CURRAN PORTO

Curran Kim Porto was born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, April 29, 1961.  He received his Bachelor of Science in business degree in 1987 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, his Juris Doctorate degree in 1992 from Mississippi College of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation from the Graduate School at the University of Florida. 

Curran has been an attorney since 1992 and is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and in Florida (admitted in 1994).  He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court in the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  In 1992, while participating in the Federal Internship Program, he was appointed to assist the Newark, New Jersey District Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service.  In July 1993, he was appointed a Federal Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Thomas E. Baynes, Jr., now retired Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, and served in that position until July 1995.  Along with being the Managing Member of Real Title Services, LLC., Curran practices in the areas of consumer protection laws including bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, real estate transactions, assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships, and state and federal tax dispute resolution with his Tampa, Florida law firm of Porto & Baker, PLLC. 

GARY BAKER

When we asked Gary what for him is the most important part of being an attorney, he replied without hesitation “the ability to help and represent people during a difficult time in their lives.”  He added further that he takes the time to listen then asks questions to develop a complete understanding of the problems facing those that took the time to meet with him.  Without a doubt, he cares about helping others to the best of his ability.

Gary graduated from The University of Memphis Law School in the top 15% of his class.  He probably would have graduated even higher but he took the time during his last year of studies to start representing people in need and was sworn in by the Tennessee Bar as a student attorney working at the university legal clinic.  Since then he’s never looked back.

After graduation from law school, Gary went to work representing the big banks, mortgage companies and other creditors.  This work allowed him to foster a thorough understanding of how the system works.  Since 2001 he has represented only consumers, drawing upon his experience representing the “other side” to assist those in need of protecting their family from loss of their home, hard earned wages or personal property.

Give Gary a call, he welcomes the opportunity to see if he can help you and your family.