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I have helped clients with traffic tickets for over 20 years. In that time I have developed strong relationships with my clients, with my fellow attorneys and with court officials. My goal as a traffic lawyer is to minimize the impact a ticket will have on my client's insurance and license. At the same time I try to make the process as convenient and informative as possible. It is no fun getting stopped by a police officer but with my help I can make the best of a bad situation. If you o
Practice areas
- Speeding and traffic ticket: 100%
27 years, 15,000 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 1991 | 08/08/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 530 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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| Top 5 Best Traffic Lawyer in Raleigh | Lawyerratingz.com | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clients Choice | AVVO | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Client Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volunteer Lawyer Award | Wake County Bar Association | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Law Office of Douglas Portnoy, P.L.L.C | 2014 - Present |
| Partner | Adams, Portnoy @ Berggren | 2000 - 2014 |
| Associate | Devay & Coleman | 1995 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Legal Advocates | Member | 2017 - Present |
| North Carolina State Bar, IOLTA | Member | 1991 - Present |
| Wake County Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
| 10th Judicial District Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
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| Dog Breeder | Dog ownership given to homeowner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| raleightrafficticket.com | Traffic Ticket Facts Or Myths | 2017 |
| Website | DWLR Law Changes | 2016 |
| raleightrafficticket | Be Careful of Changes to DWLR Laws | 2014 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Tuft University | History | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| TATA Membership Conference | Wills and Estates | 2014 |
| First Time HomeBuyers Seminar | Real Estate Law | 2010 |
| Human Resources Benefits | Wills and Estates | 2003 |
| Teacher | Paralegal Program | 2001 |
| Teacher | Paralegal Program | 2000 |
Reviews
(44) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(20)
Andrew Rogers, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I work beside Doug in court almost every day. He's a good traffic attorney and I would highly recommend him.
Karen Donaldson, Real estate Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Doug is a top notch lawyer! Not only does he have a brilliant legal mind, he is a super person and goes above and beyond for his clients! I highly recommend Doug!
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Contact
Law Office of Douglas Portnoy
2840 Plaza Place
Suite 315
Raleigh, NC, 27612-8061
Office (919) 729-9000
Mobile (919) 349-5304