Testimonials

Thank you very much for your services.
5/10/2012

Just want to reiterate that Portner & Shure has provided excellent service assisting me with exceptional levels in my accident case. You were able to keep all detail transparent and were readily available for any questions. You guys are the best!

R.A. (Owings Mills, Maryland) Case# 210714
5/4/2012

Very friendly and informative! Questions were always answered in a timely manner. I would not use anyone else!

K.C. (Falls Church, Virginia) Case # 210480
4/27/12

Good morning Ms. Rowland,

Thank you for your support in this matter. You were very helpful.
Thanks,

L.P. (Catonsville, Maryland) Case# 210722
4/13/2012

I was very happy with their services from the beginning to the end. All my questions were answered in a professional, timely manner. I would definitely refer this firm to a friend.

M.P. (Rockville, Maryland) Case#210684
4/13/2012

Dear Sandy,

Thank you so much for all your hard work.I am very happy to work with you thanks again.

F.S.B. (Alexandria, Virginia) Case #210518

TEN THINGS OFFICERS ARE LOOKING FOR BEFORE THEY PULL A DRUNK DRIVER OVER FOR DRUNK DRIVING

Before a Maryland or Virginia police officer pulls someone over for possibly DUI, he has been watching that driver closely. Specifically, the officer is trained to look for several clues. The clues are derived from the research of the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTA). A few of the clues drivers should be aware of include:

1. Effectuating an improper turn (turns with too large/small a radius)
2. Repeatedly crossing the double yellow line
3. Striking objects on the roadway
4. Excessive weaving or swerving between lanes, erratic driving
5. Driving too slow,below speed limit, or too fast
6. Stopping in a traffic lane without reason
7. Following too closely behind the vehicle in front
8. Braking vehicle in lane of travel erratically or without cause
9. Signaling inconsistent with driving actions
10. Driving with vehicle headlights off

After the officer pulls the driver over he his obviously looking for signs of alcohol use. Therefore, he will attempt to engage the driver in a dialogue in order to monitor speech pattern and to smell for alcohol. The officer will then note the drivers physical appearance, make note if the car smells like alcohol and look for any open containers.

Once you are in this position be polite and courteous. There's always the chance the officer will release the driver with a warning instead of going right to field sobriety tests, or asking the driver to come to the station for a Breathalyzer test.

In short, don't drive drunk. However, if you have had a bit to many,be aware of the ten things officers are looking for before they pull a driver over for drunk driving. Additionally, once you are pulled over be cooperative.

Portner & Shure represents clients throughout
Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
We serve the following areas:
Maryland - Baltimore City, Dundalk, Essex, Towson, Owings Mills, Bel Air, Ellicott City, Columbia, Olney, Randallstown, Catonsville, Arbutus, Linthicum, Ferndale, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Severn, Ft. Meade, Pasadena, Annapolis, Centreville, Easton, Cambridge, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Salisbury, Ocean City, Laurel, Bowie, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Greenbelt, Frederick, and Rockville
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We serve the following counties:
Virginia - Loudoun County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Fauquier County, Fredericksburg County, Clark County and Warren County
Maryland - Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Frederick County, and Montgomery County

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7226 Lee DeForest Drive
Suite 101
Columbia, MD 21044
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Eastern Shore, MD Office
11000 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842
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10451 Mill Run Circle
Suite 400
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Glen Burnie, MD Office
7310 Ritchie Highway
Empire Towers Building
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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Rockville MD Office
2275 Research Boulevard
Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850
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Greenbelt MD Office
6301 Ivy Lane
Suite 700
Greenbelt, MD 20770
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5235 Westview Drive
Suite 100
Frederick, MD 21703
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