Jennifer Porter Law, PLLC

Jennifer Porter Law, PLLC Personal Injury & Estate Planning law firm serving VA, DC, & MD

🍎 Teachers deserve to be celebrated.Every day, teachers show up for their students, their schools, and their communities...
09/02/2026

🍎 Teachers deserve to be celebrated.

Every day, teachers show up for their students, their schools, and their communities...and we want to recognize the educators who go above and beyond.

Jennifer Porter Law is giving two outstanding teachers a $250 gas gift card, one winner from Fairfax County Public Schools and one from Norfolk City Public Schools.

Know a teacher who deserves a little extra appreciation?

Nominate them today at jenniferporterlaw.com/teacher-appreciation-giveaway/

08/28/2026

Who do they think they are hiring someone without consulting the OG?

With the first day few days of school in the books, here's a reminder that a few minutes now makes that first morning sa...
08/27/2026

With the first day few days of school in the books, here's a reminder that a few minutes now makes that first morning safer. Walk or drive the bus stop route with your kids before day one so they know exactly where to stand and where not to.

‼️Remind them to wait until the bus fully stops and the driver waves before they step off the curb. If they bike or walk, pick the route with the most crosswalks, not the fastest one.

👉The bigger risk is the rest of us behind the wheel. School zones and bus stops come back overnight, and plenty of drivers won't adjust for a week. Leave earlier than you think you need to, put the phone down, and stop fully for those flashing red lights every single time. It is not a suggestion, it's the law, and there is a child on the other side of it.

Here's to a smooth first week and a quiet house at 7:46 am.

08/27/2026

If you’ve received or are expecting a settlement, make sure you understand the potential tax implications before making financial decisions.

08/26/2026

Your brain goes quiet for a second after impact. Here is what to do while it comes back online.

1️⃣ Take a breath. Ten seconds of nothing. You need your head clear for the next five steps.
2️⃣ Pull over. Out of traffic, hazards on, somewhere you can stand safely.
3️⃣ Gather your documents. License, registration, insurance card. Have them in hand before you open the door.
4️⃣ Exit and look. Walk the car. Photograph every angle, both vehicles, the road, the signs, the skid marks.
5️⃣ Exchange info. Name, phone, insurance company, policy number, plate. Photos of their card and license beat writing it down.

That is the first five minutes. Part 2 covers what happens after, and the part most people get wrong.

Save this. You will not remember it when you need it.

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The day your child turns 18, the law sees an adult. That means you no longer have automatic access to their medical reco...
08/25/2026

The day your child turns 18, the law sees an adult. That means you no longer have automatic access to their medical records, their treatment decisions, or their financial accounts, even in an emergency.

Most parents find this out at the worst possible moment. A call from a college two states away and a hospital that legally can't tell you what's happening because your 18-year-old never signed a form.

Two documents prevent it. A healthcare directive lets your teen name you to make medical decisions and receive information if they can't speak for themselves. A financial power of attorney lets you handle tuition, insurance, and bank issues on their behalf when they're away.

It takes one short appointment before they leave for school. Send your grad off protected.

Reach out this month and we'll get both in place before move-in day.

Think you know our team? Let's find out!We dug into the photo albums and found some adorable childhood pictures of our t...
08/24/2026

Think you know our team? Let's find out!

We dug into the photo albums and found some adorable childhood pictures of our team... and now it's your turn to play Guess Who!

Can you match each childhood photo to the team member? Drop your guesses in the comments!

It's always fun to look back at where we started, and while a few styles have definitely changed over the years, our commitment to helping families through life's biggest challenges hasn't.

Who do you think is who? We can't wait to see your guesses! ⬇️

Some of the biggest mistakes after an accident happen before you ever step into a lawyer's office.The good news? Many of...
08/21/2026

Some of the biggest mistakes after an accident happen before you ever step into a lawyer's office.

The good news? Many of them are preventable.

Swipe through to learn five common missteps that could affect your injury claim, and how being informed can help you make confident decisions.

If you've been injured and have questions about your options, we're here to help.

08/21/2026

Back to school reminder: In the pickup line, keep the phone down and in the console until you're parked. Kids this size move fast and low, right in the blind spot of a slow-rolling car. A two-second glance at a text is all it takes.

We are all doing the school run on not enough coffee, running a few minutes behind, half a conversation going in the bac...
08/20/2026

We are all doing the school run on not enough coffee, running a few minutes behind, half a conversation going in the back seat. It happens to the best of us.

Here's the gentle reminder as everyone settles back into the routine. The streets that were quiet all summer are full of little ones again, and they don't always look before they step. A few seconds of extra attention from us covers what they can't do for themselves yet.

Swipe through for the small habits that make the biggest difference, and share this with a parent heading back into the morning rush.

Address

8001 Braddock Road, Suite 102
Springfield, VA
22151

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15715329070

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