English-Speaking Attorneys

Christopher Roberts

Beverly Hills, CA

Chris is a seasoned trial advocate with over fifteen years of experience litigating cases of involving catastrophic personal injury, brain injury, toxic exposure, product liability, tractor-trailer collisions, and public transportation accidents, both on the defense, and plaintiff’s side. For more than ten years Chris has dedicated his career to assisting the catastrophically injured in achieving justice in both trial, and arbitration, including a trial verdict in the conservative jurisdiction of Chatsworth, Ca in which he obtained pain and suffering damages for his client twenty-one times larger than her medical expenses. He has successfully represented plaintiffs in multiple state jurisdictions, in Federal Court, and before the California 2nd District Court of Appeals. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, following MLS and English Premier League soccer, as well as participating in long-distance road cycling.

Paola Usquelis

Sarasota, FL

Paola Usquelis was born and raised in France, where she earned a bachelor's degree in law and an MBA from Grenoble. Pursuing her American dream, she moved to Miami in 1992 and subsequently graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami in 2000, passing the Florida Bar exam the same year. She has been practicing law in Miami ever since, specializing in immigration law and personal injury cases. She is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.

Stephanie Emanuel

Bronx, NY

Stephanie Emanuel is a second-generation lawyer with a successful track record in personal injury and business law, often collaborating with her father, Douglas. She holds a Bachelor of Science (2004) and Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (2007) from Rutgers University, a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University School of Law (2010), and an MBA from Rutgers (2012). Bilingual in English and Spanish, Stephanie is known for her strategic abilities and client-focused approach. She is a member of the bar in New York, New Jersey, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Her practice areas include motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, dog bites, slip and fall, truck/bus accidents, nursing home negligence/abuse, premises liability, construction accidents, and estate law.

Yuriy Kalant

Garden City, NY

Yuriy Kalant is a Senior Partner at The Sanders Law Firm who dedicates his practice to representing New York’s Uzbek community in personal injury matters. Before joining The Sanders Law Firm in 2020, he formed his own firm, Kalant & Associates. He was also a Founding Partner at Roytblat & Kalant PLLC, where he practiced immigration law, criminal law, family law, and personal injury law. Yuriy graduated from the City University of New York School of Law and was admitted to the New York Bar in 2008. He earned his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University. Yuriy immigrated to the United States from Uzbekistan in 1993 and has close ties to New York’s Uzbek community, which is the largest in the country. Like other immigrants, they can face language and cultural barriers that make it more difficult to resolve legal issues. Yuriy is proud to be a legal voice for the many Uzbeks who call New York home and support them in their daily lives. He has settled more than 200 cases for the local Uzbek community.

Angel C. Melendez

Boston, MA

Angel C. Melendez is a dedicated attorney specializing in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Landlord/Tenant cases. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 2016 and the Massachusetts Bar in 2018. He holds a J.D. from City University School of Law (2016) and a B.A. from Fordham University (2012). He is proficient in English and Spanish and has a background in representing underserved communities, including low-wage workers and undocumented individuals.

Helen Suh Hopkins

Atlanta, GA

Helen Suh Hopkins has over ten years of experience representing injured victims, recovering hundreds of millions in compensation. She graduated from Georgia State University with her law degree in 2012 and is admitted to practice in Florida and Georgia. She specializes in catastrophic injuries and insurance bad faith.

Ronald F. Johnson Jr.

West Columbia, SC

Ronald Johnson, the founding attorney of The Law Offices of R.F. Johnson Jr., has more than 20 years of legal experience in a variety of practice areas. Licensed to practice in both state and federal court, he can help with criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and workers' compensation matters. He speaks fluent Spanish and is dedicated to protecting clients' rights.

R. Keith Weber

Houston, TX

R. Keith Weber, Jr. is admitted to the Texas bar. He represents individuals and small businesses in matters ranging from personal injury to breach of contract. He has successfully litigated matters before federal district courts, state district and county courts, intermediate appellate courts, and the Texas Supreme Court. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston - Clear Lake with a bachelor's degree in business, and earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law. During law school, he interned with the Honorable Robert May of the 149th District Court, was an Academic Merit Scholarship Recipient, and was recognized as an Outstanding Advocate.

Steven H. Dorne

Rockville, MD

Attorney Steven H. Dorne is an accomplished lawyer who practices in state and federal courts in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. He brings more than 30 years of experience and a long record of success to each case. His law practice is distinguished by careful preparation and thorough analysis of each case. Clients appreciate the personal attention he provides to their legal matters and his accessibility to them throughout their cases.

Timothy M. Kolman

Philadelphia, PA

Mr. Kolman was recently inducted into the top 10% of employment lawyers in the United States, by ‘Lawyers of Distinction.’ Timothy Kolman is also a super lawyer with a top rating from Avvo (10 out of 10) and over 50 wonderful endorsements from his clients. He has also been awarded the Lead Counsel Designation in Labor & and Employment Law from Thompson Reuters, for the second year in a row for his “profound legal experience, peer recommendations and spotless record.” He is a lifetime member of the Million-Dollar and Multi-Million-Dollar Forum, in which membership is restricted to only those attorneys who have won million or multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements for their respective clients. He was recently selected by Who’s Who worldwide as a top lawyer. Originally from London, England, he received his first law degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland with high honors and is a lifetime member of the Middle Temple Inns of Court in London. He then attended and received his second law degree from The University of Pennsylvania Law School where he was an Editor of the Law Review. Mr. Kolman is a member of the United States Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District Court of Colorado. Additionally, Mr. Kolman has appeared pro hac vice in many federal courts including, but not limited to, the Northern and Southern Districts of New York, the Northern District of Ohio and the District of Maryland A highly experienced lawyer accomplished in labor law, Mr. Kolman has represented hundreds of clients encompassing a wide variety of employment law matters. He is also a combat veteran who knows how to challenge any opposition while genuin caring for his clients. Mr. Kolman prides himself on an ability to embrace a case through his tenacity and his extensive trial skills. He believes that the employees who he represents deserve a lawyer who is available and a lawyer that can bring big or small corporations who have violated the law to justice. Above all, as you will see from his endorsements, he represents every single client with an overriding care.

Gabriela Pulla

New York, NY

Gabriela Pulla is an associate attorney at Block O’Toole & Murphy, fluent in Spanish and English. She began as a paralegal at the firm and is now dedicated to representing injured clients, particularly within the Spanish-speaking community. She graduated with honors from New York Law School and is recognized for her community outreach efforts.

Robert J. Hanauer

Wheaton, IL

Rob Hanauer is a highly sought-after attorney who has represented numerous high-profile clients, earning him interviews with major broadcast news outlets and features in various print news outlets. In addition to his extensive legal practice, Rob has provided legal commentary on current events for local affiliates of CBS and Fox News. Rob's extensive experience in the courtroom is a testament to his success. He has appeared in countless state and federal trial and appellate courtrooms throughout Illinois, representing clients in motion hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. Rob has secured favorable outcomes for many clients, including dismissals of charges and "not guilty" verdicts. He has also argued before various state and federal appellate courts and state and local administrative agencies. Rob Hanauer has been interviewed by the broadcast news media for his representation of various high-profile clients, including affiliates for ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox news. His cases have been covered in various blogs and print news outlets throughout the state, including the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Illinois State Bar Association, Peoria Journal Star, Quad-City Times, and Herald-Whig, to name just a few. Rob has also been a commentator, offering legal opinions on various issues of public concern, for affiliates of CBS and Fox news. When it comes to courtroom experience, Rob has the experience it takes to succeed. Rob has appeared thousands of times in state and federal trial and appellate courtrooms throughout Illinois. He has conducted countless motion hearings; bench trials; and jury trials, securing favorable rulings and outcomes; the dismissal of charges; and "not guilty" verdicts in many cases. Rob has argued before various state and federal appellate courts, including the Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Rob has also argued before the Department of the Army; Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission; Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; Illinois Department of Human Rights; Illinois Liquor Control Commission; Illinois Department of Public Health; Peoria County Election Commission; arbitrators on behalf of labor unions; various other local administrative agencies; and he has filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the Supreme Court of the United States. When you need someone with experience and success, hire Hanauer.

Sam Shnider

Wailuku, HI

Sam Shnider is an attorney licensed in California and Hawaii, specializing in contracts, commercial law, criminal law, personal injury, and international law. He graduated from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. His experience includes serving as a law clerk at the Hague criminal tribunal, working on an international criminal defense team, and representing asylum applicants. Currently an associate at Ranken & Associates in Maui, Hawaii, he handles personal injury, tort, real estate, and contract cases, and provides legal research.

Armando B. González, Jr.

Corpus Christi, TX

Armando B. González, Jr. is an attorney at A. González Law Firm, P.L.L.C., focusing on family law, criminal law, and personal injury. He was admitted to the Texas bar in 2003.

Michael K. Breen concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, corporate law matters, commercial transactions, and land use. Mr. Breen has represented landlords and tenants for office, retail, and industrial lease transactions, and numerous other clients for corporate and commercial matters, and frequently lectures on topics related to commercial transactions. He also serves as General Counsel for an international manufacturing trade association. Mr. Breen joined the firm after working for SJP Properties, a prominent real estate developer based in Parsippany, New Jersey. While at SJP, Mr. Breen was responsible for the leasing and sale of large office and other commercial properties, both build-to-suit and speculative projects, including the negotiation and preparation of leases and related agreements. In addition to his experience as a transactional and real estate lawyer, Mr. Breen began his career as a personal injury litigator with a leading New Jersey law firm. He also served as law clerk for the Honorable Nicholas J. Mandak, A.J.S.C., Assignment Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey (Passaic County). Mr. Breen is a member of the Hudson-Bergen Inn of Transactional Counsel, and a licensed commercial real estate broker in New Jersey. Mr. Breen is a member of the Board of Trustees for Dominican College, a four-year private college in Orangeburg, New York. A citizen of both the United States and Ireland, Mr. Breen is active in many Irish-American organizations, and volunteers as director of Mary’s Gift Irish Language Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity supporting Irish language schools in northern Ireland (www.marysgift.org/).

Jason Clemmons

Charlotte, NC

Jason Clemmons has been a trial lawyer since 1998, working as a criminal defense attorney, criminal prosecutor, and civil litigator. Jason has handled complex litigation in venues across the states of Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. Jason has tried over fifty cases to jury verdicts in matters ranging from first DWI to Capital Murder.

Jim Koppelman

Merrill, WI

Attorney Jim Koppelman grew up in Waukegan, IL in a blue-collar family. He has the knowledge and the experience to help make sure that your rights are protected at all times. Mr. Koppelman has received his degrees from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and Creighton University in Omaha, NE. He has successfully tried and settled cases in a variety of areas, including criminal law, personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, and commercial torts and contracts. Mr. Koppelman treats his clients as his neighbors. His in-depth knowledge across a wide range of practice areas allows him to serve his clients with excellent results. Mr. Koppelman is an active member of the Merrill community. He has actively coached and raised funds for children athletes and participated in free swims at the public pool. Whether your legal case is simple or complex, Mr. Koppelman will give you the same commitment, level of skill and degree of personal attention every step of the way.

Arta Wildeboer

Downey, CA

Arta Wildeboer is a personal injury and tenants' rights attorney in Downey, CA, with 12 years of experience. He specializes in workers' compensation, personal injury, and employment law, serving clients since 2015. He earned his law degree from Whittier Law School after attending the University of Arizona. He is fluent in Farsi, Spanish, and English.

Ben L. Childers

Corbin, KY

Ben Childers was born and raised in Corbin, Kentucky. Ben graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Political Science in 2020, then the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law with a JD in 2022. While at UK and UK Law, Ben was the first student to complete the UK BLUE program, an honors pathway designed to give select individuals an accelerated path to law school. Ben specializes in personal injury law, handling a broad array of injury cases, including car wrecks, slip and falls, premises liability, medical malpractice, and more. Ben also works with corporate clients in banking litigation matters, as well as in business formation, organization, and support. Stemming from extensive experience in reviewing and enforcing copyright law, Ben also assists clients in guidance regarding copyright matters and represents them in enforcement and disputes when warranted. Ben also works with clients in the drafting of wills, power of attorneys, deeds, and in the performance of title searches. In November 2024, Ben was elected to serve as a Member of the Corbin Independent School Board. Since June 2025, Ben has served on the Board of Directors of the Whitley County Farmers Market. In addition to his legal practice, Ben also serves as the CEO of BCP Real Estate Media.

Maria Espinosa Dennis

Miami, FL

Maria Espinosa Dennis, a retired Circuit Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, served for 22 years in every division: General Jurisdiction, Family, Probate, Criminal and Juvenile. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Family Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator, Maria is fluent in Spanish and available to mediate all circuit civil, family and probate or guardianship cases statewide via Zoom.

Stephen G. Cochran

Fairfax, VA

After over 50 years and over 300 trials, Steven G. Cochran has gained experience that few civil trial attorneys can match. That experience has given Steve the ability to manage even the most complicated case in a goal-focused and cost-effective manner. He has handled disputes involving business torts, trade secrets, real estate, partnerships and estates. He is equally comfortable in federal and state courts and presenting cases to judges and juries. He also has substantial experience with arbitration including matters before the American Arbitration Association and FINRA. He serves as a Neutral Case Evaluator and Mediator in Fairfax County Circuit Court and was recently appointed as the discovery conciliator on the Johnny Depp, Amber Heard case. He has frequently shared his knowledge with other members of the Virginia Bar, speaking on litigation management and trial strategy. He has been a member of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy at Georgetown Law School for many years.

Holly A. Marcum

Alton, IL

Holly Marcum has been practicing law since 2003. She began her legal career working with Keith Short, focusing on workers' compensation and personal injury. She expanded her practice to include estate planning, probate, guardianship, real estate, business transactions, and class action litigation. In 2021, she rejoined Keith Short's firm, managing the workers' compensation department and continuing her other practice areas. She was made a partner in 2023. Holly is a third-generation resident of the Alton-Godfrey area and practices in Madison County and surrounding areas.

Kris M. Nevels

Covington, KY

Kris M. Nevels is an attorney and sole practitioner at Nevels & Associates in Covington, Kentucky. He founded the firm in 2009 after earning his Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2008 and a B.A. in Paralegal Science from Eastern Kentucky University in 2001. He is admitted to the Kentucky Bar and focuses on personal injury and criminal defense.

James K. “Skip” Sullivan

Atlanta, GA

James “Skip” Sullivan was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2001. He served as an Assistant District Attorney before exclusively defending DUI cases with Chestney & Sullivan since 2006. He is certified by Georgia law enforcement in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and ARIDE, and trained on Intoxilyzer 5000 and 9000. He frequently teaches DUI defense to other lawyers and law enforcement.