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Marco A. Moreno
Moreno & Villarrubia, LLP
Attorney Marco A. Moreno is a partner at the law firm of Moreno & Villarrubia, LLP, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is co-chair of the Immigration and Global Mobility Practice Group and the firm’s Corporate Department. He is also appointed by the Mexican secretary of foreign relations to represent the Mexican Consulate in Indianapolis.As part of his legal practice, Mr. Moreno interacts with a wide variety of government agencies. He regularly represents large international corporations, small franchises, foreign investors and individuals in all aspects of immigration law. He counsels corporate clients on immigration benefits for employees, prepares PERM Labor Certification Applications, handles family-based immigrant visa petitions and more. He has extensive experience with a spectrum of visas, including E-1, E-2, H-1B, H-2B, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, P-1, TN-1 and TN-2.Mr. Moreno has received numerous professional awards throughout his legal career, including the Forty Under 40 Award from the Indianapolis Business Journal, the Indiana University Public Service Recognition Award and the Diversity in Practice Award from Indiana Lawyer.Mr. Moreno graduated with his J.D. degree from Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2003. He is a frequent speaker and author on immigration and international law topics. He is also an active member of the community, serving as a chair or member of numerous organizations.
Roy Petty
Roy Petty & Associates PLLC
Attorney Roy Petty is the founder and managing attorney of Petty & Associates, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas. Board-certified in immigration & nationality law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and possessing more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Petty devotes his practice primarily on immigration law. Due to his diligent efforts, he has earned a reputation for providing creative, customized and effective solutions for those seeking a better life in the United States.Licensed to practice in Florida and Arizona, as well as Texas, Mr. Petty has gained notable experience litigating a wide range of immigration-related issues against the federal government before various district and appellate courts in the country. He has also served as an invaluable advocate for those defrauded by unscrupulous immigration law consultants, helping them to recover the exorbitant fees they paid in the hopes of having their immigration cases handled competently and efficiently.For his efforts, Mr. Petty has helped enact positive changes in bureaucratic policies regarding immigration laws, and he has assisted numerous clients with obtaining the government benefits they deserve as well as reducing the delays in their cases. Extremely well-versed in immigration and naturalization laws, Mr. Petty has hosted a Spanish radio program for more than 20 years, where he provides invaluable insight and feedback on the laws and regulations that govern this complex and confusing legal area.Active in his legal community, Mr. Petty was once a member of the Dallas Subcommittee for the Supreme Court of Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and other attorneys have routinely called upon him to provide testimony in cases involving immigration law matters.Mr. Petty obtained his Juris Doctor in 1991 from The University of Arizona College of Law, where he served as managing editor of the Law Journal on International and Comparative Law. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Rachel Casseus
Casseus Law
Attorney Rachel Casseus is the founder and managing attorney of Casseus Law in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serving the needs and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout Massachusetts and all across the globe, Ms. Casseus devotes her practice exclusively to immigration law, and she has achieved notable success helping her clients navigate the complex immigration process so that they can live, work and study legally in the United States.Through her practice, Ms. Casseus provides exceptional advice and support to business owners and employers looking to hire foreign talent, and she has assisted hundreds of foreign nationals, entrepreneurs, researchers and other professionals seeking their green cards and visas so that they can pursue their postdoctoral studies at America's top universities. An unprecedented achievement, she has obtained an approval rate of 100% on her green card filings, and she has helped her clients secure more than 182 visas.The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Ms. Casseus has called the Boston area home her entire life, and she is fluent in Haitian Creole as well as conversational Spanish. Over the course of her career, she has maintained active support for those of Haitian descent, and she has become a steadfast advocate for those in the Haitian community. In addition, she has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region and throughout the country on a variety of legal topics, earning her reputation as a leader in her field.Recognized for her professionalism and service, Ms. Casseus has received top rankings from her peers along with excellent client reviews on Avvo. Her law firm has also enjoyed many positive testimonials and referrals from those she has served, and she finds great reward in being able to help so many realize their dreams of a better life in America.A graduate of Dartmouth College, Ms. Casseus began her legal career in 2011 after obtaining her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, where she won the Thomas Vreeland Jones award for her exceptional academic achievements. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, among her other professional affiliations, and she volunteers her time and services with Catholic Charities and other nonprofits in her community.
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.
Deborah S. Gonzalez
Gonzalez Law Offices, Inc.
Deborah S. Gonzalez is an attorney serving clients in the East Providence area, Rhode Island. Deborah Gonzalez chose a legal career after completing her undergraduate degree. She attended Roger Williams University School of Law and graduated in 2007. Deborah Gonzalez passed the bar exam and was admitted to the bar in 2008.
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.
Gabe Perez
Zendeh Del & Associates, P.L.L.C.
He works at Zendeh Del & Associates, P.L.L.C., located in Galveston, Texas, and provides legal services for issues involving Immigration, Immigration, Consumer Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Business Bankruptcy to the surrounding community. Gabe Perez completed legal studies at Oklahoma City University School of Law and graduated with the class of 2009. Gabe Perez passed the bar in 2016.
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.
Ofelia Calderon
Calderón Seguin PLC
Ofelia Calderon is an Immigration attorney working in Fairfax, Virginia. Ofelia Calderon works as an attorney at Calderón Seguin PLC. She graduated from University of San Francisco School of Law in 2001. She was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 2001 after passing the bar exam.
Dax Deason
Deason Law, PC
Born in the border town of El Paso, Texas, Dax Deason is the founder of Deason Law, PC. Throughout his career, Mr. Deason has been dedicated to providing legal representation to companies and individuals from across the United States. From Hawaii to Florida and up to Maine, he has traveled extensively to help clients address complicated immigration and labor issues. Mr. Deason's primary practice area is devoted to defending companies from overzealous government regulation, which includes assisting companies with I-9 audits, litigating Department of Labor audits and other government inspections concerning the labor and immigration regulations. He also guides companies through the transactional visa process of hiring foreign nationals offered employment as professionals, managers and skilled employees, assists investors to establish new ventures in the United States, and represents agricultural companies seeking to hire agricultural workers each year under the H-2A program. His Spanish fluency and familiarity with the Latin American culture provides companies with an added benefit when companies hire the law firm to sponsor employees from south of the border. Mr. Deason also dedicates time in assisting individuals with their immigration status, including the permanent residency, DACA, citizenship and deportation defense. Mr. Deason has been recognized as a Board Certified attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of Immigration and Nationality Law and also Labor and Employment law.
Joseph M. Rivas
Murrar, Oulahan, Rivas & Hochstatter Law Office LLC
Joseph M. Rivas is admitted to practice law before the courts in Wisconsin. After completing undergraduate studies, Joseph M. Rivas attended law school. Joseph Rivas was enrolled at University of Wisconsin Law School. He earned a juris doctor degree in 1979. Joseph Rivas would be admitted to the practice of law in 1979. Joseph Rivas represents clients with Immigration issues.
Glorily A. Lopez
Murphy Desmond S.C.
Glorily A. Lopez is admitted to practice law before the courts in Wisconsin. After completing undergraduate studies, Glorily A. Lopez attended law school. Glorily Lopez was enrolled at University of Wisconsin Law School. She earned a juris doctor degree in 2000. Glorily Lopez would be admitted to the practice of law in 2001. Glorily Lopez represents clients with Immigration issues.
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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.
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.
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.
Marco Gonzalez
The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC
Admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Marco Gonzalez is an attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group. From the firm's office in Houston, he provides representation to clients throughout the region in a variety of practice areas, including criminal defense, immigration, family law, estate planning and administration, business transactions, and personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Highly regarded by his fellow attorneys for both the quality of his work and high degree of ethics, Mr. Gonzalez has received an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo.In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Gonzalez assists people who are facing state misdemeanor or felony charges. His experience in this area has included sex offenses, driving while intoxicated, drug possession, domestic violence, weapons violations and white collar crimes, and he has been able to obtain positive results for many of his clients. His personal injury cases have included the representation of people who have been harmed by the negligence of other parties in incidents involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, defective products and workplace accidents.Mr. Gonzalez' family law caseload primarily involves providing advice and counsel to people who are going through a divorce, and he employs both courtroom advocacy as well as the use of alternative dispute resolution methods when helping them deal with such issues as child and spousal support, property division, and parental rights. His experience in this area of the law has also included adoptions and paternity matters. In his estate planning and administration practice, Mr. Gonzalez prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and he helps clients navigate the probate process. His business law background includes the formation of new ventures, drafting and reviewing contracts, and commercial litigation. Mr. Gonzalez received his Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School in 2012.
Emery B. Ledger
The Ledger Law Firm
As firm founder and attorney at law at The Ledger Law Firm, Emery B. Ledger takes personal injury cases in Newport Beach, California. These may include matters of pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, workers' compensation, wrongful death, slip and fall, ride-sharing accidents, Uber accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and automobile accidents.Mr. Ledger has more than two decades of experience and has built a nationwide firm that represents the injured with a focus on the firm's founding principles. He believes strongly in getting justice for those who have been wronged and obtaining compensation that allows them to live a happy, successful life even after an injury. With an Avvo "Superb" rating, he has also been invited to the Top 25 of The Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association.After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University, Mr. Ledger then attended Pepperdine University School of Law and obtained his Juris Doctor. He is currently admitted to practice in the state of California and before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is not afraid to take a case to court to get his clients what they deserve.He is included in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is a current member of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Ledger is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and he is committed to putting his clients first as he negotiates and solves problem the best way to obtain the funds they need.
D. Robert Dieringer
Green Bryant & French LLP
Robert Dieringer is an estate and elder law attorney with Green Bryant & French, LLP. Mr. Dieringer focuses his practice on estate planning, will and trust contests, fiduciary representation, conservatorships, and long-term care advocacy.Mr. Dieringer’s leadership roles include Chair of the Elder Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association and Board Member of the Probate Attorneys of San Diego. Mr. Dieringer is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, Legal Information Network.Mr. Dieringer is also a Bilingual Court-Appointed Attorney for the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, having been determined to be proficient in Spanish at a level of “Intermediate High” under the guidelines adopted by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, California Oral Proficiency Exam, and Judicial Council’s Court Language Access Support Program.Mr. Dieringer is active in the California legislature, having co-authored, through the California Conference of Bar Associations, the following laws: Resolution 06-01-2016, “Replacement of Dementia with Major Neurocognitive Disorder,” adopted as (2017) SB 413 by Senator Mike L. Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) and signed into law by Governor Brown on July 24, 2017; and Resolution 02-11-2014, “Termination of Dementia Powers,” adopted as (2015) AB 436 by Assemblymember Brian W. Jones (R-Santee) and signed into law by Governor Brown on August 13, 2015.Mr. Dieringer is a graduate of the University of San Diego, School of Law, and Colgate University, cum laude.Mr. Dieringer is married to his wife Monica. They have been best friends since high school. They have two wonderful kids, Frankie and Noah, and three troublesome dogs, Griffin, Max, and Benjamin.
Michael Ehline
Ehline Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC
As an attorney at Ehline Law Firm, Michael Ehline handles cases of personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and trucking accidents. He represents people in the Los Angeles and Long Beach metropolitan areas, including Redondo Beach, Torrance and Santa Monica. A successful trial attorney with a positive attitude, Mr. Ehline is actively involved in lobbying Congress as he helps the International Cruise Victims organization.A former member of the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Ehline, is admitted to practice in the state of California. He is also a member of International Personal Injury Warriors, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the Circle of Legal Trust. Because of the successful outcomes of previous cases, he is also included in the distinguished Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.Mr. Ehline earned his Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law in 2004 and was a part of the State Bar of California’s Law Office Study Program. Fluent in English and Spanish, during his career, he has represented individuals, corporations, and injury victims.For one year, Mr. Ehline served as a judicial extern for the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. He is actively involved with organizations that fight to improve transportation safety laws within the state and proudly leads one of the most respected injury firms in California. His successful outcomes include $8.7 million for a man in a motorcycle accident, $4.5 million for a person injured in a car accident, and $1.4 million for a person who had been assaulted.
Hector A. Moré
Morgan & Morgan
Hector A. Moré is an attorney with the Morgan & Morgan law firm, and he works out of the firm's Orlando, Florida, law office. A top-rated trial lawyer with more than 38 years of legal experience, Mr. Moré focuses his practice almost exclusively on medical malpractice claims. He has achieved considerable success advocating on behalf of those who have suffered an injury or loss as the result of negligent health care, doctor and surgical errors, birth injuries and other preventable tragedies.A native of Havana, Cuba, Mr. Moré is fluent in both Spanish and English, which helps him to better communicate with his Hispanic and Latino clientele. He has also received many positive client ratings on Avvo as well as numerous testimonials and referrals from those he has served.A 1978 high honors graduate of the University of Florida, Mr. Moré returned to his alma mater and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1981. The Florida Bar admitted him to practice that same year, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.Highly active in his legal community, Mr. Moré is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar and the Florida Justice Association.
Thomas Bert Feiter
Fighter Law
Thomas Feiter was named The Florida Bar's Board Certified Lawyer of the Year for 2015. Mr. Feiter owns and operates Fighter Law in the heart of Downtown Orlando - with free and convenient parking for clients (no big parking garages!). Fighter Law is a well-established firm with 9 full-time staff. Our attorneys and paralegals help our clients with personal injury cases, injunctions and criminal matters (representing both defendants AND victims). We also practice in guardianships, wills and trusts, and probate administration. We fight for you!After graduating from the University of Miami, Mr. Feiter earned his law degree at the University Of San Diego. Following law school, Mr. Feiter worked as a prosecutor for the Florida Office of the State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit, where he gained extensive trial experience.Today, Mr. Feiter is admitted to practice in the state courts of Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Enthusiastic about sharing his legal knowledge with others, Mr. Feiter is a state certified legal instructor at Valencia Community College and regularly lectures and teaches at the Criminal Justice Institute, an organization that provides training to law enforcement officers.
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Ashley T. Davis
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, P.C.
Ashley is an attorney in the Richmond, VA office of Allen & Allen. She plays an integral role in the large and complex cases at the trial court and appellate level by identifying, analyzing, and addressing legal issues that affect our clients’ claims.Before joining Allen & Allen in 2014, Ashley spent ten years representing defendants and insurance companies in cases involving wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, automobile and tractor-trailer accidents, brain injury, premises liability, and toxic exposures. Her background as a defense lawyer gives her valuable insight into how insurance companies and their litigators handle personal injury claims. She is a sought-after public speaker and has given lectures on a variety of litigation topics including federal procedure, legal ethics, corporate depositions, e-discovery, and effective techniques for handling out-of-state litigation. She has been asked to speak by the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, the Richmond Paralegal Association, the VTLA Women’s Caucus, the Institute for Paralegal Education, and the National Business InstituteAshley is an active member of the VTLA’s Amicus Curiae Committee, and regularly writes briefs to the Supreme Court of Virginia promoting justice and access to courts on behalf of injured people. Currently, she serves as Chair of the VTLA Women’s Caucus, and is an active member of the VTLA’s Legislative, Education and Annual Convention Committees.In 2016, Ashley was on the team of Allen & Allen attorneys who obtained a $42 million settlement for three men who were seriously burned and the family of one man who was killed as a result of a workplace explosion. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. from the College of William and Mary.Before attending law school, Ashley lived and worked as an archaeologist in Mexico and the Caribbean. She is a fluent Spanish-speaker.
Salvador A. Mungia
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
As a partner at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP, Salvador A. Mungia focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, business, insurance coverage and real estate litigation. He accepts clients throughout the State of Washington.Mr. Mungia obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1981. In 1984, he received his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating cum laude. Mr. Mungia has also been included in The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers list for his state each year since 2010.Mr. Mungia is an active member of the legal community. His experience and knowledge gave him the opportunity to serve as president of the Washington State Bar Association in 2009. He is also passionate about assisting the less fortunate and has provided pro bono services in state and federal cases. His work led to receiving a Special Pro Bono Leadership Award from the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association’s Volunteer Legal Services program.
Lisa M. Figueroa
The Figueroa Law Firm P.A.
Attorney Lisa M. Figueroa is the founder and president of The Figueroa Law Firm, P.A., and recently the Florida Defense Team with its main office in Orlando, Florida. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 18 years of experience, Ms. Figueroa devotes the majority of her practice to litigation, and she represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients across Central Florida and throughout the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:Family law and divorce, including custody and visitationCriminal and DUI/DWI defense as well as traffic violationsBankruptcy and foreclosure defensePersonal injury, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability and veterans' rightsCivil rights violationsA 2000 cum laude graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in political science, Ms. Figueroa attended Florida State University College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003.While pursuing her legal degree, she served as vice justice for Phi Alpha Delta, and she was heavily involved with several associations, including the Public Interest Law Student Association, the Spanish American Law Student Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. She also served as a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy, and she received the Book Award for her excellent academic achievements in law and public opinion.Upon receiving her license to practice from The Florida Bar in 2003, Ms. Figueroa joined the 9th Circuit's Office of the Public Defender, where she gained invaluable experience in criminal law. During this time, she achieved notable success handling the highest number of trials among any of her starting class peers, and she received the Legal Eagle Award for her outstanding service.Along with practicing before all of Florida's state courts, Ms. Figueroa is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition, The National Trial Lawyers voted her as one of the country's Top 40 Under 40, and America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys included her on its 2017 list.
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Brooke Beares McMorrow
McMorrow Law, L.L.C.
As the managing partner of McMorrow Law, LLC, in Wexford, Pennsylvania, Brooke Beares McMorrow has more than a decade of experience in various aspects of family law and estate planning. Her specific areas of focus include divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, child and spousal support, stepparent rights, adoption, estate planning and probate administration. Representing clients throughout the greater Pittsburgh area and southwestern Pennsylvania, Ms. McMorrow also has experience in legal issues relating to adults who have special needs or are incapacitated, including guardianship and special needs trusts, and she also handles general criminal defense, including DUI cases.After graduating from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1998, Ms. McMorrow attended New England School of Law where she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 2001. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York, she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Highly regarded by her peers, Ms. McMorrow has received a 10 "Superb" rating from Avvo.Prior to entering private practice in 2004, Ms. McMorrow worked as an assistant public defender for the Monroe County Public Defender Office in Rochester, New York. She is an active participant in Allegheny County Bar Association activities and has served on the Executive Council of the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Ms. McMorrow has training in matters of collaborative law and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Fluent in Spanish, she has given freely of her time and services to the Good Shepherd Legal Foundation and the YWCA Women's Resource Center.
Leslie L. Abrigo
Leslie L. Abrigo, APC
Ms. Abrigo is the owner of Leslie L Abrigo, APC. She is a dedicated professional with over 16 years of legal experience. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She has participated in countless family law trials, settlement conferences, and hearings. She is a Judge Pro Tem and assists the San Diego Superior Court in Mandatory Settlement Conferences for the Family Law Division. Leslie is a graduate of the California Western School of Law. Ms. Abrigo of Native Hawaiian-Chinese descent and is bi-lingual in English and Spanish.Ms. Abrigo is licensed to practice law in the state of California. She is further licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the Department of Veteran's Affairs. She has argued in front of the Ninth Circuit and the 4th District Court of Appeals. She has had jury trials, represented a number of people in prosecuting and defending contempt trials, and countless bench trials of several days of duration.Ms. Abrigo is a member of San Diego Family Law Bar and is the South Bay Representative on the Board of Directors serving on a 3 year term, San Diego County Bar Association, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Native American Lawyers Association of San Diego, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, National Native American Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce of Chula Vista, Hui Hawaii of San Diego, and Ka Lei Aloha Hula. She was the 2018 secretary for the South Bay Bar Association.
Mala L. Sharma
Sharma & Associates, P.C.
Though suffering a personal injury may be one of the most devastating experiences people could ever go through, it is not something they need to go through alone. As an attorney at Sharma & Associates, P.C., Mala L. Sharma guides clients in Houston and across Texas through matters such as trucking, car and industrial accidents, as well as medical negligence.The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys named Ms. Sharma to its “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys” list in 2017. She also holds an Avvo “Excellent” rating.These honors are a reflection of the hard work Ms. Sharma commits to her practice every day. She has experience navigating all types of claims, including third-party, subrogation and property damage issues. In every case, she is persistent in seeking justice for those she represents. She has had success in both state and federal courts.Additionally, Ms. Sharma recognizes the serious consequences of her clients’ injuries. She is compassionate and listens as they talk about their concerns. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is able to work with people from a number of backgrounds.Ms. Sharma is a native Texan. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and graduated with honors from the University of Houston in 2008 and a Juris Doctor in 2011 from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.Active in the legal community, Ms. Sharma is a member of the American Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Houston Young Lawyers Association, the South Asian Bar Association and the Houston Association of Women Attorneys.
Rick A. Navarrete
Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C.
Throughout almost every corner of Texas, Rick A. Navarrete has represented clients in matters of family law and criminal defense. With experience trying hundreds of cases before both judges and juries, he is fluent in both English and Spanish and a valued partner at Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C.In his criminal law practice, Mr. Navarrete handles matters of assault and battery, criminal fraud, expungement, drug and alcohol violations, failure to pay child support, felonies, misdemeanors, false accusations, sex offenses, tax evasion, theft, probation, murder and motor vehicle offenses. His family law practice includes matters of adoption, spousal support and alimony, child support, visitation, custody, divorce, domestic violence, juvenile law, same-sex family law, fathers rights, prenuptial agreements, and marital property mediation and collaborative law.Admitted to practice in the state of Texas, Mr. Navarrete is a member of the Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee, the Bar Leadership Committee and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He is also a member of the Midland County Young Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.A graduate of Angelo State University, Mr. Navarrete obtained his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law. Since 2000, he has been protecting the rights of Texans charged with a crime or dealing with sensitive family law issues.With an in-depth understanding of the legal system’s intricacies that is born of dedication and experience, Mr. Navarrete is committed to using litigation to vindicate the needs of every client. He has extensive experience working with high-profile clients in high-profile cases.
Alyssa D. Campbell
Campbell Law Office, PLLC
Ms. Campbell's practice focuses on helping clients and families through the legal process, providing the resources and support they need to reach a positive resolution. Ms. Campbell's law practice is a general law practice focused on Native American law and family law, serving individuals as well as tribal nations; tribal businesses; tribal agencies; and individual tribal member legal representation. She has provided legal services to a number of tribal nations, tribal businesses, tribal agencies, casinos, and health clinics. Ms. Campbell is certified in American Indian Law by the Center for the Study of American Indian Law and Policy. Ms. Campbell is Certified in Healthcare Compliance with the HCCA. Ms. Campbell has provided legal services to a number of tribal casinos and tribal gaming commissions since 2006.Ms. Campbell earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in Austin with degrees in government and Spanish in 2001. Ms. Campbell earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law in 2004,Ms. Campbell interned with the Office of Tribal Justice, Department of Justice, located in Washington, D.C., in 2003 and became a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2004.
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.
Manuel A. Segarra, III
Segarra & Associates, P.A.
Manuel A. Segarra, III, is a family law attorney in Coral Gables, Florida. The founder of Segarra & Associates, P.A., Mr. Segarra works on cases involving all types of family law matters and serves as a mediator and guardian ad litem. He represents clients throughout the Miami metropolitan area.Mr. Segarra has 20 years of legal experience. Prior to founding Segarra & Associates, P.A., he spent several years as a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, serving as chief of litigation and division chief of the domestic crimes unit. In that role, he prosecuted cases involving homicide, arson, battery, capital sexual battery, child abuse, attempted homicide, kidnapping, manslaughter, stalking, human trafficking and other issues.Over the course of his time in family law practice, Mr. Segarra has litigated complex family law matters in Florida state courts and before the Florida Third Circuit Court of Appeals . His experience as a prosecutor allows him to provide effective and committed representation to his family law clients both inside the courtroom and in out-of-court negotiations.Outside of his practice, Mr. Segarra enjoys contributing to his community. He is a former member of the Cuban American Bar Association, the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida, the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association and the League of Prosecutors Florida. He is a prior board member of nonprofit organizations such as Florida Wildlife Kids and Grove for Ghana.Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Segarra earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and psychology, with a minor in Spanish literature from Loyola University Chicago. He received his law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law. He is a certified family law mediator by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization & Education.
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.
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.
Marco Gonzalez
The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC
Admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Marco Gonzalez is an attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group. From the firm's office in Houston, he provides representation to clients throughout the region in a variety of practice areas, including criminal defense, immigration, family law, estate planning and administration, business transactions, and personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Highly regarded by his fellow attorneys for both the quality of his work and high degree of ethics, Mr. Gonzalez has received an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo.In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Gonzalez assists people who are facing state misdemeanor or felony charges. His experience in this area has included sex offenses, driving while intoxicated, drug possession, domestic violence, weapons violations and white collar crimes, and he has been able to obtain positive results for many of his clients. His personal injury cases have included the representation of people who have been harmed by the negligence of other parties in incidents involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, defective products and workplace accidents.Mr. Gonzalez' family law caseload primarily involves providing advice and counsel to people who are going through a divorce, and he employs both courtroom advocacy as well as the use of alternative dispute resolution methods when helping them deal with such issues as child and spousal support, property division, and parental rights. His experience in this area of the law has also included adoptions and paternity matters. In his estate planning and administration practice, Mr. Gonzalez prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and he helps clients navigate the probate process. His business law background includes the formation of new ventures, drafting and reviewing contracts, and commercial litigation. Mr. Gonzalez received his Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School in 2012.
Lisa M. Figueroa
The Figueroa Law Firm P.A.
Attorney Lisa M. Figueroa is the founder and president of The Figueroa Law Firm, P.A., and recently the Florida Defense Team with its main office in Orlando, Florida. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 18 years of experience, Ms. Figueroa devotes the majority of her practice to litigation, and she represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients across Central Florida and throughout the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:Family law and divorce, including custody and visitationCriminal and DUI/DWI defense as well as traffic violationsBankruptcy and foreclosure defensePersonal injury, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability and veterans' rightsCivil rights violationsA 2000 cum laude graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in political science, Ms. Figueroa attended Florida State University College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003.While pursuing her legal degree, she served as vice justice for Phi Alpha Delta, and she was heavily involved with several associations, including the Public Interest Law Student Association, the Spanish American Law Student Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. She also served as a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy, and she received the Book Award for her excellent academic achievements in law and public opinion.Upon receiving her license to practice from The Florida Bar in 2003, Ms. Figueroa joined the 9th Circuit's Office of the Public Defender, where she gained invaluable experience in criminal law. During this time, she achieved notable success handling the highest number of trials among any of her starting class peers, and she received the Legal Eagle Award for her outstanding service.Along with practicing before all of Florida's state courts, Ms. Figueroa is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition, The National Trial Lawyers voted her as one of the country's Top 40 Under 40, and America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys included her on its 2017 list.
Hannibal F. Heredia
Hedgepeth Heredia, LLC
Having focused mainly on family law cases for decades, Hannibal F. Heredia is an excellent source of support and counsel for people in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He is a partner at Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder LLC, where his caseload involves matters such as child custody, divorce, adoption and fathers’ rights.Mr. Heredia has an excellent reputation with clients and throughout the legal community. Fluent in Spanish, he ensures he communicates effectively with people from all walks of life. Dealing with sensitive issues such as property division or prenuptial agreements may be stressful and present a time of uncertainty for clients. He then attended the Southwestern Law School, graduating cum laude with a Juris Doctor in 1993. While there, he served as editor in chief of the school’s law review.Mr. Heredia is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Additionally, he is a barrister with The Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court. He is also very active in his community serving on the board of the Atlanta Bar Foundation, teaching high school Sunday school at his church, and serving as a mentor to future attorneys.
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Abogados Laborales
Dax Deason
Deason Law, PC
Born in the border town of El Paso, Texas, Dax Deason is the founder of Deason Law, PC. Throughout his career, Mr. Deason has been dedicated to providing legal representation to companies and individuals from across the United States. From Hawaii to Florida and up to Maine, he has traveled extensively to help clients address complicated immigration and labor issues. Mr. Deason's primary practice area is devoted to defending companies from overzealous government regulation, which includes assisting companies with I-9 audits, litigating Department of Labor audits and other government inspections concerning the labor and immigration regulations. He also guides companies through the transactional visa process of hiring foreign nationals offered employment as professionals, managers and skilled employees, assists investors to establish new ventures in the United States, and represents agricultural companies seeking to hire agricultural workers each year under the H-2A program. His Spanish fluency and familiarity with the Latin American culture provides companies with an added benefit when companies hire the law firm to sponsor employees from south of the border. Mr. Deason also dedicates time in assisting individuals with their immigration status, including the permanent residency, DACA, citizenship and deportation defense. Mr. Deason has been recognized as a Board Certified attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of Immigration and Nationality Law and also Labor and Employment law.
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!
Christopher Banys
Banys, P.C.
Christopher Banys started Banys, P.C. with one goal in mind: providing intelligent, effective, advocacy to help his clients achieve justice. A dedicated civil trial lawyer with experience in numerous types of cases, Mr. Banys brings his passion for justice to every client, in every case. Mr. Banys fights hard for his clients. In 2015 alone, Mr. Banys served as lead trial lawyer in five trials – and won all five. The following year, Mr. Banys won three trials, including a $12.5 million jury verdict for breach of contract against Qualcomm in San Diego. Overall, his tenacity has resulted in recovering tens of millions of dollars for his clients, as well as winning several defense victories. Indeed, the National Trial Lawyers Association named Mr. Banys among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from 2012-2020. The Recorder named Mr. Banys a “Lawyer On The Fast Track” in 2012, one of just 50 lawyers in California to receive that honor. Banys' commitment to justice includes lending a hand to those in need who cannot afford legal help, earning him pro bono awards including: An Equal Justice America fellowship; several law firm awards, including pro bono associate of the year; the Legal Services for Children’s 2008 Pro Bono Advocate Award; and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Northern District of California’s Silicon Valley Pro Bono Project in 2011.Mr. Banys first became well known for helping inventors stand up to patent infringers, regardless of their size, and served as lead trial lawyer in scores of patent-infringement cases around the country. As a result of his knowledge and reputation, Mr. Banys was invited to debate proposed patent legislation in the U.S. Senate and submitted congressional testimony on the issue of patent reform. He also presented at the first international Cloud Law Summit in London, England.Mr. Banys also has extensive experience litigating complex business disputes, class-action, construction defect, employment, catastrophic personal injury and dangerous and defective medical product cases in federal, state and administrative-law courts and in arbitration.Recent cases include:Ixchel v. Biogen, (E.D. Cal. ): Mr. Banys will argue before the California Supreme Court in September, 2020 on behalf of Ixchel, a small pharmacuetical research company. Ixchel alleges that Biogen intentionally prevented Ixchel from bringing a first-of-it’s kind cure for a neurological disease to American patients so that Biogen would not face competition for its own $4 billion a year drug. Ixchel alleges that Biogen paid Ixchel’s development partner $1 billion to stop working with Ixchel on the drug and never bring the new cure to market. SAI v. QUALCOMM, (San Diego Sup. Ct): Won a $12.5 million jury verdict Representing start-up SAI in a breach of contract case alleging that QUALCOMM used SAI source code in its products without making the required payments. Freeny v. Murphy Oil, (E.D. Tex); Won a $9.25 million jury verdict for three brothers in patent infringement case involving automated synchronous price and advertising technology;Paton v. AMD, (Santa Clara Sup. Ct.): Mr. Banys served as lead trial lawyer for a class of over 1,700 employees against major Silicon Valley employer who wrongfully employees vacation pay by miscategorizing the benefit as "sabbatical" and obtained a $5.4 million settlement for the plaintiff class;Mr. Banys earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law, where he was a Dean's Scholar. While at B.U., Mr. Banys participated in the school's exceptional Criminal Clinic program where he tried criminal cases in Massachusetts state courts for two semesters. Christopher Banys, along with a good friend, also won the school’s negotiation competition, going on to represent B.U. in regional competition. Mr. Banys spent his final semester of law school studying at Oxford University in Oxford, England. He earned his undergraduate degree in Spanish and Portuguese from the University of California (Berkeley), with high honors and high distinction in general scholarship.For more of Mr. Banys's cases and practice areas, visit our Services pages.Mr. Banys earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law, where he was a Dean's Scholar. While at B.U., Mr. Banys participated in the school's exceptional Criminal Clinic program where he tried criminal cases in Massachusetts state courts for two semesters. Mr. Banys, along with a good friend, also won the school’s negotiation competition, going on to represent B.U. in regional competition. Mr. Banys spent his final semester of law school studying at Oxford University in Oxford, England. He earned his undergraduate degree in Spanish and Portuguese from the University of California (Berkeley), with high honors and high distinction in general scholarship.Mr. Banys founded the Intellectual Property Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice and is active in several other legal associations.Mr. Banys is an outdoorsman and a commercially-rated pilot.Prior to founding Banys, P.C., Mr. Banys started and led the Palo Alto, California office of a prominent national trial firm and ran that firm’s intellectual property practice for five years, and before that, had been associated with several Silicon Valley law firms.Mr. Banys is admitted to practice before the following courts:The United States Supreme Court;The United States Courts of Appeal for the Federal and Ninth Circuits;The United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California; the Western District of Wisconsin; the District of Nebraska; the District of Colorado; the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and the Eastern District of Texas;The California Supreme Court and all other California state courts.Mr. Banys has also practiced and served as lead counsel in trials and hearings in arbitrations and in multiple administrative-law courts, including the International Trade Commission, The California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, and Federal Immigration Court.
Aliaquanda "Alia" Adkins-Derrick
Derrick Law, PLLC
Aliaquanda “Alia” Adkins-Derrick is the managing partner of Derrick Law, PLLC, a certified mediator, and an adjunct law school professor who educates tomorrow's attorneys. For clients in the Dallas and Houston, Texas metropolitan areas, she is a dedicated legal advocate who handles employment law cases as well as matters involving civil litigation, contracts, business law, employment and labor. She offers clients the smart legal defense, solutions, and representation they need at the exceptional value they deserve. Ms. Adkins-Derrick attended Rice University, where she majored in Spanish and history with an emphasis in education. In 2003, she received her Bachelor of Arts and Texas Teacher Certification. At the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, she then obtained a Juris Doctor in 2007 and under the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code became certified as a mediator. Previously, she was a briefing attorney for a Texas Supreme Court Justice and gained a wealth of experience regarding how the courtroom works and how it applies to her clients.Admitted to practice in the State of Texas and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas, Ms. Adkins-Derrick represents the rights of her clients by minimizing legal risks with quality representation and foresight. Ms. Adkins-Derrick is a Texas Bar Association Life Fellow and was named to the Lawyers of Color Hot List in 2014. She also joined the College of the State Bar of Texas, an honorary society of attorneys and judges, in 2013 and is a Life Fellow of the Dallas Bar Foundation.
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.
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.
Rick J. DeMedeiros
DeMedeiros Injury Law
Rick J. DeMedeiros is the sole member of his own firm in Conyers, Georgia. Serving clients throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, he exclusively focuses his practice on the representation of people who have been injured in workplace accidents or as a result of the negligence of others.Before starting his firm, Mr. DeMedeiros was associated with two law firms that represented employers and insurance companies in workers' compensation matters, and he draws from his rich background in that field to each client's advantage. He has handled workers' compensation cases involving work-related deaths and catastrophic injuries, including severe spinal cord damage, amputations and traumatic brain injuries. The personal injury claims he has handled have involved injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents as well as premises liability.Mr. Admitted to practice in Georgia, he is a member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association and the Atlanta and Rockdale County bar associations. A native of Puerto Rico, he is fluent in both Spanish and English.After receiving his bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgia State University in 2001, Mr. DeMedeiros earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2004. While a third-year law student, he served as a mediator for the Fulton County State/Magistrate Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program.
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.
Suzanne Lehman Johnson
Lehman Johnson Law, PLLC
With more than 20 years of legal experience that combines trial attorney and corporate roles, Suzi is able to utilize her broad base of legal experience to resolve adversarial disputes involving commercial, employment, labor, and domestic issues. Suzi understands employment, benefits, compensation, and business from the inside and outside. Having participated in more than 30 arbitrations as lead counsel and numerous mediations, Suzi respects the roles of the advocates for each side and is able to quickly understand the critical issues. Suzi worked her way through college, graduate school, and law school in various positions ranging from waitress to teacher. Prior to obtaining her law degree in 1992 from South Texas College of Law, magna cum laude, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University, summa cum laude, and a master’s degree from the University of North Texas. She is licensed to practice by the Texas Supreme Court and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and the United States Courts of Appeal for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits. She has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in labor and employment law since 1997 and was trained as a mediator in 1992 at the Frank Evans Dispute Resolution Center. In 2011, she completed an immersion Spanish course in Segovia, Spain. In her earlier career, Suzi served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for ExpressJet Airlines where she participated in numerous labor and employment matters, including issues related to securing quality benefits for employees. Prior to her employment with ExpressJet she was an attorney with the international law firm of Vinson & Elkins where she focused on employment law for clients from a broad range of industries including airlines, energy, oilfield services, retail, banking, healthcare, technology, hospitality, manufacturing, and transportation.
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.
Edgar Carranza
Backus, Carranza & Burden
Edgar Carranza is a shareholder in Backus, Carranza & Burden, and has been a member of the Las Vegas, Nevada, firm since its founding in 1997. Focusing his practice on civil litigation, he represents individuals and businesses throughout the Las Vegas area in a variety of matters, including products and premises liability, recreational and sports law, professional liability defense, employment law and multidistrict mass tort litigation defense. During his nearly 30 years of practice, Mr. Carranza has participated in numerous jury, bench and administrative trials, arbitration hearings and appellate proceedings.A 1990 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Carranza earned his Juris Doctor in 1994 at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Admitted to practice law in Nevada, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he is a founding member of the Las Vegas Latino Bar Association and a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Mr. Carranza also gives freely of his time as a mentor for a program sponsored by the Hispanic Law Students Association at the William S. Boyd School of Law and as a volunteer for several local community organizations such as the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC
Ryan J. Schriever
Schriever Law Firm
Ryan J. Schriever attended law school and graduated from University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2005. Ryan Schriever began practicing law in 2005. Ryan Schriever is an attorney at Schriever Law Firm, helping people with personal injury matters. Schriever Law Firm has an office in Spanish Fork, Utah, serving the local community. In addition to addressing personal injury matters.
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Abogados Criminales
Lloyd Epstein
Epstein & Weil
Lloyd Epstein is a cofounder and Partner of Epstein & Weil LLC, which is located in New York City. He focuses his practice in a variety of areas for his clients who are located throughout the greater metropolitan area.In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Epstein has successfully representation to people who have been charged by the state or federal government with felonies or misdemeanors. The types of matters that he has handled have included drug possession or distribution, weapons violations, embezzlement, fraud, and other white collar crimes, sex offenses, and assault and other violent crimes.Mr. Epstein has been able to obtain successful results for his clients, both through acquittals and through the negotiation of favorable plea agreements with the prosecution.Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the movie based on the autobiographical story of Lee Israel, one of this firm’s clients. Lloyd Epstein represented Ms. Israel in the early 1990s. Unhappy with her first attorney and facing the prospect of a jail sentence, Lee turned to Epstein & Weil to defend her on charges of forging “letters” from famous writers and stealing original letters from a rare document library. Her case gained notoriety when she published an account of her crimes which included praise and gratitude for Lloyd’s work in keeping her out of jail. See more about Lee’s story (and see Lloyd portrayed) in the film. Mr. Epstein also provides a variety of services for family-owned and closely held businesses. These have included the negotiation and preparation of contracts, business formation and planning, regulatory compliance, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation, and preparing nondisclosure and employment agreements. Other litigation matters that Mr. Epstein has handled have included breach of fiduciary duties, unfair competition, covenants not to compete and will contests based upon undue influence. Epstein is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew. He attended Williams College as an undergraduate, and he received a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in 1974. His legal education was obtained at New York University School of Law, where he received the Ann Petluck Poses Memorial Prize before being awarded his Juris Doctor in 1979.Admitted to practice in New York, Mr. Epstein is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.
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.
Daniel L. Gerdts
Daniel L. Gerdts, Lawyer
Attorney Daniel L. Gerdts is a solo practitioner in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Gerdts focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder, criminal sexual conduct, child pornography, sex trafficking, guns, drug crimes, DWI, assault, fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. He serves criminal defendants in the Twin Cities region, and throughout Minnesota.Mr. Gerdts has 30 years of legal experience. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University, Mr. Gerdts earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and received his law license in 1990. Before embarking on a private criminal defense practice he served as a law clerk to Judge Gerald W. Heaney of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and to Judge Michael J. Davis shortly before his appointment to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.Mr. Gerdts appears before all Minnesota courts, state and federal, both in the district courts and in the courts of appeals. He provides personalized and committed representation to anyone charged with a crime. He delivers aggressive and strong representation to each client he represents, fighting hard for reduced or dismissed criminal charges, not-guilty verdicts at trial, and reversals when appeals are necessary.A highly respected criminal defense attorney, Mr. Gerdts is a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Specialist in the area of criminal law. He is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a Past President of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.Mr. Gerdts’s office is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, near the federal and county courthouses. He reads and writes fluently in both Spanish and English.
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!
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.
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.
John (Jack) D. Wilenchik
Wilenchik & Bartness PC
John “Jack” Wilenchik is a litigation and trial lawyer who handles cases in areas including business and employment law, civil rights, law enforcement, elections law, victim’s rights matters, and tax audits/deficiencies. He has been named to the national Superlawyers list of “Top Rated Attorneys” by Thomson Reuters. In 2018, he obtained the largest jury verdict in Mohave County history (at $8 million, including $1.77 million in punitive damages), which was also the largest jury verdict obtained by an Arizona-licensed lawyer that year. In 2017, he was the first person to be contacted by the White House with the news that President Trump had issued his first pardon, to Mr. Wilenchik's client former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Mr. Wilenchik practices in all Arizona state and federal courts, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, and United States Tax Court. Some of his more notable cases have included:The “Gilbert 23” criminal caseThe Sheriff Joe criminal defense case and pardon (including appearances on MSNBC with Ali Velshi, CNN on Anderson Cooper 360, CNN with Ana Cabrera, HLN with Carol Costello, MSNBC regular broadcast)The “Tempe Squatter” caseThe Chris Simcox case (child victim’s counsel)The Kevin Vicente pitbull mauling (child victim’s counsel)The Hamilton High hazing case (criminal defense) Mr. Wilenchik is committed to charity and pro bono work, both in his personal and professional life. He has taken on various cases and causes over the years on a pro bono basis, including a unique case on behalf of a child victim that reached the United States Supreme Court. In late 2016, Mr. Wilenchik authored a bill to protect child victims that was introduced to the Senate by United States Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) as co-sponsors. He has served as a volunteer attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Rutherford Institute, and the Goldwater Institute, as well as a liaison and special advisor to the Maricopa County Community Legal Services Volunteer Lawyers Program. Mr. Wilenchik has also served as a regular volunteer for the Wills for Heroes program, which prepares wills for law enforcement and first responders. Less than one week after taking the bar exam, Mr. Wilenchik donated a kidney to his mother, Becky Bartness. He also serves pro bono as a Commissioner on the Heritage and Historic Preservation Commissions for the City of Phoenix.Mr. Wilenchik has hosted and co-produced several radio shows, including the “Legal-ease” and “Ripoff Report” radio shows, which aired for years on KFNX 1100 AM. Mr. Wilenchik is conversant in Spanish, and his wife (who was born and raised in Guanajuato, MX) also assists as a Spanish interpreter. Mr. Wilenchik studied Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and Hebrew at New York University, and he lived for two years abroad (in Italy and Scotland, UK). He is the son of Wilenchik & Bartness founders Dennis Wilenchik and Becky Bartness and has two daughters, named Jean and Shirley, as well as a son Paul, all born in Phoenix, AZ.
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.
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.
Lisa M. Figueroa
The Figueroa Law Firm P.A.
Attorney Lisa M. Figueroa is the founder and president of The Figueroa Law Firm, P.A., and recently the Florida Defense Team with its main office in Orlando, Florida. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 18 years of experience, Ms. Figueroa devotes the majority of her practice to litigation, and she represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients across Central Florida and throughout the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:Family law and divorce, including custody and visitationCriminal and DUI/DWI defense as well as traffic violationsBankruptcy and foreclosure defensePersonal injury, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability and veterans' rightsCivil rights violationsA 2000 cum laude graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in political science, Ms. Figueroa attended Florida State University College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003.While pursuing her legal degree, she served as vice justice for Phi Alpha Delta, and she was heavily involved with several associations, including the Public Interest Law Student Association, the Spanish American Law Student Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. She also served as a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy, and she received the Book Award for her excellent academic achievements in law and public opinion.Upon receiving her license to practice from The Florida Bar in 2003, Ms. Figueroa joined the 9th Circuit's Office of the Public Defender, where she gained invaluable experience in criminal law. During this time, she achieved notable success handling the highest number of trials among any of her starting class peers, and she received the Legal Eagle Award for her outstanding service.Along with practicing before all of Florida's state courts, Ms. Figueroa is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition, The National Trial Lawyers voted her as one of the country's Top 40 Under 40, and America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys included her on its 2017 list.
Margaret Strickland
McGraw & Strickland LLC
Attorney Margaret Strickland is a founding partner with the McGraw & Strickland, LLC, law firm in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A top-rated trial lawyer, Ms. Strickland has achieved unprecedented success advocating for the rights and liberties of those charged with any type of felony or misdemeanor offense as well as those suffering as the result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.One of her most notable achievements was in a case against two police officers who were accused of using excessive force during the unlawful arrest of a married couple. Ms. Strickland and her partnering attorney represented the couple in federal court and helped secure a verdict of over $1.6 million on behalf of their plaintiff clients.In addition, Ms. Strickland has successfully handled dozens of cases involving a range of criminal charges, from DUI to homicide to sex offenses to federal white collar crimes. A veteran of more than 70 jury trials, she has earned a reputation as one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in the region, and she has earned perfect ratings from Avvo as a top attorney for both criminal defense and personal injury.Ms. Strickland obtained her Juris Doctor from the prestigious New York University School of Law in 2006. The following year, the State Bar of New Mexico admitted her to practice, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Fluent in Spanish, she works closely with the Mexican Consulate and the U.S. federal government to represent those accused of serious felony violations in the United States.Active in her legal community, Ms. Strickland has held several leadership positions with the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and she currently serves the organization as president. She also routinely conducts lectures and seminars throughout the region on a variety of legal topics related to criminal law and effective trial advocacy.
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.
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John (Jack) D. Wilenchik
Wilenchik & Bartness PC
John “Jack” Wilenchik is a litigation and trial lawyer who handles cases in areas including business and employment law, civil rights, law enforcement, elections law, victim’s rights matters, and tax audits/deficiencies. He has been named to the national Superlawyers list of “Top Rated Attorneys” by Thomson Reuters. In 2018, he obtained the largest jury verdict in Mohave County history (at $8 million, including $1.77 million in punitive damages), which was also the largest jury verdict obtained by an Arizona-licensed lawyer that year. In 2017, he was the first person to be contacted by the White House with the news that President Trump had issued his first pardon, to Mr. Wilenchik's client former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Mr. Wilenchik practices in all Arizona state and federal courts, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, and United States Tax Court. Some of his more notable cases have included:The “Gilbert 23” criminal caseThe Sheriff Joe criminal defense case and pardon (including appearances on MSNBC with Ali Velshi, CNN on Anderson Cooper 360, CNN with Ana Cabrera, HLN with Carol Costello, MSNBC regular broadcast)The “Tempe Squatter” caseThe Chris Simcox case (child victim’s counsel)The Kevin Vicente pitbull mauling (child victim’s counsel)The Hamilton High hazing case (criminal defense) Mr. Wilenchik is committed to charity and pro bono work, both in his personal and professional life. He has taken on various cases and causes over the years on a pro bono basis, including a unique case on behalf of a child victim that reached the United States Supreme Court. In late 2016, Mr. Wilenchik authored a bill to protect child victims that was introduced to the Senate by United States Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) as co-sponsors. He has served as a volunteer attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Rutherford Institute, and the Goldwater Institute, as well as a liaison and special advisor to the Maricopa County Community Legal Services Volunteer Lawyers Program. Mr. Wilenchik has also served as a regular volunteer for the Wills for Heroes program, which prepares wills for law enforcement and first responders. Less than one week after taking the bar exam, Mr. Wilenchik donated a kidney to his mother, Becky Bartness. He also serves pro bono as a Commissioner on the Heritage and Historic Preservation Commissions for the City of Phoenix.Mr. Wilenchik has hosted and co-produced several radio shows, including the “Legal-ease” and “Ripoff Report” radio shows, which aired for years on KFNX 1100 AM. Mr. Wilenchik is conversant in Spanish, and his wife (who was born and raised in Guanajuato, MX) also assists as a Spanish interpreter. Mr. Wilenchik studied Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and Hebrew at New York University, and he lived for two years abroad (in Italy and Scotland, UK). He is the son of Wilenchik & Bartness founders Dennis Wilenchik and Becky Bartness and has two daughters, named Jean and Shirley, as well as a son Paul, all born in Phoenix, AZ.
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.
Paul V. Lagarde
McDonald Lagarde, L.L.C.
Paul Lagarde is a Business / Corporate law attorney working in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Paul Lagarde assists clients with Construction Litigation and Business Litigation issues and graduated from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1994. He was subsequently admitted to legal practice in 1997 after passing the bar exam.
Samuel C. Breslin
Breslin Law Group, PLLC
Principal attorney and founder of Breslin Law Group, PLLC, Samuel C. Breslin represents clients in Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Greene, Warren and Columbia in New York and focuses on limiting long-term consequences and publicity.Mr. Breslin has almost a decade of experience, during which he has amassed a long list of successful results in cases involving pharmaceutical misbranding investigations, misdemeanors, felonies, New York State Liquor Authority matters, municipal litigation, New York State agency defense and administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution. Criminal charges and convictions often result in devastating outcomes, and he strives to protect his clients from these situations.Experienced in local, state and federal courts, Mr. Breslin has also handled zoning issues, property acquisitions, tax disputes, contract issues and personal injury litigation. In his business and commercial practice, he works with corporations to create a proactive approach to problems that may arise in the future.
Marion R. Lawler, III
Lawler & Associates, P.C.
Marion R. Lawler III is the founder of Lawler & Associates, P.C., a full-service law firm with an emphasis on insurance defense litigation. Mr. Lawler has been defending major insurance companies and local, regional and national corporations in the Rio Grande Valley and throughout Texas for more than 20 years. He has tried more than 150 cases to verdict and has gained substantial experience with claims involving auto accidents, trucking accidents, commercial disputes, construction accidents, construction defects, product liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Mr. Lawler also frequently serves as local counsel for Taber Estes; Gardere Wynne, LLP; and King & Spalding.Mr. Lawler was raised in the Rio Grande Valley and is fluent in Spanish. He earned his law degree from St. Mary's University in 1990, is board-certified as a personal injury trial law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been elected by his peers to the rank of associate within the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates organization. In 2019, Mr. Lawler was awarded an AV Rating by the Martindale Hubbell directory and was named one of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators. Throughout his career, Mr. Lawler has worked hard to earn the respect of his clients, opposing counsel, judges and other members of the legal community.
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.
William Samuels
Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
William Samuels is a partner at the New York City law office of Scarinci Hollenbeck, and he is the chair of the firm's copyright and trademark group. Focusing his practice primarily on intellectual property matters, he provides advice and counsel to clients with regard to obtaining, protecting, and licensing or otherwise commercializing trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other similar assets both domestically and internationally.Admitted to practice before all New York and California state courts, Mr. Samuels is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California. Held in high regard by his fellow attorneys, he has received a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo, and he has been named by the American Society of Legal Advocates to its Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 list.With his clients coming from a wide variety of industries and ranging from startup companies to multinational corporations, Mr. Samuels tailors his recommendations and options in a manner that fits their particular needs, realizing that intellectual property is often one of their most valuable assets. Fluent in Spanish as well as in English, his experience also encompasses trade secrets, anti-counterfeiting, and general business transactions and advice.Mr. Samuels is frequently asked to speak before professional groups on topics relating to his practice area. He has moderated several meetings of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, and he has been the co-chair of that section's Trademark Law Committee. Mr. Samuels received a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Georgetown University in 1997 and a Master of Arts in that same discipline from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. He was awarded his Juris Doctor by Emory University School of Law in 2006.
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.
Mario de la Garza
The de la Garza Law Group
Partner at The de la Garza Law Group, Mario E. De La Garza is a personal injury attorney representing those in Houston, Texas, and the rest of Harris County. Named a Top Lawyer in Personal Injury by Houstonia Magazine in 2013 and 2014, and one of Houston’s Top Lawyers in 2012 and 2013 by H Texas Magazine, he focuses on cases involving electrical injuries, workplace burns, motor vehicle injuries, wrongful death and premises liability.Mr. De La Garza is admitted to practice in the state of New York and the state of Texas. In 1998, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history and science from Harvard University, where he was given the David McCord Prize and a certificate in mind/brain/behavior. He then attended Northwestern University School of Law, where he graduated in 2003 with a Juris Doctor.Rated “Superb” on Avvo, Mr. De La Garza is fluent in both Spanish and English and has obtained large sums for his clients, including a verdict for over $11 million in a drunk driving death. He also obtained a settlement for over $3.25 million for a bicyclist harmed by a reckless driver.Mr. De La Garza is active in many professional organizations. Currently, he is a member of the advisory board of the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, the Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the F-Warriors, Alumni of the Spence Trial Lawyers College. Along with his personal injury focus, he also handles complex commercial disputes for both companies and individuals.Contact us 24/7!
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.
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.
Marco Gonzalez
The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC
Admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Marco Gonzalez is an attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group. From the firm's office in Houston, he provides representation to clients throughout the region in a variety of practice areas, including criminal defense, immigration, family law, estate planning and administration, business transactions, and personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Highly regarded by his fellow attorneys for both the quality of his work and high degree of ethics, Mr. Gonzalez has received an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo.In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Gonzalez assists people who are facing state misdemeanor or felony charges. His experience in this area has included sex offenses, driving while intoxicated, drug possession, domestic violence, weapons violations and white collar crimes, and he has been able to obtain positive results for many of his clients. His personal injury cases have included the representation of people who have been harmed by the negligence of other parties in incidents involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, defective products and workplace accidents.Mr. Gonzalez' family law caseload primarily involves providing advice and counsel to people who are going through a divorce, and he employs both courtroom advocacy as well as the use of alternative dispute resolution methods when helping them deal with such issues as child and spousal support, property division, and parental rights. His experience in this area of the law has also included adoptions and paternity matters. In his estate planning and administration practice, Mr. Gonzalez prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and he helps clients navigate the probate process. His business law background includes the formation of new ventures, drafting and reviewing contracts, and commercial litigation. Mr. Gonzalez received his Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School in 2012.
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