rutgers University
    • Degree: Bachelor of Art – History & Bachelor of Art – Political Science
    • Major:  History and Political Science
    • Year:  2005
  • School:  Appalachian School of Law
    • Degree:  Juris Doctor
    • Major: Law
    • Year:  2008

Professional Associations and Membership

  • New Jersey Admissions
  • Federal District Court Admissions for the District of New Jersey

Government Service

  • Office of the Public Defender – Intern