English-Speaking Attorneys

Porcia Lockett

Atlanta, GA

Porcia Lockett joined The Millar Law Firm in November 2021 as a first-generation lawyer with a passion for personal injury litigation. She earned her J.D. from Mercer University Law School in May 2023 and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University in May 2016. Her experience includes working at the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings, as well as internships at Jason Hoffman Law Firm and Davis Bozeman Law Firm.

David M. White is an attorney with offices in Abilene and San Angelo, Texas, focusing on Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases. He earned a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University in 2002 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2006.

Dennis Schroader

Tacoma, WA

Attorney Dennis Schroader is a graduate of Seattle University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2014. Upon his admission to the Washington State Bar in 2015, Dennis opened his own law practice. He has helped hundreds of clients over his career and built relationships with opposing counsel and the bench. Born in Seattle, Dennis grew up in Tacoma, and only left for college and his military service as an intelligence analyst in the Air Force. He returned because this has always been home, and he cares about this community. He brings more than 10 years of legal experience to each case and client in practice areas that include family law, criminal defense and personal injury.

Peter D. White

Santa Fe, NM

Peter D. White, Attorney, has been providing legal services since 1992. He is a Martindale-Hubbell A-V rated attorney who has been practicing law for over 33 years, devoting the majority of his practice representing injured workers in workers’ compensation claims. He is bilingual, speaking Spanish and English.

Robert Garmo

La Mesa, CA

Robert Garmo graduated from the University of Michigan in 1988 and the University of Detroit, school of law in 1992. He passed the Michigan bar exam in 1992 and began practicing law in Detroit. In 1997, he moved to San Diego, passed the California bar exam, and has been practicing law as a partner of Garmo & Garmo LLP since. His primary areas of practice are Immigration Law and Commercial Real Estate. He is also a licensed real estate broker in California and previously served as president of the immigration branch of the San Diego County Lawyer’s Association.

Scott T. Ugelstad

Seattle, WA

Scott T. Ugelstad joined Davis Law Group in 2025 with a broad background in personal injury litigation. His experience as a prosecutor, insurance defense attorney, and plaintiff’s trial lawyer gives him a unique perspective in advocating for injured clients. Licensed in Washington since 2017, he is committed to securing justice for accident victims and leverages his knowledge of insurance tactics to achieve the best possible results. He earned his undergraduate degree from Washington State University and his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2017. He was a member of the Idaho Law Review and worked for the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office.

Brian J. Bagley

Longmont, CO

The founder and chief counsel of the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Brian provides legal representation to businesses, families, and individuals. In addition to the practice of law, Brian served on City Council and as the Mayor of Longmont, CO for a decade of public service. Brian’s other community activities include teaching at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder, as well as a professor for the university’s prestigious Presidents Leadership Class, teaching upper-level courses on business, management, and leadership. Brian himself is a CU alumnus, having earned a Juris Doctor from CU’s School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from the Leeds School of Business. Brian began his professional career as a senior analyst and key member of the team that researched and wrote the New York Times Bestseller, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t. The best-selling hardback business book of all time, Good to Great has grossed more than $100 million in book sales alone. As the only research analyst throughout the five-year project for its entirety, Brian performed the in-depth investigations, interviews, and analysis on market-leading companies to understand how they came to dominate their industries. The research has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. Brian is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and has been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado since 1999. His personal accomplishments include earning the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America, speaking and writing fluent Spanish, writing and directing a full-length feature film distributed by Universal Vivendi, and volunteering - along with his wife - as a foster-adopt parent for Boulder County’s Department of Housing and Human Services. His foremost passion is his family.

Jeffrey I. Amtman is an attorney admitted to the bar in New York and New Jersey, with over 32 years of experience helping injured people. He is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also been recognized as a NJ Super Lawyer multiple times.

Chris Johnson, J.D.

Las Cruces, NM

Chris Johnson is a litigator and trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He began his legal career defending civil rights and medical malpractice claims, then focused on nursing home neglect and abuse cases. He later represented victims of insurance bad faith through nationwide class actions and then shifted to representing individuals harmed by Big Tobacco. In 2024, he joined Poulos & Coates, LLP to continue representing individuals in New Mexico whose lives have been altered by negligence.

William N. Gonzalez was born in 1961, earned a B.A. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice C.U.N.Y. in 1984, and a J.D. from Seton Hall School of Law in 1990. He was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in 1990 and has been practicing solo in West New York since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on personal injury cases, including work accidents, auto accidents, slip and falls, and criminal defense matters like DWI/DUI and traffic offenses.

Sunida Mejia is a firm partner at The Mejia Law Firm, specializing in personal injury. She holds degrees from Baylor University and Thurgood Marshall School of Law (2009). She has experience in criminal and civil litigation and is licensed in Texas. She is a certified mediator and is trilingual, speaking English, French, and Thai.

Berly D. Nelson

Fargo, ND

Berly Nelson joined the Serkland Law Firm in 2004 and has been a shareholder since 2011. He practices in commercial and general civil litigation, focusing on Estate and Trust litigation and Banking litigation. He is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Tavi J. Dressler

Hartford, CT

Tavi J. Dressler was born in Medellin, Colombia and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, where he developed a sense of community and the commitment to give voice to those in need. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, Tavi returned to Colombia, where he taught orphans to read & write, helped care for children at cancer clinics, and organized neighborhood soccer teams in Cartagena. Tavi is bilingual, having studied Spanish at Universidad EAFIT in Medellin, Colombia and then law at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tavi Dressler’s resolve and dedication are what define him. Tavi returns to Connecticut to practice law alongside his father, Jeffrey Dressler, giving continuity to Dressler Law’s commitment to defending the rights of the injured with our firm’s new generation of lawyers. He awaits your call.

Christopher J. Vilione

Golden Valley, MN

Christopher J. Vilione joined The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones as an associate attorney in November 2010 before being made a partner in July 2018. He provides clients with more than 13 years of experience in personal injury law. Specifically, over the past decade, Chris has successfully represented clients in hundreds of no-fault arbitration hearings, mediations, jury trials, and other civil litigation matters.

Syuzanna Ghavazyan, LL.M.

Los Angeles, CA

Syuzanna Ghavazyan is a personal injury attorney at Martinian Lawyers, Inc., with over 15 years of combined legal experience. She is licensed to practice law in California since 2025 and is a member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia since 2014. She earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Law from the School for Advocates of the Republic of Armenia. She is fluent in English, Armenian, Russian, and Spanish.

W. Spencer Carr

Clarkesville, GA

Spencer Carr is an experienced attorney practicing business, estate planning and probate, and real estate law. Spencer has been practicing law in Georgia since 2000, serving clients in and around Clarkesville, Gainesville, and Cleveland, Georgia. Home and family are your most precious assets; Spencer works to ensure they are protected.

Haven Del Pino

Hialeah, FL

Haven Del Pino, Esq. is an experienced and dedicated attorney with over a decade of legal practice, specializing in helping individuals navigate financial hardships. Her commitment is to guide clients towards a stronger, debt-free future through personalized legal strategies. Haven’s practice spans the tri-county area in South Florida, where she zealously represents her clients with a hands-on approach in every case. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in understanding both the legal and psychological aspects of her clients' challenges. Prior to attending law school, Haven worked full-time at a law firm where she acquired vast experience in the fields of criminal justice, family law, and association foreclosure. This diverse background provided her with a solid foundation and a comprehensive understanding of various legal disciplines, enriching her practice and enhancing her ability to serve her clients effectively. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Florida Bar, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida. Haven is actively involved in her community and local church, believing in giving back and making a positive impact.

Maria S. Fischer

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Maria S. Fischer is dedicated to helping injured individuals through trial advocacy and extensive litigation experience, seeking justice and optimal outcomes. She began her career as an Assistant State Attorney, gaining strong litigation skills, and later focused on products liability and personal injury, recovering millions for clients. She earned her J.D. from the University of Florida and B.S. from the University of Miami.

Chris Knight

San Jose, CA

Chris Knight is a highly accomplished criminal lawyer with over 15 years of experience as a prosecutor and military lawyer. He has prosecuted hundreds of cases, including serious felonies and sexual assault, and served as a Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County and Assistant District Attorney in Monterey County. He holds a law degree from U.C. Berkeley School of Law and is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve JAG Corps, having earned the Bronze Star Medal during his deployment to Afghanistan. Chris also taught criminal law and procedure at Monterey College of Law.

Harry “Jake” Kouri IV

Oklahoma City, OK

Jake Kouri is an Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer at Warhawk Legal. He focuses on personal injury and automobile accidents, but is able to handle a wide range of cases. Jake earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Energy Management & Finance from the University of Oklahoma and graduated with honors from Oklahoma City University School of Law. He was a student-member of the William J. Holloway, Jr. Inn of Court and involved in numerous clubs and organizations.

Renata Musial is Of Counsel to 844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers, with over 15 years of legal experience in insurance defense, litigation, and family law. She is a bilingual attorney passionate about ensuring language and cultural differences do not hinder justice, especially for the Polish-speaking community. She is licensed in Illinois since 2005.

Jamie L. Walters

Columbia, SC

Jamie L. Walters is a partner at Koon Cook & Walters, LLC, with a strong background in civil litigation and criminal defense. He grew up in Florence, South Carolina, and earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2007. He is admitted to practice in South Carolina and has experience handling various injury cases, including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation, as well as serving as a DUI prosecutor.

Bradley D. Anderson

Dayton, OH

Bradley D. Anderson graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree (with departmental honors and Phi Beta Kappa) from The College of Wooster in 1988. After working as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives, he attended the University of Michigan Law School and graduated. He was then commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and served on active duty as a judge advocate (JAG) for eight years, primarily prosecuting and defending courts-martial while stationed at Dover AFB, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Wright-Patterson AFB. Prior to joining the firm, Brad practiced complex civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury law at two other Dayton-area firms. Brad specializes in litigating wrongful death, personal injury, civil rights, probate, and business litigation cases and has worked successfully to bring justice to our clients and their families in their time of need.

Tom Byrnes

Greenwood Village, CO

Tom Byrnes is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in complex trials and investigations. He focuses on representing victims and their families in civil litigation and injury law, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. As a trial prosecutor, he handled various criminal cases, including homicides, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, and financial crimes. He served as Assistant District Attorney for Colorado’s 18th Judicial District. Tom is a U.S. Navy and Iraq War veteran, serving in the JAG Corps and continuing as a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves, where he is a certified military judge. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from Franciscan University (Steubenville, Ohio) and his law degree from Ave Maria School of Law (Ann Arbor, Michigan).