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Douglas E. Portnoy
About Douglas
Biography
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 or someone you know has received a traffic ticket then I would be happy to speak with them. You can also chat with me directly by going to my website.
Personally, I went to college in Boston and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. I love living in the Raleigh area. I am married and have two wonderful kids. I like to fish, play golf and volleyball.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
100%
36 years | 15,000 cases
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Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Douglas Portnoy
2840 Plaza Place, Suite 315, Raleigh, NC, 27612-8061
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Douglas E. Portnoy's Reviews
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Case Results (56)
Advocacy (24)
Practice Area Knowledge (22)
Cost of Services (19)
Responsiveness (18)
Recommendation (17)
Communication Style (16)
Professionalism (11)
General Knowledge (10)
Character & Conduct (6)
Punctuality (6)
Trustworthiness (5)
Staff & Support (3)
Compassion (2)
Free Consultations (2)
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Latrieva | November 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
VERY Satisfied Client of Mr. Portney
I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Portnoy. From the very first email, he was professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. I initially reached out with a general inquiry but wasn’t able to pay right away. By the time I contacted him again — pretty last minute, with my court date ...
Posted by miss | July 13, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
He was heaven sent!!!
When I was 19 I never had any encounters with the law until I got behind the wheel of my first car. In tough situations it's often hard to make the best choices, but something lead me to trust Doug. I had 2 tickets and thought my life was over. Luckily, Doug's expertise and confidence reassured me ev...
Douglas E. Portnoy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I work beside Doug in court almost every day. He's a good traffic attorney and I would highly recommend him."
Karen Donaldson
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 15
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!"
"Doug is an excellent lawyer who does top-notch work. I know that when a client has Wake County traffic and criminal issues that they are in safe hands with Doug."
Kellie Gonzalez
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. For many years I have seen him handle numerous traffic matters of all degrees. He is a zealous advocate and gets the job done for his client."
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"I strongly endorse Douglas. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"I endorse this lawyer. He knows his law and procedure and is a valued to contributor to the avvo community. His library of answers is a benefit both to those seeking advice but also to other lawyers as a learning tool. You would be wise to seek his counsel if you are any where near or in Raleigh."
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"I endorse this lawyer in the practice areas of traffic offenses and real estate. Mr. Portnoy is a highly skilled, competent, and relatable attorney; these characteristics are essential when choosing to hire an attorney to resolve your legal needs. Attorney Portnoy ranks highly among the top lawyers in his practice areas in his local community."
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"Mr. Portnoy is an excellent attorney who knows the law and vigorously advocates for his clients. He is well-respected among his peers and is an honorable man."
"Mr. Portnoy spends a great deal of time on this site demonstrating his compassion and genuine desire to use his abilities to help others."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 5 Best Traffic Lawyer in Raleigh, Lawyerratingz.com
2015
Clients Choice, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor, AVVO
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2014
Client Choice Award, AVVO
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Volunteer Lawyer Award, Wake County Bar Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Office of Douglas Portnoy, P.L.L.C
2000 - 2014
Partner, Adams, Portnoy @ Berggren
1995 - 2000
Associate, Devay & Coleman
1991 - 1992
Intern, NC Prisoner's Legal Services
Associations
2017 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
1991 - Present
North Carolina State Bar, IOLTAMember
1991 - Present
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
10th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
High Speed Case
PJC - no points
Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Dog Breeder
Dog ownership given to homeowner
Driveway Easement
Neighbor Failed on Injunction Attempt and Case Settled
Cause of Death
Coroner changed finding to cause of death unknown
Class Action - Homeowners
Settled
Education
1991
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Tufts University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
TATA Membership Conference
Wills and Estates
2010
First Time HomeBuyers Seminar
Real Estate Law
2003
Human Resources Benefits
Wills and Estates
2001
Teacher
Paralegal Program
2000
Teacher
Paralegal Program
Publications
2017
raleightrafficticket.com
Traffic Ticket Facts Or Myths
2016
Website
DWLR Law Changes
2014
raleightrafficticket
Be Careful of Changes to DWLR Laws
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should i try to use a prayerful judgement or dispute the ticket
30 Jan 2017
Q&A
Can my landlord just show up at my job, or force me to be taken to bank by them.
31 Jan 2017
Q&A
How can i look up my girlfriends court date ruling she had today for probation violation and see what her sentence was
28 Jan 2017