Ashburn, VA

Jonathan N. Portner

Mr. Portner is the President and Managing Partner of Portner & Shure, P.A. He is licensed to practice in MD, VA, and D.C. and represents clients in criminal defense, personal injury (motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, drug and medical device injuries). He supervises seven offices and ten lawyers, securing millions in settlements and trial awards, with over $400 million recovered. He is known for his aggressive yet fair approach, focusing on client satisfaction and results. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Lawyers of Distinction, recognized as a top trial lawyer in America. He has been featured in Time Magazine and The National Law Journal, and recognized by the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense. Other accolades include American Top 100 Attorneys, Million Dollar, Best Attorneys of America, and Lawyer of the Year for Criminal Defense. State-level recognition includes "Top 10" in Maryland by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, One of Maryland’s Top 10 Attorneys, and "10 Best" for Criminal Law. He was also named Personal Injury Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers and a Top Rated Attorney by AVVO. He has dedicated firm resources to non-English speaking clients, providing services in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Kevin P. Childers

Kevin P. Childers has been representing injured people and those who’ve lost loved ones in accidents for over 25 years. He graduated from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 1990, where he was an editor of the law review and a senior member of the National Moot Court Board, graduating in the top ten percent of his class. After graduation, he worked at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender, representing indigent and poor individuals in Northern Virginia. In 1993, he opened his own firm, which later became Childers and Associates. He is the founder of the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia, a non-profit providing legal services and medical treatment for the poor and homeless.

Richard D. Shure

Mr. Shure has been an attorney licensed in Maryland since 1991 and Virginia since 1995. He represents injured clients in personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation. He graduated from the University of Maryland as a three-time ACC All Academic student and played running back for the Terps football team. He graduated from Georgetown University Law School. He previously worked at a large Baltimore law firm and as in-house counsel for a national health care corporation, using this knowledge to negotiate millions in claims annually. His philosophy is aggressive yet thorough, leading to successful negotiations and multiple million-dollar awards. He remains on the board of a national health care corporation and is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, The Virginia State and Federal Bar Associations, and the Maryland Terrapin Club.

Valerie F. Portner

Valerie Portner has been an attorney licensed in Maryland and Washington DC since 1989. She is recognized by The Top 100 National Trial Lawyers and the Nation's Premier Top 10 Attorneys in Personal Injury. In 2020, she was named “Litigator of the year” for criminal law by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. She provides valuable input on the firm's larger personal injury cases, contributing to a $2.15 million wrongful death settlement. Her defense background offers insight into insurance defense strategies. She also advises the Marketing Department and assists with personnel management. Valerie graduated from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland Law School. She clerked for Judge Robert Karwacki on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and spent six years at Venable, Baetjer, and Howard, where she excelled at winning at the summary judgment stage. She later took an in-house legal position with The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. She has a Superb 10.0 Rating with Avvo. Her involvement has been crucial in achieving multiple million-dollar injury awards and trial victories.

Soroush 'Stan' Dastan

Soroush 'Stan' Dastan is the founder of Ashburn Law Office, PLC. He has been licensed to practice law in Virginia since 2011, including before all Virginia courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Mr. Dastan is an Iranian-born first-generation American who immigrated at age five. He previously worked for large national law firms and a personal injury firm, where he was involved in a high-profile wrongful death case. He prides himself on accessibility and providing personalized solutions for his clients, advocating zealously and honestly. His education includes a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a B.A. from George Mason University.

Mr. Sris

Since 1997, Mr. Sris has led Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., guiding clients with thoughtful, highly personalized legal advocacy from offices in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Colombia. Recognized for purposeful selectivity and strategic insight, Mr. Sris works exclusively on the firm’s most challenging criminal and family law cases, giving each matter his focused attention. Mr. Sris accepts only a limited number of complex criminal and family law matters-those requiring advanced strategy, judgment, and a collaborative approach. By keeping his personal caseload small, Mr. Sris ensures each client benefits from his deep involvement, careful planning, and ongoing consultation with experienced Of Counsel. When clients seek Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. for representation in additional areas, their cases are entrusted to carefully chosen attorneys. Every attorney has well over a decade of practice experience, allowing clients to benefit from proven courtroom skill, strategic thinking, and steady communication. With this breadth, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. meets diverse legal needs, ensuring that clients in different domains receive thorough, professional advocacy and client-focused solutions. Offices in Colombia and partnerships abroad allow Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. to handle cross-border family, business, and property matters with efficiency and care. Mr. Sris’s training in accounting and information management ensures the firm is well-positioned to advise in financial, business, and technology-influenced cases. Mr. Sris has played a prominent role in bringing about significant legislative changes and cultural recognitions in Virginia. His active involvement with professional organizations and community groups reflects a longstanding commitment to both the law and public service. Indian Consulate officials in Washington, D.C. frequently consult informally with Mr. Sris for insights and direction on U.S. legal matters. He is also called upon to provide valuable consultation to Indian nationals Handling legal affairs in the United States-underscoring the trust and respect placed in his counsel. Successfully amended Virginia Code § 20-107.3, the state’s equitable distribution statute. Played a key role in achieving official state recognition for Pongal Day in Virginia, celebrated annually on January 14th since 2018. Contributed significantly to Virginia’s legislative recognition of Tamil New Year, Indian Heritage Month, and Indian Tamil New Year. Was pivotal in the landmark renaming of a street to “Valluvar Way” in Fairfax, Virginia, through direct collaboration with local and state officials. Quinnipiac College School of Law (J.D., 1995); George Mason University (B.S., Accounting, 1993). Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York. U.S. District Courts (EDVA, WDVA, Maryland, DC); U.S. Bankruptcy Court (EDVA). American Inns of Court - George Mason Chapter (2002-2015); Kiwanis Club of Manassas (Member since 1998, Past VP). Phi Delta Phi (Legal Honor Society); Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting Honor Society). Tamil.

James Thomas Bacon

James Thomas Bacon is a graduate of the American University, Washington College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Federal Courts. With over 30 years of experience, Jim has represented thousands of injured individuals and successfully recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has received numerous accolades, including an 'AV' PREEMINENT rating from Martindale Hubbell, being named a Super Lawyer, and recognized among the Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia by City of Richmond Magazine.