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SPANISH-SPEAKING LAWYERS

Abogados de Inmigración

Peter M. Nagell

Nagell Law PLLC

Attorney Peter Nagell is the founder and owner of Nagell Law, PLLC, in St. Paul, Minnesota. A highly rated lawyer, Mr. Nagell devotes his practice to immigration law, and he has achieved notable success helping individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding areas with all of their legal needs involving any of the following:Family-based permanent residence and adjustment of statusCitizenship and naturalizationDeportation and removal defenseConsular processingEmployment-based immigrationA Minnesota native, Mr. Nagell has a genuine concern for making his community a safe and welcoming environment for all, and he has earned a reputation as a personable, approachable attorney who always has his clients' best interests at heart. Treating his clients with the compassion and dignity they deserve, he has helped numerous individuals and families realize their dreams of living and working legally in the U.S. while also counseling and assisting many businesses looking to hire foreign talent.Fluent in both Spanish and German, Mr. Nagell is able to effectively communicate with a broad range of clients in their native languages, and he limits the number of cases he handles at any given time to ensure he is able to provide the quality, personalized representation his clients need. Recognized for his professionalism and service, he has earned recognition from his peers, as well as many "Superb" client ratings on Avvo and the site's Clients' Choice Award.A 2007 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth, Mr. Nagell attended William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law), where he obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2012. That same year, he also received Law School Public Service Recognition from the Minnesota Justice Foundation, and he was an elected fellow with the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project.Active in his legal community, Mr. Nagell serves as co-chair for the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Conference Planning Committee. He is also a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Ramsey County Bar Association.

Isabel d. Castillo

Law Offices of Isabel Castillo, P.A.

She works at Law Offices of Isabel Castillo, P.A., located in Boca Raton, Florida, and provides legal services for issues involving Immigration and personal injury matters. Isabel Castillo completed legal studies at University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated with the class of 2002. Isabel Castillo passed the bar in 2003.

Steven M. Klapisch

Weisberg Friedman & Klapisch, LLP

Attorney Steve Klapisch specializes in all areas of immigration and nationality law. Having participated for several years in the Refugee Assistance Pro Bono Training program, which is offered to attorneys who want to learn how to prepare applications for political asylum, Mr. Klapisch qualified as an expert witness in the field of immigration in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. His firm, Weisberg, Friedman & Klapisch, LLP, is located in New York City.Mr. Klapisch has lectured in Spanish for the Appearance Assistance Program of the Vera Institute of Justice and is fluent in Spanish and French. He has been very active in gay civil rights immigration work and was the first attorney to get waivers for people with HIV during the legalization program.With more than 35 years of legal experience, Mr. Klapisch worked as a trial attorney for the legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service for over ten years. He is active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has served on many committees since becoming a member. Mr. Klapisch is admitted to practice in the state courts of Wisconsin and New York as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.

Otis Landerholm

Landerholm Immigration, APC

Otis Landerholm is the founding attorney of Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., in Oakland, California. Mr. Landerholm exclusively focuses his practice on immigration law and serves clients in Oakland and throughout the East Bay area. He is a certified specialist in immigration and nationality law from the State Bar of California, having demonstrated a high level of experience in immigration law and been favorably evaluated by other legal professionals.Mr. Landerholm earned bachelor’s degrees in linguistics and philosophy from Washington State University and received his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, graduating with honors.While attending law school, Mr. Landerholm was a member of the law review’s editorial board and received various awards. He has been licensed to practice law since 2010 and has several years of experience assisting individuals and their families with navigating the complex immigration system.Mr. Landerholm founded his law firm in 2011. Over the course of his career, he has handled a variety of immigration matters involving asylum, deportation defense, green cards, U.S. citizenship and visas.Mr. Landerholm has a unique background that provides him with the experience and insight necessary to serve clients from diverse backgrounds who are facing challenges with the immigration system. He has lived in countries, including Argentina, China, Ecuador, Japan and Spain, and speaks English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.Outside of his practice, Mr. Landerholm enjoys being actively involved in his legal and professional communities. He is a member of several professional organizations such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has served on the Bar Association of San Francisco’s solo and small-firm committee. He thoroughly enjoys giving know-your-rights presentations to Bay Area communities and non-profits.

Beatriz Trillos Ballerini

Trillos-Ballerini Law Firm, P.C.

Ana Maria Villegas

Villegas Law Office, PLLC

Carlos Trujillo

Carlos Trujillo Law, LLC

Lenore M. Glaser

Law Office of Lenore Glaser

As the founding attorney of the Law Office of Lenore Glaser in Boston, Massachusetts, Lenore M. Glaser focuses her practice in the areas of criminal defense and immigration law. She represents clients in cases involving drug charges, weapons charges and other matters, both for misdemeanors and more serious felonies. She represents clients in the Boston metropolitan area.During her more than three decades of practicing law in Massachusetts, Ms. Glaser has also demonstrated a commitment to professional education. She has taught courses at the University of Massachusetts and Brandeis University on subjects, including criminal law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law and advanced legal reasoning. She has written articles for professional publications on immigration and criminal defense matters and co-authored an article and seminar for working lawyers entitled "The Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction."Ms. Glaser earned her law degree at Northeastern University School of Law. Prior to attending law school, she earned her undergraduate degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She went on to study Mexican history and Spanish at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City. She speaks both English and Spanish.Early in her legal career, Ms. Glaser worked on housing issues for a community legal services organization. She later served as a staff attorney for a Hispanic community social services agency in Boston for three years before entering private practice.In addition to her law practice, Ms. Glaser has also been active in a number of professional organizations, including the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Shawn D. Meade

MyRights Immigration Law Firm

Shawn D. Meade is an attorney at My Rights Immigration Law Firm in Denver, Colorado, with a practice to criminal defense and Immigration Law issues. Mr. Meade represents clients throughout the state of Colorado in criminal and immigration matters, including deportation defense, DUI defense, immigration holds, traffic violations and more.After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies from Brigham Young University, Mr. Meade earned his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He also holds a diploma in legal and business Spanish from the Madrid Chamber of Commerce. During law school, he acquired valuable legal experience by working with an immigration lawyer in Denver.Admitted to practice in all Colorado state courts since 2008, Mr. Meade also appears before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Administrative Appeals Office, defending the rights of immigrants. Mr. Meade is also licensed to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and the Colorado Supreme Court. He also assists immigrants with procedures for obtaining benefits with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.Outside of his law practice, Mr. Meade is active in several professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Colorado Bar Association. He has been named one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers and, in 2016, was also named one of the “10 Best” in terms of client satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

Kashmira I. Bhavsar

Bhavsar Law Group, P.A.

Kashmira I. Bhavsar is an attorney providing legal services covering Immigration and Real Estate. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 1996.

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.

Roy Petty

Roy Petty & Associates PLLC

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.

Dario Perez

LaRock & Perez, LLP

Attorney Dario Perez is a partner at the well-known New York City law firm of LaRock & Perez, LLP. As a founding member of the firm, Mr. Perez has focused his legal practice on representing the interests of victims of negligence who have suffered personal injuries, including catastrophic injury, motor vehicle accidents, construction and workplace accidents, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. In addition, he also assists both individuals and business clients with all aspects of real estate law.Mr. Perez began practicing law in 1990 after earning his law degree from New York Law School and his approval to practice in New York state. After admission to the bar, Mr. Perez immediately focused on personal injury law, giving him 25 years of experience in the practice area.Over the course of his career, attorney Perez has obtained numerous settlements and verdicts for clients that were in excess of $1 million. These successes have earned him lifetime membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The membership in this prestigious association is limited to attorneys who have secured settlements or verdicts in excess of $2 million. However, Mr. Perez's honors do not stop there. He holds a "Very Good" rating from Avvo, and his peers elected him to the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2006.Dario, who speaks Spanish fluently, is very active in the legal community and in his local community. He hosts a talk show that airs on several New York City-area stations. In addition, he is a member of a number of legal organizations, including the Puerto Rican Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Ashley T. Davis

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, P.C.

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.

Marcelo A. Buitrago

Buitrago & Associates PLLC

As a partner at Dankner Milstein, P.C., Marcelo A. Buitrago provides dedicated legal representation to injured people in Manhattan, New York, as well as throughout New York City and the rest of the state. He focuses his practice on personal injury, generally handling cases that involve automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, lead paint litigation, police brutality, improper security and other negligence-related matters. He speaks Spanish and conversational French.In 2000, Mr. Buitrago earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business. He then went on to receive his law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.Early in his career, Mr. Buitrago gained valuable experience at two major litigation firms. He draws on this knowledge to help him advocate on behalf of his clients. While Mr. Buitrago endeavors to negotiate acceptable settlements when possible, he is not afraid to fight for his clients’ rights in cases when the other side will not budge. Taking a customized approach to each case he handles, he strives to always do what is best for his clients. Over the course of Mr. Buitrago’s career, he has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. His commitment to providing quality representation has gained him the respect of his clients and his peers. Mr. Buitrago has a “Superb” rating through Avvo, and has received the Clients' Choice Award for 2014 and 2015.Staying active in the legal community is a priority for Mr. Buitrago. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Martin A. Arguello, II

Arguello Law Firm

Elizabeth A. Wolff

Finkelstein & Partners, LLP

Elizabeth A. Wolff is a managing attorney at the Albany, New York, office of Finkelstein & Partners, LLP, a personal injury firm based in Newburgh, New York. Mrs. Wolff is a tenacious and insightful attorney who practices primarily in the area of personal injury. In the six years since she joined the firm, she has settled thousands of automobile accident cases on behalf of individuals in the Albany community. Her committed service to her clients and high level of preparation strongly reflects the thorough and communication-centered approach unique to the firm, which involves pairing each client with a team containing a lead attorney and case manager who communicates one-on-one with the client every step of the way.Dedicated to remaining informed in the ever-changing field of personal injury in order to provide her clients with the most up-to-date legal counsel, Mrs. Wolff has attended numerous continuing education courses on a broad range of personal injury topics, including spinal injury litigation, Medicare liens, labor law, tort and insurance law, and ethics. In addition, to more thoroughly respond to the needs of her elderly clients and their families, she has taken classes on alternative methods for financing long-term care, VA Disability Compensation matters and nursing home litigation.Mrs. Wolff received her undergraduate degree at Hofstra University. She then taught Spanish to elementary school students before moving to Boston to pursue her legal career. She received her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, graduating with great honors. After landing a prestigious internship with the state attorney general's office, Ms. Wolff then entered into practice in Albany. She is admitted to practice before the state courts for New York and Massachusetts, and she is an active member of the New York State Bar Association.Mrs. Wolff actively participates in our anti-texting and driving presentations where she speaks to high school students about the dangers of texting while driving. She has reached out to over 1,500 students so far in an effort to end distracted driving.

Genevieve G. Redd

Sikov & Love, P.A.

Attorney Genevieve G. Redd is an associate with Sikov and Love, P.A., a law firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Serving individuals throughout the Pittsburgh metro region and surrounding areas, Ms. Redd focuses her practice on estate planning, trusts and elder law. Her practice also includes providing legal services for Pennsylvania residents with assets in New York and New Jersey.A 2010 cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Ms. Redd returned to her alma mater and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She concentrated her studies on tax law while obtaining a certificate in civil litigation.Ms. Redd is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She’s also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Ms. Redd practiced personal injury law in New York-New Jersey metro area for several years. In January 2018, she returned to Pittsburgh to work for Sikov and Love, P.A.Ms. Redd's litigation experience coupled with her extensive knowledge of tax law makes her a powerful trial advocate. She protects clients and their loved ones’ futures. She helps them retain the bulk of their wealth to pass on to future generations. She helps families protect their loved ones through guardianships. By providing personalized counsel and support, Ms. Redd routinely receives positive reviews from clients as well as recognition from her peers.Active in her legal community, Ms. Redd is a member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania bar associations, and the New York and New Jersey state bar associations. In addition to her work in the bar associations, Ms. Redd volunteers through the Modest Means Panel of the Allegheny County Bar Association to provide legal counsel to qualifying families in need.A versatile attorney, Ms. Redd speaks Spanish and Portuguese in addition to English. She also served as an educator with Teach For America before entering the legal profession.

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.

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.

Eran Lagstein

Lagstein Law Firm, P.C.

As an advocate of the injured, Eran Lagstein is the founder of Lagstein Law Firm. He handles personal injury, class actions, insurance bad faith, invasion of privacy, defamation, libel and slander cases throughout California. Additionally, Mr. Lagstein takes cases involving labor and employment, civil rights, contract disputes and professional malpractice, at times defending clients who are facing frivolous lawsuits.Ever the voice of the “little guy,” Mr. Lagstein is prepared to take on anyone in negotiations or litigation. He has successfully battled large insurance companies and corporations, holding them responsible for the damages clients have suffered. As a leader in personal injury law, he understands that a car accident or medical mistake often leaves people with much more than just physical repercussions. There are serious financial and emotional implications as well, and Mr. Lagstein fights for every dollar.Among his accomplishments, Mr. Lagstein has secured six- and seven-figure awards on behalf of clients. These often come in the form of settlements, though he has also obtained favorable jury verdicts. As a result, Mr. Lagstein holds honors such as an Avvo “Superb” rating and being recognized in Lawyers of Distinction.In 1996, Mr. Lagstein graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He then received a Juris Doctor in 1999 from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law.Mr. Lagstein is fluent in Spanish, English and Hebrew. He is a member of The State Bar of California, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the American Bar Association.

Brian Breiter

Law Offices of Brian J. Breiter, LLP

Brian Breiter is a trial lawyer. With Millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts, Mr. Breiter has dedicated his practice to helping consumers during their most difficult times. Mr. Breiter is licensed in California and Florida. Mr. Breiter represents clients throughout the entire state of California. Brian is also an adjunct professor at the Pepperdine Law School where he teaches "Improvisational Mediation" to fellow lawyers, mediators and judges. He also recently taught at the University of Calgary School of Law. The office concentrates on wrongful death, serious injuries, automobile accidents, motorcycle crashes, dog bites, and slip and fall cases.Mr. Breiter has offices in California and Florida. Brian speaks Spanish fluently.

Abogados de Familia

Lymari J. Santana

Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C.

As one of the founding shareholders of Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C., Lymari J. Santana brings to the practice of family law over twenty years of litigation and trial experience, and a diverse background. Lymari has been practicing law since 1994, focusing exclusively on family law litigation since 2000. She co-founded Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C. in 2004. Lymari has successfully represented clients in complex high asset and high net-worth divorce cases. She is also experienced in effectively representing clients facing challenging and complicated custody, parenting time and financial issues in divorce cases, paternity cases, post-divorce modifications and enforcement of court orders. Lymari excels in providing strong, dynamic advocacy for her clients, combined with efficient, creative legal services. Lymari lectures frequently on family law topics for continuing legal education courses, and she has co-authored several published articles on a wide-range of family law issues.Lymari received a bilingual education and she speaks, reads and writes Spanish as fluently as English. She attended the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, on an Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship and earned a degree in political science with honors in 1991. After graduation, Lymari moved to Detroit, Michigan, to pursue a law degree at Michigan State University College of Law. After graduating from law school in 1994, Lymari served as an attorney in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG) for nearly five years. Initially, Lymari advised soldiers and their families on family law issues, tax issues, consumer law and wills and estates. Lymari finished her military career after serving a tour of duty as a criminal defense lawyer with the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2000, Lymari brought her litigation experience to family law when she relocated to establish a private practice in the Twin Cities.Lymari has worked as a lawyer-volunteer for the Hennepin County Family Court Settlement Program. She has also worked as a lawyer-volunteer for the Spanish LAW Clinics at Tubman (a non-profit organization), providing assistance on family law issues to individuals who have difficulty with speaking English or who do not speak English at all. Lymari resides in Plymouth, MN with her husband Chris and her son Cyrus.

Veteran

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.

Michelle G. Hasbun

Hasbun and Mendoza, PLLC

Michelle G. Hasbun practices family law in the South Florida area at her firm, Hasbun and Mendoza, PLLC, a full-service family law and mediation firm. Ms. Hasbun’s practice focuses on family law, handling complex contested divorce cases as well as cases involving custody disputes, domestic violence, paternity, property matters, post-judgment modifications, parental relocation, business valuations, adoptions, appeals, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami in 1994, where she received a double major in English and French and a minor in psychology, Ms. Hasbun earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in 1997. In 2000, Ms. Hasbun earned her master’s degree in business administration, with a specialization in health administration, from the University of Miami School of Business.Ms. Hasbun has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1998 and was admitted to practice before the U.S. district courts for the Southern District of Florida that same year. Ms. Hasbun has been a Florida Supreme Court-certified family law and county mediator since 2007. She is a member of the family law section of The Florida Bar. Ms. Hasbun was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, and in 1980 moved to Miami, Florida, where she has resided since. She is fluent in both Spanish and French. In 2017, Ms. Hasbun became a proud mother.

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.

Liliana Loebl

Kaplan Loebl LLC

Liliana Loebl is a partner with Kaplan Loebl, LLC, in Aventura, Florida, a boutique family law firm serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Her practice focuses on family law, handling complex and high asset family and marital law matters as well as cases involving dissolution of marriage and time sharing, child support, modifications of child support and alimony, domestic violence, paternity, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and sane sex matters. Ms. Loebl is a member of the Florida Bar and the organization's Family Law section and a Certified Supreme Court of Florida Family Mediator. Ms. Loebl is also trained in collaborative Law.Ms. Loebl was born in Lima, Peru, and is fluent in both Spanish and Hebrew as well as conversational French. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Ms. Loebl attended the University of Miami School of Law, where she earned her law degree and helped found the Wrongful Convictions Project.Kaplan Loebl LLC is committed to the legal profession and the community by participating in a variety of local business, professional, religious and community organizations. Ms. Loebl is a member of the North Dade Bar Association, Florida First Family Inns of Court as well as the Family Law Section.

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.

Paola Arzu Stange

Stange Law Firm, PC

Paola Stange is a native of Guatemala, yet grew up in the United States. A graduate of Emory University School of Law, Ms. Stange is licensed to practice in both Missouri and Georgia (inactive). Her successful law career began with her wide range of accomplishments in law school, including membership in the Moot Court Society. She gained experience as a clerk for a family law firm in Atlanta. She is now a founding partner at Stange Law Firm, PC, and offers her clients legal assistance in both Spanish and English.The entire law career of Ms. Stange is focused on family law and assisting clients with domestic matters. Ms. Stange is specifically trained as a collaborative family law attorney and guardian ad litem. In 2011, she was the recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Domestic Violence Guardian ad Litem award. She served on the St. Louis County Rules Committee in 2010 that was responsible for adopting new local court rules in domestic cases. Ms. Stange is on the Alumni Board at Emory University School of Law. Ms. Stange also is the Treasuer of Old Newboys, which is a local charity. Ms. Stange also served previously on the board of directors for Kids in the Middle, the Mid-County YMCA in Brentwood and the Endangered Wolf Center. Her dedication to her community shines in her pro bono and community service activities.Ms. Stange is a graduate of the American Bar Association (ABA) Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute, which is recognized as highly prestigious and is taught by some of the country's top domestic attorneys. Ms. Stange is also an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law where she serves as a trial skills instructor for the Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques. Among numerous other awards, Ms. Stange has also received the following awards/honors:10.0/10.0 Superb Rating through AVVO;Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers;Top 10 Attorney Award for Family Law by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys; 40 under 40 Lawyers for Missouri Family Law by the American Society of Legal Advocates from 2014-Present;"10 Best" for Client Satisfaction in Missouri, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys;Lead Counsel Rated for Divorce/Family Law in 2014-Present;Member of the Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015-Present;Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings', Lifetime Charter Member; andFurther, Ms. Stange has spoked and/or commentated at CLE Seminars for various organizations.Ms. Stange enjoys giving back to her community through volunteer work. Paola and Kirk received the 2016 Golden Plate Award from Old Newsboys as well as the 2015 Making a Difference Award. Old Newsboys is a non-profit organization that has raised millions of dollars for hundreds of St. Louis area children's charities. Further, Ms. Stange was part of the 2017 Emory University School of Law Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques where she serves as an adjunct professor in the role of a trial skills instructor. In 2019, Paola was nominated and received an invitation to serve as a member on the Emory Law Alumni Board.For complex family law cases that require mediation or court resolution, Ms. Stange offers differentiated representation to Missouri clients.Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Paola Stange is responsible for the content. Principal place of business 120 South Central Ave, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105. Past results afford no guaranty of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. Further, please be advised that Ms. Stange only takes cases in and around the St. Louis, Missouri Area.

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.

Hannibal F. Heredia

Hedgepeth Heredia, LLC

Having focused mainly on family law cases for decades, Hannibal F. Heredia is an excellent source of support and counsel for people in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He is a partner at Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder LLC, where his caseload involves matters such as child custody, divorce, adoption and fathers’ rights.Mr. Heredia has an excellent reputation with clients and throughout the legal community. Fluent in Spanish, he ensures he communicates effectively with people from all walks of life. Dealing with sensitive issues such as property division or prenuptial agreements may be stressful and present a time of uncertainty for clients. He then attended the Southwestern Law School, graduating cum laude with a Juris Doctor in 1993. While there, he served as editor in chief of the school’s law review.Mr. Heredia is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Additionally, he is a barrister with The Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court. He is also very active in his community serving on the board of the Atlanta Bar Foundation, teaching high school Sunday school at his church, and serving as a mentor to future attorneys.

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.

Deborah S. Gonzalez

Gonzalez Law Offices, Inc.

Deborah S. Gonzalez is an attorney serving clients in the East Providence area, Rhode Island. Deborah Gonzalez chose a legal career after completing her undergraduate degree. She attended Roger Williams University School of Law and graduated in 2007. Deborah Gonzalez passed the bar exam and was admitted to the bar in 2008.

Janet Dockstader

Dockstader Orliczky

There is a good reason that Janet Dockstader has been widely recognized throughout the legal community as an outstanding attorney at Dockstader Orliczky. For years, she has compassionately guided clients through family law issues. She puts in many hours to ensure her clients feel represented and comfortable with the direction in which their case is heading. As a skilled litigator, she has successfully taken many issues to trial. Ms. Dockstader is also trained in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and collaboration.A strong educational and professional background has prepared Ms. Dockstader for her work with a wide selection of clients. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated with a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 2001. Ms. Dockstader is fluent in Spanish and has been certified as a family law specialist from The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.Outside her work with clients, Ms. Dockstader serves as a mediator for people facing family law issues with the local court system. She holds memberships with the Long Beach Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Abogados Laborales

Stephen A. 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 50 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!

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.

Barry A. Stein

De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary, P.A.

Barry A. Stein is a partner and the managing shareholder at the Law Offices of De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary, P.A. The law firm is located at the historic Ingraham Building in downtown Miami and serves clients throughout Miami-Dade County, Florida. At the firm, Mr. Stein focuses on representing employees in workers' compensation matters; accident-related personal injury matters, including automobile accidents and slip-and-fall claims; persons harmed by the negligence of physicians or lawyers; commercial litigation; and individual and corporate contract disputes.Mr. Stein graduated cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts in history, and he later received his Juris Doctor with honors in 1980 from the University of Miami, School of Law. He was admitted to practice law in Florida in 1980. Mr. Stein maintains membership in local and national legal organizations such as the Dade County and American Bar Associations, Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice and Miami-Dade Justice Association.Since 1997, Mr. Stein has been board certified in workers' compensation by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education. In addition to his continued legal education and peer recognition in the legal community, Mr. Stein's office has a multilingual background and is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese.

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

Rex Zachofsky

Law Offices of Rex E. Zachofsky, PLLC

Attorney Rex Zachofsky of the Law Offices of Rex E. Zachofsky, PLLC, in New York, New York, practices in areas of law, including employment and labor, personal injury, social security and workers’ compensation. Mr. Zachofsky represents a variety of clients in all five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, Westchester County and throughout the state of New York.Mr. Zachofsky is dedicated to representing those who have been injured due to the negligence of others and who have experienced health issues due to a detrimental workplace environment. He works hard to ensure his clients receive workers’ compensation or Social Security Disability benefits to help them through their time of financial need. His office is conveniently located in New York City and he offers free initial consultations. Being a bilingual attorney who speaks both English and Spanish helps Mr. Zachofsky communicate with a diverse range of clients and enables him to meet their legal needs. He and his firm have gained a strong reputation and are known as one of New York city’s leading law firms.Dedicated to creating the best possible outcome for each and every client, Mr. Zachofsky guides his clients through each step of the Social Security and workers’ compensation process while tailoring the process to their unique circumstances. He is also a strong advocate for his clients, and is always willing to litigate and represent his clients in court to ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve under the state of New York’s employment and workers’ compensation laws.

Ryan J. Schriever

Schriever Law Firm

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.

Aliaquanda "Alia" Adkins-Derrick

Derrick Law, PLLC

Evan Selik

McCathern, LLP

Evan Selik is a partner at McCathern, PLLC in Los Angeles. Mr. Selik represents employees in wrongful termination litigation and employment discrimination cases. Evan also handles wage and hour class actions and consumer class actions.Mr. Selik earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan in 2006 where he graduated in the top 5% of his class. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Selik graduated with a double major in political science and Spanish from Indiana University in 2003.Mr. Selik's vision is to provide his clients with aggressive representation to level the playing field against national corporations and insurance companies who often engage in illegal conduct, unchallenged. His knowledge and experience coupled with his dedication to his clients makes him an invaluable asset to the McCathern team.Mr. He was also recognized as a winner of the Top 50 Court Awards in California in the year 2017 for his victory in Tricolor Auto Group L.L.C. v. 603 San Fernando Road L.L.C. Mr. Selik is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).

Leslie B. Elkins

Kramer, Elkins & Watt LLC

Ronald Yoosefian

Yoosefian Law Firm, P.C.

The sole shareholder and founder of the Yoosefian Law Firm, P.C., Ronald Yoosefian represents plaintiffs in Glendale, Burbank, West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, and throughout the Antelope and San Gabriel valleys, San Diego, and Orange County. Mr. Yoosefian's practice is 100% focused on litigation, and he advocates on behalf of clients in cases involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and other types of employment law matters. He also handles personal injury and wrongful death litigation.Mr. Yoosefian completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Northridge. He then went on to attend the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, from which he graduated with his Juris Doctor.Following law school, Mr. Yoosefian was admitted to practice law before all the state courts of California in 2010. He is a strong advocate for his clients and believes that people who have been harmed by the actions of others deserve to be compensated for their losses.Mr. Yoosefian has earned a positive reputation as a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who is attentive to his clients' needs. He works to negotiate fair settlements but is unafraid to take his clients' matters through jury trials if negotiations are not successful. Mr. Yoosefian is fluent in English, Spanish, and Armenian, allowing him to speak in the language with which his clients feel the most comfortable. He works closely with all his clients to try to help them secure successful outcomes in their cases. He offers free consultations so that people have a chance to learn about their rights and the legal options that might be available to them.

Abogados Criminales

Margaret Strickland

McGraw & Strickland LLC

Attorney Margaret Strickland is a founding partner with the McGraw & Strickland, LLC, law firm in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A top-rated trial lawyer, Ms. Strickland has achieved unprecedented success advocating for the rights and liberties of those charged with any type of felony or misdemeanor offense as well as those suffering as the result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.One of her most notable achievements was in a case against two police officers who were accused of using excessive force during the unlawful arrest of a married couple. Ms. Strickland and her partnering attorney represented the couple in federal court and helped secure a verdict of over $1.6 million on behalf of their plaintiff clients.In addition, Ms. Strickland has successfully handled dozens of cases involving a range of criminal charges, from DUI to homicide to sex offenses to federal white collar crimes. A veteran of more than 70 jury trials, she has earned a reputation as one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in the region, and she has earned perfect ratings from Avvo as a top attorney for both criminal defense and personal injury.Ms. Strickland obtained her Juris Doctor from the prestigious New York University School of Law in 2006. The following year, the State Bar of New Mexico admitted her to practice, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Fluent in Spanish, she works closely with the Mexican Consulate and the U.S. federal government to represent those accused of serious felony violations in the United States.Active in her legal community, Ms. Strickland has held several leadership positions with the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and she currently serves the organization as president. She also routinely conducts lectures and seminars throughout the region on a variety of legal topics related to criminal law and effective trial advocacy.

Arnulfo D. Hernández

Hernández & Associates, P.C.

As a managing partner at Hernández & Associates, P.C., in Denver, Colorado, Arnulfo D. Hernández concentrates his practice on immigration law and criminal defense litigation, particularly cases in which both practice areas intersect (a practice area known as "crimmigration"). Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Hernández represents immigrants and their families in the Denver metropolitan area before state courts as well as federal agencies such as the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. He is also admitted to practice before multiple federal appellate courts, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.After attending the Universidad Del Noreste, A.C, in Tampico, Mexico, in 1997, Mr. Hernández earned his undergraduate degree with dean's list honors from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, in 2001, majoring in both political science and psychology. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver in 2005. Two years later, he obtained his Master of Laws in taxation from the same institution.Mr. Hernández began his legal career as a clerk for the Procuraduría General de Justicia del Estado de Guanajuato in Mexico before clerking for the Foreign Prosecutions Unit at the Colorado State Attorney General's office. He then worked as an associate attorney at the Law Firm of Joseph C. Cohen, P.C., from 2005 to 2007, after which he founded Hernández & Associates, P.C.He is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, for which he served as President in 2016. He is currently the President of Region XIII of the Hispanic National Bar Association. A distinguished member of the Robert C. Rhone-Ava M. Brackett American Inn of Court, Mr. Hernández has an extensive record of pro bono work that includes working with multiple regional legal clinics since 2005.

Dagoberto J. Rodriguez

Rodriguez Law Firm, PLLC

Stephen A. 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 50 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!

Joseph King

King, Campbell & Poretz, PLLC

Daniel L. Gerdts

Daniel L. Gerdts, Lawyer

Attorney Daniel L. Gerdts is a solo practitioner in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Gerdts focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder, criminal sexual conduct, child pornography, sex trafficking, guns, drug crimes, DWI, assault, fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. He serves criminal defendants in the Twin Cities region, and throughout Minnesota.Mr. Gerdts has 30 years of legal experience. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University, Mr. Gerdts earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and received his law license in 1990. Before embarking on a private criminal defense practice he served as a law clerk to Judge Gerald W. Heaney of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and to Judge Michael J. Davis shortly before his appointment to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.Mr. Gerdts appears before all Minnesota courts, state and federal, both in the district courts and in the courts of appeals. He provides personalized and committed representation to anyone charged with a crime. He delivers aggressive and strong representation to each client he represents, fighting hard for reduced or dismissed criminal charges, not-guilty verdicts at trial, and reversals when appeals are necessary.A highly respected criminal defense attorney, Mr. Gerdts is a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Specialist in the area of criminal law. He is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a Past President of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.Mr. Gerdts’s office is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, near the federal and county courthouses. He reads and writes fluently in both Spanish and English.

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.

Peter L. Cedeno

Cedeno Law Group, PLLC

Attorney Peter L. Cedeño is the managing and founding partner of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC, located in downtown Manhattan.Mr. Cedeño dedicates his practice to Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Defense. His firm represents clients in all Family Law matters including child support, custody, property maintenance, division and pre/post nuptial agreements. He has successfully represented many New Yorkers with divorce matters, ranging from uncontested to extremely high-net worth couples. Mr. Cedeno has extensive litigation experience and has tried numerous family law matters.As a former Brooklyn District Attorney, Mr. Cedeno has experience handing all criminal matters, including DWI and crimes as they relate to family law matters, such as violations of orders of protection and failure to pay child support.Since going into private practice for close to 25 years ago, Mr. Cedeño has earned a reputation for his skill, hard work and professionalism. He has been invited to lecture on family law and divorce issues for groups, including the New York State Bar Association. He has a 10.0 Superb Rating by AVVO.After attending the Fordham Preparatory School, Mr. Cedeño earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Scranton. He subsequently attained his law degree from Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law. He has been admitted to practice in the state of New York since 1994. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.Earlier in his career, Mr. Cedeño gained legal experience as an assistant district attorney at the Kings County District Attorney's Office, where he served as a prosecutor. He later decided to change his focus to family law.Mr. Cedeño serves on the executive committee for the New York State Bar Association Family Law Section. He is also a member of the Matrimonial Forensic Interdisciplinary Forum and the Dominican Bar Association, where he served as vice president from 2009 to 2010. He is a former member of the New York City Bar Association Matrimonial Law Committee.Mr. Cedeño is fluent in Spanish.

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.

Eric Benavides

Benavides & Serrano, PLLC

Manuel E. Leiva

The Leiva Law Firm, P.L.C.

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.

Abogado de Negocios

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.

Rachel E. Khirallah

Khirallah PLLC

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.

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.

Xavier A. Franco

McArdle, Perez & Franco, P.L.

Attorney Xavier A. Franco is a partner at the highly respected Coral Gables law firm of McArdle, Perez & Franco, P.L. Since joining the firm to head its litigation department in 2013, Mr. Franco has focused his efforts on representing the interests of clients from the Miami-Dade area and surrounding South Florida who have legal needs in the following practice areas:Litigation and arbitrationConstruction lawReal estate transactionsCommercial transactionsInternational businessMr. Franco began his legal career in 2006 after earning his law degree from University of Miami School of Law and his admission to The Florida Bar. In addition to his approval to practice in all of Florida's state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida have also approved him to practice in their courtrooms.Prior to joining his current firm, attorney Franco worked for a large national firm, where he gained valuable experience representing clients in business and commercial disputes and complex transactions. With his experience handling high-profile cases and his ability to speak Spanish fluently, it is easy to understand why Latin-American clients regularly turn to him for assistance with their business interests in the United States.Mr. Franco is not only a skilled attorney but also a valued member of the legal community. He has written a number of articles for various legal publications, and he is a member of several legal organizations, including the American Bar Association and the Dade County Bar Association. In addition, he is active in his local community as a volunteer with various organizations, including the Chapman Partnership.

Cynthia L. Counts

Duane Morris LLP

Cynthia Counts is a partner in the Atlanta office of Duane Morris LLP, focusing on libel, privacy, copyright and First Amendment law. A seasoned litigator with more than 25 years of trial and appellate experience, Counts defends individuals, newspapers, websites, television stations and businesses nationally in libel, as well as breach of contract, invasion of privacy, fraud, and media access matters. She also represents media and publishing companies in conducting prepublication review, prior restraint matters and to gain access to court proceedings or public documents. She is best known for her aggressive motions practice, and for her success in winning libel cases outright in the early stages of litigation before expensive discovery becomes necessary. In that regard, Counts has been at the forefront of the quest for a broad application of Georgia’s anti-SLAPP statute, enacted in 1996 to provide an early mechanism for the dismissal of harassing libel litigation. Recent matters: serving as lead counsel for media company in a Maine libel case involving defamation, false light and other claims(2020); obtained order granting anti-SLAPP motion and awarding our media client all attorneys' fees in Ga. defamation case (2019); secured dismissal for media company in Michigan defamation case in exchange for agreement not to seek sanctions/attorney fees against plaintiff for false pleading of material facts (2018); using anti-SLAPP statute, secured dismissal of a libel claim against a Connecticut media company (2018); assisted in successful anti-SLAPP defense for television client in a California libel matter and won award for attorney fees (2018); summary judgment for client in defamation claim filed against Atlanta TV station for story reporting that veteran had lied about receiving Purple Heart award (2016) (this decision was affirmed by Georgia Court of Appeals, 2017); prevailed on a motion to dismiss in the Nevada District Court arguing that Cox Communications was immune from liability under the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”) for passively hosting websites containing information regarding an expunged criminal conviction (2017); used amended Georgia anti-SLAPP statute to secure early stage dismissal of libel complaint in which plaintiff alleged that defendant’s notification to insurance company about possible arson in a house fire constituted defamation (2017); obtained dismissal of a libel suit against a community newspaper in Georgia by an individual who alleged that the newspaper’s report of her arrest was false and defamatory (2016); dismissal of a defamation claim against CBS affiliate by physician investigated in cosmetic surgery deaths (2015); summary judgment for a reality TV performer in a libel claim over comments she made on her network show (2015); early summary judgment for hosts of a popular Spanish radio program sued for libel over satirical comments on their show (2015); voluntary dismissal of a libel claim against a whistleblower in a Department of State matter involving alleged contract fraud (2014); and an 11th Circuit order for sanctions of $545,000 against plaintiffs who filed a frivolous libel claim against a Rolls Royce club member (2008). Counts has also litigated successfully for individual clients with free speech concerns: from those speaking out about assisted suicide in a state that tried to prohibit such speech, to individuals facing anti-gay discrimination in requests for vanity license plates, to those wrongfully arrested for verbally criticizing law enforcement, or for uttering profanities a public meeting. She is a sought-after commentator and writer on libel, privacy, Internet, the First Amendment and open government law. In 2014, she became a member of the governing board of the American Bar Association Forum on Communications Law. She is a director of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation and chairs the Media Law Resource Center’s Newsgathering Committee. Counts is also an adjunct professor teaching media law at Emory University Law School and has taught in the undergraduate journalism program. Counts is a 1992 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and a 1989 cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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.

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.

David M. Mirazo

Mounce, Green, Myers, Safi, Paxson & Galatzan

David M. Mirazo is an attorney who represents clients in the El Paso, Texas area. David Mirazo chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended University of North Carolina School of Law and graduated in 2005. David Mirazo passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2005.

Kimberly D. Moss

The Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC

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.

Dolly Hernandez

Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli

An attorney at Boyd, Richards, Parker & Colonnelli, Dolly Hernandez focuses her practice exclusively on divorce and other family law matters. From the firm's offices in Miami, Florida, she provides representation to clients throughout Miami-Dade County and other parts of South Florida. Admitted to practice in Florida since 2002, Ms. Hernandez is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.A significant portion of Ms. Hernandez's client base is comprised of high net worth individuals whose marriages are coming to an end and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related issues as the division of complex assets and debts, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. A forceful advocate on their behalf when litigation is necessary, her background in handling negotiations often allows her to help them come to an accord without having to undergo a protracted and divisive courtroom battle.In addition to her divorce practice, Ms. Hernandez regularly prepares and reviews prenuptial and post-marital agreements, and she has extensive experience in cases arising under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Frequently asked to deliver presentations on family law topics, she is fluent in both English and Spanish and a 2001 graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.