Manassas, 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.

Michelle A. Parfitt

Michelle A. Parfitt is a senior partner at Ashcraft & Gerel, leading the mass tort practice with 38 years of experience in pharmaceutical and product liability cases, and is co-lead counsel in the Talcum Powder MDL.

Morgan A. Whitlock

Morgan Whitlock is the founding attorney of Whitlock Law, LLC. She is licensed in Maryland and Virginia and focuses her practice on auto, tractor-trailer, and motorcycle accidents, as well as police brutality and premises liability actions. An active litigator, she has been recognized with multiple awards including Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Civil Plaintiff. She is also a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Brian P. Coleman

Mr. Coleman began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O'Brien in the Prince William County Circuit Court. The clerkship offered an invaluable experience to learn about the litigation process from within the courthouse. Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Coleman accepted a job in Fairfax as a trial attorney with a major insurance company where he spent 6.5 years aggressively defending complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Coleman returned to Manassas and joined Kevin Locklin on the plaintiff side in January of 2017. As a former insurance defense attorney, Mr. Coleman is well versed in the tactics that insurance carriers frequently use in order to deny claims and he will effectively negotiate settlements or try cases when the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer. Mr. Coleman's experience defending personal injury cases will help to prepare clients for depositions, defense medical examinations, and trial.

Jim Parrish

Jim Parrish is the Personal Injury Lead Attorney and Founder of The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm. He focuses on commercial trucking and car accidents, advocating for victims. With 27 years of legal and insurance-industry experience, he uses his background as a former defense attorney for insurance companies to benefit his clients. Since founding the firm in April 2004, he has helped recover over $60 million for Virginia injury victims. Jim earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia in 1994 and 1998, respectively. He is actively involved in community programs and serves on the Board of Directors for PY vs. PD Foundation and Eli’s Heart, and supports St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Gainesville High School Football.

John Whittington

John Whittington is the founder of Whittington Law, with over 35 years of experience in civil litigation, focusing on personal injury, wrongful death, and workers' compensation matters. He represents the injured and their families in Virginia and West Virginia.

Charles J. Zauzig

Charles J. Zauzig is the President of Nichols Zauzig, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice. He is a national lecturer, has been named Lawyer of the Year seven times by Best Lawyers, and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He founded the firm in 1989 and is a former President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.