PLK - Portnoy Lis Kalfa & Co. is an Ashdod-based law firm founded by attorneys Dan Portnoy, Roni Lis, and Nir Kalfa. The firm focuses its practice on four core areas - Family, Real Estate, Criminal Defense, and traffic-related criminal matters - to maintain depth and consistency across each discipline. Clients are served in Hebrew, English, Russian, and French, with an emphasis on clear communication and accessibility.

Within Family matters, the team advises on divorce proceedings, parental responsibility and time-sharing, child support, division of property, prenuptial and financial agreements, wills and inheritances, enduring power of attorney, and guardianship. The Real Estate practice handles second-hand and new-build purchases, sales, drafting and negotiating purchase and lease agreements for all asset types, tax planning and reporting, financing coordination, and registration of rights. The Criminal Defense practice represents clients from the police investigation stage through detention hearings and trial in cases involving white-collar offenses, serious crime, drugs, property offenses, domestic violence, and homicide, including military court representation for soldiers and record-clearance applications. Traffic defense includes DUI and drug-impaired driving, speeding, license suspensions, fatal-accident negligence, and representation before the Medical Institute for Road Safety.

PLK’s client service model prioritizes personal attention, regular case assessments, and transparency on strategy and next steps. The partners collaborate across their focus areas to align litigation tactics with clients’ immediate and long-term objectives, whether in court or through negotiated resolutions. The firm also engages in community and pro bono initiatives, reflecting a service-minded approach alongside practical, results-focused advocacy.

About פורטנוי ליס כלפה ושות' - משרד עו"ד (PLK)

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Family
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Family

The firm advises on the full spectrum of family law in Israel, including divorce, parental responsibility and time-sharing, child support, division of property, and financial agreements. The team guides clients on forum selection between the Family Court and religious courts, prepares tailored pleadings and evidentiary packages, and negotiates parenting plans and asset settlements. They also draft prenuptial agreements and handle proceedings involving enduring power of attorney and guardianship, aiming to protect family relationships and financial stability while moving matters forward efficiently.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Real Estate

PLK handles residential and commercial transactions from term sheet to registration of rights. Services include due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, off-plan and contractor purchases, leasing for all asset types, coordination with lenders and notaries, and tax planning and reporting for purchase tax and capital gains. The team manages title checks, encumbrances, and regulatory filings so buyers, sellers, developers, and landlords can close with clear timelines and documented compliance.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Criminal Defense

The defense practice represents clients at every stage of the criminal process - pre-charge consultation, police investigation, detention hearings, indictment, and trial. The attorneys handle a wide range of allegations, including white-collar offenses, serious crime, drugs, property offenses, domestic violence, and homicide. They also represent soldiers in military courts and assist with clearing criminal records where the law allows. Strategy focuses on early intervention, evidentiary challenges, negotiated outcomes where appropriate, and robust courtroom advocacy when trial is necessary.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Private Client

For individuals and families, the firm drafts wills, advises on succession and inheritance proceedings, and prepares enduring power of attorney arrangements tailored to client preferences and medical contingencies. The team petitions for guardianship when required, represents heirs in probate applications, and coordinates with financial and tax advisors to align estate documents with Israeli law. The objective is to preserve family assets, reduce disputes, and ensure clear execution of a client’s wishes.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

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