Norfolk, VA

Richard J. Serpe

Richard J. Serpe is a highly respected Virginia personal injury lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience fighting for the rights of injured victims. He has built a reputation for compassionate, aggressive representation-especially in dog attack cases. He is dedicated to protecting dog bite victims and has extensive experience, proven results, and offers personalized attention.

For more than 38 years, Richard Serpe has represented victims of personal injuries and dangerous products. He has earned a reputation as a well-respected, hard-working attorney with a tenacious approach to every case. Richard Serpe is frequently associated with complex litigation. A substantial portion of his legal career has been devoted to protecting and representing innocent children harmed by negligence.

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.

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.

Jennifer Porter

Jennifer Porter has over 25 years of experience successfully representing clients in personal injury cases. Her background as house counsel for Progressive Insurance and hired counsel for major insurance carriers provides her with unique insights into defense strategies, which she uses to maximize client recovery. She is dedicated to navigating tough times with skill and sensitivity.

Michael Brevda

Attorney Michael Brevda focuses his practice on representing victims of nursing home abuse, serious personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. He is the founder and managing partner of Senior Justice Law Firm. Michael Brevda is a trial lawyer with a reputation for success. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients and their families. He has represented countless victims of nursing home abuse across Florida, New York, D.C. and other states. Mr. Brevda has received national media coverage and is regularly interviewed for his knowledge in this field of law. He has also served as an arbitrator in nursing home abuse litigation. Mr. Brevda lectures nationally to other trial lawyers and has authored several published legal articles on nursing home negligence, traumatic brain injury cases and wrongful death claims. He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, receiving the highest rating from other members of the bar and judiciary on his professional capability and ethics. He was also awarded the Martindale-Hubbell ‘Client Champion‘ Gold and Platinum award for his zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients. Mr. Brevda became a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in 2012. He has earned several accolades by Florida Trend Magazine, including being named to Legal Elite’s list as an “Up and Comer” and “Top Lawyer.” Beginning in 2014, Michael was recognized as one of Florida’s Top 40 Under 40 Plaintiff lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Brevda has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2014. He was also awarded the Client’s Choice Award by Avvo every year since 2013. In 2020, Mr. Brevda was recognized nationally by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 10 Nursing Home Trial Lawyer. In 2021, Mr. Brevda was recognized for professional excellence by Daily Business Review magazine as an ‘On the Rise’ attorney to watch. Attorney Brevda was recently named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. He was also named as a Notable Managing Partner in 2024 by Legal Elite Magazine. Michael Brevda was trial counsel in “the largest jury verdict awarded in a case involving a Florida assisted living facility”, which resulted in a $12,500,000 jury verdict. In 2024, David Brevda and Michael Brevda were counsel in the largest nursing home Covid whistleblower fraud case in US history, settling for $7 million. He received his Juris Doctorate and Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida. While at UF, he was chosen for membership in Florida Blue Key and was inducted into the University of Florida Hall of Fame. Michael Brevda takes pride in being available to his clients and providing the one-on-one attention every case deserves. Attorney Brevda’s guiding principle in practicing law is to always do what is best for his clients. Michael’s glowing former client reviews evidence a long history of going above and beyond client expectations. While no attorney can guarantee any result, Michael Brevda works tirelessly on cases he accepts and aggressively pursues justice for his wrongfully injured clients. Attorney Brevda understands that life-changing injuries require specialized knowledge and consideration from an experienced attorney. He has molded Senior Justice Law Firm to reflect this culture of a client-first mindset.