Abogados de habla Español

SPANISH-SPEAKING LAWYERS

Abogados de Inmigración

Lenore M. Glaser

Law Office of Lenore Glaser

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

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.

José A. Olivieri

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Rachel M. Self

Rachel M. Self, P.C.

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

Shawn D. Meade

MyRights Immigration Law Firm

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

Otis Landerholm

Landerholm Immigration, APC

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

Marco Gonzalez

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC

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.

Peter M. Nagell

Nagell Law PLLC

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

Olsa Alikaj-Cano

Foster

Kate Stenlake

The Law Office of Katherine Stenlake

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

Helen L. Tarokic

Helen Tarokic Law PLLC

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

Abogados de Accidentes

Brian White

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers

Brian White is a Houston personal injury lawyer and the founder of Brian White Injury Lawyers. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has decades of experience representing injured individuals throughout Houston and across Texas. Brian focuses on serious injury and accident cases and is known for his client-focused approach and strong litigation background.

Dawn Hassell

The Hassell Law Group, P.C.

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

Justin Mcminn

McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers

Justin McMinn is a leading Austin personal injury lawyer and founder of McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, proudly serving clients in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. He is known for aggressive representation, personalized service, and a proven track record of results for injury victims. Justin focuses exclusively on personal injury law, helping clients recover maximum compensation for cases involving: Car Accidents Truck & 18-Wheeler Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents Slip and Fall Injuries Workplace Injuries Wrongful Death Claims At McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, Justin fights to hold negligent parties accountable while guiding clients through every step of the legal process with clarity and compassion. If you’ve been injured in Austin or Salt Lake City, don’t face the insurance companies alone. Contact Justin McMinn today for a free consultation and find out how an experienced personal injury lawyer can protect your rights and your future.

Jon Mani

Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers

Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers is a highly respected personal injury law firm serving clients in Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia with decades of combined experience and outstanding results. Known for their committed legal representation and compassionate client care, Mani Ellis & Layne is widely regarded as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Columbus, OH and the surrounding region. Trusted Personal Injury Practice Areas Mani Ellis & Layne handles a broad range of personal injury cases, fighting tirelessly to help injured victims recover the compensation they deserve. Their key practice areas include: - Car & Truck Accidents - Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents - Slip & Fall / Premises Liability - Workplace & Construction Accidents - Medical Malpractice - Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect - Wrongful Death Claims - Catastrophic Injuries (Brain, Spinal Cord, etc.) - Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents - Product Liability & Other Injury Claims Whether you were hurt in a severe collision, injured on the job, or harmed due to medical negligence, their experienced attorneys provide personalized advocacy from start to finish. 📞 Don’t wait to protect your rights! If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation with one of the best personal injury lawyers in Columbus, OH and get the legal support you deserve.

David J. Muñoz

Mission Personal Injury Lawyers

Joseph “David” J. Muñoz is a trusted San Diego personal injury lawyer and the Managing Partner of Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, serving injury victims throughout San Diego and Chula Vista, CA with dedicated, compassionate legal advocacy. Known for his commitment to protecting the rights of accident victims, David Muñoz and his team fight tirelessly to secure full and fair compensation for clients affected by serious injuries and negligence. Mission Personal Injury Lawyers focuses exclusively on personal injury law and represents clients in cases involving: Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents Catastrophic injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries Slip & fall and premises liability accidents Pedestrian and bicycle accidents Wrongful death claims Workplace and construction injuries Product liability and defective equipment claims Boating, aviation, and recreational vehicle accidents If you’re looking for an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer or a dedicated injury attorney in Chula Vista, California, Mission Personal Injury Lawyers is ready to help. The firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing unless they win your case. Contact Mission Personal Injury Lawyers today to start pursuing the compensation you deserve.

J.L. King, II

The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers

J.L. King, II is a trusted Macon personal injury lawyer and the founder of The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, serving injury victims throughout Macon, Tifton, and Griffin, GA. With more than 16 years of trial experience, including time spent defending insurance companies, J.L. King brings valuable insight and a results-driven approach to every personal injury case. The King Firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law and represents clients in cases involving: - Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents - Wrongful death - Catastrophic, brain, and spinal cord injuries - Slip and fall and premises liability claims - Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) accidents - Pedestrian and bicycle accidents - Workplace injury and product liability claims - Nursing home abuse and neglect If you’re looking for an experienced Macon personal injury lawyer or a dedicated injury attorney in Tifton or Griffin, Georgia, The King Firm is ready to help. Free consultations are available, and you pay nothing unless they win your case. Contact The King Firm today to start pursuing the compensation you deserve.

Adam Zayed

Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys

Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys is a premier Chicago personal injury law firm dedicated to championing the rights of accident victims throughout Illinois. Recognized as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Chicago, our award-winning trial attorneys have decades of combined experience and a proven track record of securing tens of millions in verdicts and settlements for clients injured due to negligence. Comprehensive Personal Injury Practice Areas At Zayed Law Offices, we handle a wide range of complex injury claims, including but not limited to: - Car Accidents & Truck Accidents - Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents - Slip & Fall / Premises Liability - Medical Malpractice & Birth Injuries - Wrongful Death Claims - Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect - Brain, Spinal Cord & Catastrophic Injuries - Product Liability & Workplace Injuries Whether you’ve been injured in a collision, due to negligent medical care, or another preventable incident, our team aggressively pursues maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Serving Chicago, Joliet, Wheaton, Rockford & Beyond From our Chicago headquarters, Zayed Law Offices proudly serves clients across Illinois, with strong local representation in Joliet, Wheaton, and Rockford, as well as communities throughout Cook County and surrounding regions. 💼 Don’t wait — your time to file may be limited! If you or a loved one has been injured, trust the best personal injury lawyer in Chicago to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact Zayed Law Offices today for a free consultation and let us help you take the next step toward recovery.

Isabel d. Castillo

Law Offices of Isabel Castillo, P.A.

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

Ian Hernandez

Hernandez Redden Sunosky, LLP

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.

Sheila P. Hiestand

McCoy, Hiestand & Smith, P.L.C.

Known as “The Lady Litigator,” Sheila P. Hiestand is a partner at McCoy & Hiestand, PLC Attorneys at Law. As an athlete and a musician, the focus and determination she has developed transfer over to her professional work representing clients throughout Kentucky in matters of premises liability, wrongful death, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, and medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky as well as before the Supreme Court of the United States, Ms. Hiestand has over 20 years of experience obtaining favorable verdicts for clients who have been injured by another’s negligence.The former president of the Kentucky Justice Association, Ms. Hiestand has received many awards and honors. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the Kentucky Justice Association, the American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Kentucky Trial Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum count her among their members. She has also been an International Ambassador for Team IMF, a foundation which raises money for non-profits in areas where local Ironman compentitions are held.Ms. Hiestand knows the pain and suffering, medical care, financial impact and mental anguish that are common after a personal injury. She approaches every case with compassion and has a reputation for her tenacity in the courtroom. A fluent speaker of Spanish, she connects with clients from many different cultures.Before earning a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law, Ms. Hiestand graduated with Spanish and English degrees from Centre College. During her time as a student, she played college basketball, and is now a regular in Ironman competitions and triathlons.

Ashley T. Davis

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

Abogados de Familia

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.

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.

Janet Dockstader

Dockstader Orliczky

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

Thomas Bert Feiter

Fighter Law

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

Veteran

Megan E. Green

Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein LLP

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

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.

Rebecca Wade

Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC

Monica Cruz

Cruz Law Group PC

Yanine Krohn

Hunt Law Firm, PLLC

Peter L. Cedeno

Cedeno Law Group, PLLC

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

Ryan Tegnelia

RJT Criminal Defense Lawyers, APC

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

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.

Abogados Laborales

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

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!

Suzanne Lehman Johnson

Lehman Johnson Law, PLLC

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.

Rex Zachofsky

Law Offices of Rex E. Zachofsky, PLLC

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

Juan C. Castañeda

Venture LLP

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

David P. Boyce

Wright & Greenhill PC

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

José A. Olivieri

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Silvia Stanciu

Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law PLLC

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

David M. Krum

Law Offices of Krum, Gergely, & Oates LLC

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

Evan Selik

McCathern, LLP

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

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.

Abogados Criminales

Nafiz M. Ahmed

Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys

Nafiz M. Ahmed is a trusted Redwood City criminal defense attorney and a founding attorney of Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, representing clients throughout Redwood City and San Jose, CA. With years of focused experience in criminal defense, Nafiz M. Ahmed is known for his strategic advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ rights, freedom, and future. Ahmed & Sukaram focuses exclusively on criminal defense and represents clients in cases involving: DUI and drug-related offenses Domestic violence allegations Assault, battery, and violent crimes Theft, fraud, and white-collar crimes Weapons and firearms charges Sex crimes and serious felony offenses Probation violations Juvenile criminal defense If you’re searching for an experienced Redwood City criminal defense attorney or need aggressive legal representation in San Jose, California, Ahmed & Sukaram is ready to stand by your side. The firm offers confidential consultations and a client-centered defense approach focused on achieving the best possible outcome. Contact Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys today to begin building your defense.

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.

Rachel M. Self

Rachel M. Self, P.C.

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

Eric Benavides

Benavides & Serrano, PLLC

Rick A. Navarrete

Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C.

Manuel E. Leiva

The Leiva Law Firm, P.L.C.

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.

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.

Carlos J. Rodriguez

Kilgore & Rodriguez LLC

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

Douglas "Doug" B. Rohan

Rohan Law, PC

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

Shawn D. Meade

MyRights Immigration Law Firm

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

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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

Marco Gonzalez

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC

Keith J. Moten

Moten & Associates

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

Robert Throckmorton

Tomassian, Throckmorton & Inouye LLP

Robert S. Throckmorton is a partner at Tomassian, Throckmorton & Inouye LLP, an Irvine, California, law firm. Mr. Throckmorton is a trial attorney, having achieved proven results on behalf of his clients. He has extensive experience litigating construction claims and defects, mechanic's liens, real estate and business disputes and appellate matters.Of the many favorable results, Mr. Throckmorton and Serge Tomassian recently obtained a net $1,245,000 judgment in favor of their client, a general engineering contractor. Their client claimed damages for the unpaid balance of $239,053 on a public works project, along with prompt payment penalties, prejudgment interest, costs and attorneys fees. Their client also had to defend against $500,000 in unwarranted back-charges, and a claim that it was an unlicensed contractor. (The client is a licensed engineering and general building contractor). The trial court entered judgment in favor of the client, and the judgment was upheld on appeal.Mr. Throckmorton also protected a judgment for his client in a published appellate decision at Mesa Forest Products, Inc. v. St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company (1999) 72 Cal.App.4th 324, 86 Cal.Rptr.2d 398. The case involved a Civil Code section 998 settlement offer and the defendant's post-offer payments.Mr. He also has been recognized with an Avvo Rating of 10.0.Mr. Throckmorton graduated in 1995 from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He had previously received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science in 1992, also from Brigham Young University. Between 1991 to 1992, Mr. Throckmorton served as a legislative correspondent to United States Senator Orrin Hatch.Mr. Throckmorton was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1995 and the United States District Court for the Central District of California in 1996. He is a member of the Business Litigation and Construction Law Sections of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). He chaired the Construction Law Section of the OCBA in 2008.

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.

Bahram Seyedin-Noor

Alto Litigation, PC

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

Rachel E. Khirallah

Khirallah PLLC

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.

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.

Alejandro L. Padua

Padua Law Firm

Barry A. Stein

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

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

Juan C. Castañeda

Venture LLP

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