The Company
The Company
The Company
We have been assisting personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys since 2007. By providing pre-settlement funding to clients with true cash needs, we help attorneys secure more time to reach fair and just settlements.
Experience
The Company
The Company
With our extensive experience gained from investing millions of dollars over the past 15 years, we have helped many lawyers optimize complex situations. We have also developed efficient methods of processing and funding transactions to assist you and your clients.
Service
The Company
Service
Unlike most funding companies, Portage Funding never markets to injury victims or upsells the clients referred to us. Instead, we focus on constantly improving our processes and our esteemed relationships with law firms and individual attorneys
The Team
Frank Lorge, Esq.
Frank Lorge, Esq.
Frank Lorge, Esq.
Frank Lorge, owner, is an attorney and engineer with nearly 20 years of investment banking experience at Stephens, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree, a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, and a Masters of Science degree, all from Vanderbilt University.
Jacqueline Pegram
Frank Lorge, Esq.
Frank Lorge, Esq.
Jacqueline Pegram is a highly experienced and meticulous paralegal, as well as an excellent contact for both attorneys and clients to reach out to for information and updates. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Philander Smith College.
Key Considerations
We Highly Value Your Time
All of Our Clients are Referred to Us by their Attorneys
All of Our Clients are Referred to Us by their Attorneys
- No documentation to submit or forms to fill out.
- We have no underwriting committee, and we make quick decisions (generally during a single phone call) on your clients’ cases.
All of Our Clients are Referred to Us by their Attorneys
All of Our Clients are Referred to Us by their Attorneys
All of Our Clients are Referred to Us by their Attorneys
- We are honored that our fastest growing source of client referrals is from our network of attorneys who recommend us to other attorneys.
- We do not advertise to clients.
Minimization of the Cash Advance
All of Our Clients are Referred to Us by their Attorneys
Minimization of the Cash Advance
- We work closely with referring attorneys to determine the most prudent amount for each advance.
- We focus on the needs of the client, not the perceived value of the case.
Testimonials
Henry Moore, Esq., Austin, TX
"I always advise my clients not to get lawsuit cash advances. But when it is absolutely necessary, Portage Funding is the only company we use. When assisting my clients with the funding process, Frank Lorge and Melissa Zimmerman have always been very knowledgeable, responsive and professional. I also appreciate Frank's continuing support for TTLA."
Rex Travis, Esq., Oklahoma City, OK
"Portage Funding is the only company we use when our clients need a cash advance. I find Frank Lorge and Melissa Zimmerman very responsive to all my requests for funding."
Dan Kitchens, Esq., Crystal Springs, MS
"Situations sometimes arise when client funding is unavoidable. In those cases, my partners and I turn to Portage Funding to assist our clients. Frank and Melissa have a talent for identifying the best means of achieving the individual needs of our clients, while keeping the process simple and transparent. We also greatly appreciate Portage Funding's longtime support for MAJ."