If our offices are not convenient to you, our attorneys will come to you wherever you are located.

We represent clients throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.

We serve clients in the following areas in Maryland: Rockville, Baltimore, Silver Spring, Frederick, Wheaton, Columbia, Gaithersburg, Takoma Park, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Bowie, Langley Park, Laurel, Severn, Ft. Meade, Greenbelt, Germantown and College Park.

We serve clients in the following areas in Virginia and Washington DC: Fairfax, Leesburg, Alexandria, Manassas, Arlington, Woodbridge, Sterling, Falls Church, Springfield, Reston, McLean, Annadale, Herndon and Chantilly.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS:

In all cases, we believe your time is valuable. Therefore, we will seek a recovery for : (1) the time you were inconvenienced or forced to alter your life style, (2) the entire time you experienced pain and suffering, and (3) all the time you missed from work. We may also seek a recovery for all your past, present and future medical expenses. **

Portner & Shure will handle all communication with the appropriate insurance company, including rental checks and repair issues as needed. Finally, settlement negotiations will be done exclusively by Mr. Portner, an experienced trial lawyer who has obtained countless awards from juries and settled thousands of cases.

Sandy Horseman joined Portner and Shure, P.A. in May 2004. She has over twenty-one years of extensive experience working as a paralegal handling complex personal injury claims, including, but not limited to wrongful death, brain traumas, internal injuries, herniated discs, shoulder impingements, carpal tunnel, etc. Her settlements have ranged between $500,000.00 to over a $1,000,000.00. She has a wide array of experience in dealing with liability issues with insurance companies and resolving liability disputes in favor of her clients. Beyond that she has been successful in getting huge medicare liens drastically reduced, in addition to health insurance liens in order to secure a more favorable outcomes for her clients. She is very resourceful and aggressive in getting all issues resolved quickly and favorably for her clients.

IMMIGRATION LAW:

Portner & Shure, P.A. handles various aspects of immigration law. Assisting professionals and their employers, family members and individuals with citizenship and naturalization is the main focus of our practice. Whether you are seeking to fill a permanent or temporary position, or you are sponsoring a spouse, parent, or child, we have the knowledge and experience to ensure that your labor certification, and/or visa petition is processed in a timely fashion.

Employment Based Visa

Whether you are seeking to hire a foreign worker for a temporary position, or you are seeking a more permanent position, there are a variety of employment visas available. The temporary visa categories differ whether one has a bachelor's degree, master's degree and/or doctorate degree. A temporary visa is available initially for three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years.

If you are seeking a permanent employee, then the employer must petition for a green card, lawful permanent residence for the employee. The green card process takes approximately two years.

Family Based Immigration

The most common form of immigration is family based immigration. If you are a United States citizen you are able to sponsor your foreign spouse, child, stepchild, parent, and/or brother and sister. If you are a lawful permanent resident you are able to sponsor your spouse, and/or child.

Citizenship and Naturalization

Citizenship is the most precious gift that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service can grant. U.S. citizens can vote for their government officials, can work for the federal government, and obtain benefits only available to U.S. citizens.

Naturalization, the process in which a lawful permanent resident can obtain citizenship may seem daunting, however, we can assist you in preparing and filing your application.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

The attorneys at Portner and Shure, PA, have nearly seventy collective years experience dealing with insurance companies, employers, and the government with respect to obtaining benefits. When an injury is sustained on the job and in the course of employment you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The staff at Portner and Shure, PA, understands the financial, physical, and emotional hardships that you and your family may suffer as a result of an injury. We will work closely with you to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome and maximum recovery of benefits. We will also pay close attention to the temporary compensation that you will require so you can pay your bill and focus on getting better. You deserve an attorney that can provide you with immediate help and who will work with you throughout this lengthy process.

The Workers’ Compensation Commission follows State Statutory rules and regulations. Our attorneys know how to make those rules work in your favor. In fact, the system was designed to favor the injured worker. This fact should be at the heart of every argument. Insurance companies actually have attorneys looking out for their best interest, you should have an attorney looking out for yours. Our experienced staff is available to assist you in your claim.

Portner and Shure, PA has two experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegals on staff to assist with the daily issues that may arise in your claim. Pam Brown and Christiana Rowland have nearly 20 years collective experience with dealing with workers’ compensation claims in Maryland and Virginia. Their experience with dealing with the Uninsured Employer’s Fund as well as the Subsequent Injury Fund has allowed many of the firms clients to obtain additional benefits, which they did not know existed. They have obtained awards ranging from several thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Being up to date on the current rules and regulations as well as being connected directly to the Workers’ Compensation Commission has allowed them to expedite claims. Extensive knowledge of the workers’ compensation procedures has allowed them to handle issues from lost wages, authorization for medical treatment, permanency awards and death benefits.

Christiana Rowland and Pam Brown, through education and work experience, have dealt with many complicated workers’ compensation claims. Their many years of experience have ensured the maximum recovery of benefits for our clients. Both of these paralegals have had experience dealing with the Uninsured Employer’s Fund as well as the Subsequent Injury Fund. They pride themselves on helping clients obtain immediate temporary total benefits. Clients are routinely updated on the status of their pending cases since these paralegals are connected to the firms system from home as well as the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Many of their clients are referrals from previous clients whom they have helped over the years. Finally, both are no stranger to litigation and often prepare both Mr. Ruby and Mr. Portner for hearings before the Commission that are routinely done by these attorneys.

DUI/DWI:

These offenses are considered criminal charges. If convicted you may go to jail. Furthermore, even if you do not go to jail, you could lose your license, experience a gigantic increase in insurance premiums, and be subjected to a lengthy supervised probation. Our attorneys are very experienced in handling these cases and do so each and every week. Furthermore, we work with treatment centers and doctors throughout Maryland and Virginia, who can help you with treatment case reports and attendance at your hearing.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE:

We believe strongly in the American Constitutional principle that an individual is innocent until proven guilty. We work hard to prove your innocence. We handle all types of criminal cases and regularly appear in state and federal courts in Maryland, DC and Virginia.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW:

These types of cases are serious, difficult and time consuming. As you are selective in retaining an attorney, Portner & Shure carefully screens medical malpractice claims. If the firm agrees to take a case, however, we find the best experts possible on your behalf and front all expenses regardless of the cost.

We are aggressive and spend all the time necessary to prepare your case. Within the last two years this process has resulted in several large verdicts. In fact, in a recent case, with the use of a handwriting expert, Portner & Shure was able to prove that a doctor had actually altered medical records to avoid the discovery of his terrible mistake. He was not successful. In fact, our client obtained a substantial recovery because we proved this doctor was a fraud.

FAMILY LAW:

The practice of family law requires a comprehensive understanding of the law as well as objectivity and sensitivity. Portner & Shure has a well respected family law practice throughout the region, distinguished by the support of leading attorneys in the firm's other practice areas of law, including litigation (Jon Portner has tried several hundred cases before Courts throughout Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia) and Immigration.

This area of practice works as a team toward the resolution of personal and financial issues associated with separation and divorce. Mr. Shure has extensive experience in all aspects of the relevant financial analysis.

Our Family Law attorneys are actively involved in matters that include the following:

The attorneys who practice in the Family Law area are:

Jonathan N. Portner, Esquire
Richard D. Shure, Esquire

Paralegal
Sarah A. Sadler

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