Newport News, VA

Avery T. Waterman, Jr.

Avery T. Waterman, Jr. is an award-winning attorney specializing in vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and serious personal injury cases, including brain injuries. He has been recognized for 19 consecutive years in Best Lawyers in America for both Plaintiff Medical Malpractice and Plaintiff Personal Injury, and has been named "Lawyer of the Year" multiple times. He has also been listed in Virginia Super Lawyers for 17 consecutive years, and in the National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Virginia" and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum for 16 consecutive years. Mr. Waterman is licensed in Virginia, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia, and has over 40 years of legal experience. He is known for achieving significant settlements and verdicts, including landmark cases upheld by the Virginia Supreme Court.

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.

Donald Marcari

As Senior Managing Partner at Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, he has spent his career standing up for the seriously injured across North Carolina and Virginia, focusing on plaintiff personal injury and civil litigation. He also advocates for veterans in benefits claims and continues to protect service members in courts-martial and administrative proceedings, bringing unwavering dedication to every client he serves.

John M. Cooper

John M. Cooper is a founding partner at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and a veteran of Virginia personal injury law practice. A native of Hampton Roads, he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1988. He has 37 years of experience, specializing in complex, catastrophic personal injury cases, including railroad law. He is recognized for his dedication to securing strong results in difficult cases and his involvement in the legal community.

Jim Hurley

Jim Hurley has been practicing law throughout Virginia for more than thirty years. Over his career, he has obtained several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. He is guided by the principle that the client is in charge of his or her case and should be kept fully aware of the process. As managing attorney at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, Jim encourages every attorney at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers to represent each and every client so as to provide great client service and a great result in their case. He lives in the downtown area of Norfolk VA with his wife, Pam, and has two children, Jimmy and Blair. He grew up in Buffalo, NY, attended the University of Arizona, and settled in the Norfolk area over 30 years ago.

Joseph F. Verser

Joseph F. Verser is a Partner and a trial attorney focusing his practice on personal injury cases and commercial litigation. He is named each year as a “Top Lawyer” by Coastal Virginia Magazine and included annually in Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” or "Super Lawyer". He holds a “Superb” 10 out of 10 rating with AVVO. Joe has tried numerous cases to verdict in state and federal courts, representing clients injured in automobile collisions, tractor-trailer crashes, medical malpractice, and defective products. He also handles a broad range of civil litigation for businesses and individuals, including shareholder derivative claims, fraud, conspiracy, defamation, real estate disputes, contract actions, and suits involving trusts and estates. Prior to forming Heath, Old & Verser, P.L.C. in 2011, Joe was a litigation partner at Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly, P.C.

Larry King

Larry King is the founding attorney of the firm with over 50 years of legal experience. He helps personal injury victims, criminal defendants, and handles serious legal matters. He earned his law degree from William and Mary Law School and began his career as a state prosecutor before starting his own firm in 1980. He is an experienced trial attorney dedicated to protecting clients' rights and interests.