English-Speaking Attorneys

Elizabeth Anu Lawrence

Owings Mills, MD

Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, LLC. located in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her Juris Doctor and LL.M at the University of Baltimore School of Law. She also earned an LL.B. from Obafami Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers-Top 40 Under 40, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Baltimore City Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia Bar Association. For over 19 years, she has vast experience working as an attorney in Maryland and Washington, DC. Her areas of practice include U.S. immigration law, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, representing small businesses, and international business transactions.

Attorney James A. Welcome provides comprehensive legal advocacy for clients throughout Connecticut, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, immigration law, and criminal law. He offers in-depth representation for trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. He has been recognized as a 'Top 40 Under 40' lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association and holds a Superb Rating on Avvo. He has been included in the Super Lawyers® list as a top Immigration Attorney from 2013-present. With over two decades of experience, he handles each case personally from start to finish. His staff is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and he serves clients across Connecticut, New York, and in certain immigration cases, nationally and internationally. He is also involved in community service and is a member of several legal associations.

Conrad Pollack

New York, NY

Conrad E. Pollack is the Managing Partner and head of the Immigration department at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. In 1981, Mr. Pollack graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University, receiving the NYU Founders’ Day Award for academic excellence. He also graduated Phi Beta Kappa (the nation’s most prestigious and selective academic honor society). In 1984, Mr. Pollack graduated from Brooklyn Law School and was admitted to practice law in the state of New York the following year. During his lengthy career, Mr. Pollack has acquired a profound knowledge of all aspects of immigration law and has helped thousands of immigrants achieve the American Dream. Since becoming PPID’s managing partner in 1988, he has successfully grown and expanded the firm’s original immigration-based focus into a full-service law firm. PPID’s latest expansion involves the opening of a new office location in Peekskill, NY in May 2017 and in Brooklyn, NY in November 2019. Mr. Pollack is a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the New York Court Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pollack attained an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell for being ranked at the highest level of professional excellence by his peers, and was recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as “Best Law Firms” in New York City.

Jason McMinn

Austin, TX

Jason McMinn dedicates his time to his clients, community and family. He prepares every case for the possibility that it may go to trial. In every case, Jason investigates every element of the case to advocate for the compensation his client deserves. With over 15 years of experience practicing personal injury law, he is a trusted legal advocate, strategist, and negotiator among his peers and his clients. Jason McMinn is the founding personal injury attorney of McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin, Texas. He founded McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers in 2005. Jason began his legal career working for Decker, Jones, McMackin, McClane, Hall & Bates, P.C., a large established law firm in Fort Worth, Texas. His primary practice areas were business litigation, medical malpractice defense, and general insurance defense. Now, he exclusively practices personal injury law.

David B. Rechtman

Atlanta, GA

Prior to retiring from the firm in 2022, David B. Rechtman was the Senior Partner at Rechtman & Spevak, and had enjoyed 40 successful years litigating workers’ compensation and personal injury cases in Fulton County and throughout Georgia. He provided legal counsel for over 3,000 individuals. He obtained a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 1981. He taught Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law as an adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School. He is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia and has held memberships in the Atlanta Bar Association, Work Injury Law and Advocacy Group, Workers’ Compensation Claimants’ Lawyers, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He was named one of the Nation’s Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorneys by WILG in 2014 and 2015, and selected to Super Lawyers in 2021-2022.

Michael J. Pappa

New Brunswick, NJ

Since 2007, Attorney Michael J. Pappa has been honored as a New Jersey Super Lawyer in criminal defense by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, putting him in a small and select group of criminal attorneys. In 2011, he was made a member of the Nation Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers by meeting the standards of excellence for selection. Mr. Pappa began his career in 1978 as Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor, starting in the juvenile division and working his way up the ranks handling all types of cases, including several murder prosecutions and other major crimes. In 1982, Mr. Pappa entered private practice with the firm. His first noteworthy criminal case involved the successful defense of an ex-state trooper charged with murder. Since then, he has been representing clients charged with white-collar offenses, property crimes, violent crimes, drug offenses, and sex offenses. He has handled many high-profile cases in both state and federal court. He is a member of a select list of criminal lawyers in the Legal Protection Plan for police officers. He recently participated as an instructor in courtroom testimony for members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Mr. Pappa’s experience in criminal defense also extends to juvenile matters with the specialized knowledge needed to understand and deal with the nuances of the juvenile justice system. Over the years, Mr. Pappa’s trial experience has provided him with the basis to successfully represent clients in personal injury and sexual harassment cases. His personal injury verdicts include a million-dollar plus award in a motorcycle accident case. Mr. Pappa also has an active municipal court practice locally and throughout the State defending clients charged with DWI, driving offenses, assaults, drug offenses and domestic violence. He successfully defended a Municipal Judge charged with driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit a breath test by winning an acquittal for both offenses.

Patrick Short

Rockwall, TX

Patrick Short has over 38 years of legal experience representing clients in East and North Texas in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and select civil litigation cases. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and Criminal Law, and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in criminal law trial advocacy. He has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2006.

Stephen W. Stewart

Austin, TX

Stephen W. Stewart is the founding partner of The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC. He graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1997 and holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University. He transitioned from defense law to representing accident victims, focusing on achieving 'full justice.' He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (2011-2024), National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 (2012-2020), and a recipient of the National Crime Victim’s Rights Medal of Honor. He is actively involved in community engagement and professional associations, and is licensed in Texas and New Mexico.

Ben J. Bingham

Las Vegas, NV

From a young age, I’ve been captivated by the legal system and the profound impact it can have on people’s lives. This fascination first manifested itself in the sixth grade, during a simple writing exercise that asked, ‘What are you going to be when you grow up?’ While most kids my age were dreaming of becoming astronauts or veterinarians, I penned a future where I pursued law school and established a law practice with my cousin, Joe Benson. This wasn’t just a child’s daydream; it was a vision that I turned into a reality. Forty years later, Benson & Bingham stands as a testament to that early ambition. With five locations throughout Nevada, our firm specializes in personal injury cases, dedicating our expertise to helping thousands of victims. Our commitment to justice and client welfare has not only propelled us to the forefront of Nevada’s legal landscape but also made us the state’s fastest-growing personal injury firm. My journey in law is a story of a childhood dream realized through dedication, hard work, and an unwavering belief in the power of justice. It’s a narrative about turning aspirations into achievements and underscores the impact one can have when they’re driven by passion and guided by integrity. The practice of law presents challenges on a daily bases far from the mundane 9-5. Frankly, my personality is incapable of a day to day desk job without lashing out. The constant argument with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys over liability issues and medical records, fighting for what’s right, suits me well. Having broken numerous bones in my body on several occasions and having plenty of surgeries to correct the same, I can relate to most of the pain and suffering issues clients present. When a client is in pain or doesn’t have their health, it changes their eating habits, sleeping habits, creates depression and makes them sharp tempered. Having personally experienced the challenges associated with pain and suffering and rehabilitation helps me understand the healing process an injured client endures. In my early career as an attorney I primarily practiced in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. In 2006, I was able to make the transition and dedicate my practice exclusively to helping personal injury victims. Ben Bingham is a respected plaintiffs attorney who has a well-earned reputation. A short list of his recognized achievements include Top 10 Attorney Award and Top 10 In Nevada by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, National Recognition of America’s Top 100 Attorneys, Top 40 under 40 by National Trial Lawyers and recipient of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. At home, Ben enjoys spending time with his two teenage sons, Parker and Tyler, who are active in sports. Ben also maintains a love for classic motorcycles and cars owning a 1958 Mercedes 190SL, 1927 Harley Davidson and a 1948 Harley Davidson. Many of his weekends include racing his 500 or 690 dirt bike across the desert in Nevada or through the challenges of Baja Mexico. Bens moto, “in order to work hard, you have to play hard”!

Eric Reyes

Bedford, TX

Eric Reyes has been practicing law in Texas since 1988. He is double board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He has been recognized as a 'Top 100 Trial Lawyer' in Texas and a 'Top 10' attorney in personal injury by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. He exclusively represents injured victims and has handled thousands of claims and hundreds of jury verdicts.

Alissa J. Sammarco

Cincinnati, OH

Alissa J. Sammarco is an attorney, arbitrator, and mediator with over 25 years of experience in personal injury, employment law, and discrimination. She is the owner of The Sammarco Law Firm, LLC, and is dedicated to protecting the rights of the wrongfully injured and victims of unfair workplace treatment.

Eviana J. Martin

Fort Myers, FL

Eviana J. Martin, co-founder of Martin Law Firm with her husband Steven E. Martin, focuses her practice on Bankruptcy (consumer protection and debt restructuring), Personal Injury, and Probate matters. She has successfully obtained bankruptcy discharges for thousands of individuals. Originally from Latvia, Eviana has a strong commitment to community service. She earned a nursing degree in Latvia, continued studies in Economics and Business, and after emigrating to the U.S., graduated with a B.A. from Barry University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and admitted to practice in the Federal Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida. Eviana is a zealous advocate, a frequent contributor to the local community, and served as President of the Cape Coral Bar Association in 2014. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Florida Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine (2015, 2016), Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Up and Comers (2012-2014), and a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review RatingTM. She co-founded CodeFlorida.org and is a proud supporter of Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. Eviana was recently appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as a Trustee of the Florida Southwestern State College District Board.

Matías J. Adrogué

Houston, TX

Matías J. Adrogué is a native Argentine and a passionate advocate for his clients' right to trial by jury. With almost 25 years of experience, he has vigorously represented clients in Texas and other states, securing over $25,000,000.00 in settlements and verdicts. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2008, an honor held by only 3% of Texas lawyers. He is also Board Eligible in Civil Trial Law and Commercial and Consumer Law. Mr. Adrogué has tried nearly 50 jury trials and over 25 bench trials and arbitrations. He is admitted in all Texas state courts, the Southern District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. His practice areas include wrongful death, medical malpractice, motor vehicle and trucking negligence, premises liability, product liability, commercial litigation, employment litigation, and criminal defense. He is a certified Guardian Ad Litem and a certified Mediator in Texas. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

Dominick (Rusty) Bianca

Baton Rouge, LA

Attorney Rusty Bianca did not follow the typical path into the practice of law. He graduated from LSU in 1988 and earned his law degree from Southern University Law Center in 2000, graduating magna cum laude. He was student chapter president of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu and Golden Key Honor Society. He served in the Louisiana National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves for twenty years, retiring as a Major in 2004. His background inspires him to work hard for injured and Deaf clients.

Kerry H. Collins

Fort Worth, TX

Texas attorney Kerry H. Collins is a trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience in personal injury and other areas of law. He has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1991, a designation held by only 2% of Texas attorneys. His practice focuses on injury claims from vehicular accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, animal bites, and more. He is also known for his legal advice published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and his firm offers services in Spanish.

Melissa H. Luce

Charleston, WV

After practicing law for nearly 20 years in New Jersey and New York, Melissa “Missy” Luce returned to West Virginia to join Stuart Calwell’s firm, The Calwell Practice, LC. After serving as Managing Attorney for several years, in January 2019, Calwell ultimately joined together with Luce and another colleague, Dante’ diTrapano, as partners in rebranding the firm to Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC to solidify its long-term growth. And Missy continues in her role as Managing Partner. Before moving to New Jersey early in her career, Melissa (Missy) Luce spent the first six years of her practice of law in Charleston for Di Trapano & Jackson. Prior to returning to West Virginia, Missy spent many years handling medical malpractice and general personal injury litigation cases for the New Jersey law firm of Stephen S. Weinstein, PA. Her current practice continues to focus on medical malpractice, birth injury/trauma, pharmaceutical litigation, product liability, wrongful death, and personal injury litigation. Missy graduated on the Dean’s List from Davis & Elkins College in 1983, magna cum laude, including a semester of study abroad at Oxford University, and received her Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law in 1986 where she was honored as the Outstanding Graduate. Missy is licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. As a result of her extensive trial and appellate work during her time in New Jersey, Missy was recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction earned by only 1% of the approximately 100,000 attorneys in the state. Missy is AV Preeminent® Peer Rated, an honor bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell® for achieving the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge and experience, analytical capability, judgment, communications, and ethical standards. Every year since 2020, she has been selected to the West Virginia Super Lawyers list, a peer-nominated distinction held by no more than 5% of a state’s lawyers. Missy also received the prestigious honor of being selected by the West Virginia Bar Foundation as a 2020 Fellow; only 375 lawyers and judges have been inducted as Fellows since 1999 from more than 6,000 working in West Virginia. Missy enjoys contributing to various programs in our community, including the Special Olympics and Project Hope, and she has volunteered as a youth basketball coach for the YMCA. In 1982, she participated in mission work for Project Serve in the Dominican Republic. In 1985, she was selected to work as an intern for former WV Senator John D. Rockefeller, IV. While in New Jersey, she served as counsel to the Morris County Democratic Committee from 2002 until she returned to West Virginia in 2008 and was a member of the Visiting Nurses Association of Northern New Jersey’s Board of Trustees from 2001 until 2008. Following the September 11, 2001, tragedy, she served as a volunteer attorney for Trial Lawyers Care, providing free legal representation to victims and their families. Missy served as a member of the Board of Trustees of her alma mater Davis & Elkins College from 1987 to 1998 and from 2003 to 2012. Born in Fayetteville, West Virginia, she resides in Charleston and is an avid outdoors enthusiast, having formerly been a whitewater guide on the world-renowned New River. She takes particular delight in having bungee jumped, skydived, and hang-glided in many different countries, although she is now retired from such ventures!

Jason Short

Portland, OR

Jason Short is an accomplished trial lawyer with extensive experience as a Deputy District Attorney and in private practice, handling over 6,000 cases including DUIIs, misdemeanors, felonies, and Measure 11 cases. He is recognized as one of 'The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers' for 2014, 2015, and 2016, and is also a certified pistol instructor and gun rights restoration attorney.

Michael R. Jackson

Maitland, FL

Michael R. Jackson is an attorney and shareholder at Jackson Law International. His law practice focuses on domestic and international civil litigation, including business and contract disputes, personal injury and wrongful death, medical malpractice, and real estate litigation. He primarily represents German-speaking individuals and companies and is deeply involved in the international legal community, serving as First Vice President of the AEA International Lawyers Network. Born in Bangkok, Thailand, and raised in Kiel, Germany, he speaks German with native fluency. He earned his B.B.A. from the University of Miami (1989) and his J.D. from Tulane Law School (1995), along with a Maritime Law Certificate. He is licensed in Florida, New York, Texas, Colorado, and The District of Columbia, and is a member of the Hamm Bar in Germany. He is admitted to various federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and frequently obtains pro hac vice admission nationwide. He is a Life Member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and a Lifetime Charter Member in Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America®.

Ahmad Assed

Albuquerque, NM

Ahmad Assed is a third generation Arab-American, fluent in Arabic and English. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of New Mexico, and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he received the Dean’s Award. He interned with United States Senator Jeff Bingaman and pursued international legal studies at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies in the Netherlands, focusing on advocacy and litigation before international criminal courts. He has also completed ICC training seminars. Mr. Assed has practiced law since May 1995, specializing in national and international criminal defense, civil, and personal injury law. He is on the defense list for the International Criminal Court and is co-counsel for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. He has appeared in most New Mexico courts and pro hac vice in Texas. He has a working knowledge of Shari’a Law and ICC proceedings, and was appointed ad hoc counsel by the ICC and a member of the defense team by the ACLU through the John Adams Project. He is affiliated with numerous legal organizations and has served on various boards. In 1997, he was recognized as 'New Mexico Volunteer Attorney of the Year' by the New Mexico State Bar.

Josh D. Gruenberg

San Diego, CA

In 2023, Attorney Josh Gruenberg was voted “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by his peers. He prepares every case for the courtroom, investing extensive time and resources on depositions, investigations and evidence gathering. He handles employment law matters such as sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination cases, as well as serious personal injury cases. Throughout the years, Josh has earned numerous local and national distinctions and awards for his work vigorously representing individual plaintiffs. In 2014 and 2019, Josh was named one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” (Civil Plaintiff area) by National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also San Diego Daily Transcript 2015 Top Attorney (Employment and Labor Litigation), and has earned that distinction in six of the last seven years. From 2008 through 2025, Josh has been selected as a Super Lawyer, an achievement bestowed upon only 5% of attorneys in California. He was named a San Diego Magazine Top Lawyer in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2019 - 2024. Josh has also recently been selected as one of the “Best Attorneys in America” in the area of Personal Injury Litigation, by U.S. News and World Report. He has twice been awarded the Consumer Attorneys of California’s President’s Award, and twice received the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. Josh was also awarded “Best of the Bar” by the San Diego Business Journal. Josh has served on the boards of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and Consumer Attorneys of California. He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the AAJ, and NELA. He is also an instructor in the San Diego Inn of Court. Josh has been designated by Forbes.com Accolades as one of America’s Best In State Lawyers for 2025. Josh has been recognized as an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell®. The AV Peer Review Ratings, which identifies lawyers with the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards, is a reflection of his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. In 2019 and 2020, Josh received recognition by Best Lawyers in Southern California in the area of Personal Injury Litigation. This designation is based entirely on peer review. Best Lawyers methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Josh is part of a select group of San Diego lawyers recognized for their legal abilities and professional ethical standards.

Darren T. Moore

New York, NY

Darren T. Moore is the founder of The Law Offices of Darren T. Moore P.C. He is a skilled, meticulous, and tenacious personal injury attorney who has litigated cases throughout the courts of New York. Originally from Ireland, he passed the New York Bar Exam at age 22. He was recognized as a 'Rising Star' by New York Super Lawyers from 2016 to present, received the 'Clients Choice Award' from Avvo, and was named one of the '10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys' by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys and one of 'New York’s Top 10 Attorneys' by Attorney and Practice Magazine. He is actively involved in the Irish Community in New York.

Joseph I. Lipsky

Plantation, FL

Joseph I. Lipsky is a second-generation Florida Personal Injury Attorney with over 32 years of experience. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients in car accidents and personal injury cases. Mr. Lipsky is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, rated 'Superb' by Avvo, and recognized as a 'Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer' by The National Trial Lawyers. He holds a B.S. from the University of Florida and a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law, where he earned the American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Practice. His personal experience as an accident victim provides unique insight into his practice. He is also involved in community service and pro bono work.

Mike Hancock is a Tampa Personal Injury Attorney with over 35 years of experience. He founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996 after gaining insider knowledge from defending insurance companies. He has received numerous honors including an “AV-Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a “Superb” 10.0 rating by Avvo, and has been named one of Florida’s Super Lawyers and Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers. He is also active in the local community, serving as President of the North Tampa Bar Association.

Attorney Dan Cytryn is a licensed Florida attorney who has been practicing injury law for over 44 years in Broward County, handling cases throughout Florida. He is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a title held by only about 1% of trial lawyers in the state, and has been board-certified for over 25 years. Mr. Cytryn has been lead counsel in more than 105 personal injury jury trials, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and trip and falls, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence, with approximately 25 million-dollar verdicts or settlements in his career. He is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell and holds a 10/10 rating on Avvo.com. He has been named to the Super Lawyers list from 2010 to 2024 and recognized as one of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite for 2020. He has handled over 40 appeals, including successfully arguing the landmark TGI Friday's vs. Dvorak case in the Florida Supreme Court three times. Mr. Cytryn is one of the few lawyers quoted by Florida Supreme Court justices in their written opinions. He is a graduate of the University of Miami (B.A. in business administration in accounting, 1978) and Nova Law School (J.D., 1981). He served as president of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association in 1995 and was Head of Case Evaluation from 1990-1991. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), has served on the Florida Bar's Civil Procedure Rules Committee for over ten years, and is an E.A.G.L.E. for the Florida Justice Association, receiving the E.A.G.L.E. legend award in 2015. He has lectured on various legal topics and emphasizes dedication, hard work, and client care.