English-Speaking Attorneys

Michael Freeman has extensive knowledge in Illinois laws and has served the Northwest Chicago suburbs since 1972. He provides legal services in real estate, business law, personal injury, estate planning, and probate.

Thomas M. VanNess Jr.

Crystal River, FL

THOMAS M. VANNESS, JR., born in Inverness, Florida, admitted to bar, 1990, Florida. Education: Florida State University (B.S., 1982); University of Louisville (J.D., 1990). Member: Citrus County Bar Association; Member: The Florida Bar (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section; Elder Law Section). PRACTICE AREAS: Wrongful Death, Probate and Trust Litigation, Trust Terminations and Modifications, Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Personal Fiduciary Services.

William Ferro

New York, NY

Socio fundador del bufete jurídico conocido como Liga De Justicia Abogados (establecido en 1989), William V. Ferro ha litigado exitosamente innumerables casos. Como socio de Liga De Justicia Abogados, Ferro encabeza el departamento de Accidentes y Lesiones Personales y de Trabajo y coordina un equipo de abogados, paralegales y asistentes legales en pos del objetivo común de ofrecer la máxima calidad en representación legal. El abogado Ferro está firmemente comprometido con la lucha para preservar y defender los derechos de las víctimas de accidentes. Y por eso, participa activamente en la batalla contra reformas a la responsabilidad civil que tratan distintos ámbitos del Derecho en lo que aplica a daños personales. Ferro comenzó su carrera como abogado en la división de Defensa Penal de la Sociedad de Ayuda Legal y, al día de hoy, mantiene una práctica criminal que incluye muchos casos de gran notoriedad.

Anthony Makarov

Brooklyn, NY

Anthony Makarov is an Associate Attorney and Trial Lawyer at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2018, he is recognized for his courtroom success, including being named to "Ones to Watch" by BEST LAWYERS in 2021 and earning a spot on the New York Law Journal's Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2019. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association of Justice, and is fluent in Russian.

Ranger Jackson

Colorado Springs, CO

D. Ranger Jackson is a talented lawyer in Colorado Springs personal injury. He is bilingual in Spanish and English and has handled virtually all types of accident cases in his career. He is a member of the Colorado Bar, California Bar, and Florida Bar. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Ranger received his B.S. in Business Administration from Shorter University in Rome, GA in 2010. He graduated magna cum laude and he was honored as an an Academic All-American while a member of Shorter’s Baseball and Golf team. Ranger earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2013. Before using his talents to help victims of personal injury accidents, he served the community as a prosecutor in both Florida and California. During this time, he honed his trial skills and learned many government secrets. As part of his job, he collaborated with state and federal agencies, Facebook, and Google to solve and prosecute crimes using the latest investigative techniques. Ranger learned how big corporations operate and now uses his technological knowledge to help his clients. Ranger truly cares about people and serving justice. He has helped countless people understand the justice system and will not let people get taken advantage of.

Lawrence Rosenberg

Woodland Hills, CA

Lawrence Rosenberg is a Partner specializing in workers' compensation. He graduated from UCLA and Loyola University School of Law in 1973. He was certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in workers' compensation in 1984 and is an active member of the California Applicants Association.

Nikki Hudson

St. Augustine, FL

Nikki Hudson is originally from Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 2013, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Nikki was selected as a Rucks Fellow and graduated first in her class from the Department of Management. After graduating from Louisiana State University, she attended law school at Florida State University College of Law. Nikki focuses her practice in the areas of complex civil litigation, family law, personal injury, and property disputes. Nikki has experience litigating cases in both state and federal courts throughout the State of Florida and has represented a wide range of clients, including small businesses, national corporations, general contractors, individuals, and municipalities. Prior to joining the firm, Nikki was a litigation associate at a boutique law firm in Northwest Florida specializing in civil litigation, real estate and family law, before moving to Key West where she practiced in the areas of commercial litigation, land use and real estate litigation. After leaving the Keys and moving to St. Johns County, she continued practicing civil law, handling a range of civil matters, including employment and business disputes, personal injury matters, and property disputes. Nikki is also an active member of the legal community, having previously served as the Vice President of the Monroe County Bar Association and on the Executive Board for the Walton County Bar Association.

Domenic J. Celeste

West Palm Beach, FL

Domenic J. Celeste, Esq. has exclusively practiced accident/injury law his entire career, helping those injured on the job in Workers’ Compensation cases and those injured due to the negligence of another in Personal Injury cases. He is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, but represents clients across Florida.

Leo J. Keenan III

Eldersburg, MD

Attorney Leo J. Keenan III is a versatile and skilled sole practitioner with over 35 years of legal experience. He focuses on family law, estate planning, and personal injury cases, including divorce, high-asset divorce, wills, estates, probate, and automobile accidents. He is known for providing personal attention, clear communication, and tirelessly working for his clients in Carroll County.

Rouben Varozian

Encino, CA

Mr. Varozian is the founding attorney at BV Law Group, APLC and focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, including truck and auto collisions, product defects, dangerous conditions of public roadway and premises liability. In 2020, Mr. Varozian single handedly obtained a seven-figure settlement in a wrongful death case. Since 2008, Mr. Varozian has handled thousands of cases from beginning to end, giving each case and client the individual attention they deserve. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Varozian practiced business and real estate litigation where he developed the trial skills necessary to zealously represent his clients in a wide range of cases and circumstances.

Gilbert B. Switala, Jr.

Miamisburg, OH

Gilbert B. Switala, Jr. is a founding partner of Thorson Switala Mondock & Snead LLP, established in 1999. He graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1990 and has dedicated his career to representing seriously injured individuals and their families in personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance claims. He is an active member of the Dayton legal community, serving on the Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association and the Ohio Association of Justice Legislative Committee, and previously on the Dayton Bar Association Ethics Committee.

Amanda R. Chavez

Albuquerque, NM

Amanda has been assisting clients alongside the Ron Bell Injury Lawyers in Albuquerque since 2016. Prior to her employment with Ron Bell, she did private insurance defense work, as well as working as in house counsel for one of the largest insurance companies in the nation. Having been on the “other side” of the personal injury industry, Amanda knows how to deal with and handle many of the arguments that the insurance companies use to avoid paying valid claims by injury victims. In addition to her defense work for the insurance companies, Amanda also worked as a prosecutor, which provided her with significant litigation and trial experience. Amanda grew up in New Mexico and takes great pride in helping to provide and fight for its citizens and visitors the justice they deserve after having been hurt by someone else’s negligence. In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband, Isaac, and their daughter, Savannah. She also enjoys experiencing and adventuring in the beautiful New Mexico outdoors.

Daniel P. Melrose

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Daniel P. Melrose represents victims of serious personal injury and wrongful death, as well as handling significant insurance claims and construction defect claims. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, with experience in high-value injury and property damage cases. He completed extensive pro bono service during law school and is a member of several legal associations.

Gil Sanchez

Tampa, FL

Gil Sanchez, born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Colombian parents, is the President of Black Rock Trial Lawyers. He majored in political science at the University of Florida and earned his law degree from Levin College of Law. He is licensed to practice in Florida and the U.S. Southern District Court of Florida. He co-founded Bleu Whale Entertainment and a statewide calendar publishing business. He returned to Tampa in 2003 to practice corporate and commercial law, workers' compensation defense litigation, and state lobbying. He later formed the Business Law Department at Maney & Gordon, P.A., and owned Sanchez Law Offices, P.A. until 2016. His practice focuses on Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Complex Civil Litigation in State and Federal Court. He is married to Monica Sanchez and has three children.

John Paul Velez

Netcong, NJ

John Paul Velez commenced his legal career in 2004 and is a Partner with Arbore Velez, LLC. He first started working with Anthony M. Arbore as an associate after over four years of serving as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender for the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. Mr. Velez currently focuses his practice on criminal defense, municipal court defense, and civil litigation involving both plaintiffs and defendants. He was certified as a Mediator in the State of New Jersey during his clerkship. He is completely bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nicole A. Hahn

Saint Louis, MO

Nicole A. Hahn concentrates her practice in civil and commercial litigation, business transactions, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, and traffic violations. She earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University in 2005 and is licensed in Missouri and Illinois.

William Melton is a dedicated attorney focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. He is committed to client needs, ensuring fair outcomes in criminal cases by reviewing constitutional rights and working with courts and prosecutors. In personal injury cases, he aims to maximize client compensation for medical bills. Known for strong client relationships, excellent communication, and successful outcomes, he provides honest and open pricing and offers bilingual services.

Laura Schultes

Cedar Rapids, IA

Laura Schultes is an attorney at RSH Legal, motivated by the resilience of clients and the opportunity to shape law for greater fairness. She holds a J.D. from the University of Arizona (2009) and has a background in human rights work in South America. She is fluent in Spanish and has reading ability in Portuguese.

Jay Sizemore

Wichita, KS

Jay Sizemore is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience in personal injury litigation, specializing in car accident cases. He has a background as a criminal prosecutor and defense attorney. He is the third generation of his family to work at Sizemore, Burns & Gillmore LLC. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kansas State University and graduated from Washburn Law School in Topeka in 2001. He is licensed to practice law in Kansas State and Federal Courts, having tried over 50 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, and argued several cases before the Kansas Court of Appeals. He is an active member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, the Kansas Bar Association, and the Wichita Bar Association.

J. Jerome Coogan

Attleboro, MA

J. Jerome Coogan is Senior Counsel with the firm, concentrating his practice in corporate and business law, probate, trusts and estates. He graduated from Boston College and Boston College Law School. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Massachusetts and New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of Massachusetts and the District of Rhode Island. He has been rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.

Damisela Chavira Brown

San Antonio, TX

Attorney Damisela Chavira Brown is a native of El Paso, TX, with over four decades of experience in the immigration field, having worked with the United States Catholic Conference since age 17. She holds a BA in Psychology and English from the University of Texas at El Paso and a JD from Barry University School of Law. Since establishing her practice in 2004, she has provided personalized legal representation in immigration, criminal defense, and related matters. She is licensed to practice law in the Western District of Texas and is a member of several legal associations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association. She offers bilingual services in English and Spanish and has been recognized as one of the Best Immigration Lawyers in San Antonio by Expertise.com.

Raul A. Guajardo earned his B.A. from the University of Texas - Pan American in 1994 and his J.D. from Texas Southern University Law School in 2002. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2002. After working for the Willacy County District Attorney’s Office, he established the Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C., focusing primarily on personal injury cases. With over 20 years of experience, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients, earning a reputation as an award-winning attorney and a trusted advocate for accident victims across the Rio Grande Valley. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Gregory K Price practices personal injury law, family law, probate law, criminal law, and juvenile law in the Albertville, AL area. He has over 18 years of experience and provides outstanding service to his clients.

Christopher McCall

Peoria, IL

Christopher McCall is a licensed attorney since 2003 and the President and owner of McCall Law Offices, P.C., founded in 2005. He served as a Trustee for the Peoria County Sanitary Department from 2009-2011. He attended Richwoods Community High School, Illinois Central College (Associate in Arts), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor of Arts), and University of Illinois College of Law (JD).