Albanian-Speaking Attorneys

Evan W. Kohn

Bronx, NY

Evan W. Kohn is a top-rated personal injury attorney in the Bronx with over 35 years of experience. He is highly recommended for his powerful and effective representation, dedicated to securing compensation and providing trusted guidance. Born and raised in the Bronx, he takes pride in helping his neighbors. He graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and is admitted to the Eastern District Federal Court of New York. Mr. Kohn serves clients across all five boroughs of New York, as well as Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Nassau Counties, and New Jersey. He is known for his long-lasting, personal client attention and aggressive representation, investing in continuing legal education to stay current with New York, New Jersey, and federal law. His compassionate team is multilingual, supporting clients who speak English, Spanish, Greek, Albanian, and Bengali.

Klodiana Hysenlika

Tampa, FL

Klodiana Hysenlika is a founding partner at Hysenlika Law Firm. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in political science and earned her Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2013. She has represented hundreds of injured clients in personal injury, auto accidents, slip-and-falls, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, flood claims, and property insurance claims. Klodiana is fluent in Albanian, Spanish, and Italian.

Ben Shehu

Wethersfield, CT

Ben Shehu is a Connecticut attorney committed to his clients and his notable achievements in personal injury law. He began his professional career in 2005, gaining a profound understanding of insurance operations. He earned a double major from the University of Hartford and his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He established Shehu Law Firm, LLC, focusing on personal injury cases, and is known for his meticulous attention to each case and client-centric philosophy. He is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and a Super Lawyers Rising Star. He is licensed in Connecticut and speaks English and Albanian.

Gerta S. Toska

Naples, FL

Gerta Toska is the Head of Personal Injury Department at Cardinal Law. She has over a decade of experience in personal injury claims, from pre-suit to litigation. Gerta graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is a licensed Notary Public for the State of Florida, and speaks fluent Albanian, English, Spanish, Italian, and Greek. Gerta is adept at assessing and managing Personal Injury claims. She handles all aspects of an injury case from client intake through disbursement of funds after settlement or judgment. Gerta prides herself on achieving top dollar settlements for Cardinal Law clients, being aggressive, talented, and hard-working. She loves what she does, and her enthusiasm is evident in all aspects of her work as well as client reviews. Most importantly, she always puts client needs first and cares most about their treatment and well-being.

Ardiana Culaj

Southfield, MI

Ardiana Culaj joined Thurswell Law in 2009. She specializes in medical malpractice and birth injury litigation. Ms. Culaj is a second-generation attorney, following her parents, who served as a prosecutor and a judge in their native Kosovo. She earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in political science from Oakland University in 2003 and a law degree from Wayne State University in 2007. While in law school, she interned for Justice Marilyn Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court and served as a student attorney in the Wayne State Disability Law Clinic. Ms. Culaj is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Association for Justice. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Michigan, as well as the United States Court of the Federal Claims. She serves as a case evaluator on the Mediation Tribunal Association - Medical Malpractice Panel for the Wayne County Circuit Court and Oakland County Circuit Court. In 2015, Ms. Culaj was recognized as one of the top 30 women lawyers in Michigan, following her victory in the Court of Appeals on a wrongful death case involving a non-viable fetus (< 24 weeks gestation). Her determination and zealous representation resulted, for the first time in Michigan history, in the legal recognition of a wrongful death action on behalf of a non-viable fetus. As a result of her efforts, families can seek damages such as the loss of love, affection, society, and companionship for the death of their loved one. Fewer than 10 other states recognize such claims. Ms. Culaj handles complex birth trauma and general medical negligence cases against health care providers. She has secured multi-million dollars in settlements on behalf of her clients. Ms. Culaj was named in the Michigan Rising Stars List 2009, 2013-2018, published by The Law and Politics Magazine®. She is fluent in Albanian.

Iljaz “Eli” Shehu

Philadelphia, PA

Mr. Shehu immigrated to the United States in 2000, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and earning his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2015. He interned with the Williamson County Public Defender’s Office and now focuses on representing clients in motor vehicle accident cases, slip/trip and fall injuries, and general negligence claims. He is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Missouri and is fluent in English, Albanian, and Italian.

Jonel Metaj

Chicago, IL

Jonel Metaj was born in Albania and moved to Chicago with his parents when he was nine years old. He watched his dad struggle to keep the family afloat while recovering from work injuries, unaware of his legal rights. Driven by this experience, Jonel decided to pursue a career in personal injury law. Before beginning law school, Jonel worked closely with clients on the Burr Oak Cemetery desecration case, a class action civil case involving hundreds of claimants. From this experience, Jonel developed his ability to listen, communicate, and respect each person regardless of the value of the claim. Jonel attended DePaul University College of Law while working full time and graduated in 2015. He earned CALI awards (highest grade in his class) for Litigation Strategy: Civil, Negotiations, and Fact Investigations. Jonel and his wife love to travel and often explore Europe during visits to his home town. He is fluent in Albanian and conversational in Greek. When not working or traveling, you might find Jonel cheering for his favorite baseball, football, or hockey team.

Shpresa Idrizi Esq.

Clearwater, FL

Attorney Shpresa Idrizi is an accomplished Florida personal injury and criminal defense attorney. For nearly two decades she has been practicing in all fields of accident law as well as in the areas of criminal defense regarding manslaughter and murder charges, domestic violence, drug crimes, assault and battery, violent crimes, violations of probation, weapons charges, sealing and expunging of criminal records, juvenile arrests, and DUI defense. Beginning in May 2005, Shpresa worked as a state prosecutor for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County State’s Attorney Office where she prosecuted thousands of criminal cases. In June of 2008, Shpresa developed her trial attorney skills as a criminal defense attorney by representing and defending numerous people for criminal charges. During this process, she acquired valuable trial experience and obtained extensive knowledge of both sides of the criminal justice system. Attorney Idrizi is now the owner and lead trial attorney of Idrizi Law Group where she fights hard for the rights of the injured and those accused of criminal charges throughout Florida.

Visar Maliqi

Louisville, KY

Visar Maliqi is a personal injury attorney who founded his firm in 2020 after graduating from the University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law in 2017. He represents clients in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, focusing primarily on auto and trucking accidents, as well as slip-and-fall and wrongful death cases. He has helped hundreds of injury victims and provides personal attention to each client. His team can assist clients in English, Spanish, and Albanian.

Fatjon Cake

Surfside Beach, SC

Fatjon Cake is a dedicated and compassionate attorney at The Floyd Law Firm. Born in Albania and raised in the United States, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where he concentrated in trial advocacy. Fluent in Albanian and English, and conversant in Spanish, Fatjon focuses on personal injury, immigration law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning. He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association and volunteers as a youth soccer coach.

Dhespina Poreci

Boston, MA

Dhespina Poreci is an associate attorney at Thornton Law Firm LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. She began her career with the firm in 2016 as a paralegal before earning her law degree in the United States. A 2008 graduate of the University of Iasi Law School in Romania, she went on to receive her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Suffolk University Law School in 2021. She is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and New York. Dhespina concentrates her practice in Massachusetts workers’ compensation, as well as toxic tort, pharmaceutical and medical device, and birth defect litigation. She is dedicated to advocating for individuals and families affected by workplace injuries, toxic exposures, and defective products.

Blerina (Blair) Hysenlika

Tampa, FL

Attorney Blerina (Blair) Hysenlika is a partner at Hysenlika Law Firm. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in international relations, and earned her Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2017. She has extensive experience in first-party property insurance defense, bankruptcy, and family law, representing clients throughout Florida. She is fluent in Albanian and Italian.

Era Kryeziu

Riverdale, MD

Era Kryeziu is an Associate at Rosenberg & Fayne, known for being a tireless advocate and excellent communicator. She has experience in family and immigration law, as well as various stages of litigation. Era earned her J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center. She is fluent in Albanian.

Krenar Camili

Totowa, NJ

Attorney Krenar Camili, Esq. aggressively advocates for residents' legal rights throughout New Jersey. Before co-founding Camili & Capo, PA in 2021 with Joseph Capo, Krenar served over seven years as an Assistant Prosecutor, successfully trying various offenses including murder and firearm violations. He was recognized as one of the most successful Assistant Prosecutors in the county and conducted hundreds of grand jury investigations. Prior to his prosecution role, Mr. Camili was a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Raymond A. Reddin, J.S.C. of the Passaic County Superior Court. He is currently a Professor at Felician University, lecturing on legal theory and criminal justice, and serves as general counsel for a non-profit, protecting over six million dollars in assets.

Xheni Ristani

Las Vegas, NV

Xheni Ristani is a first-generation immigrant from Durres, Albania, who has lived in Las Vegas since 2001. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and her Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2019 on a full academic scholarship. While at Boyd, she was a member of the Nevada Law Journal for two years. Xheni initially joined De Castroverde Law Group as a law clerk in 2018 and later rejoined as an attorney, leveraging her experience in defending large corporations to help clients achieve fair compensation for their injuries. She is fluent in English and Albanian and enjoys traveling, hiking, and supporting sports teams.

Brian Lamaj

Middletown, CT

Brian Lamaj joined Arch Law Group in 2024, focusing his practice on civil litigation, summary process (eviction) actions, commercial leases, land use, and municipal law matters. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2023 and his B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he was a legal intern at the State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut.

Bona Doci

Austin, TX

Valbona ("Bona") Doci is an attorney fluent in Albanian and conversational in French, allowing her to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and handle cases with cross-cultural nuance. She is meticulous in her preparation and fiercely fights for her clients' rights, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table. She is known for securing high-stakes outcomes, including $330,000 for DJC Law clients in her first month alone. She brings strength, skill, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to every matter she handles. Her expertise includes civil litigation, consumer law, regulatory compliance, business transactions, real estate, and bankruptcy. She earned her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. At home, Bona enjoys adventures with her husband and three young boys, and is a lifelong lover of books.

Janelle A. Tanenbaum is an Associate Attorney recognized as "One's to Watch" by Best Lawyers in America® in Family Law, Labor and Employment Law-Management, and Real Estate Law. She provides invaluable support in the firm's trusts and estates practice group, with experience in real estate transactions and legal research. She is fluent in Albanian and conversant in Spanish.

Lori Gjoka is a remarkable litigation paralegal within Sigal Law Firm. She embodies a spirit of diversity and connection, being fluent in both Greek and Albanian. Her dedication, empathy, and ability to foster strong relationships make her an indispensable part of the team.