Maryland: 301-854-9000/410-995-1515 | Northern Virginia: 703-916-1227 | Richmond, Virginia: 804-643-3783 | Washington, D.C.: 202-554-1449

We Have the Legal Resources to Effectively Handle Your Injury Case. If Your Claim Involves a Truck or Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Malpractice Claim, Worker's Comp Claim or Criminal Charge, We Have You Covered.

Auto Accidents

• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety:

  A not-for-profit, publicy supported chartiable educational and research organization. The foundation has funded over 200 projects designed to discover the cause of traffic crashes, prevents them, and minimize injuries when they do occur.

• Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety:

  An alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.

• Click Here To Launch Automobile Accident Form:

  Hurt in a car or truck wreck?  Please download our FREE Virginia, Maryland, DC auto accident information form.

• Distraction.gov: Distracted driving is an epidemic on America's roadways, and the U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to ending it.
  
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

  Provides resources on driving safety, vehicle safety, laws and regulations, and research.

Workers' Compensation

• IWIF - Injured Worker's Insurance Fund:
  IWIF provides workers' compensation insurance coverage and services to Maryland employers
• Kids' Chance of Maryland, Inc.:
  Provides educational scholarships to children of Maryland's seriously injured workers.
  
• Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA):
  Regulates the insurance industry in Maryland and protects consumers by ensuring that insurance companies and health plans act in accordance with the law.
  
• Maryland Subsequent Injury Fund (SIF):
  Reviews and investigates workers' compensation claims involving pre-existing health conditions that substantially increase the disability of injured workers.
  
• Maryland Uninsured Employers' Fund (UEF):
  The UEF promptly pays awards ordered by the Workers' Compensation Commission in favor of injured workers against non-insured employers who default in payments. It also maintains an adequate fund balance from which to pay claims through the collection of applicable fines, assessments and benefit recoveries.
  
• Maryland Worker's Compensation Law:

  Provides a brief, general description of the Maryland Workers' Compensation Law and benefits. This is not a comprehensive review of the law nor is it intended as a resplacement for legal guidance.

• Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission:
  Responsible for administering Virginia Workers' Compensation program, which applies to most employers doing business in Virginia and most employees working in Virginia.
• Worker's Compensation Commission:
  Comprehensive site which details available benefits, who files the claim and the general aspects of the claim process.
• Worker's Compensation FAQs:
  Answers to commonly asked questions about the Workers' Compensation Commission and its process.

Personal Injury

• Maryland Statute of Limitations: Under Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article §5-101, Maryland has a three year limitation in general in civil causes of action. However, there are several exceptions.
   
  
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration:

  With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

• Personal Injury Attorney Help Center:

  Portner & Shure's success and experiece allows the firm to assist other Maryland and Virginia personal injury lawyers. If an attorney or a law firm cannot handle a large complex case we often accept attorney referrals and work with them in order to recover for the client.
  

Truck Accidents

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration:

  The FMCSA was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC and employs more than 1,000 people in all 50 States and the District of Columbia, all dedicated to improving the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and saving lives.

• Truck Safety Coalition (CRASH):

  Is a partnership between the Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways (CRASH) foundation and Parents Against Tired Drivers (P.A.T.T.).  They are dedicated to reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by truck-related crashes, providing support to truck crash survivors and families of truck crash victims, and educating the public.

Bus Accidents

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration:

  The FMCSA was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC and employs more than 1,000 people in all 50 States and the District of Columbia, all dedicated to improving the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and saving lives.

DUI/DWI

• Columbia Addictions Center: Columbia Addictions Center is a state certified substance abuse evaluation and treatment center.
• Howard County Health Department Alcohol Treatment and Evaluation:

  This is the link for the Howard County Health Department drug treatment center and alcohol rehabilitation in Columbia, Maryland. This Center provides alcohol evaluation and treatment for individuals facing DUI and DWI charges.

• Kolmac Clinic Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center:

  The Kolmac Clinic serves  the Washington, D.C. metro area with five substance abuse treatment centers for outpatient alcohol and drug treatment, rehabilitation and continuing care. If you are searching for a drug treatment center in Maryland or an alcohol treatment center in Maryland - the Kolmac Clinic operates four outpatient treatment centers conveniently located in Columbia, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Towson. The Kolmac Clinic also operates one outpatient alcohol and drug treatment center in Washington, D.C.

• Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services in Maryland:
  The SAP's fundamental responsibility is to provide a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation to determine what level of assistance the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol use or prohibited drug use.

Criminal Defense

• Maryland Judiciary Expungement Brochure:

  "How to Remove Criminal Records from Public Access in Maryland" provides information about removing criminal records from public access in Maryland.

• Petition for Expungement in Maryland:

  Expungement is the removal of records from public inspection. In Maryland, records may be expunged from Motor Vehicle Administration files, police files, and court and police files. The process must be done through the proper agency. No process expunges the records from all agencies. To request an expungement, you must:

  
  
  
  
  1. Complete the Petition for Expungement and the General Waiver and Release, if necessary.
  
  
  2. File the Petition and required copies.
  
  
  3. Pay the filing fees.
  
  

Immigration

• Portner & Shure's Immigration Department:

  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.

Maryland

• Anne Arundel County:
  Looking for an attorney in Anne Arundel County?  Our attorneys have an excellent record securing excellent compensation for accident and injury victims.
• Attorney Grievance Commission:
  Oversees the conduct of both Maryland lawyers and non-members of the Maryland Bar who engage in the practice of law in the State of Maryland.
  
• Baltimore City:
  Learn how our Baltimore City attorneys can assist you in securing fair compensation after an accident or injury.
• Baltimore County:

  Were you injured in an accident in Baltimore County?  You need an experienced Baltimore County lawyer who is familiar with the judges and juries. Our attorneys have been very sucessful in both criminal and civil trials in Baltimore County courts.

• Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland:
  Maintains the integrity and protects the good name of the legal profession. The fund, supported financially by practicing attorneys, reimburses claimants for losses caused by theft of funds by members of the Maryland Bar.
  
• Creative Print Group: Creative Print Group has the resources, experience, and talent that it takes to transform your ideas into tangible realities that will leave powerful, long-lasting impressions with your clients.  It's never enough to only fulfill your functional needs, we want to be a catalyst in your company's success, by helping to translate your ideas into viable, and well-coordinated business solutions.  Having talented people are great but in today's computer driven technology to be competitive you must have people with the right tools.  Creative has the best people and technology in the industry.  We have built a plant which is engineered for optimization of quality with cost and turn around.
  
• Eastern Shore:
  Seeking a skilled attorney in Maryland's Eastern Shore?  Our experienced lawyers have the track record and determination you need to succeed.
• Frederick County:
  If you are seeking a personal injury or criminal defense attorney in Frederick County, Maryland then please visit this page to learn more about our experience.
• Harford County:
  Seeking help with a criminal defense case, auto accident injuries, familiy law, medical malpractice or other legal matter in Harford County?  Learn more about the services we offer in Harford County on this page.
• Maryland Association for Justice: The Maryland Association for Justice formerly Maryland Trial Lawyers was established to improving the civil justice system through legislative advocacy and the professional development of attorneys who represent the injured.
• Maryland Case Search:
  This website provides public access to the case records of the Maryland Judiciary. Access to these records is governed by Maryland Rules 16-1001 through 16-1011, effective October 1, 2004.
• Maryland Code and Maryland Rules: Michies Legal Resources has a database which includes the Maryland Rules and Maryland Code.
  
• Maryland Courts: Information on our Maryland District and Circuit Courts
• Maryland Judicial System:
  The State of Maryland's portal to all Maryland court systems four levels: two trial courts and two appellate courts. The trial courts consider evidence presented in a case and make judgments based on the facts, the law and legal precedent (prior legal decisions from higher courts). Appellate courts review a trial court's actions and decisions and decide whether the trial judge properly followed the law and legal precedent. For jury trials, the appellate court may have to decide whether the jury's decision was proper, given the facts presented and the applicable law. Generally, appellate courts do not decide which party won or lost at a trial, nor do they conduct a new trial. Rather, they review the earlier trial and determine whether or not it was fair, according to the law.
• Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA):

  Gives you information you need to complete your MVA related business.  It uses questions and answers to clearly describe what you need to do and provides forms and links to help you get started.

• Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO): Serves as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) resource for the State of Maryland.
  
• Montgomery County:
  Montgomery County Maryland residents, let us help you with your injury, accident, criminal defense, medical mistake or other legal matter.
• Movers USA: Movers USA is an experienced Maryland moving company serving all of your relocation needs.  Whatever your packing, transport, storage or delivery needs are, they have highly trained teams to provide you with the best services and movers Maryland and Virginia have to offer.  Regardless of your location they are the mover you want to call when you want it done right the first time.
  
• MVA's Medical Advisory Board (MAB):

  Is compromised of physicians from various medical specialities.  The objective of the MAB is to assess medical fitness to drive of individuals who have medical conditions that can impact their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Office of Administrative Hearings:

  Maryland law, through the Administrative Procedure Act of the State Government  Article, Maryland Annotated Code, provides that contested agency actions be resolved through an impartial administrative hearing.

• Prince George's County:
  Need a personal injury or criminal defense attorney with real experience in Prince George's County?  Please contact our skilled Maryland lawyers to learn how we can help you.
• The Daily Record:
  Is Maryland's primary business and legal newspaper and website which rovides legal/public notices and relevant articles.
  
• The Maryland State Bar Association:
  This is a Voluntary, non-profit membership organization comprised of more than 20,000 attorneys and judges.

Virginia

• Alexandria County:
  If you need help in Alexandria County after a criminal defense matter or a serious accident, our skilled lawyers can help you secure the compensation you need to get on with your life.
• Arlington County:
  Learn more about why you need a skilled attorney with proven experience to handle your pesonal injury or criminal defense case.
• Fairfax County:
  Need help after a Fairfax accident?  Looking for a skilled criminal defense attorney?  Learn how our experienced and proven Fairfax County lawyers can make a difference in your case.
• Loudoun County:
  If you are seeking legal help with an accident or criminal defense matter, our Loudoun County accident lawyers can step in and help you get your life back on track.
  
• Prince William County:
  Prince William County accident victims and criminal defendants: you need a lawyer familiar with Prince William's courts, law enforcement, judgements and procedures.  Learn more about how we can help in this article.
• Virginia Judicial System: Official web site of the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA):
  The foundation's goals include promoting public understanding of the law, providing scholarships to persons studying law, providing a forum for public debate to promote understanding of the law, and preparing presentations and printed and audio-visual materials to describe the working of the judicial system.
  

United States

• American Association for Justice (ATLA):
  Also known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), has supported plaintiff trial lawyers - as the collective voice of the trial bar on Capitol Hill and in courthouses across the nation and by providing exclusive services designed for trial lawyers.  Get connected to the resources that thousands of trial lawyers use to be successful and grow their practices.
  
• Library of Congress:

  The Library's mission is to support the Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties and to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people.

• Million Dollar Advocates Forum:
  Is one of the most prestigious groups of lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to only attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.
  
• Open Jurist:

  Open Jurist's mission is to provide access to published United States legal opinions, code and legal resources without charge.

• USLAW:

  Online provider of legal information where you can ask a legal question that will be answered by a member of the community.

Portner & Shure Gives Back to the Community

• My Sister's Place:

  This beautiful center provides housing assistance, education and life skills training, emergency financial assistance, financial literacy services, and three meals a day to women and children in need. My Sister's Place Women's Center provides women with improved health, sustainable housing, and community integration. Families That Work is a program through My Sister's Place that helps these women earn their GED, and this was particularly impressive to Portner & Shure. This fiscal year five women, from Baltimore, have passed the GED exam and 37 secured employment.

• The Esperanza Center:

  Esperanza Center provides a wide range of services to new immigrants to the Baltimore Metropolitan Area at their location in Fells Point. Through social services, employment counseling, and English as a second language classes their bilingual staff works with Hispanic and other immigrants to help them adjust to their new homes. This center appealed to our Hispanic staff, because many of them had to learn English as a second language, as well. This center continues to improve many immigrants' grammar, writing, and speaking skills.

Chinese Cultural Events and Community Resources

• 2012 Chinese New Year Festival Variety Show:

  Hope Chinese School is the largest Chinese school system in the Greater Washington area. We teach Pu-Tong-Hua and Simplified Characters, and we use Pin-Yin in our teaching. Besides language class, we also offer a lot of other classes related to Chinese culture, history, and art. Currently there are 4000+ students from Maryland, Virginia, and DC enrolled in six campuses.
  
  2012 Chinese New Year Festival variet Show
  
  January 22, 2012 at 7:00p.m.
  
  

• AsianFortune.Com: The ONLY English newspaper designed to serve the pan Asian American Community (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Pakistani, Cambodian, Thai, Laotian... All Asian American groups) since 1993.
  
• Chinese Culture and Communiy Service Center - Education Program Anouncement:

  Education Language Center is dedicated to provide educational programs and services in the community to promote immigrants, senior residents, and non-native Chinese families their second language skills as well as provide information and understanding about Language and Cultures.  Its goal is to gain knowledge and improve their English language skills to prepare students for success in education or careers.
  
  Open for 2011 fall registration!

• Chinese New Year-The Year of the Dragon:

  The Chinese New Year starts with a roar at The Walters Art Museum! Chun Jie 2012 is the year of the Dragon and is considered a lucky and mighty animal in the Chinese Zodiac. Enjoy traditional New Year performances by the Johns Hopkins University Lion Dance Troupe, the Baltimore Chinese School, and more. Ensure your own good fortune in the New Year by creating your own powerful and dragon-inspired works of art. For more information, email avespoint@thewalters.org or call 410-547-9000 ext. 323.

• Literacy Council of Montgomery County:

  The Literacy Council of Montgomery County was established in 1963 to provide tutoring to native-born residents who needed help with reading and writing. As the county's immigrant population grew, the LCMC added the English as a Second Language (ESL) program to meet the literacy needs of non-native speakers.

• Maryland and Virginia Businesses Operated by Clients, or Recommended by Clients:

  Many of our Chinese clients own local businesses in Maryland and Virginia. Often our Chinese clients recommend businesses to us and in turn we recommend them to you.

• Middle Kingdom Life:

  Middle Kingdom Life is an award-winning educational website founded by a professor of psychology and a school headmaster in Jilin. We offer valid and reliable information about living and working in China.

• Washington DC Chinese New Year Parade 2012:
  Each year a parade is held in Chinatown in Washington, DC to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The event features the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations and live musical entertainment. Enjoy these pictures of the annual lunar celebration!
  
  Date and Time: January 29, 2012. 2 - 5 p.m.
  Location: Chinatown - on H Street, NW, Washington, DC between 6th and 8th Streets. The closest Metro station is Gallery Place/Chinatown

Korean Cultural Events and Community Resources

• AsianFortune.Com:

  The ONLY English newspaper designed to serve the pan Asian American Community (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Pakistani, Cambodian, Thai, Laotian... All Asian American groups) since 1993.

• Maryland and Virginia Businesses Operated by Clients, or Recommended by Clients:

  Many of our Korean clients own local businesses in Maryland and Virginia. Often our Korean clients recommend businesses to us and in turn we recommend them to you.

• Meetup.com/Koreans:

  This international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia, founded in 2006, has over 900 members, and is the 2nd largest Korean-focused meetup world-wide. Thanks for stopping by!

  
  

  Join this group if you are interested in learning Korean, or if you are Korean and want to share the culture & language with others (& perhaps enjoy English conversation).  Meet with others in the area who are also interested in aspects of Korean culture, music, language, & food. All levels of proficiency are welcome!
  
  Upcoming Events
  
  Free Korean Language Lesson & Exchange
  Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
  
  Cranes and Clouds: The Korean Art of Ceramic Inlay-sanggam
  Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 12:15 p.m.
  
  Lunar New Year - Dragon Celebration Time!
  Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 7: p.m.

Spanish Cultural Events and Community Resouces

• Maryland and Virginia Businesses Operated by Clients, or Recommended by Clients:

  Many of our Spanish speaking clients own local businesses in Maryland and Virginia. Often our Spanish speaking clients recommend businesses to us and in turn we recommend them to you.

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