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Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trial Attorneys

Portner & Shure has established a hard-earned reputation for providing exceptional legal representation to residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. We are highly respected by insurance companies, opposing counsel, judges, and court personnel. Through the passion, talent, and tenacity of our legal team, we have helped obtain hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients through personal injury verdicts and settlements, and secured dismissals and acquittals in the most challenging criminal cases. The best way to learn about your rights and legal options is to speak with one of our top-rated trial lawyers.

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A Proven History of Success

Over $400 Million Won for Our Clients

  • Auto Accident Case Settled for the Family of a Passenger in a Fatal Car Crash

  • Reckless Driver Causes Severe Injuries and Fatality in Traffic Accident

  • Traumatic Brain Injury Involving Minor Settled with 95% of Policy Going to the Child

  • Case Settled While in Litigation with AIG Claims and Geico Insurance Companies Prior to Trial

  • Rideshare Accident Resulting in Elbow & Rib Fractures Settled with James River Insurance Company (Uber)

  • Claim against Nationwide Insurance Company. Chantilly, Virginia accident claim. Numerous fractures along with high hospital bills.

  • Our clients were approaching an intersection when the defendants failed to yield the right of way and T-boned our vehicle occupied by a husband, wife, and child.

  • This case involved a Harford County car accident claim. Our client was operating her vehicle when the other party crossed the double yellow lines on Route 1 and struck her vehicle.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

why our clients say they can expect more with portner & shure
  • “I had an accident in March of this year 2024, I called the lawyers at Portner & Shure and they took care of my case. I especially thank Audrey for her work, who helped me with the entire legal ...”

    - Former Client
  • “From day one, the phone call to this law firm was very attentive, and the handling of my motor vehicle case was executed completely. Michelle was my point of contact and handled my case with ...”

    - M.W.
  • “Grace Chung was very helpful and good at communicating. Always responded quickly and answered my questions clearly. My case was related to military medical facilities so it was kind of tricky but they ...”

    - H.K.
  • “My husband had court recently and Mr. Rahi was very professional and explained everything very well, He answered all of our questions. We are very happy with the outcome. Thank you very much.”

    - E.M.
  • “My attorney Mr. Simran Rahi did great job for me in Fairfax Court. If you need a strong lawyer and experienced, you need them.”

    - G.D.P
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Why Hire Us?

EXPECT MORE WITH PORTNER & SHURE
  • We offer legal representation in English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese, & Chinese languages.
  • We have aggressive litigation tactics, skill, and passion.
  • We have offices in Maryland, Virginia & Washington, D.C.
  • Over 30 Years of Experience Serving Clients
  • We have received countless 5-star Google & Facebook reviews.

Awards & associations

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
    Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
    The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Super Lawyers
    Super Lawyers
  • Best Attorneys of America
    Best Attorneys of America
  • The National Trial Lawyers
    The National Trial Lawyers
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
  • 5-Star Google Reviews
    5-Star Google Reviews
  • Lead Counsel Rated
    Lead Counsel Rated
  • Maryland Association for Justice
    Maryland Association for Justice
  • 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2016-2021
    10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2016-2021
  • 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2016-2021
    10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2016-2021
  • American Association for Justice
    American Association for Justice
  • Avvo Rating Top Attorney
    Avvo Rating Top Attorney
  • Avvo Superb Rating Top Attorney
    Avvo Superb Rating Top Attorney
  • US News & World Report Best Law Firms 2019
    US News & World Report Best Law Firms 2019
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Jonathan Portner
    Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Jonathan Portner
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Meet Our Team

  • Jonathan N. Portner Photo
  • Simran  Rahi Photo
  • Richard D. Shure Photo
  • Valerie F. Portner Photo
  • Elizabeth  Bermudez Photo
  • Norma  Guevara Photo
  • Sarah  Sadler Photo
  • Pablo  Pérez Salido Photo
  • Nandin  Dave Photo
  • Reginald  Jordan Photo
  • Kevin A. Ruby Photo
  • Beth  Arbogast Photo
  • Arzoo  Jiwani Photo
  • Claudia  Hernandez Photo
  • Jennifer  Flores Photo
  • Teresa  Rivera Photo
  • Hyun  Young Chung (Grace) Photo
  • Michelle  Ramirez Photo
  • Christine  Airey Photo
  • Judith  Flores Photo
  • Belen  Rodriguez Photo
  • Natalie  Solaja Photo
  • Kelly  Torres-Gonzalez Photo
  • Brandy  Moreira Soriano Photo
  • Christine  Phong Photo
  • Audrey  Lin Photo
  • Cam  Van Tran Photo
  • Gisela  Yung Photo
  • Rosanna  Yap Photo
  • Rebecca  Velazquez Pena Photo
  • Ana  Cordic Photo
  • Geraldine  Linares Photo
  • Torrey  Johnson-Hochanadel Photo
  • Jonathan N. Portner Photo
    Jonathan N. Portner

    Managing Partner

    Mr. Portner is the Managing Partner of Portner & Shure, P.A. and is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
  • Simran  Rahi Photo
    Simran Rahi

    Litigation Partner

    Simran Rahi is an experienced trial attorney with Portner & Shure. He represents clients in matters of personal injury and criminal defense throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.
  • Richard D. Shure Photo
    Richard D. Shure

    Of Counsel

    Mr. Shure is licensed to practice in Maryland and Virginia, where he represents clients in matters of personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation.
  • Valerie F. Portner Photo
    Valerie F. Portner

    Of Counsel

    Valerie Portner has been an attorney licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington DC since 1989. She provides valuable input on all of the firm's larger personal injury cases.
  • Elizabeth  Bermudez Photo
    Elizabeth Bermudez

    Personal Injury Claims Manager

    Elizabeth has been with the Firm for 14 years. During this time she has helped lead the Firm’s expansion from one to eight offices.
  • Norma  Guevara Photo
    Norma Guevara

    Director of Human Resources and Business Development

    Norma has been with the Firm for 14 years. As a paralegal she recovered over a million dollars for her clients yearly for over eight years.
  • Sarah  Sadler Photo
    Sarah Sadler

    Firm Operations Manager

    Sarah Sadler has been with Portner & Shure for 27 years and understands what's required to make the firm attentive to client needs while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
  • Pablo  Pérez Salido Photo
    Pablo Pérez Salido

    Associate Attorney

    Pablo Pérez Salido is an immigration attorney at Portner & Shure, P.A. He is a dual-qualified attorney in the United States ...
  • Nandin  Dave Photo
    Nandin Dave

    Associate Attorney

  • Reginald  Jordan Photo
    Reginald Jordan

    Associate Attorney

  • Kevin A. Ruby Photo
    Kevin A. Ruby

    In Memoriam 1972-2018

    Mr. Ruby received his undergraduate degree from Brown University in 1994. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University ...
  • Beth  Arbogast Photo
    Beth Arbogast

    Director of Information Technology

    Beth is the Director of Information Technology at Portner & Shure as well as a Senior Personal injury Paralegal in our ...
  • Arzoo  Jiwani Photo
    Arzoo Jiwani

    Criminal Defense Division Manager – Virginia Offices

    Bio coming soon.
  • Claudia  Hernandez Photo
    Claudia Hernandez

    Criminal Defense Division Manager - Maryland Offices

    Claudia was born in Honduras and came to the United States at the age of 10. When Claudia first came to the United States, ...
  • Jennifer  Flores Photo
    Jennifer Flores

    Paralegal

  • Teresa  Rivera Photo
    Teresa Rivera

    Paralegal

  • Hyun  Young Chung (Grace) Photo
    Hyun Young Chung (Grace)

    Paralegal

    Grace came to this country at 23 years old from Korea. Grace graduated from college in Korea with a double major in chemistry ...
  • Michelle  Ramirez Photo
    Michelle Ramirez

    Paralegal

  • Christine  Airey Photo
    Christine Airey

    Paralegal

    Christine Airey handles many of the large and complex personal injury cases at Portner & Shure. She gained her experience ...
  • Judith  Flores Photo
    Judith Flores

    Paralegal

  • Belen  Rodriguez Photo
    Belen Rodriguez

    Paralegal

  • Natalie  Solaja Photo
    Natalie Solaja

    Paralegal

  • Kelly  Torres-Gonzalez Photo
    Kelly Torres-Gonzalez

    Paralegal

  • Brandy  Moreira Soriano Photo
    Brandy Moreira Soriano

    Paralegal

    Brandy has been with the firm for over three years. She began as a Receptionist and has worked her way to a paralegal. She ...
  • Christine  Phong Photo
    Christine Phong

    Paralegal

    Christine has become a leader in our Chinese personal injury department in Maryland and Virginia. Christine speaks Mandarin ...
  • Audrey  Lin Photo
    Audrey Lin

    Paralegal

    Audrey Lin is one of our Mandarin-speaking paralegals. Audrey joined our firm in December of 2019. She was born in China and ...
  • Cam  Van Tran Photo
    Cam Van Tran

    Paralegal

    Cam Van, a paralegal with 20+ years of experience, specializes in personal injury and auto accidents, drawing from extensive ...
  • Gisela  Yung Photo
    Gisela Yung

    Paralegal

    Giselle Jimenez-Avalos is one of our Spanish-speaking legal assistants, Giselle joined our firm in August of 2022. Born and ...
  • Rosanna  Yap Photo
    Rosanna Yap

    Accounting Department, Chinese Department Assistant

    Rosanna has been a key employee for the firm since 2001. She was the first point of contact for all of our clients because of ...
  • Rebecca  Velazquez Pena Photo
    Rebecca Velazquez Pena

    Immigration Intake Specialist

  • Ana  Cordic Photo
    Ana Cordic

    Associate Attorney

    Ana specializes in Workers’ Compensation and Criminal Defense. Ana received her bachelor’s degree in criminology from George ...
  • Geraldine  Linares Photo
    Geraldine Linares

    Associate Attorney

    Geraldine Linares is an immigration attorney at Portner & Shure, P.A. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Geraldine has ...
  • Torrey  Johnson-Hochanadel Photo
    Torrey Johnson-Hochanadel

    Associate Attorney

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