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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.
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.
With over $500 million in recoveries, our Maryland and Virginia accident attorneys handle matters in the area of workers compensation, car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, personal injury, workers' compensation, and DUI/DWI, criminal defense.
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Our top rated personal injury attorneys recover over $2 million dollars each and every month from the insurance carriers for the injured accident victim. Call or text us today for a free case evaluation.
Top rated attorneys recover $11 million each year for the injured accident victim. Call Today.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
38 years | 10,000 cases
Workers Compensation
35%
38 years | 5,000 cases
Criminal Defense
10%
38 years | 3,500 cases
Personal Injury
10%
38 years | 10,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016 2013 2012
2014 2013 2012
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 7 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2019
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
Licensed in Maryland for 37 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
Location
Portner & Shure, P.A. - Eastern Shore
(410) 730-3605
Fax
Satellite Office Only, 1100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 21842
Portner & Shure - Owings Mills
(410) 730-3605
Fax
Satellite Office Only, 10451 Mill Run Cir., Ste. 400, Owings Mills, MD, 21117
Portner & Shure - Baltimore City
(410) 730-3605
Fax
Satellite Office Only, 400 E. Pratt St., Ste 800, Baltimore, MD, 21202
Portner & Shure - Glen Burnie
(410) 730-3605
Fax
Satellite Office Only, 7310 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061
Portner & Shure - Greenbelt
(301) 854-3350
Fax
Satellite Office Only, 6301 Ivy Lane, Ste 700, Greenbelt, MD, 20770
Portner & Shure - Annapolis
(410) 730-3605
Fax
Satellite Office Only, 1910 Towne Centre Blvd., Suite 250, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Portner & Shure - Towson
(410) 730-3605
Fax
Satellite Office Only, 1 Olympic Place, Ste. 900, Towson, MD, 21204
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Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Recovered funds for medical treatment
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...
Posted by Carlos | February 24, 2016 | Car Accidents
Satisfacción Absoluta
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 suf...
Posted by Danette Fastner | March 07, 2013
Fantastic Attorney
Mr. Portner is the Best attorney out there. He handled my current case and my families previous cases with the most current legal knowledge and professionalism. Thank you!
Posted by Henry | February 26, 2013 | Car Accidents
Client Review
Mr. Portner handled a motor vehicle accident for me and then later assisted me with a criminal matter. The results that I received were beyond my expectations. He was aggressive and well prepared in both situations. He was professional and made sure that I understood all aspects of my claims. I woul...
Posted by Sarah Sadler | September 04, 2012 | Personal Injury
Maryland's Best Personal Injury Lawyer
Jon has represented me in several litigation cases. In each case he came up with a plan, told me the plan ahead of time and I knew what to expect. Everything he said would happen did. His aggressive litigation style I think had alot to do with the excellent results. I think Jon Portner is the bes...
Jonathan N. Portner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent Attorney to work for. I highly recommend!!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer because he cares about results."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Portner is knowledgeable, professional and a credit to the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Portner has excellent experience and is highly regarded by clients and the legal community for his skill and expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers on AVVO are always well thought out and demonstrate his superior knowledge of his subject matter."
"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!!"
"I happily endorse this lawyer. His legal acumen is well known in the area."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent litigator and really cares about his clients."
"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!"
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Reprimand issued in MD, 2007
updated on 10/21/2014Reprimand 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.”
Honors
2015
10.0 Rating, Avvo
2015
Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2014
Member, Best Attorneys of America
2014
Lifetime Membership, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Featured Attorney for Personal Injury, AVVO
2013
Featured Attorney for Criminal Defense, AVVO
2013
IGCX Platinum Seal - Outstanding Customer Service, Interactions Group
2013
Excellence in Personal Injury, Time Magazine
2013
Client's Choice, AVVO
2013
Top Contributor, AVVO
2012
Top Contributor, AVVO
2012
Featured Attorney for Criminal Defense, AVVO
2012
Featured Attorney for Personal Injury, AVVO
2012
Client's Choice, AVVO
1988
University of Baltimore Law Review, Editor
1988
University of Baltimore, Cum Laude
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Partner, Portner & Shure, P.A.
1989 - 1993
Associate, Gordon Feinblatt, LLC
1988 - 1989
Clerk, Maryland Court Of Special Appeals Chief Judge Gilbert
Associations
2014 - Present
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
The National Top 100 Trial LawyersLifetime Member
2012 - Present
Howard County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLifetime Member
2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2011 - Present
MantaMember
1989 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1988 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MarylandMember
1992 - 1992
District of Columbia Bar, Young Lawyers SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Motorcycle Rider Hit by Truck that Ran Red Light
$1,000,000.00
Vehicle Runs Red Light Causing Multiple Car Accident
Settled for USAA's policy limit of $100,000.00
Serious Car Accident in Cheverly
Settled for GEICO's policy limits of $200,000.00
Salesman Involved in Rearend Collision While Working
$73,500.00
Automobile Accident on I95, Richmond Virginia
Settled for $100,000.00
Montgomery County Rearend Collision
Arbitration Award $115,000.00
MD Medical Malpractie Attorney Settles Cerebral Palsy Case $2.6 Million Dollars
Settled for $2.6 Million Dollars
Auto Accident Resulting in a Fatality
Settled for $1,000,000.00
Pedestrian killed by automobile
Settled for $1,000,000.00
Wrongful Death of Minor Child
Settled for $990,000.00
Catastrophic Car Accident in Carroll County
Settled for GEICO's policy limits of $100,000.00
Finger Crushed by Patio Umbrella While Shopping at Lowes
Jury Awards $96,500.00
Construction Worker Falls 11 Feet to the Ground
Settled for $90,000.00
Painter Falls from Scaffolding
Commission Awards $134,865.00
Injured Worker Falls off Lawnmower
Settled for $85,882.00
Sick Building Case / Bahura
Jury Awards $1,000,000.00
Baltimore Woman Crashes into wall while snow tubing at Virginia Resort
Settled for $150,000.00
Pedestrian Pinned Between Two Vehicles
Jury Awards $300,000.00
Woman Falls into Basement Patio at Glendale Apartments
Jury Awards $366,000.00
Elderly Man Dies in Wrongful Death Case
Settled for $500,000.00
Education
1988
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Franklin and Marshall College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Howard County Lecture Series, Part I
Deportation Issues in your Howard County, MD Criminal Case
2013
Calvery Chinese Community Church
Issues That Affect Chinese Accident Victims
2012
Verano Zol
Issues Affecting Spanish Speaking Accident Victims
2012
Panel Discussion
Marylands new dog bite law
2012
Car Accident Cases Litigation
Proving Damages in Maryland Car Accident Cases
2011
Verano Zol
Issues Affecting Spanish Speaking Accident Victims
Publications
2014
The National Trial Lawyers
$1M Settlement for Motorcycle Rider Hit by Truck that Ran Red Light
2014
2013
The Epoch Times
Ten Top Things the Chinese Speaking Accident Client Must Immediately Be Aware Of
2012
Maryland Car Accident Blog
What Makes Portner & Shure Better Than Other Personal Injury Attorneys In Howard County
2012
Top Ten Questions a Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorney Answers
Finding the Best Workers' Compensation Lawyer for your Case
2012
ROI Newsletter
Marketing Techniques
2012
World Journal Newspaper
Personal Injury Issues for Chinese Speaking Accident Victims
2012
Miju Korean Newspaper
How to Best Handle an Accident Claim for the Korean Speaking Client
2012
Korean Daily Newspaper
Ten Things MD Koren Speaking Accident Clients Must Know
1993
Am Jur Proof of Facts by Bancroft Whitney Co.
Proof of Sick Building Syndrome
1992
A Guide to Toxic Torts
Chapter on Indoor Air Pollution
Languages
English
Spanish
Korean
Cantonese
Mandarin
Vietnamese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Jonathan earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i sue my ex bf for emotional and verbal abuse and emotional distress.
03 Sep 2016
Q&A
How do I obtain a final judgment from a Florida court against the at-fault party of the auto accident?
28 Jan 2016
Q&A
Should I share my net worth in a car accident case?
26 Jan 2016
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
MVA DUI Administrative Hearings
13 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
Consequences of Multiple DUIs in Maryland
01 Dec 2014
Legal Guide
6 Things to Expect After Being Pulled Over for DUI/DWI in Maryland
07 Oct 2014