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Mr. Portner is a member of the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers.  Time Magazine in fact, recently recognized his achievements.  Mr. Portner has been an attorney licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C. since 1988. He represents clients in matters of personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and criminal defense.  Recently, he was recognized by Time Magazine as well as the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers Association. 

As a young attorney, Mr. Portner served as a litigator for one of Baltimore's largest law firms. While there he obtained large automobile accident awards, and worked to obtain a million dollar verdict in a personal injury case from a District of Columbia jury. Shortly after working on his first million dollar case, Mr. Portner left to form the firm of Portner & Shure.

He currently supervises the personal injury and litigation departments of the law firm.  As a result of his vast litigation experience, Mr. Portner does not want others to view Portner & Shure, P.A. as a personal injury firm that just settles cases.  Portner & Shure, because of this mentality, litigates automobile accident, workers' compensation, or medical malpractice cases, every week of the year. Insurance companies know the firms that don't back down.

Mr. Portner has tried and won hundreds of cases against some of the top insurance defense attorneys and prosecutors in both State and Federal Courts.  In each of the last five (5) years he has recovered approximately ten million dollars for his clients, and over fifty million in the last six (6) years.  Recently, he along with attorney, Kevin Ruby obtained awards of one million dollars in three (3) different cases.  It is a fact that most injury attorneys do not obtain a single million dollar award during the course of their careers. As a result of these large injury awards, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization that recognizes the top trial lawyers in America, announced that Jonathan Portner is a certified member. This organization comprises the most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States, and fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are eligible to become members.

Mr. Portner has dedicated a considerable amount of firm resources to help non-english speaking clients stand up to insurance companies.  The firm provides the highest level of experience to Hispanic, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese accident victims within the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area.  The firm has a staff of over twenty multi-lingual paralegals and a bilingual Chinese/English speaking attorney who work closely with clients.  As a result, no longer are many foreign speaking accident victims frustrated in dealing with insurance companies after an automobile accident.

Mr. Portner dedicates considerable time to all of his endeavors but believes each personal injury or criminal case should be treated as if it's the only case of the firm. He has obtained over $150 million in recoveries because of his attention to detail, and insistence that his staff have constant communication with each client.
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Practice areas

OtherWorkers compensationCriminal defensePersonal injuryCar accident
  1. Car accident: 40%

    We represent car accident victims from Virginia Beach through Hampton Roads, into Northern Virginia up to Bel Air Maryland. Our recoveries include numerous verdicts or settlements over $1,000,000.

    33 years, 10,000 cases

  2. Personal injury: 35%

    Currently recover $2 million every month and over $24 million dollars for our injured clients throughout Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

    33 years, 10,000 cases

  3. Criminal defense: 10%

    We have defended criminal clients in almost every court in Maryland and Northern Virginia.Frequently our experienced defense attorneys get the charges dismissed or reduced.

    33 years, 3,500 cases

  4. Workers compensation: 10%

    Our awards in both Maryland and Virginia Workers Compensation cases are among the top when compared to other awards that are given by the commission.

    33 years, 5,000 cases

  1. Medical malpractice: 5%

    We routinely handle with co-counsel large medical malpractice cases in Maryland And Virginia. One of our recent Medical malpractice cases settled for 2.6 million.

    33 years, 500 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese

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Contact

Portner & Shure, P.A.

7226 Lee DeForest Dr.
Ste 101
Columbia, MD, 21046

Portner & Shure, P.A.

8229 Boone Blvd.
Suite 100
Vienna, VA, 22182

Portner & Shure, P.A. - Eastern Shore

Satellite Office Only
1100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD, 21842

Portner & Shure - Owings Mills

Satellite Office Only
10451 Mill Run Cir., Ste. 400
Owings Mills, MD, 21117

Portner & Shure - Baltimore City

Satellite Office Only
400 E. Pratt St., Ste 800
Baltimore, MD, 21202

Portner & Shure - Glen Burnie

Satellite Office Only
7310 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD, 21061

Portner & Shure - Greenbelt

Satellite Office Only
6301 Ivy Lane, Ste 700
Greenbelt, MD, 20770

Portner & Shure, P.A.

5216 Chairmans Court
Suite 106
Frederick, MD, 21703

Portner & Shure - Annapolis

Satellite Office Only
1910 Towne Centre Blvd., Suite 250
Annapolis, MD, 21401

Portner & Shure - Towson

Satellite Office Only
1 Olympic Place, Ste. 900
Towson, MD, 21204

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCGood Standing198902/09/2021
MDActive198806/28/2021
VAAuthorized to Practice Law196906/26/2021

Professional misconduct


This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

  • Reprimand
    issued in MD, 2007

    updated on 10/21/2014

    Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

    Jonathan's comment:“In 2007 a couple sought my representation. Both had participated in a home break-in. There was no dispute they committed the crime. They were told to obtain separate counsel. For financial reasons they could not. I therefore agreed to help both. After the guilty plea and looking for a loop hole with immigration, one of the clients indicated she did not have separate counsel. Our conflict advice was not in writing. My sole warning, in over a 25 yr career, is that a waiver must be in writing.”

Avvo Contributions
Legal answers537
Legal guides40
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
10.0 RatingAvvo2015
Litigator AwardTrial Lawyers Board of Regents2015
Top ContributorAVVO2014
MemberBest Attorneys of America2014
Lifetime MembershipMulti-Million Dollar Advocates Forum2014
MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2014
Featured Attorney for Personal InjuryAVVO2013
Featured Attorney for Criminal DefenseAVVO2013
IGCX Platinum Seal - Outstanding Customer ServiceInteractions Group2013
Excellence in Personal InjuryTime Magazine2013
Client's ChoiceAVVO2013
Top ContributorAVVO2013
Top ContributorAVVO2012
Featured Attorney for Criminal DefenseAVVO2012
Featured Attorney for Personal InjuryAVVO2012
Client's ChoiceAVVO2012
University of Baltimore Law ReviewEditor1988
University of BaltimoreCum Laude1988
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerPortner & Shure, P.A.1993 - Present
AssociateGordon Feinblatt, LLC1989 - 1993
ClerkMaryland Court Of Special Appeals Chief Judge Gilbert1988 - 1989
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
The National Top 100 Trial LawyersLifetime Member2013 - Present
Howard County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2012 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLifetime Member2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember2011 - Present
MantaMember2011 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember1989 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember1988 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember1988 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MarylandMember1988 - Present
District of Columbia Bar, Young Lawyers SectionChair1992 - 1992
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The National Trial Lawyers$1M Settlement for Motorcycle Rider Hit by Truck that Ran Red Light2014
FindLawPersonal Injury Lawyers Celebrate the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce2014
PR WebMaryland Car Personal Injury Attorney, Jonathan Portner, offers Free Case Recovery Evaluation2014
The Epoch TimesTen Top Things the Chinese Speaking Accident Client Must Immediately Be Aware Of2013
Miju Korean NewspaperHow to Best Handle an Accident Claim for the Korean Speaking Client2012
Korean Daily NewspaperTen Things MD Koren Speaking Accident Clients Must Know2012
Top Ten Questions a Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorney AnswersFinding the Best Workers' Compensation Lawyer for your Case2012
Maryland Car Accident BlogWhat Makes Portner & Shure Better Than Other Personal Injury Attorneys In Howard County2012
ROI NewsletterMarketing Techniques2012
World Journal NewspaperPersonal Injury Issues for Chinese Speaking Accident Victims2012
Am Jur Proof of Facts by Bancroft Whitney Co.Proof of Sick Building Syndrome1993
A Guide to Toxic TortsChapter on Indoor Air Pollution1992
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Baltimore School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1988
Franklin and Marshall CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1984
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Howard County Lecture Series, Part IDeportation Issues in your Howard County, MD Criminal Case2013
Calvery Chinese Community ChurchIssues That Affect Chinese Accident Victims2013
Verano ZolIssues Affecting Spanish Speaking Accident Victims2012
Panel DiscussionMarylands new dog bite law2012
Car Accident Cases LitigationProving Damages in Maryland Car Accident Cases2012
Verano ZolIssues Affecting Spanish Speaking Accident Victims2011
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Motorcycle Rider Hit by Truck that Ran Red Light$1,000,000.00
Vehicle Runs Red Light Causing Multiple Car AccidentSettled for USAA's policy limit of $100,000.00
Serious Car Accident in CheverlySettled for GEICO's policy limits of $200,000.00
Salesman Involved in Rearend Collision While Working$73,500.00
Automobile Accident on I95, Richmond VirginiaSettled for $100,000.00
Montgomery County Rearend CollisionArbitration Award $115,000.00
MD Medical Malpractie Attorney Settles Cerebral Palsy Case $2.6 Million DollarsSettled for $2.6 Million Dollars
Auto Accident Resulting in a FatalitySettled for $1,000,000.00
Pedestrian killed by automobileSettled for $1,000,000.00
Wrongful Death of Minor ChildSettled for $990,000.00
Catastrophic Car Accident in Carroll CountySettled for GEICO's policy limits of $100,000.00
Injured Worker Falls off LawnmowerSettled for $85,882.00
Sick Building Case / BahuraJury Awards $1,000,000.00
Elderly Man Dies in Wrongful Death CaseSettled for $500,000.00
Woman Falls into Basement Patio at Glendale ApartmentsJury Awards $366,000.00
Pedestrian Pinned Between Two VehiclesJury Awards $300,000.00
Baltimore Woman Crashes into wall while snow tubing at Virginia ResortSettled for $150,000.00
Finger Crushed by Patio Umbrella While Shopping at LowesJury Awards $96,500.00
Construction Worker Falls 11 Feet to the GroundSettled for $90,000.00
Painter Falls from ScaffoldingCommission Awards $134,865.00

Reviews

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Excellent Attorney

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Jonathan Portner & Portner & Shure are highly recommended. They resolved my case quickly for top dollar. The staff was attentive and sympathetic. All calls were returned. All concerns were addressed quickly and efficiently.
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Highly Recommend them

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Hiring Portner & Shure turned out to be a huge relief, Jonathan Portner and my paralegal Claudia Hernandez dealt with the insurance companies while I focused on getting better. They walked me through the entire process while handling everything, Thanks guys for the GREAT work!
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TOP NOTCH

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I recently retained Mr. Portner for my accident case. He and his staff were very attentive to me and were always available to answer all questions. The firm worked quickly to resolve my case. I highly recommend this attorney.
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Recovered funds for medical treatment

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Two years ago my mini SUV was hit from behind and propelled into a stopped car in front of me. My two kids were in the back seat. My vehicle was totaled. Luckily no one was really hurt, or at least I thought so. However, a day later I experienced neck pain and spasms. I visited my doctor who took X-rays and CT scans. She recommended I see a physical therapist. I used the Personal Injury Protection in my auto insurance policy to cover my medical expenses. I thought it should be plenty of money to cover my injury. Unfortunately, a year later, I was not much better and my insurance did not want to pay for accident-related injuries. I tried to work the claim myself and discovered that the medical liability claims expert only worked from 6 am to 2 pm. I just could not reach the person. I have a very demanding job and two young kids. That is when I contacted Portner & Shure. I researched a number of law firms, but P&S specializes in injury law. I was impressed with the firm’s testimonials. Portner & Shure settled the lien that my medical insurance put on my recovered medical expenses, and basically took care of everything. Jonathan Neal Portner’s paralegal, Rebecca Dean, and her assistant Erica were easy to work with. Both ladies returned my calls and emails quickly.. They chased down paperwork from doctors and hospitals and did a great job guiding me through the claim. Neal Portner took care of negotiations. Portner recovered enough money from the defendant to continue my treatments and to pay off debt that I had accumulated since the accident. They also recovered some money for my kids. I would highly recommend Jonathan Portner and his team to help you with an accident injury. Rani
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EXCELLENT!

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Mr. Portner was excellent. I would recommend him to my family and friends who need an attorney. He resolved my case quickly and got me top dollar. He was professional and always available to answer all of my questions. He addressed all of my concerns quickly.
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reliable attorney

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From beginning to the end, Mr. Portner helped me in every way. I had an automobile accident, and needed a legal advice. Had consultation with Mr. Portner and decided to hire him for my accident. Mr. Portner is very honest, and reliable -You will always get a prompt updates. Him and his staffs tries in every way to do the right for the clients. If you are looking for an attorney who will be on your side, I will definitely recommend Mr. Portner. My results were great, and I am very and truly satisfied with Portner & Shure's work!
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Satisfacción Absoluta

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Quiero informar a toda la comunidad que a sufrido un accidente automovilistico que : Portner & Shure, P.A. Es un bufete de abogados que garantiza un magnifico reembolso de dinero. Representa a cada persona ante las aseguradoras para que pagen por tus horas perdidas en el trabajo y lesiones que sufriste en accidente de transito. Yo Carlos Varela quede muy satisfecho con el trabajo de Portner & Shure. No pierdas el tiempo buscando en otros abogados, la solucion esta Aqui con ellos.
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Quick Resolution - Detail Oriented and Pro-active!

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My wife and I secured Counsel after being pushed around by the insurance company. Not only was the dispute resolved quickly but we were able to resolve our pending claim after just a few weeks. We were nervous to have to retain an attorney but could not be happier with the results. Mr. Portner did an excellent job representing us and I would recommend him to anyone seeking a pro-active attorney that will fight for you. We were able to avoid the hassle of litigation and secure a fair settlement. This firm informed us of the settlement offer, the reasoning, and weighed the pros and cons of pursuing litigation. This not only put our claim into perspective but also gave us the upper hand with the negotiations process. After resolution, they provided a detailed accounting of our settlement.

ELITE SERVICES

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WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE TYPE OV SERVICE THEY GAVE ME...... A+ IN MY BOOK AND I HAVE FOUND A FIRM FOR LIFE....THANKS

Efficiency!

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I contacted Portner and Shure after experiencing frustration dealing with medical issues/bills after I was rear ended in November 2013. The amount was not large so I wasn't sure they would be able to help me. I was wrong, not only did they resolve all the outstanding issues, the settlement that was greater than I anticipated! Paralegal Rebecca Dean is very efficient, always kept me informed, had great recommendations and to top it off is very nice to work with. I am extremely pleased with the results! Thank you!
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Attorney endorsements

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Guy Maydieu, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2019
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Excellent Attorney to work for. I highly recommend!!

John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on May 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Kevin Coluccio, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Gregory Bachand, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer because he cares about results.

Michael Terani

I endorse this lawyer.

Tanya Bachand, Car accident Attorney on May 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have seen many answers Jonathan has given in the Avvo community. He always gives sound advice. It is clear he is a skilled litigator with experience.

Peggy Raddatz, Criminal defense Attorney on May 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Attorney Portner has a great deal of experience handling many litigation cases. He is well regarded by his clients who give him high marks. He has the expertise in the courtroom to handle even the most complex and difficult cases. I endorse this attorney and his services.

Brian Crockett, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jon is a dedicated and skilled trial lawyer. If your case involves real injuries and the Defendants refuse to pay - you need a lawyer like Jon. He'll fight for you. I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Molinaro, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2013
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Being active in lecturing/speaking and publishing to the community and other lawyers is just one of the pluses for which a person should look when seeking out a lawyer. Couple that with positive reviews from clients and endorsements from other lawyers, and one has a lawyer to place on top of the potential lawyer list. Along with 25 years of practice, Jonathan Neal Portner, Esq. has these assets, and more.

Michael Doland, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Portner gives consistently clear, accurate answers which are customized to the needs of Avvo askers. He is a credit to all Avvo participating attorneys.

George Andriotis, Car accident Attorney on Feb 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Portner is knowledgeable, professional and a credit to the legal profession.

Scott Camassar, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Portner has excellent experience and is highly regarded by clients and the legal community for his skill and expertise.

David Pittman

I endorse this lawyer. His answers on AVVO are always well thought out and demonstrate his superior knowledge of his subject matter.

Charles Franklin, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Portner is a very aggressive lawyer who is very compassionate with his clients and always represents his clients best interests! He is very intelligent and analyzes complicated legal issues quickly. FIVE STARS!!

Michael Shafer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I happily endorse this lawyer. His legal acumen is well known in the area.

Lloyd Bell, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is an outstanding trial lawyer and a true leader in the community. He works tirelessly to ensure his clients obtain the best possible outcomes, either through trial or settlement. If you need a trial lawyer in the greater Baltimore area, Jonathan and his team are the folks to go to.

Lorraine Lawrence-Whittaker, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 22, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Jonathan Portner is an excellent Personal Injury lawyer with decades of experience and results to bring to the table. I have worked for and along side Jonathan for 13 years and have found to him to be not only extremely legally sound in his approach to cases, but quick on his feet in a courtroom and most importantly, able to see where the opposing party is going before they have even thought of their next move. This is a most valuable asset in litigation. He is a terrific choice for your personal injury matter.

Jayson Soobitsky, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent litigator and really cares about his clients.

Howard Lewis, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Portner is one of the finest Tort lawyers in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. Whenever we have injured clients in MD, we direct them to one place and one place only- Attorney Portner's firm!

Valerie Portner, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. I have watched Jon as an advocate since his days clerking for Chief Judge Gilbert at the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. I was by his side when he helped his former large Baltimore law firm get a multi-million verdict in a Washington, D.C. personal injury case many years ago. His skills in the world of personal injury are unmatched. The fact he is brilliant and a fierce competitor has enabled him to represent thousands of satisfied personal injury clients. This Maryland attorney would be the only lawyer I would recommend to anyone in the field of Maryland and D.C. injury law and criminal defense. You get the best possible advocate when you retain this attorney. I have witnessed his success on countless occasions. The staggering settlements and verdicts no longer surprise me.

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