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SPANISH-SPEAKING LAWYERS

Abogados de Inmigración

Christine Lockhart Poarch

Poarch Thompson Law

Gabe Perez

Zendeh Del & Associates, P.L.L.C.

Kevin M. Crabtree

Fuerza Immigration Lawyers

Attorney Kevin M. Crabtree is a partner with Fuerza Immigration Lawyers in Oakland, California. A top-rated, award-winning lawyer, Mr. Crabtree holds his certification in Immigration Law by The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization, and he has more than 14 years of experience advocating on behalf of the rights and interests of hundreds of clients throughout northern California and beyond who seek to work and live legally in the United States.Widely regarded as one of the country's leading immigration attorneys, Mr. Crabtree has achieved significant success assisting his clients with realizing their dreams of a better life in America. He has extensive experience helping those facing deportation as well as with those dealing with prolonged and unlawful detention, delayed or denied immigration status issues, and other matters. He has represented LGBT immigrants, families with special needs children, and victims of domestic violence and other crimes seeking asylum. He has also helped those facing criminal charges that threaten their immigration status.Honored for his outstanding legal service and advocacy, Mr. Crabtree has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers. He has also received "Superb, 10 out of 10 client" ratings on Avvo along with numerous testimonials and referrals from those he has served.A leader in his field, Mr. Crabtree has published articles and conducted lectures and seminars on a variety of topics related to immigration law, and he is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association as well as other local, state and national legal organizations. A selfless and compassionate attorney, he routinely volunteers his time and legal services to those less fortunate, and he received the award for Outstanding Public Service from both the San Francisco Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2011.A 2001 graduate of the University of California, Berkley, Mr. Crabtree obtained his Juris Doctor in 2005 from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th and 9th circuits, and the California Supreme Court. He is fluent in Spanish and can speak Portuguese, Catalan and French.

Rachel M. Self

Rachel M. Self, P.C.

Rachel M. Self is the founder of her own firm located in Boston, Massachusetts, and she provides criminal defense and immigration law representation to clients throughout the area. In her immigration practice, she assists individuals in a variety of matters, including people who are seeking asylum as well as those who are facing deportation. Ms. Self also helps people who are attempting to qualify for permanent resident visas, including family-based petitions, and she provides representation to those who are seeking to become naturalized citizens. Her fluency in Spanish is a benefit in this particular part of her practice. Ms. Self provides defense representation to people who have been charged with state or federal offenses. The types of cases that she has handled in this regard have included driving under the influence, domestic violence, sex crimes, money laundering, assault and battery, drug possession and distribution, and juvenile crimes.Since obtaining her Juris Doctor in 2004, Ms. Self has earned the respect of her colleagues for her dedication to her clients and high degree of ethics. The holder of a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo, she has also been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 for several consecutive years. Admitted to practice before all Massachusetts state courts, Ms. Self is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Matthew J. Yao

Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC

Marco Gonzalez

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC

Helen L. Tarokic

Helen Tarokic Law PLLC

She works at Helen Tarokic Law PLLC, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, and provides legal services for issues involving Immigration Law to the surrounding community. Helen Tarokic completed legal studies at Wake Forest University School of Law and graduated with the class of 2006. Helen Tarokic passed the bar in 2006.

Dax Deason

Deason Law, PC

Glorily A. Lopez

Murphy Desmond S.C.

Leonor E. Perretta

Perretta Law Office

Rafael S. Climaco

Law Office of Rafael S. Climaco

Rafael Climaco began practicing law in 2005. Rafael Climaco is an attorney at Law Office of Rafael S. Climaco, helping people with Immigration issues. Law Office of Rafael S. Climaco has an office in San Francisco, California, serving the local community.

Kate Stenlake

The Law Office of Katherine Stenlake

Kate Stenlake founded The Law Office of Katherine Stenlake, and now represents clients in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Prince Georges County and the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area. Ms. Stenlake handles cases of immigration including asylum, removal defense, employment petitions, special immigrant juvenile status, divorce and separation, family petitions, waivers, citizenship and naturalization, and child support.A member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Maryland State Bar Association, Ms. Stenlake is committed to advancing the rights of immigrants throughout the country. She earned a degree in sociology from Towson University Honors College before working in a law firm for two years. After her experience there, she decided to enter law school and, in 2011, she earned a Juris Doctor, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law.Since 2011, Ms. Stenlake has been admitted to practice in the state courts of Maryland. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is committed to giving each client individualized representation for all legal immigration matters. Along with immigration law, Ms. Stenlake also handles family and domestic law for those who are going through a divorce and need someone to handle the legal process while they focus on their future.Ms. Stenlake is passionate about helping families, whether it is through the immigration process or minimizing the trauma that is often present when children and adults go through a divorce. As a qualified, knowledgeable law professional, she is a vigorous advocate for her clients, working to set up a successful future for them no matter what they are currently dealing with.

Abogados de Accidentes

Dawn Hassell

The Hassell Law Group, P.C.

Dawn is a highly skilled litigator and top San Francisco Bay Area personal injury attorney. She holds an undefeated record in trial and arbitration for her clients and a special talent for obtaining exceptional results for the injured. A graduate of University of California, Hastings College of Law, she has been practicing personal injury law for over 24 years. Some for her recent results include: • $4,900,000 settlement for our client in his mid-50’s who had an extended hospitalization and was seriously injured when his vehicle was T-boned by a cement truck. • $4,500,000 settlement for our pedestrian client in her 60’s who was hit by a motor vehicle while crossing in a San Francisco crosswalk. The client sustained a traumatic brain injury which required surgery and hospitalization. The client’s husband asserted a loss of consortium claim which was included in the settlement. • $1,500,000 settlement for a rideshare driver in San Francisco who was injured by a reckless driver. The client, a young man, was knocked unconscious upon impact. He sustained a concussion, and a fractured clavicle requiring surgery. Dawn holds numerous honors and awards including Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, 7- Figure Litigators. In addition, a number of Dawn’s client case results were ranked among the highest in California by Top Verdict. Dawn specializes in motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, slip and fall, and trip and fall accidents. If you have been seriously injured and are seeking a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney, look no further. Dawn knows how to win cases and get your claim paid. Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means if Dawn does not recover compensation for you, there is no fee. She is paid out of the compensation she recovers for you.

Salvador A. Mungia

Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP

Lawrence K. Bou

Law Offices of Bou & Bou

The Law Offices of Bou & Bou is a “family-run” law firm that was founded by the late Edward C. Bou and now carried on by his attorney sons, Stephen A. Bou and Lawrence K. Bou. For more than 60 years, the Law Offices of Bou & Bou has been providing outstanding legal services for clients in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regarding traumatic personal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, workers compensation, criminal defense, traffic defense, family law, contracts, administrative hearings and estate administration. The Law Offices of Bou & Bou strives to build long-lasting personal relationships with each of every client. Our experienced attorneys and staff are fluent in Spanish. We do not advertise and rely on referrals from former satisfied clients, their relatives, friends and co-workers. We pay close attention to the details and every case is well prepared, effectively presented and aggressively argued. We work hard to protect your rights and fight to recover maximum compensation for your losses. Through hard work and due diligence, we have earned the respect of our peers in the legal community for our professionalism and ethics.We understand the stress that a traumatic injury, motor vehicle accident or criminal matter can put on your life. Let us do the worrying for you! We can help you navigate the complex legal process and map out favorable solutions for your specific case, so you can focus on what’s important — you!

John Kelly

Kelly Law Team

Focusing his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, John Kelly is the founder of the Kelly Law Team. Based in Phoenix and representing clients throughout Arizona, he assists people who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses due to the negligence or recklessness of other persons or entities. The types of cases that Mr. Kelly has handled have arisen out of incidents involving premises liability, auto-pedestrian accidents, workplace injuries, defective products, dog bites, motorcycle, and truck and other motor vehicle crashes.Some of the representative results that Mr. Kelly has been able to obtain on behalf of his clients include a settlement in the amount of $2.25 million for a motorcyclist who was rear-ended and who needed multiple surgeries on his leg. His successes have earned him a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo. In addition, Mr. Kelly has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he is admitted to practice before all Arizona state courts.Mr. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and he spent part of his senior year abroad studying economics at the University of Oxford before returning and receiving a Bachelor of Science in 2003. His legal education was obtained at Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2006. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Kelly worked for the Nebraska Attorney General's office, where he handled a variety of consumer affairs cases. He then spent time prosecuting criminal cases at the Douglas County Attorney's office. Mr. Kelly's professional memberships include the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Arizona Association for Justice.

Joshua P. Geist

Goodrich & Geist, P.C.

A co-founder of Goodrich & Geist, P.C., Joshua P. Geist focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation from the firm's office in Pittsburgh. In that regard, he provides representation to clients throughout the greater metropolitan area and other parts of Pennsylvania who have been harmed by the negligence or recklessness of other persons or entities. Mr. Geist's cases have included medical malpractice, construction accidents, defective products, animal bites, nursing home neglect, sexual assault, premises liability, and car, truck and motorcycle accidents, and he has been able to obtain several sizable settlements and jury verdicts for his clients. Highly regarded by his colleagues for his successful track record both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, he has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.Raised in Pennsylvania, Mr. Geist majored in political science at the University of Pittsburgh, and he received a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude and was inducted into The Phi Beta Kappa Society in 1997. Remaining on campus, he pursued his legal education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2000. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mr. Geist has represented personal injury and wrongful death plaintiffs for his entire career. He co-founded his present firm in May 2012.Mr. Geist is an active participant in several legal organizations. A past president of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, he is the current president of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and sits on its board of governors, and he is also an invited member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Mr. Geist is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania.

Scott A. Wallitsch

Morgan & Morgan

A native of Louisville, Scott A. Wallitsch is an attorney at the office of Morgan & Morgan in the same city where he was born and raised. Representing clients throughout the greater metropolitan area, he focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. In addition to being admitted to practice in Kentucky, Mr. Wallitsch is admitted to practice before all Indiana state courts.Mr. Wallitsch provides dedicated and forceful advocacy to area residents who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses due to the negligence or recklessness of other people or entities. The types of cases that he has handled during his career have arisen out of incidents involving premises liability, animal attacks, and truck and motor vehicle accidents, and he has been able to obtain significant compensation for his plaintiff clients, both through jury awards and as a result of settlements, which he has negotiated out of court with defendants and their liability insurance carriers. Mr. Wallitsch's professional affiliations reflect his personal injury litigation practice area, including the Kentucky Justice Association and the American Association for Justice. He is also a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association.Fluent in Spanish as well as in English, Mr. Wallitsch attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate, where he majored in Spanish and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2003. After graduation, he spent several years in Medellin, Colombia, before returning to the United States and enrolling at the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. While in law school, he clerked at the Jefferson County Attorney's Office before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 2011. Mr. Wallitsch has been with Morgan & Morgan since 2016.

Ryan J. Schriever

Schriever Law Firm

Rick J. DeMedeiros

DeMedeiros Injury Law

Rick J. DeMedeiros is the sole member of his own firm in Conyers, Georgia. Serving clients throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, he exclusively focuses his practice on the representation of people who have been injured in workplace accidents or as a result of the negligence of others.Before starting his firm, Mr. DeMedeiros was associated with two law firms that represented employers and insurance companies in workers' compensation matters, and he draws from his rich background in that field to each client's advantage. He has handled workers' compensation cases involving work-related deaths and catastrophic injuries, including severe spinal cord damage, amputations and traumatic brain injuries. The personal injury claims he has handled have involved injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents as well as premises liability.Mr. Admitted to practice in Georgia, he is a member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association and the Atlanta and Rockdale County bar associations. A native of Puerto Rico, he is fluent in both Spanish and English.After receiving his bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgia State University in 2001, Mr. DeMedeiros earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2004. While a third-year law student, he served as a mediator for the Fulton County State/Magistrate Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program.

Sara Maleki

GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.

Sara is an Associate Attorney in the Spokane and Tri Cities offices of GLP Attorneys. She has successfully served the needs of personal injury clients and has experience in a variety of cases, including nursing home neglect, wrongful death, motor vehicle collision, premises liability, and products liability. In addition, Sara has been the Associate Director for Satori Camp for the past 18 years, a summer camp for gifted teenagers in Cheney, WA. With Satori, Sara spends her time administrating the summer camp but also is able to be a mentor to junior high and high school kids. In her free time, Sara enjoys traveling with her husband, singing in the Spokane Symphony Chorale, cooking, playing piano, running, volleyball, reading, and spending time with her pets.Sara is fluent in Farsi and conversational in Spanish.

Robert A. Jones

Law Offices of Robert A. Jones

From his office in Livingston, New Jersey, Robert A. Jones serves clients located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and Union counties. He is the founder of the Law Offices of Robert A. Jones and devotes his practice to litigation. Mr. Jones represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful deaths, nursing home abuse and premises liability. He also handles business litigation and cases involving sexual harassment and employment discrimination, and he defends clients charged with driving while intoxicated. In addition, he represents clients who have experienced legal malpractice, including cases involving the theft of a client's funds, a failure to conduct proper discovery and a failure to file a personal injury lawsuit before the statute of limitations expired. Mr. Jones received a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Rutgers University - Newark, graduating with high honors in 1980. He then attended the Georgetown University Law Center and was awarded his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1984. Mr. Jones has been a municipal court judge for the Township of Livingston since 2003, and he formerly served the township as a municipal prosecutor and assistant township attorney. Mr. Jones is admitted to practice in New Jersey before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is also certified in civil trial law by the Board on Attorney Certification that was established by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1980. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Jones is a frequent speaker at a variety of civic and professional functions. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Essex County Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

Crystal Rios Ramos

Rios Law Firm PLLC

Biographical:Crystal Rios Ramos has enjoyed working on behalf of injured workers since 2003. She was a workers’ compensation paralegal for 10 years, for one of the largest law firms that solely handles workers’ compensation claims, before becoming a licensed attorney. After receiving her license to practice law in Arizona, she began handling all the cases for that law firm’s Tucson office. She also managed the Tucson office for that firm, until she was recruited by another law firm in Phoenix. That Phoenix firm hired her to handle all the workers’ compensation cases and manage the workers’ compensation department for the Phoenix office. Thus, she is accustomed to handling a high volume of cases. Recently, she started her own law firm, where she continues to represent injured workers and fight for their rights in their workers’ compensation claims.Crystal is bilingual, fluent and proficient in English and Spanish. In her free time, she takes pleasure in giving back to the community, serving at church, and being a Big Sister through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona program. Crystal also volunteers as a court appointed advisor in family law cases, through the volunteer lawyers program. She also enjoys playing co-ed recreational softball with her family and friends.

Douglas "Doug" B. Rohan

Rohan Law, PC

Attorney Douglas B. Rohan is the founder of Rohan Law, PC, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he practices criminal defense and personal injury law. In his criminal practice, he handles cases involving DUI, traffic tickets, and other misdemeanors and felonies. His personal injury practice focuses on workers’ compensation and wrongful death. He serves clients in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.In his more than two decades of legal practice, Mr. Rohan has earned a reputation for providing outstanding legal services for all his clients. He knows the pressure his clients are facing and seeks to deliver strong and aggressive representation with the goal of achieving justice and fair compensation.The son of a Cuban-born mother, Mr. Rohan is a fluent Spanish speaker, and is a widely recognized name in Georgia’s Latino community. He regularly provides legal analysis and commentary on Telemundo Atlanta and Cafe CNN and works with Mundo Hispanico. He is also a former board member of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials.Mr. Rohan is a member of the Cobb County Bar Association, the Gwinnett County Bar Association, the Georgia Injured Workers’ Advocates, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and The National Trial Lawyers.Mr. Rohan earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida State University and received his law degree from Florida State University College of Law. He acquired his license to practice law in 2000, which made him eligible to appear before all Georgia state courts.

Abogados de Familia

Rick A. Navarrete

Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C.

Brooke Beares McMorrow

McMorrow Law, L.L.C.

As the managing partner of McMorrow Law, LLC, in Wexford, Pennsylvania, Brooke Beares McMorrow has more than a decade of experience in various aspects of family law and estate planning. Her specific areas of focus include divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, child and spousal support, stepparent rights, adoption, estate planning and probate administration. Representing clients throughout the greater Pittsburgh area and southwestern Pennsylvania, Ms. McMorrow also has experience in legal issues relating to adults who have special needs or are incapacitated, including guardianship and special needs trusts, and she also handles general criminal defense, including DUI cases.After graduating from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1998, Ms. McMorrow attended New England School of Law where she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2001. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York, she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Highly regarded by her peers, Ms. McMorrow has received a 10 "Superb" rating from Avvo.Prior to entering private practice in 2004, Ms. McMorrow worked as an assistant public defender for the Monroe County Public Defender Office in Rochester, New York. She is an active participant in Allegheny County Bar Association activities and has served on the Executive Council of the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Ms. McMorrow has training in matters of collaborative law and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Fluent in Spanish, she has given freely of her time and services to the Good Shepherd Legal Foundation and the YWCA Women's Resource Center.

Brenda Lopez

Antonyan Miranda, LLP

Certified as a specialist in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California, Brenda Lopez focuses her practice exclusively on those types of matters. A senior associate at Antonyan Miranda, LLP, she provides representation to clients throughout San Diego County and its surrounding areas. Ms. Lopez is admitted to practice before all California state courts.A large part of Ms. Lopez's practice involves assisting people who are facing the end of their marriage and who are having to deal with the division of complex assets such as business interests, retirement accounts and stock options. She also helps her clients on matters surrounding child custody and visitation as well as alimony and child support. While she is a forceful courtroom advocate when advisable, she will often help her clients reach an accord on some of these issues through negotiating a settlement agreement or by employing other alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative law.In addition to her matrimonial practice, Ms. Lopez helps clients obtain modifications to or the enforcement of existing parenting and support orders, and she works with victims of domestic violence who are seeking appropriate protective orders. Her other family law experience has included the preparation and review of prenuptial and post-marital agreements, international child abductions that are governed by the applicable Hague Convention, and stepparent adoptions.Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Lopez attended San Diego State University, where she majored in psychology and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2007. Her legal education came at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2011. Ms. Lopez serves as the chair of the Family Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association.

Rebecca Wade

Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC

Alyssa D. Campbell

Campbell Law Office, PLLC

Ms. Campbell's practice focuses on helping clients and families through the legal process, providing the resources and support they need to reach a positive resolution. Ms. Campbell's law practice is a general law practice focused on Native American law and family law, serving individuals as well as tribal nations; tribal businesses; tribal agencies; and individual tribal member legal representation. She has provided legal services to a number of tribal nations, tribal businesses, tribal agencies, casinos, and health clinics. Ms. Campbell is certified in American Indian Law by the Center for the Study of American Indian Law and Policy. Ms. Campbell is Certified in Healthcare Compliance with the HCCA. Ms. Campbell has provided legal services to a number of tribal casinos and tribal gaming commissions since 2006.Ms. Campbell earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in Austin with degrees in government and Spanish in 2001. Ms. Campbell earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law in 2004,Ms. Campbell interned with the Office of Tribal Justice, Department of Justice, located in Washington, D.C., in 2003 and became a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2004.

Patricia Palma

Law Office of Patricia Palma, PA

Since forming her own firm in 2000, Patricia Palma has focused her practice exclusively on family law matters. From her office in Tampa, Florida, she assists clients throughout Central Florida who are facing the end of their marriages and who are thus having to deal with divorce-related issues such as complex property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. Ms. Palma also handles military divorces as well as those between same-sex couples. Ms. Palma believes the best and most cost-effective way to resolve a family law matter is through effective negotiation. However, in those cases where the other spouse refuses to resolve the case equitably, court intervention may be required. That is when Ms. Palma's 20 years of trial experience are utilized to protect the best interests of her clients and their children. She is admitted to practice before all Florida courts, and she is fluent in Spanish and speaks conversational Swedish. She is a member of The Stann Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa and the Hillsborough County Bar Association.

Elizabeth Bonanno

Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno, LLC

Elizabeth Bonanno is a Partner at Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno, LLC, also known as GEM Family Law. Elizabeth practices exclusively in family law, having served hundreds of clients during her tenure with their divorces, parenting, and child support cases. Elizabeth’s family law practice has focused on asset and business valuation, income valuation, complex divorce, parental responsibilities, child relocation, and child support matters, among others. She was also a finalist for the Gary McPherson outstanding young lawyer of the year award from the Colorado Bar Association in 2016.Elizabeth graduated from the University of Colorado Law School with Honors in Juvenile and Family Law. Elizabeth practiced family law for seven years at Griffiths Law PC, and was a partner at the firm from January, 2017 through July, 2019, joining the GEM family on August 1, 2019. She received additional family law experience as a law clerk to Judge Norman D. Haglund on the domestic docket in Denver District Court, at Boulder County Legal Services, and at the Harris Law Firm. Elizabeth trained in trial advocacy under Colorado Supreme Court Justice Nancy Rice (Ret.) and displays confidence and poise in the courtroom, having run many hearings and trials. However, she is also a firm believer in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, assisting clients in settling matters before they reach the courthouse. Elizabeth is trained in Collaborative Law, whereby parties commit to resolving their dissolution of marriage cooperatively and without the court’s involvement.Along with her law practice, Elizabeth has authored articles for publications and has presented at seminars on family law topics. She is a member of several professional organizations, including Secretary of the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, an organization committed to the improvement of family law via the intersection of the mental health and legal fields, the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Judicial Institute and the James E. Doyle American Inn of Court, and is a member of the Arapahoe County Best Practices Committee, an invite-only group of judicial officers, clerks and attorneys focused on improving family law in Arapahoe County.

Cirilo Martinez

Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC

An attorney based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Cirilo Martinez practices criminal defense law, immigration law and family law. His firm, the Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC, provides bilingual legal services in Spanish and English to a diverse clientele throughout the western part of the state, including the cities of Portage, Battle Creek and Benton Harbor. Mr. Martinez understands many of the challenges faced by those dealing with immigration authorities, and he offers defense representation to people who are facing federal charges. His resources also support clients who need advice about starting a business or gaining documentation to be in the country.Mr. Martinez has devoted his professional career to learning about international matters and helping people in his community. As a student at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, he studied international law, international tax law and international commercial arbitration. He is a board member of the Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan, and he supported the mission of a nonprofit that raised scholarship funds for minorities. In the past, he served as a board member for a food pantry in Kalamazoo.Mr. Martinez obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, and he continues to oversee the Hispanic Alumni Council for the school's alumni association. His professionalism and genuine concern for his clients’ goals have earned him a “Superb” rating from his peers through Avvo. Mr. Martinez belongs to the State Bar of Michigan and is an active participant in its criminal law section. Admitted to practice in Michigan, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.

Lourdes P. Rosario

Rosario Law Firm, PLLC

The owner of the Rosario Law Firm, Lourdes P. Rosario focuses her practice primarily on family law matters. From the firm's offices in Syracuse, New York, she provides dedicated and caring representation to residents of Onondaga County whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related matters as child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, and the equitable division of assets and debts. Other family law matters that Ms. Rosario has had experience in handling have included grandparents’ and third-party visitation rights, and she assists clients who are seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing support or parenting orders.In addition to her family law practice, Ms. Rosario's background also encompasses the representation of clients who are facing traffic violations or more serious criminal charges, and she has experience with various types of immigration matters, including deportation and removal defense and the obtaining of family-based visas. Her successes in all of these areas as well as her high degree of ethics have earned her an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo. Ms. Rosario has also been named to both The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 and The National Advocates: Top 100.Fluent in Spanish as well as English, Ms. Rosario was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As an undergraduate, she attended Florida International University in her hometown, where she majored in English and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 2006. Her legal education came at Albany Law School, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2009 and a Master of Law degree in 2010. Admitted to practice in both New York and Florida, Ms. Rosario's professional affiliations include the Onondaga County Bar Association.

Joseph A. Langlois

Langlois Family Law, APC

Joseph A. Langlois is the owner of Langlois Family Law, APC. From the firm's office in Calabasas, California, he focuses his practice exclusively on family law, representing clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties in complex and high-profile divorce cases and such related issues as property division, child custody and support, and alimony. While he frequently recommends seeking resolutions through mediation or negotiations, he is an aggressive courtroom advocate on behalf of his clients when those alternative methods prove to be unfruitful. Mr. Langlois also has experience in preparing and reviewing prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.Mr. Langlois is a frequent commentator on high-profile divorce and other family law cases. He has appeared on "Entertainment Tonight" as well as on a variety of network and cable news shows. His clients have included former Major League Baseball stars Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield as well as the late country music legend Buck Owens. After two years there, where he became fluent in Spanish, he returned to California and enrolled at California State University, Northridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in economics in 1985. Mr. Langlois then pursued his legal studies at the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University and was awarded his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1988. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts.

Lisa Londergan

Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP

Megan E. Green

Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein LLP

A partner at Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein LLP, located in Los Angeles, California, Megan E. Green is certified as a family law specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California. She represents clients throughout the area, focusing her practice exclusively on family law issues. Admitted to practice in California, Ms. Green's work includes representing clients in highly complex matters, including child custody cases in which a parent has relocated or wishes to relocate, high-asset divorces and other associated issues. Recognized for her knowledge and her skill, she has been featured on "Entertainment Tonight" regarding the Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner divorce, and on another show regarding her opinion on the emancipation plea made by Paris Jackson. Highly regarded by her fellow attorneys, Ms. Green has received a "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo. A 2000 recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science from Auburn University, Ms. Green went on to attend Southwestern Law School and was awarded a Juris Doctor in 2003. She is an active participant in a variety of professional organizations, including the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. She also serves on the Board of Governors of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Ms. Green has been very active in her community as well. She served as the chairperson of the homeless project for the Beverly Hills Bar Association from 2004 through 2007. In 2006, she helped found the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities, and she has volunteered her services for indigent clients who are unable to afford an attorney in their divorce matters through the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law.

Abogados Laborales

Daniel I. Bryant

Bryant Legal, LLC

A member of Bryant Legal, LLC, Daniel I. Bryant focuses his practice exclusively on employment law matters. With offices in both Columbus and Toledo, he primarily represents clients throughout Ohio. Admitted to practice before all Ohio state courts, Mr. Bryant is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He has also appeared in district courts within the Sixth Circuit.Mr. Bryant limits his client base to prospective, current and former employees, and he has handled a variety of matters on their behalf. A significant portion of his practice is centered on the representation of people who have been unlawfully discriminated against in cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Mr. Bryant's experience has also encompassed Family and Medical Leave Act disputes, Fair Labor Standards Act violations, sexual harassment, and wrongful terminations and other forms of prohibited retaliation. In addition to his courtroom work, he has appeared before such state and federal agencies as the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Majoring in politics and government, Mr. Bryant attended Ohio Wesleyan University, and he was a member of the school's varsity soccer team before receiving a Bachelor of Arts in 2019. He then pursued his legal education at the University of Toledo College of Law. While there, he was a legal extern for a judge on the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals and clerked for an area law firm before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 2013. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Bryant's professional memberships include the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association.

Barbara L. Giuffre

Work Environment Law Group

Barbara L. Giuffre is a co-founder of Work/Environment Law Group. Located in San Francisco, California, she focuses her practice exclusively on employment law, providing representation to prospective, current and past employees throughout the greater Bay Area. Ms. Giuffre has extensive experience in handling cases involving workplace discrimination that is prohibited under various state or federal statutes. These include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.Ms. Giuffre also has experience in assisting clients who have been the victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, and she has been able to obtain favorable results in court or through negotiations. She has filed complaints with both the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ms. Giuffre has helped people who were wrongfully terminated or otherwise retaliated against due to their whistleblowing activities as well, and she has negotiated severance agreements. Giuffre majored in economics at Cornell University, and in 1981, she received a Bachelor of Arts with distinction and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. She then went on to attend the University of Virginia School of Law and was a member of the Virginia Law Review before being awarded her Juris Doctor in 1985. After graduation, she clerked for a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California before spending several years with a prestigious New York City law firm. Fluent in Spanish and Italian as well as English, she is admitted to practice in California and New York and before several federal district and appellate courts.

David P. Boyce

Wright & Greenhill PC

As a shareholder in Wright & Greenhill PC, David P. Boyce serves all of Central Texas, including Austin and the rest of Travis County. Mr. Boyce has over 30 years of experience at his command and is fluent in both English and Spanish. He focuses his practices on the areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, employer liability, insurance defense and commercial disputes. He also represents both contractors and subcontractors in construction defect litigation. A sample of the cases Mr. Boyce accepts include defending premises owners in wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, defending corporations against fatal and non-fatal work site injury claims, defending policyholders under commercial, business auto and homeowner policies from claims made against them.A longtime Texas resident, Mr. Boyce graduated summa cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts in 1976 from Dartmouth College. In 1985, Mr. Boyce graduated with high honors and received his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. While there, he was a noted author for the Texas Law Review. Since graduation, he has gone on to serve in a number of prestigious organizations, including the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Inc. and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Boyce is also currently a member of the State Bar of Texas' Construction Law Section and Litigation Section as well as the Austin Bar Association's Construction Law Section.Due to his successful track record and high degree of ethics, Mr. Boyce has earned the high regard of his fellow attorneys. In 2010, Mr. Boyce was selected to become a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization.

Dax Deason

Deason Law, PC

Rachel Berenson

Berenson & Associates PC

As founding partner of Berenson & Associates, PC, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, attorney Rachel Berenson has more than 22 years of legal experience providing unmatched legal counsel, advocacy and support to a diverse range of clients throughout the greater Albuquerque Metro and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Personal injury· Nursing home abuse· Employment lawNationally recognized as one of the preeminent trial lawyers in the country, Ms. Berenson has gained significant success helping her clients face their serious and pressing legal challenges head-on by devising customized, effective strategies to help them obtain the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve. A compassionate and personable attorney, she fully understands the stress and uncertainty her clients are feeling as they deal with legal issues that affect not only their livelihoods and finances but their emotional and physical well-beings as well.As such, she works closely with all of her clients, advising them of their options and remaining with them throughout all legal proceedings to provide the highest level of assistance and support possible. She obtained her Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law) in 1997, and she has earned certification in Car Accident Reconstruction, which helps her to better evaluate and prepare for her clients' personal injury claims resulting from car accidents.Active in her legal community, Ms. Berenson is a member of the National Association of Trial Attorneys and the Nation Employment Lawyers Association, among her other professional affiliations. She is fluent in Spanish as well as Bahasa Indonesian, which helps her directly communicate with a broader clientele.

Edgar Carranza

Backus, Carranza & Burden

Edgar Carranza is a shareholder in Backus, Carranza & Burden, and has been a member of the Las Vegas, Nevada, firm since its founding in 1997. Focusing his practice on civil litigation, he represents individuals and businesses throughout the Las Vegas area in a variety of matters, including products and premises liability, recreational and sports law, professional liability defense, employment law and multidistrict mass tort litigation defense. During his nearly 30 years of practice, Mr. Carranza has participated in numerous jury, bench and administrative trials, arbitration hearings and appellate proceedings.A 1990 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Carranza earned his Juris Doctor in 1994 at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Admitted to practice law in Nevada, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he is a founding member of the Las Vegas Latino Bar Association and a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Mr. Carranza also gives freely of his time as a mentor for a program sponsored by the Hispanic Law Students Association at the William S. Boyd School of Law and as a volunteer for several local community organizations such as the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC

Brett B. Trembly

Trembly Law Firm

The founding partner of the Trembly Law Firm, Brett B. Trembly focuses his practice on business transactions and related civil litigation. Located in Miami, Florida, he provides representation to companies and their owners throughout the greater metropolitan area. Admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, Mr. Trembly is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.Mr. Trembly's clients include entrepreneurs who are looking to launch new ventures. At the outset, he works with them to determine the most appropriate type of legal entity for the business. Once it has been formed, Mr. Trembly helps to prepare operating or shareholder agreements as well as employment and other contracts, and he provides guidance with respect to mergers and acquisitions. His goal is to create a strong enough foundation so litigation can be avoided, but when disputes arise, he advocates vociferously on behalf of his clients. Mr. Trembly's experience in this regard has included contract breaches, employment defense, business torts, and breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Trembly has also initiated a general counsel practice, in which he and other members of his firm provide advice and counsel at a fraction of the cost of a full-time in-house attorney. His successful track record in all these matters, as well as his high degree of ethics, have earned him the respect of his fellow professionals, as evidenced by his receipt of a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.Fluent in Spanish as well as in English, Mr. Trembly attended Eastern New Mexico University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2005. His legal education was obtained at the University of Miami School of Law, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2008. His affiliations include the South Miami Kendall Bar Association.

Suzanne Lehman Johnson

Lehman Johnson Law, PLLC

Silvia Stanciu

Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law PLLC

Attorney Silvia Stanciu is an associate with Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, which has three law offices throughout New York and New Jersey. Licensed to practice in both states, Ms. Stanciu represents clients across the region who face serious and complex legal challenges regarding employment law and civil rights violations.Born and raised in Romania, Ms. Stanciu has a deep passion for protecting the rights of workers, and she has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of those dealing with workplace discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wage and hour disputes, employer retaliation and wrongful termination, and other serious work-related grievances.After graduating magna cum laude from Hofstra University Honors College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature, Ms. Stanciu returned to her alma mater and attended Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.She obtained her Juris Doctor in 2015, and she was highly active during her time in law school, serving the Dispute Resolution Society as a member of its e-board as well as participating in the international Vis Moot Arbitration competition in Vienna. She also completed the E. David Woycik, Jr. Intensive Trial Techniques Program.Following law school, Ms. Stanciu interned with another prominent New York law firm, where she began honing her legal skills regarding employment law litigation. She joined Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, in 2016, and she has quickly earned a reputation as an emerging leader in her field.Along with practicing before all New York and New Jersey state courts, Ms. Stanciu is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. She is fluent in Romanian and Spanish, which helps her communicate directly with those who may struggle with English.Active in her legal community, she is a member of the New York Women’s Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.

Negar Tehrani

Tehrani Law Firm, APC

Attorney Negar Tehrani is the owner of Tehrani Law Firm, APC in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Tehrani concentrates her practice on all aspects of business law, including business disputes and formation. She also handles matters involving commercial and residential real estate, commercial and residential landlord/tenant actions, contracts, and unlawful detainers. She represents clients throughout Southern California.Ms. Tehrani earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and obtained her license to practice law in 2013.Before becoming a licensed attorney, Ms. Tehrani worked as an assistant clerk for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles and a law clerk for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. She served as a research assistant for her law school, a clinical extern and mediator for the Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution, and a clinical student for the International Human Rights Clinic at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.Upon receiving her license to practice law, Ms. Tehrani practiced as an associate at a law firm in Beverly Hills, California, before founding her own practice in 2014. She speaks English, Spanish and Farsi and this, combined with her varied legal background, allows her to operate a diverse practice uniquely tailored to the needs of each client.Ms. Tehrani is an active member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and Los Angeles Couny Bar Association. While pursuing her legal studies, she belonged to law school groups, including the International Law Society, the Jewish Law Students Association and the Public Interest Law Foundation.

Jovanna L. Patrick

Hollander Lebenbaum Gannicott & Patrick

Jovanna L. Patrick, partner at Hollander Lebenbaum Gannicott & Patrick, divides her practice into employee compensation, personal injury and legal violations. Based out of the company's Portland, Oregon office, she serves clients across the metropolitan area and state. Patrick was admitted to the bar in 2011 in all courts in the US state of Oregon. In her employee compensation practice, Ms. Patrick supports people who have been injured in the workplace and who make use of their legitimate benefits under the insurance cover of their employer. She works with them throughout the process to ensure that the application is submitted on time and includes all required documentation, and assists them in subsequent hearings before the State Workers Compensation Committee in the event that the application is denied. Patrick also represents clients who have suffered economic and non-economic losses outside of the workplace due to the negligence of other people or organizations. The cases she handles include on-site liability, automobile accidents, defective products, and pedestrian accidents. She could get substantial compensation for her clients. Ms. Patrick's experience in this regard extends to professional negligence on the part of attorneys who have harmed their clients. Ms. Patrick was fluent in both Spanish and English and received her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Lewis & Clark College, Portland in 2005. She then completed her legal education at Lewis & Clark Law School and received her in 2010 Juris Doctor. Ms. Patrick serves on the Executive Committee of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Oregon State Bar and is active in other legal organizations such as the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and Oregon Women Lawyers.

David M. Krum

Law Offices of Krum, Gergely, & Oates LLC

David M. Krum cofounded Krum, Gergely & Oates, LLC, a full-service law firm, because he believes that people who are charged with crimes or traffic offenses or those involved in personal injury deserve to have a strong attorney fighting for their rights. From his firm's offices in Rockville, Hyattsville and Fairfax, Mr. Krum represents clients throughout Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and across the state of Maryland. In addition to criminal, traffic and personal injury matters, Mr. Krum handles medical malpractice and workers' compensation matters for his clients.After receiving dual bachelor's degrees in Spanish and Physics from Wofford College in 2001, Mr. Krum pursued his legal education at the University of Baltimore School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctorate in 2005. Prior to forming Krum, Gergely & Oates, LLC, Mr. Krum was a partner for 7 years at a large criminal, traffic and personal injury law firm in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mr. Krum has handled thousands of cases. His experience includes co-chairing and chairing many trials before a jury, including one in which a multi-million-dollar verdict was obtained in a birth injury case. Mr. Krum has also obtained many not guilty verdicts for his clients charged with crimes ranging from driving intoxicated up to crimes that carry life in jail. Highly regarded by his fellow professionals, Mr. Krum has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo and a 5-star rating on Google. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys.Mr. Krum is admitted to practice in Maryland and continues to hone his skills as an attorney through membership in a variety of professional organizations. He is a past president of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association and has been a member of the Maryland Bar Association, the Maryland Association for Justice Inc., the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, the Prince George’s County Bar Association and the Bar Association of Montgomery County.

Abogados Criminales

Joseph King

King, Campbell & Poretz, PLLC

Rachel M. Self

Rachel M. Self, P.C.

Rachel M. Self is the founder of her own firm located in Boston, Massachusetts, and she provides criminal defense and immigration law representation to clients throughout the area. In her immigration practice, she assists individuals in a variety of matters, including people who are seeking asylum as well as those who are facing deportation. Ms. Self also helps people who are attempting to qualify for permanent resident visas, including family-based petitions, and she provides representation to those who are seeking to become naturalized citizens. Her fluency in Spanish is a benefit in this particular part of her practice. Ms. Self provides defense representation to people who have been charged with state or federal offenses. The types of cases that she has handled in this regard have included driving under the influence, domestic violence, sex crimes, money laundering, assault and battery, drug possession and distribution, and juvenile crimes.Since obtaining her Juris Doctor in 2004, Ms. Self has earned the respect of her colleagues for her dedication to her clients and high degree of ethics. The holder of a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo, she has also been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 for several consecutive years. Admitted to practice before all Massachusetts state courts, Ms. Self is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Antoine D. Williams

Williams and Seemen a Professional Law Corporation

Attorney Antoine D. Williams has earned a reputation as the Van Nuys lawyer clients can trust. Handling both criminal defense and personal injury matters, Antoine knows what it takes to win cases and help clients obtain favorable outcomes, even in challenging legal situations. As a former insurance industry representative, he knows the strategies that work when fighting for the interests of those he represents. Call Williams And Seemen now for a free consultation about your case. Services in Spanish and Armenian available throughout the San Fernando Valley.Admitted to practice in the state of California, he earned a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in 2007. Mr. Williams was a finalist for the Most Felony Trials award given by the Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender, and Pasadena Magazine named him a Pasadena Top Attorney. As he has handled some of the most serious and complex criminal and injury matters, he has obtained thousands of favorable outcomes and hundreds of dismissals for his clients.A former insurance claims adjuster, Mr. Williams understands how the insurance company views personal injury claims and the best way to deal with them. His time as an adjuster was spent with some of California’s leading insurance carriers and gave him the personal insight needed to maximize the compensation awarded in injury cases.Those who are facing charges of committing a crime may fear greatly for their future, and Mr. Williams is determined to help. As a true trial lawyer, he has the experience and knowledge to represent those accused of all crimes.

Justin K. Beckham

Beckham Solis, PLLC

With a strong background in criminal defense representation but focusing his practice exclusively now on representing people who have been charged by the state of Florida with driving under the influence of alcohol, Justin K. Beckham is a partner at Beckham Solis, Attorneys at Law. Located in Miami, he provides advice and counsel to clients throughout Miami-Dade County. Mr. Beckham has been admitted to practice before all Florida state courts since 2002, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.Mr. Beckham has been able to obtain positive results for many of his clients through favorable plea agreements, acquittals, dismissals and charge reductions. He utilizes both proven and innovative tactics when presenting his defense, including challenges to the way that field sobriety and breath tests were conducted. Mr. Beckham's fellow attorneys have taken note of his successful track record both in and out of the courtroom, and they have awarded him a 10.0 "Superb" peer-review rating through Avvo.A fourth-generation trial attorney and a Miami native, Mr. Beckham transferred to Emory University in Atlanta after taking courses at the University of California, Berkeley. He majored in political science and Spanish at Emory and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1999. Mr. Beckham then went on to attend the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2002. After graduation, he joined the Law Offices of the Public Defender for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida. While he was there, he handled juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases and earned several acquittals. Mr. Beckham's professional memberships include the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Inc.

Thomas Bert Feiter

Fighter Law

Thomas Feiter was named The Florida Bar's Board Certified Lawyer of the Year for 2015. Mr. Feiter owns and operates Fighter Law in the heart of Downtown Orlando - with free and convenient parking for clients (no big parking garages!). Fighter Law is a well-established firm with 9 full-time staff. Our attorneys and paralegals help our clients with personal injury cases, injunctions and criminal matters (representing both defendants AND victims). We also practice in guardianships, wills and trusts, and probate administration. We fight for you!After graduating from the University of Miami, Mr. Feiter earned his law degree at the University Of San Diego. Following law school, Mr. Feiter worked as a prosecutor for the Florida Office of the State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit, where he gained extensive trial experience.Today, Mr. Feiter is admitted to practice in the state courts of Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Enthusiastic about sharing his legal knowledge with others, Mr. Feiter is a state certified legal instructor at Valencia Community College and regularly lectures and teaches at the Criminal Justice Institute, an organization that provides training to law enforcement officers.

Veteran

Claudia Lagos

Scully and Lagos

Attorney Claudia Lagos is a partner at the law firm of Scully and Lagos in Boston, Massachusetts. Claudia specializes in criminal defense, representing clients in Boston and throughout Massachussetts in both state and federal court. Claudia has successfully defended a wide variety of cases, including, but not limited to crimes of violence, operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI), drug offenses, fraud, sex offenses, and robberies. She is known for her thorough preparation of every case and impressive advocacy in court. Before working at Scully and Lagos, Claudia spent a couple years at the public defender's office defending indigent clients accused of crimes. Prior to becoming an attorney, Claudia earned her law degree from the highly-regarded Boston College Law School. There, she was a member of the Boston College Mock Trial Team, where she was awarded for her oral advocacy skills. During law school, Claudia also gained legal experience at Greater Boston Legal Services, where she handled cases involving the intersection of immigration and domestic violence prosecutions. She also served as an intern for the New Hampshire Public Defender, where her passion for criminal defense first developed. Claudia earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she graduated with honors. She is admitted to practice in all Massachusetts state courts, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and has represented clients in both state and federal courts.Claudia is fluent in Spanish and English, allowing her to better represent a diverse variety of clients.

David M. Krum

Law Offices of Krum, Gergely, & Oates LLC

David M. Krum cofounded Krum, Gergely & Oates, LLC, a full-service law firm, because he believes that people who are charged with crimes or traffic offenses or those involved in personal injury deserve to have a strong attorney fighting for their rights. From his firm's offices in Rockville, Hyattsville and Fairfax, Mr. Krum represents clients throughout Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and across the state of Maryland. In addition to criminal, traffic and personal injury matters, Mr. Krum handles medical malpractice and workers' compensation matters for his clients.After receiving dual bachelor's degrees in Spanish and Physics from Wofford College in 2001, Mr. Krum pursued his legal education at the University of Baltimore School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctorate in 2005. Prior to forming Krum, Gergely & Oates, LLC, Mr. Krum was a partner for 7 years at a large criminal, traffic and personal injury law firm in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mr. Krum has handled thousands of cases. His experience includes co-chairing and chairing many trials before a jury, including one in which a multi-million-dollar verdict was obtained in a birth injury case. Mr. Krum has also obtained many not guilty verdicts for his clients charged with crimes ranging from driving intoxicated up to crimes that carry life in jail. Highly regarded by his fellow professionals, Mr. Krum has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo and a 5-star rating on Google. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys.Mr. Krum is admitted to practice in Maryland and continues to hone his skills as an attorney through membership in a variety of professional organizations. He is a past president of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association and has been a member of the Maryland Bar Association, the Maryland Association for Justice Inc., the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, the Prince George’s County Bar Association and the Bar Association of Montgomery County.

Lawrence K. Bou

Law Offices of Bou & Bou

The Law Offices of Bou & Bou is a “family-run” law firm that was founded by the late Edward C. Bou and now carried on by his attorney sons, Stephen A. Bou and Lawrence K. Bou. For more than 60 years, the Law Offices of Bou & Bou has been providing outstanding legal services for clients in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regarding traumatic personal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, workers compensation, criminal defense, traffic defense, family law, contracts, administrative hearings and estate administration. The Law Offices of Bou & Bou strives to build long-lasting personal relationships with each of every client. Our experienced attorneys and staff are fluent in Spanish. We do not advertise and rely on referrals from former satisfied clients, their relatives, friends and co-workers. We pay close attention to the details and every case is well prepared, effectively presented and aggressively argued. We work hard to protect your rights and fight to recover maximum compensation for your losses. Through hard work and due diligence, we have earned the respect of our peers in the legal community for our professionalism and ethics.We understand the stress that a traumatic injury, motor vehicle accident or criminal matter can put on your life. Let us do the worrying for you! We can help you navigate the complex legal process and map out favorable solutions for your specific case, so you can focus on what’s important — you!

Rebecca Wade

Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC

Manuel E. Leiva

The Leiva Law Firm, P.L.C.

Carlos J. Rodriguez

Kilgore & Rodriguez LLC

Carlos has devoted his entire legal career to defending and protecting the rights of the accused. He has investigated, prepared, and successfully defended those accused of murder, rape, child molestation, sexual exploitation of children, aggravated assault, drug possession & trafficking, DUI, and many other criminal charges.In 2016, Carlos and his partner, Maddox, were members of the defense team in the high-profile murder trial of State of Georgia v. Justin Ross Harris, also referred to in the news media as the “Hot Car Case.” During this nationally-televised trial, Carlos contributed his talent to the preparation and cross-examination of expert witnesses in the areas of computer and cellphone forensics; 3D crime-scene mapping; surveillance video evidence; and temperature testing. Carlos is a member of the Criminal Defense Section of the Cobb County Bar Association, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His 2017 appointment to serve on the Cobb County Ethics Board exemplifies Carlos’s character and level of trust. Carlos was honored to receive the Ross Adams Younger Lawyer Award in 2018 – an award that recognizes a younger lawyer who has made a significant contribution to the legal community and the Cobb County Bar Association.Carlos speaks Spanish fluently, allowing him to serve as an effective protector and guide for those Spanish-speaking members of our community. He is honored to have the responsibility of helping people in times of trouble – a sentiment that is central to the firm’s philosophy at Kilgore & Rodriguez.

Lisa M. Figueroa

The Figueroa Law Firm P.A.

Attorney Lisa M. Figueroa is the founder and president of The Figueroa Law Firm, P.A., and recently the Florida Defense Team with its main office in Orlando, Florida. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 18 years of experience, Ms. Figueroa devotes the majority of her practice to litigation, and she represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients across Central Florida and throughout the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:Family law and divorce, including custody and visitationCriminal and DUI/DWI defense as well as traffic violationsBankruptcy and foreclosure defensePersonal injury, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability and veterans' rightsCivil rights violationsA 2000 cum laude graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in political science, Ms. Figueroa attended Florida State University College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003.While pursuing her legal degree, she served as vice justice for Phi Alpha Delta, and she was heavily involved with several associations, including the Public Interest Law Student Association, the Spanish American Law Student Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. She also served as a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy, and she received the Book Award for her excellent academic achievements in law and public opinion.Upon receiving her license to practice from The Florida Bar in 2003, Ms. Figueroa joined the 9th Circuit's Office of the Public Defender, where she gained invaluable experience in criminal law. During this time, she achieved notable success handling the highest number of trials among any of her starting class peers, and she received the Legal Eagle Award for her outstanding service.Along with practicing before all of Florida's state courts, Ms. Figueroa is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition, The National Trial Lawyers voted her as one of the country's Top 40 Under 40, and America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys included her on its 2017 list.

Abogado de Negocios

Michael B. Smith

Lupkin PLLC

Michael B. Smith is a litigator and advisor who focuses on intellectual property and business disputes. For over fifteen years, Michael has represented clients in the video game, digital media, software, semiconductor, medical device, and consumer electronics industries. Those representations included a broad array of complex litigation, including disputes involving copyright, trademark, and patent infringement; counterfeiting; misappropriation of trade secrets; unfair competition; and securities fraud. Michael also has significant experience defending national law firms against legal malpractice claims.As the senior attorney for the Latin American business unit at Sony Computer Entertainment America, Michael managed all litigation matters; developed SCEA’s brand protection and anti-piracy program; orchestrated the restructuring of regional licensing and distribution of PlayStation® hardware and software; and facilitated the roll-out of the PlayStation Network® in Latin America. Michael also served as General Counsel to Legendary Digital Networks, the worldwide digital distribution division of Legendary Entertainment.Mr. Smith grew up in Panama City, Panama and is fluent in Spanish, with some Portuguese.

J. Joseph Givner

Givner Law Group, LLP

The founder of Givner Law Group, J. Joseph Givner is a highly regarded transactional and litigation attorney. Based in Aventura, Florida, he represents clients throughout the area in real estate sales and purchases, private placements and other financings, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate leasing, intellectual property licensing agreements, and partnership and joint venture formations. Mr. Givner has also represented an in-flight duty-free concessionaire in negotiations with domestic and foreign airlines.Mr. Givner's litigation practice has included shareholder disputes, trade secrets, franchising and other commercial matters. He then pursued his legal studies at Harvard Law School and was awarded his Juris Doctor with honors in 1989. After graduation, Mr. Givner served a clerkship with a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida before joining a Miami law firm, where he gained significant trial and business law experience before forming his own firm in 1999. Fluent in Spanish and English, he is admitted to practice in Florida and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. An active participant in a variety of professional organizations, Mr. Givner's memberships include The Florida Bar and the Dade County Bar Association.

Jovanna L. Patrick

Hollander Lebenbaum Gannicott & Patrick

Jovanna L. Patrick, partner at Hollander Lebenbaum Gannicott & Patrick, divides her practice into employee compensation, personal injury and legal violations. Based out of the company's Portland, Oregon office, she serves clients across the metropolitan area and state. Patrick was admitted to the bar in 2011 in all courts in the US state of Oregon. In her employee compensation practice, Ms. Patrick supports people who have been injured in the workplace and who make use of their legitimate benefits under the insurance cover of their employer. She works with them throughout the process to ensure that the application is submitted on time and includes all required documentation, and assists them in subsequent hearings before the State Workers Compensation Committee in the event that the application is denied. Patrick also represents clients who have suffered economic and non-economic losses outside of the workplace due to the negligence of other people or organizations. The cases she handles include on-site liability, automobile accidents, defective products, and pedestrian accidents. She could get substantial compensation for her clients. Ms. Patrick's experience in this regard extends to professional negligence on the part of attorneys who have harmed their clients. Ms. Patrick was fluent in both Spanish and English and received her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Lewis & Clark College, Portland in 2005. She then completed her legal education at Lewis & Clark Law School and received her in 2010 Juris Doctor. Ms. Patrick serves on the Executive Committee of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Oregon State Bar and is active in other legal organizations such as the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and Oregon Women Lawyers.

Lloyd Epstein

Epstein & Weil

Lloyd Epstein is a cofounder and Partner of Epstein & Weil LLC, which is located in New York City. He focuses his practice in a variety of areas for his clients who are located throughout the greater metropolitan area.In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Epstein has successfully representation to people who have been charged by the state or federal government with felonies or misdemeanors. The types of matters that he has handled have included drug possession or distribution, weapons violations, embezzlement, fraud, and other white collar crimes, sex offenses, and assault and other violent crimes.Mr. Epstein has been able to obtain successful results for his clients, both through acquittals and through the negotiation of favorable plea agreements with the prosecution.Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the movie based on the autobiographical story of Lee Israel, one of this firm’s clients. Lloyd Epstein represented Ms. Israel in the early 1990s. Unhappy with her first attorney and facing the prospect of a jail sentence, Lee turned to Epstein & Weil to defend her on charges of forging “letters” from famous writers and stealing original letters from a rare document library. Her case gained notoriety when she published an account of her crimes which included praise and gratitude for Lloyd’s work in keeping her out of jail. See more about Lee’s story (and see Lloyd portrayed) in the film. Mr. Epstein also provides a variety of services for family-owned and closely held businesses. These have included the negotiation and preparation of contracts, business formation and planning, regulatory compliance, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation, and preparing nondisclosure and employment agreements. Other litigation matters that Mr. Epstein has handled have included breach of fiduciary duties, unfair competition, covenants not to compete and will contests based upon undue influence. Epstein is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew. He attended Williams College as an undergraduate, and he received a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in 1974. His legal education was obtained at New York University School of Law, where he received the Ann Petluck Poses Memorial Prize before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 1979.Admitted to practice in New York, Mr. Epstein is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.

Roy Petty

Roy Petty & Associates PLLC

Bryan H. Mintz

Mintz & Geftic, LLC

A partner at Mintz & Geftic LLC, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Bryan H. Mintz focuses his practice on personal injury and worker’s compensation. Bryan, along with his father Martin Mintz who started the firm over 25 years ago, represents New Jersey clients who have been seriously injured. Mintz & Geftic assists individuals from Elizabeth and all around New Jersey who have suffered from catastrophic injuries. While there, he participated in the annual Judge James Hunter III Memorial Advanced Moot Court Competition and was a moot court teaching assistant.After being awarded his Juris Doctor in 1999, Mr. Mintz served a clerkship with the presiding judge on the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey before joining McCarter & English, LLP, the state's oldest law firm, as a litigation attorney. He became a principal at Mintz & Geftic LLC in 2015. Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, Mr. Mintz is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.Highly regarded by his colleagues for his professionalism and superb track record, Mr. Mintz has received a "Superb" peer-review rating through Avvo. In addition, and most importantly to Mr. Mintz, he has received very positive reviews from his clients.Our firm has staff fluent in English, Spanish and Portugese.

Samuel C. Breslin

Breslin Law Group, PLLC

Principal attorney and founder of Breslin Law Group, PLLC, Samuel C. Breslin represents clients in Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Greene, Warren and Columbia in New York and focuses on limiting long-term consequences and publicity.Mr. Breslin has almost a decade of experience, during which he has amassed a long list of successful results in cases involving pharmaceutical misbranding investigations, misdemeanors, felonies, New York State Liquor Authority matters, municipal litigation, New York State agency defense and administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution. Criminal charges and convictions often result in devastating outcomes, and he strives to protect his clients from these situations.Experienced in local, state and federal courts, Mr. Breslin has also handled zoning issues, property acquisitions, tax disputes, contract issues and personal injury litigation. In his business and commercial practice, he works with corporations to create a proactive approach to problems that may arise in the future.

Bahram Seyedin-Noor

Alto Litigation, PC

Bahram Seyedin-Noor, the founder and partner of Alto Litigation, PC, zealously advocates for his clients in lawsuits, arbitrations, administrative proceedings and pre-litigation negotiations. He focuses his practice on the areas of securities and complex business and corporate matters, successfully representing his clients in disputes before arbitration panels as well as in state and federal courts. Mr. Seyedin-Noor's practice also includes advising boards and special committees on SEC matters, internal investigations and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Prior to attending law school, Mr. Seyedin-Noor first completed his Bachelor of Arts in economics and Spanish and Russian literature at Pomona College in 1996. He then went on to attend Harvard Law School, where he served as the editor of the Harvard International Law Journal. He also worked as a teaching fellow for the Harvard University Department of Economics prior to graduating with his Juris Doctor in 1999.Mr. Seyedin-Noor's practice of the law is characterized by his intelligent approach. Through his pre-litigation counseling, he is often able to help his business and securities clients resolve disputes without the need for litigation or arbitration. When litigation is needed, he aggressively represents his clients' interests, and his results demonstrate the success of his approach. Representative cases include his successful defense argument for dismissal of a shareholder class-action lawsuit filed against Vector Capital in a federal securities and antitrust case.Dedicated to his profession, Mr. Seyedin-Noor serves as an adjunct professor of law at the UC Hastings College of the Law. Admitted to practice in California, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California.

Robert Jeffrey

Jeffrey Law, PA

Robert Jeffrey, of Jeffrey Law, PA, focuses his practice on family law, including difficult and complex divorce and child custody cases, as well as business disputes. Robert prides himself on being a strong and zealous advocate for his clients, as well as client satisfaction, as evidenced through his Avvo "Superb" rating, Clients' Choice Award, Top Contributor Award and inclusion on the 10 Best for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Robert was also listed as a "Top Up and Comer" by South Florida Legal Guide in 2019.With a minor in Spanish and a major in International and Comparative Politics, Mr. Jeffrey graduated from the University of Central Florida with his undergraduate degree. While in school, he worked as the Student Government Association Elections Commissioner. He then attended Florida Coastal School of Law for his Juris Doctorate, where he graduated magna cum laude, in the top 4% of his class, in 2010. While in law school, he was an editor on the Florida Coastal Law Review, and obtained numerous awards such as Best Editor and Editor of the Year.Mr. Jeffrey is admitted to practice in the state of Florida and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Supreme Court of the United States. Along with family law matters, he handles disputes between business owners, competition law, nonsolicitation litigation and noncompete agreements.While he is an accomplished attorney with a long list of published writings, he still finds time to give back and volunteer in his community.

Silvina Tondini

Tondini Law APC

Attorney Silvina Tondini is the founder of Tondini Law APC with principal office located in located in Carlsbad, CA and a satellite office in San Diego, CA. She is a multi-lingual skilled, immigration attorney and corporate counsel with years of legal experience providing counsel and directing individuals and business clients on immigration, business and corporate legal matters. Ms. Tondini has substantial experience in the areas of immigration and business law, serving clients in California and around the U.S.Silvina Tondini has over two decades of experience working in both the Business Law and Immigration Law practice areas. Throughout her career, she has managed high-volume, complex, and time-sensitive immigration matters for large, multinational enterprises as well as small to mid-sized companies looking to expand their business ventures overseas. As a thought leader on cross-border business regulation and issues affecting an array of industry sectors, Tondini works with clients around the world to plan, prepare, and succeed in all of their global business transactions.A native of Argentina, she holds a Juris Doctor in Law and Social Science from the Universidad de Mendoza as well as a Juris Doctor of Law from North Carolina Central University. Prior to founding Tondini Law in 2014, she practiced law as a corporate litigator in both Argentina and Washington D.C. and is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian. Tondini is an active member in both her local, legal and general community. She is a frequent lecturer and travels the globe to present to industry leaders on current changes in immigration law that may affect their ability to stay competitive in an ever-changing economy worldwide.In addition, she dedicates time each month volunteering for a multitude of organizations including: North County Immigration Task Force, Alliance San Diego, Ready Now San Diego, Casa Cornelia, California Western Law School – Community Law Program, Unitarian Universalist Refugee Immigration Services and Education (UURISE), and San Diego North County Bar Association.

Andrew Green

McCathern, PLLC

Paul V. Lagarde

McDonald Lagarde, L.L.C.

Paul Lagarde is a Business / Corporate law attorney working in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Paul Lagarde assists clients with Construction Litigation and Business Litigation issues and graduated from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1994. He was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 1997 after passing the bar exam.