Abogados de habla Español

SPANISH-SPEAKING LAWYERS

Abogados de Inmigración

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.

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.

Carlos Trujillo

Carlos Trujillo Law, LLC

Carlos Trujillo is an attorney who represents clients in the West Jordan, Utah area. Carlos Trujillo chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended The Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated in 2012. Carlos Trujillo passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2013.

José A. Olivieri

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

José A. Olivieri is admitted to practice law before the courts in Wisconsin. After completing undergraduate studies, José A. Olivieri attended law school. José Olivieri was enrolled at Marquette University Law School. He earned a juris doctor degree in 1981. José Olivieri would be admitted to the practice of law in 1981. José Olivieri represents clients with Immigration legal issues.

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.

Elizabeth Garvish

Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC

ELIZABETH L.A. GARVISH is the Founder and Managing Member of Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC. She specializes in all areas of employment based and family based immigration matters with a focus on medical immigration matters including all issues facing foreign medical graduates and their employers. Ms. Garvish is also active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) as a speaker and author and is currently the Immediate Past Chair of the Georgia-Alabama Chapter. She serves and has served on the AILA National Military Assistance Program Committee, the Fundamentals Conference Committee, the Distance Learning Committee and the Annual Conference Committee. She also served for many years as the local Coordinator of AILA’s national Citizenship Day Naturalization Drive, and was recognized for her development of this program on a local level as the recipient of the State Bar of Georgia’s H. Sol Clark Pro Bono Award in 2008. She was also selected as the 2015 AILA Champion of the Year by the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network. She earned her B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and her J.D. from Tulane University School of Law.

Cirilo Martinez

Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC

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

Alexandra M. Serrato Leeflang

Law Offices of Alexandra Serrato Leeflang

Alexandra M. Serrato Leeflang is admitted to practice law before the courts in California. After completing undergraduate studies, Alexandra M. Serrato Leeflang attended law school. Alexandra Serrato Leeflang was enrolled at Santa Clara University School of Law. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2005. Alexandra Serrato Leeflang would be admitted to the practice of law in 2005. Alexandra Serrato Leeflang represents clients with Immigration issues.

Olsa Alikaj-Cano

Foster

Olsa Alikaj-Cano is an Immigration attorney working in Houston, Texas. Olsa Alikaj-Cano works as an attorney at Foster. She graduated from University of Houston Law Center in 2006. She was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 2008 after passing the bar exam.

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.

Olga Velkova

The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates

Olga Velkova is an Immigration attorney working in Columbus, Ohio. Olga Velkova works as an attorney at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates. She graduated from Capital University Law School in 2013. She was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 2014 after passing the bar exam.

Martin A. Arguello, II

Arguello Law Firm

Martin A. Arguello, II is an attorney at Arguello Law Firm and helps clients address Insurance Coverage legal issues. Martin Arguello, II graduated in 2008 from Baylor Law School. Martin Arguello, II was admitted to practice law in 2008. He represents clients in the Houston area.

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.

Jorge J. Garcia

Morgan & Morgan

Jorge J. Garcia is an attorney at the Miami office of Morgan & Morgan. Focusing his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, he provides advice and counsel to clients throughout Miami-Dade County and other parts of the metropolitan area. Admitted to practice before all Florida state courts since 2012, Mr. Garcia is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.The clients that Mr. Garcia represents are people who have been harmed both economically and non-economically as a result of the negligence or recklessness of other parties. His cases in this regard have included truck, motorcycle and other motor vehicle crashes; slip-and-fall accidents and other types of premises liability; dog bites; and burn injuries. During his career, Mr. Garcia has been able to procure sizeable compensation for his plaintiff clients, both through jury verdicts and through settlements that he has negotiated outside of the courtroom with defendants and their insurance carriers. Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan in May 2019, he spent several years as an attorney with insurance defense law firms, and this experience has allowed him to often anticipate the types of tactics that defense counsel will utilize now that he is representing injured plaintiffs.Born and raised in Miami and fluent in Spanish as well as in English, Mr. Garcia attended Florida State University in Tallahassee as an undergraduate, where he majored in biology and received a Bachelor of Science in 2008. His legal education was obtained at St. Thomas University School of Law, and he participated in regional and national Mock Trial competitions before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 2012. Mr. Garcia's professional affiliations include the Miami Dade Trial Lawyers Association, Dade County Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, and Belen Alumni Lawyers Section.

John Paul Velez

Forster Arbore Velez

John Paul Velez is a Partner with the Ledgewood, New Jersey, firm of Forster Arbore Velez. He devotes approximately 80 percent of his practice to criminal defense and the balance to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Mr. Velez represents clients from Morris County and throughout Northern New Jersey in matters such as DUI/DWI offenses and other felony and misdemeanor charges. Mr. Velez completed his undergraduate studies at Montclair State University, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in history and a minor in political science. He subsequently earned his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, working with the school's Criminal Justice Clinic as a student-attorney. While in law school, Mr. Velez was a research assistant for one of his professors, concentrating on issues related to federal criminal law, and he also received a Merit Fellows Scholarship. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey.Prior to joining Forster & Arbore, Mr. Velez served as an assistant deputy public defender with the State of New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. During his tenure, he represented both juveniles and adults from their first court appearance through final resolution, including pre-indictment and post-disposition arguments and filings, in cases ranging from criminal mischief to murder charges.In order to stay abreast of current developments in his practice areas, Mr. Velez is an active participant in several professional organizations, including the Morris County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey and the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey. He is bilingual and is fully proficient in both Spanish and English.

Scott A. Wallitsch

Morgan & Morgan

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

Jesse Minc

Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff LLP

An attorney at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, Jesse Minc has developed a reputation as an excellent civil trial attorney during his relatively brief career. He focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, providing representation to people who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses due to the negligence of other persons or entities. Based in Manhattan and fluent in both Spanish and English, Mr. Minc's client base comes from the New York City metropolitan area.The types of matters that Mr. Minc has worked on at his present firm have largely involved medical malpractice, and his clients have benefited from his successful track record on their behalf. A forceful courtroom advocate, he has tried many cases to verdict that have resulted in significant jury awards, and in other cases, he has been able to negotiate favorable settlements with his health care defendants and their insurance companies. In these cases, he helps his clients by working closely with independent medical experts in order to demonstrate how a defendant violated their duty of care to a patient. Admitted to practice in New York, Mr. Minc is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.Mr. Minc attended Washington University in St. Louis, and he received bachelor's degrees in both political science and Spanish with honors in 2008. His legal education was obtained at Vanderbilt University Law School, and he participated in several moot court competitions before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 2011. Before joining Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, Mr. Minc was associated with a New York business law firm and clerked for a judge on the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

Robert A. Jones

Law Offices of Robert A. Jones

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

Matthew J. Yao

Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC

Attorney Matthew J. Yao is an owner of the Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao PLLC law firm, which has numerous locations throughout Virginia as well as one in Washington, D.C. Serving the needs and interests of a diverse range of clients across the region, Mr. Yao provides exceptional representation and support to those who have legal needs involving any of the following:· Juvenile and family law· Immigration· Estate planning and elder lawThroughout the course of his career spanning more than eight years, Mr. Yao has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of immigrants as well as families dealing with complex legal challenges regarding criminal charges brought against their children along with those going through the emotional and difficult divorce process. Through his estate planning practice, he has assisted numerous clients with protecting themselves and their assets for the future while helping them to create a lasting legacy for their loved ones.Recognized for his impeccable professionalism and service, Mr. Yao has received numerous awards and honors, including a designation from the American Academy of Trial Attorneys as one of the nation's Premier 100 Civil Attorneys. He also received the Top 40 Under 40 in Virginia award from both the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, and the American Society of Legal Advocates voted him among the Top 40 Under 40 in the country.A 2007 graduate of the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce, Mr. Yao returned to his alma mater and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2010. The Virginia State Bar admitted him to practice that same year, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.Fully committed to his practice, Mr. Yao is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, where he sits on the juvenile and domestic relations district court committee, and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia, where he is a member of the judicial screening committee. He is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Virginia State Bar. He is fluent in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

Ian Hernandez

Hernandez Redden Sunosky, LLP

Attorney Ian Hernandez is founder and partner with Hernandez Redden Sunosky, LLP, law firm in Houston, Texas. Board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and possessing more than 17 years of total legal experience, Mr. Hernandez strives to provide the highest level of advocacy and support possible to clients throughout Houston and surrounding areas who have suffered injuries or loss as a result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.Prior to focusing on plaintiff injury cases, Mr. Hernandez worked as an insurance defense attorney for several years, so he understands the tactics insurance providers use to reduce or deny claims. From this experience, he gained invaluable insight into the industry, which he uses to devise the most effective strategies possible to help his clients obtain the maximum amount of compensation they deserve.As an attorney, Mr. Hernandez fully understands the struggles and challenges his clients are facing at a very difficult time in their lives, and he delivers highly compassionate counsel with the utmost respect and integrity while aggressively pursuing the most favorable outcomes possible on their behalf. Fluent in Spanish, he is able to directly communicate with a broad client base, and he has earned numerous awards and honors for his outstanding professionalism and service.Among his most notable accolades, Mr. Hernandez earned designation as a Top Civil Defense Litigator from America's Top 100 Attorneys along with many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers. He has also received "Excellent" client ratings on Avvo, as well as numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.A 1997 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Mr. Hernandez obtained his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 2002. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and he maintains active involvement with the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Houston Hispanic and Mexican American Bar Associations, as well as the Houston Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.

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.

Antoine D. Williams

Williams and Seemen a Professional Law Corporation

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

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.

Mark A. Sigala

Corsiglia McMahon & Allard LLP

Mark A. Sigala of the San Jose, Calif. Based law firm Corsiglia McMahon and Allard, L.L.P., is a dedicated personal injury attorney who represents clients in the Bay Area and Northern California with compassion and responsiveness. Mr. Sigala focuses in his practice on advocating for people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury or were injured in a car accident, an accident at work or as a result of unsecured or unsafe premises. Sigala acquired a nuanced perspective on personal injury from several years of experience as an investigator and paralegal before becoming a lawyer. An Honorary Student on the Dean's List of Lincoln Law School, San Jose, Mr. Sigala distinguished himself as Associate Editor of the college's Law Review and received the James F. Boccardo Fellowship. He competed in a moot court championship and received a number of other awards for academic excellence before graduating with honors. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2004. He is an active member of the legal community and a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, San Francisco County Litigation Lawyers, and California Consumer Lawyers. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association. He has been a member since 2005 and was once its president. To better serve the needs of his diverse community, Mr. Sigala is fluent in Spanish and English. He offers all interested parties a free initial consultation.

Abogados de Familia

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.

Donna C. Hung

Donna Hung Law Group

Ms. Hung graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Decision Information Science and obtained her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She is also a member of the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court, The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, Orange and Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association, Asian American Chamber of Commerce, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.Attorney Hung is admitted to practice in the Florida State Courts and the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida. She is also a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator as well as collaboratively trained. She is fluent in spoken Taiwanese and has a Spanish speaking staff and associate attorney for your language needs. Attorney Hung would love the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your important case. Alternatively, she would love to mediate your family law case as a neutral third party.

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.

K. Leigh Taylor

Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC

For more than 15 years, K. Leigh Taylor has been helping families and individuals navigate matters that include divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, property division and protective orders. As a Partner at Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC, she represents clients throughout Northern Virginia and the broader Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. While litigation is a fundamental aspect of her position, the vast majority of Ms. Taylor's cases settle outside of court, and she is experienced in settlement negotiations, settlement conferences, and mediations. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from William & Mary in government and Spanish, Ms. Taylor went on to earn a Juris Doctor from the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. After law school, she accepted a two-year Teaching Fellowship at the Domestic Violence Institute at the Northeastern University School of Law, a position wherein she taught two domestic violence legal clinics. She returned to the Northern Virginia area in 2003, and Ms. Taylor began her career in family law with The Susan Hicks Group, P.C., where she worked as an associate and then partner for several years. Every family law case takes its own unique path through the legal system and into resolution. It is Ms. Taylor’s goal to help clients reach an agreement in the most efficient way possible. Doing so aids in preserving relationships and minimizes adverse effects.Ideally, the people involved in the case are able to determine the outcome, as opposed to a judge making the final decision. Ms. Taylor provides sound advice to clients on how to resolve disputes in a way that protects their best interests. Time and again, she empowers people to develop their own agreements and steers them onto the best possible path for the future.As with any issue, these cases require an experienced attorney. Licensed since 2003, Ms. Taylor has guided countless people through family law matters. She is able to glean resources from her extensive involvement in the legal community as well. She is a Board Member and on the Pro Bono and Circuit Court Committees of the Fairfax Bar Association. In the past, she has served as President of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Northern Virginia Chapter and served as a member of the state board of that organization. She is proficient in Spanish and enjoys working on pro bono cases as well.

Cirilo Martinez

Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC

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

Lisa Londergan

Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP

A partner at Thompson Salinas Londergan LLP, Lisa Londergan focuses her practice exclusively on family law matters. From the firm's offices in Austin, Texas, she provides representation to people throughout the surrounding areas. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Londergan has been admitted to practice in Texas since 2004.A significant portion of Ms. Londergan's practice is centered on divorce and its related issues such as property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. Many of her clients are prominent business owners, and she helps them come to an accord on the valuation of complex assets such as business interests, retirement accounts, and stock options. A forceful courtroom advocate in cases where litigation is necessary, Ms. Londergan's extensive experience in mediation, negotiations and collaborative law can be useful in helping her clients reach an agreement through these alternative dispute resolution methods. In addition to her divorce practice, she assists people whose marriages have already been dissolved and who are now attempting to obtain a modification to or the enforcement of existing parenting and support orders. Ms. Londergan has also prepared and reviewed prenuptial agreements, and her family law background includes paternity establishment and disputes as well.Ms. A 2004 recipient of a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, Ms. Londergan is a member of several professional organizations, including the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association.

Kimberly D. Moss

The Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC

The principal attorney at her own firm located in Sugar Land, Texas, Kimberly D. Moss represents clients throughout the Houston metropolitan area in a variety of different types of matters. In her estate planning and administration practice, she prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents, and she has experience in probate litigation. Ms. Moss also provides advice and counsel to clients who are going through a divorce and are facing decisions regarding property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. She is experienced in oil and gas and other types of business litigation, and she assists consumers who are struggling with their financial obligations and who are considering filing for bankruptcy.Ms. Moss is a 2005 recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in political science and Spanish from the University of Florida. After working for a consumer credit reporting agency, she decided to pursue a legal education and enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. While there, she served an internship with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc., where she provided legal assistance to low-income clients in matters involving divorce, landlord-tenant disputes, and domestic violence protective orders.After receiving her Juris Doctor in 2010, Ms. Moss worked as an associate landman, title analyst and land negotiator for various Texas-based energy companies before opening her law firm in January 2012. Admitted to practice before all Texas state courts, Ms. Moss is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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.

Ryan Tegnelia

RJT Criminal Defense Lawyers, APC

The founder of RJT Criminal Defense, Ryan Tegnelia focuses his practice exclusively on that area of the law. Located in San Diego, California, he provides representation to people throughout the area who have been charged by the government with having committed misdemeanor or felony offenses. Fluent in Spanish and English, Mr. Tegnelia is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.The types of cases that Mr. Tegnelia has handled on behalf of his clients have included driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, weapons violations, rape and other sex offenses, assault and battery, kidnapping, robbery, homicide, domestic violence, internet crimes such as stalking and identity theft, and credit card fraud and other white collar crimes. He has been able to obtain positive results in many instances, including bench and jury acquittals as well as through the negotiation of favorable plea bargains with the prosecution. Mr. Tegnelia's successful track record in this regard as well as his ethical approach to his practice has earned him a "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.Mr. Tegnelia attended Arizona State University for his undergraduate education, where he majored in political science and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2002. He then went on to pursue his legal studies at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, and he was a clerk with the San Diego County Public Defender Office before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 2005. After graduation, Mr. Tegnelia was a prosecutor with the office of the district attorney, County of Tulare, before entering private practice in January 2008.

Harry A. Suissa

Law Office of Harry A. Suissa PC

Attorney Harry A. Suissa is the founder of the Law Office of Harry A. Suissa, P.C., in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mr. Suissa handles matters in the areas of family law, criminal and traffic, personal injury, civil litigation and business law, with an emphasis on family law. He represents clients throughout the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area including the cities of Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring in Montgomery County and also Prince George’s, Howard, Anne Arundel, Frederick and Baltimore counties. Mr. Suissa’s staff is bilingual. His paralegals speak both, English and Spanish that allows him to reach out to a broad range of clients.Mr. Suissa obtained his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and earned his law degree from St. John's University in New York, New York. He has been admitted to practice in Maryland since 1977 and in the District of Columbia since 1978.Federal courts that Mr. Suissa is admitted to appear before include the US Court of Claims, US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Supreme Court of the United States, US District Court for the District of Columbia, US District Court for the State of Maryland, US District Court for Northern District of Ohio and the US District Court for Northern California.In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Suissa is an active member of his local legal and professional communities. In the past he has been The Chairman for Law Day. He participates in a variety of groups and associations, both sharing and enhancing his legal knowledge. He is an active member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, and The District of Columbia Bar.He is recognized as one of the top attorneys within his field and region. Suissa prides himself in giving personal attention to his clients. He tries to solve their problems not only in a legal manner, but he also addresses his clients’ problems from a practical point of view. For some clients that are ambulatory, he accommodates them by making home visits.

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.

Kate Stenlake

The Law Office of Katherine Stenlake

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

Abogados Laborales

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.

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.

Hector Sandoval

Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC

The founder of Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, Hector L. Sandoval focuses his practice primarily on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, and his experience also encompasses injuries incurred by workers who are employed by companies that do not subscribe to the state's workers' compensation program. Located in Houston, Texas, he provides representation to people throughout the greater metropolitan area and other parts of the state. Admitted to practice before all Texas state courts, Mr. Sandoval is also admitted to practice before the U.S. district courts for the Southern and Eastern districts of Texas.In his personal injury practice, Mr. Sandoval represents clients who have been harmed by the negligence of other parties. The cases that he has handled have arisen out of incidents involving truck and other motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, animal attacks, and defective and dangerous drugs and medical devices. Mr. Sandoval also has extensive experience in assisting railroad workers who have been injured on the job as well as the surviving family members if the injuries prove to be fatal. These types of cases are not governed by state negligence laws instead fall under the provisions of the Federal Employers Liability Act. In both of these areas, Mr. Sandoval has been able to obtain significant compensation for his clients.Fluent in Spanish as well as in English, Mr. Sandoval attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he majored in government and received a Bachelor of Arts in 2000. His legal education was obtained at South Texas College of Law Houston, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2003. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Justice and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association.

J. Bernard Alexander, III

Alexander Krakow + Glick LLP

J. Bernard Alexander, III (B.A., UCLA, 1983; J.D., Southwestern Law School, 1986) is a partner with Alexander Krakow + Glick LLP. He prosecutes demanding private sector and public entity litigation on behalf of employees. Clients range from executives to hourly workers and include all levels of management employees. He has tried approximatley 50 cases to verdict, achieving six- and seven-figure judgments for claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. He deftly handles mediations and arbitrations with similar results. He is a past President of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA, 2013-2015). He created the Annual CELA Trial College in 2014, and manages it yearly. He is an Executive Board Member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), President of Foundation for Advocacy, Inclusion and Resources (FAIR), a lifetime member of the John M. Langston Bar Association and the UCLA Alumni Association, a member of the Los Angeles Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). His most recent jury verdicts include: in March 2019, obtained a $5.3M award against FedEx, for a 25+ year employee terminated for disability discriminaton and retaliation; in April 2019, obtained a $1.3M award for a 29 year spanish speaking employee making $19 per hour, terminated for taking protected CFRA leave to visit his sick mother; in July 2018, obtained a $3 million award for an African-born security guard terminated for taking protected leave to care for his middle school daughter hospitalized for an emergency; in February 2017, obtained a $10 Million award for a 20+ year employee terminated for taking protected medical leave; in July 2017, obtained a $2.6 million judgment against SiTV, Inc. and FUSE MEDIA on behalf of an attorney whistleblower. In March 2014, as co-counsel to MALDEF, obtained a $3.5 million judgment on behalf of three Latino police officers against the City of Westminster Police Department, based on failures to promote and retaliation in US District Court.

Daniel I. Bryant

Bryant Legal, LLC

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

Jovanna L. Patrick

Hollander Lebenbaum Gannicott & Patrick

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

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.

John Kelly

Kelly Law Team

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

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!

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.

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.

Veronica Cutler

Cutler Legal, A Law Firm

Veronica Cutler is the principal attorney at Cutler Legal, A Law Firm. Located in Claremont, California, she focuses her practice primarily on labor and employment law, providing representation to past, current and prospective employees throughout the state. The types of matters that Ms. Cutler pursues are employee claims of sexual harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, wrongful termination, FMLA/CFRA violations, labor code violations, overtime wages, meal and rest break violations, whisteblower discrimination, ADA violations, USERRA violations and more.Ms. Cutler takes pride in representing and serving victims of workplace sexual harassment and people who have been wrongfully terminated or otherwise unlawfully retaliated against on account of their whistleblowing activities. Ms. Cutler has also represented clients with personal injuries and civil rights violations. She is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Ms. Cutler has written briefs in cases being heard by the Supreme Court of the United States.A native of Los Angeles and fluent in Spanish as well as English, Ms. Cutler attended the University of California, Los Angeles, from where she graduated, with honors, with a Bachelor of Arts. She then went on to pursue her legal education at the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, California, and she became a member of The State Bar of California in 2009.

Abogados Criminales

Harry A. Suissa

Law Office of Harry A. Suissa PC

Attorney Harry A. Suissa is the founder of the Law Office of Harry A. Suissa, P.C., in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mr. Suissa handles matters in the areas of family law, criminal and traffic, personal injury, civil litigation and business law, with an emphasis on family law. He represents clients throughout the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area including the cities of Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring in Montgomery County and also Prince George’s, Howard, Anne Arundel, Frederick and Baltimore counties. Mr. Suissa’s staff is bilingual. His paralegals speak both, English and Spanish that allows him to reach out to a broad range of clients.Mr. Suissa obtained his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and earned his law degree from St. John's University in New York, New York. He has been admitted to practice in Maryland since 1977 and in the District of Columbia since 1978.Federal courts that Mr. Suissa is admitted to appear before include the US Court of Claims, US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Supreme Court of the United States, US District Court for the District of Columbia, US District Court for the State of Maryland, US District Court for Northern District of Ohio and the US District Court for Northern California.In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Suissa is an active member of his local legal and professional communities. In the past he has been The Chairman for Law Day. He participates in a variety of groups and associations, both sharing and enhancing his legal knowledge. He is an active member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, and The District of Columbia Bar.He is recognized as one of the top attorneys within his field and region. Suissa prides himself in giving personal attention to his clients. He tries to solve their problems not only in a legal manner, but he also addresses his clients’ problems from a practical point of view. For some clients that are ambulatory, he accommodates them by making home visits.

Lourdes P. Rosario

Rosario Law Firm, PLLC

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

Neal A. Davis

Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC

Attorney Neal A. Davis is the founder and owner of the Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC, in Houston, Texas. Board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and possessing more than 20 years of legal experience, Mr. Davis provides invaluable counsel and support to clients across his area who stand accused or are under investigation for serious felony and misdemeanor offenses, including all of the following and more:· Child sex crimes and child pornography· Online solicitation of a minor· DWI and alcohol-related offenses· Drug crimes· Shoplifting, theft and other property crimes· White collar and federal crimes· Assault and domestic violenceA native of Houston, Mr. Davis has a driving passion for helping those in his community protect their rights and interests and in achieving justice in the face of serious and life-changing criminal accusations. Along with maintaining a successful trial practice in both state and federal courts in his region, he has achieved notable success arguing appeals before the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also handles personal injury claims and wrongful death for plaintiff clients on a select basis.From his efforts, he has secured numerous acquittals, dismissals and reductions of charges for his clients, and he has received numerous awards and honors from his peers. Moreover, he has received many testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients, and he finds great reward in being able to help so many during what is a very difficult and uncertain time in their lives.Mr. Davis completed his undergraduate degree in Spanish from the University of Southern California and lived in Mexico during part of his childhood. His fluency in Spanish makes him all the more effective at representing his Latino and Hispanic clientele who may have limited use of English. In 1999, Mr. Davis received his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, and the State Bar of Texas admitted him to practice that same year.He is an active member of his legal community and a member of the Houston Steering Committee for the University of Texas School of Law. Furthermore, Mr. Davis has conducted lectures and seminars across his region on a variety of legal topics, and he supports his local community through his volunteer work with the Dad's Club of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.

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.

Justin K. Beckham

Beckham Solis, PLLC

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

Mary M. Nerino

Price Benowitz

Mary M. Nerino is an attorney with the Price Benowitz LLP law firm in Fairfax, Virginia. A top-rated, award-winning trial lawyer with more than six years of legal experience, Ms. Nerino focuses her practice almost exclusively on criminal law, and she provides exceptional advocacy and support to clients throughout the Fairfax metro and surrounding areas who face charges for DUI/DWI or any other type of felony or misdemeanor offense.Upon earning her legal degree, Ms. Nerino worked as a post-graduate fellow with the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender. In this role, she acquired considerable experience handling all aspects of the criminal trial process for a broad range of cases. She then joined another prominent law firm in the area, where she handled felony and misdemeanor criminal cases as well as federal cases in district courts throughout her region. She also has extensive experience handling appeals before the Court of Appeals of Virginia.Before entering private practice, Ms. Nerino worked for two years with Teach for America, where she taught at a bilingual public school in Washington, D.C. Fluent in Spanish, she has also handled immigration-related matters for clients facing serious criminal charges that affect their immigration statuses.As an attorney, Ms. Nerino has proven herself a tireless and devoted legal advocate for those she serves, and she has achieved notable success helping her clients protect their rights and liberties while aggressively pursuing the most favorable outcomes on their behalf. Honored for her outstanding professionalism and service, she has earned a Top 40 Under 40 ranking from The National Trial Lawyers for the past several years, and she has received the Clients' Choice Award and Superb client ratings on Avvo.A 2008 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Nerino obtained her Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2013. While there, she received the Calhoun Bond University Service Award, and she served as vice president of the Student Bar Association, vice justice for the Staples Chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity and member of the Moot Court Executive Board.Since entering private practice, Ms. Nerino has maintained active involvement in her legal community, and she is a member of the Arlington and American Bar Associations, the Virginia State Bar and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, among her other professional affiliations.

Keeley Karatinos

Mander Law Group

A criminal law attorney with the Mander Law Group, Keeley Karatinos is committed to representing the rights of the people of Dade City, Florida, and the surrounding areas when they have been charged with a crime. With her knowledge of the law and culture, she is a formidable opponent and zealous when it comes to protecting her clients’ best interests, particularly when they are deprived of liberty, privileges or rights.Along with general criminal law matters, Ms. Karatinos also represents clients in matters of post-conviction relief, appellate practice and driver’s license defense. She is fluent in English, Russian and Spanish and holds a strong belief that everyone deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity, no matter where they are in life.Ms. Karatinos is admitted to practice in the states of Florida and West Virginia. She is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Inc., the East Pasco Bar Association, Inc., The Florida Bar, the American Bar Association and The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee. While in law school at Stetson University College of Law, she was given the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award and the William F. Blews Pro Bono Award.In 2014, Ms. Karatinos earned her Juris Doctor and graduated cum laude with a concentration in Advocacy. For the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association, Ms. Karatinos served as the White Collar Crime Committee’s National Liaison. She also has valuable experience in drafting orders and conducting legal research from her time as an intern.

Jose Campos

Law Offices of Campos & Associates

Jose Campos studied at The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and graduated in 2012. After passing the bar exam, he was admitted to legal practice in 2013.

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.

John Musca

Musca Law

John Musca has devoted his legal career to criminal defense. He decided to open his own comprehensive criminal defense firm in 2001 after serving as a public defender in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. With twenty-five offices throughout the state, Mr. Musca is committed to offering outstanding service to his clients and attributes the success of his law practice to the satisfaction of his clients.During his career as a private criminal defense attorney and former public defender, Mr. Musca has handled thousands of criminal cases from beginning to end and tried more than 100 cases. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and the United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida.Mr. Musca completed his undergraduate studies cum laude at Boston College in 1994 and received his law degree from the Case Western University School of Law in 1997. He speaks Spanish fluently and has attended international language and legal studies overseas at the world-renowned "Instituto Internacional" in Madrid, Spain. Additionally, he is involved in public interest legal work with local organizations that provide services to impoverished clients.

Rachel M. Self

Rachel M. Self, P.C.

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

Robert C. "Chris" Gigstad

Gigstad Law Office, LLC

Robert C. Gigstad is the founder of Gigstad Law Office, LLC, in Overland Park, Kansas. Focusing his practice exclusively on criminal defense matters, he provides representation to Johnson County residents who are facing state or federal misdemeanor or felony charges, including drug possession and distribution, driving under the influence, domestic violence, sex crimes and other offenses. Mr. Gigstad also handles record expungements as well as speeding and other moving violations.A native of Kansas, Mr. Gigstad pursued his undergraduate studies at Kansas State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 2007. After spending a year at the University of Tulsa College of Law, he transferred to Washburn University School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2010. While at Washburn, Mr. Gigstad spent a semester abroad studying comparative international law at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. He is admitted to practice before all Kansas state courts as well as the Supreme Court of the United States.An experienced trial attorney and fluent in English and Spanish, Mr. Gigstad has achieved many favorable results for his clients. His fellow professionals have taken notice of his accomplishments, as evidenced by his receipt of a perfect 10.0 "Superb" peer-review rating through Avvo. Mr. Gigstad has also been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 as well as the American Society of Legal Advocates' list of Top 40 Lawyers Under 40. To stay abreast of current criminal defense developments and strategies, he is an active participant in several legal organizations. A member of The Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of Court, Mr. Gigstad is also a member of the Johnson County Bar Association and The National College for DUI Defense, Inc.

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Scott Freedman

Zacks Freedman & Patterson PC

Shareholder at Zacks, Freedman & Patterson, PC, Scott Freedman handles legal issues related to co-ownership disputes, business litigation, landlord-tenant law and real estate litigation. For individuals who desire to stay out of the courtroom and the litigation process, he also offers alternative dispute resolution in the San Francisco Bay area and through all Northern California. He is fluent in English and Spanish.In 2000, Mr. Freedman graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science as a member of the Tulane Honors Program. After that, he attended the Santa Clara University School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2005 and was a member of the Santa Clara Law Review. He helped author the CEB guide to landlord-tenant practice and is a member of The Bar Association of San Francisco.Although he understands the benefits of mediation and is a skilled negotiator, Mr. Freedman is prepared to take a case to court, if necessary, to obtain a favorable result for his clients. He is admitted to practice in the state of California and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. To give back to his community, he is involved with the Volunteer Legal Services Program and has been for over a decade.An engaging lecturer, Mr. Freedman has presented to the Continuing Education of the Bar, California and the San Francisco Apartment Association and published a comment in the Santa Clara Law Review. Throughout his career, he has represented contractors, landlords, prospective owners, managers and property owners in matters of construction, purchase-sale, boundary, co-ownership and neighbor disputes.

Alejandro L. Padua

Padua Law Firm

Alejandro L. Padua is founder of the Padua Law Firm, PLLC. He represents clients in Houston, Texas, in cases of construction litigation, catastrophic personal injury, real estate, environmental commodity law, business and commercial law, and eminent domain. From multinational businesses to individuals, Mr. Padua handles both foreign and domestic cases.Admitted to practice in Texas in 2007, Mr. Padua is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. He is general counsel for a family-owned real estate development and investment firm, Padua Realty Company. Mr. Padua’s knowledge of state and federal law combined with his experience in the business and corporate industries makes him an ideal attorney to overcome many of the challenges that face businesses every day.At The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Padua received a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance before attending the University of Houston Law Center, where he obtained a Juris Doctor.Born in Mexico, Mr. Padua is fluent in both English and Spanish, and is available to represent a diverse range of clients. He has been involved in cross-border, complex commercial matters. Most recently, he was involved in a successful sale and leaseback of $30 million to finance construction and development of a senior housing facility. Mr. Padua is also passionate about the rights of the injured, working tirelessly to obtain compensation for their injuries.

Juan C. Castañeda

Venture LLP

Attorney Juan C. Castañeda is a partner with Venture LLP in Carlsbad, California. A nationally ranked trial attorney with more than 14 years of legal experience who previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California in San Diego. Mr. Castaneda represents businesses, investors, boards of directors and executives throughout California in: · Business law and litigation;· Employment law and employment-related litigation;· Internal and government investigations involving health care and insurance fraud, white collar crime allegations and other serious issues.Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Castaneda has successfully handled dozens of complex matters on behalf of business executives, board members, investors and other key stakeholders. He has also gained extensive experience handling sensitive employment-related matters and investigations for employers, and his fluency in Spanish helps him to better communicate with a broader clientele and address cross-border issues more readily.Along with gaining valuable experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California in San Diego, Mr. Castañeda worked with one of the most prominent business litigation law firms in California, where he gained invaluable experience representing Fortune 500 clients.Prior to attending law school, Mr. Castañeda was an Associate Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Dispute Analysis and Investigation Unit. As a forensic consultant, he assisted U.S. based and international companies in commercial litigation disputes. A 1999 graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Mr. Castañeda obtained his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School in 2005. While there, he served as editor-in-chief of the school's Journal of Legislation, and he continues to support the school through his involvement with its Trial Advocacy Program. He is also a member of the Notre Dame Law Association Board. In addition, the San Diego Business Journal named him as Best of the Bar, and he has received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

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.

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.

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.

Kimberly D. Moss

The Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC

The principal attorney at her own firm located in Sugar Land, Texas, Kimberly D. Moss represents clients throughout the Houston metropolitan area in a variety of different types of matters. In her estate planning and administration practice, she prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents, and she has experience in probate litigation. Ms. Moss also provides advice and counsel to clients who are going through a divorce and are facing decisions regarding property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. She is experienced in oil and gas and other types of business litigation, and she assists consumers who are struggling with their financial obligations and who are considering filing for bankruptcy.Ms. Moss is a 2005 recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in political science and Spanish from the University of Florida. After working for a consumer credit reporting agency, she decided to pursue a legal education and enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. While there, she served an internship with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc., where she provided legal assistance to low-income clients in matters involving divorce, landlord-tenant disputes, and domestic violence protective orders.After receiving her Juris Doctor in 2010, Ms. Moss worked as an associate landman, title analyst and land negotiator for various Texas-based energy companies before opening her law firm in January 2012. Admitted to practice before all Texas state courts, Ms. Moss is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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.

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.

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.

Keith J. Moten

Moten & Associates

Keith J. Moten is Of Counsel with Moten & Associates and represents clients in both Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia. His practice focus includes cases of estate and trust litigation, probate, business litigation, employment litigation and arbitration. With almost 15 years of experience, he understands the importance of a good lawyer and a solid estate plan, as he lost his parents when he was only 25.To help family members in the area get through difficult times, Mr. Moten represents beneficiaries, heirs, fiduciaries, banks, executors, trustees and contestants. He is passionate about estate planning, probate, and revocable living trust administration and litigation. As an entrepreneur, he also has the unique ability to handle matters of business succession and understands what challenges start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses face.Before becoming admitted to practice in California and Texas, Mr. Moten graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with his undergraduate degree. He then attended Southwestern Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2005. Fluent in Spanish and English, he strives to represent as many clients as possible to help them set up their estates and assets for the future.Mr. Moten is a member of the California Association of Black Lawyers, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the John M. Langston Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association. Working with a law office built on understanding, respect and courtesy, he also teaches educational seminars on several topics related to estate planning and probate.

J. Joseph Givner

Givner Law Group, LLP

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