English-Speaking Attorneys

David J. Raimondo

Lake Grove, NY

Abogado David J. Raimondo, Esq. es un nativo de Long Island que ha representado a demandantes de lesiones personales en Long Island durante la mayor parte de sus 30 años en la práctica. Es conocido por sus exitosos de resultados logrados en nombre de miles de clientes. Ha permitido que cientos de clientes en el condado de Nassau, el condado de Suffolk y en toda la ciudad de Nueva York obtengan compensación legítima por accidentes automovilísticos, negligencia médica, accidentes de construcción, productos defectuosos y una amplia gama de reclamaciones por lesiones personales y muerte injusta. Se esfuerza no solo por los daños monetarios máximos, sino también por el más alto nivel de servicio personalizado y integridad profesional. David J. Raimondo, Esq. es admitido para ejercer la abogacía en el estado de Nueva York y admitido para ejercer la abogacía en los Tribunales Federales de los Distritos Sur y Este de los Estados Unidos. Es miembro de la Asociación de Abogados del Condado de Suffolk, la Asociación de Abogados de Juicio del Estado de Nueva York y la Asociación Americana para la Justicia. El Bufete De Abogados Raimondo habla español con fluidez, y varios de los miembros de su personal hablan español, griego y otros idiomas extranjeros. Invitamos a los heridos o sus familiares a comunicarse con nosotros de día o de noche al 631-460-5484 para una consulta gratuita y una evaluación del caso.

Karla Rosales Bush is a compassionate and highly skilled personal injury attorney with years of experience advocating for individuals who have suffered life-changing injuries. A proud first-generation college graduate, Karla was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, in a Spanish-speaking household. As the first lawyer in her family, she is deeply committed to helping others and ensuring that clients receive the dedicated care they deserve. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Karla has a particular passion for serving Hispanic communities. Her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds enables her to offer personalized legal representation and ensure they fully understand their rights and options. Karla earned her law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she met her husband, Cameron Bush. After graduation, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to launch their legal careers. During the first five years of her practice, Karla managed an office for a prominent law firm, specializing in cases involving fatalities and severe injuries. Drawing from her extensive experience with complex cases, Karla continues to deliver big results while maintaining the hands-on, personalized service that only a smaller firm can offer. Outside of her legal practice, Karla is committed to giving back to her community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Grief Center, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling, support groups, and resources to families navigating grief. Karla is also very involved in her Church, where she enjoys serving coffee to the congregation on Sundays.

Katherine Coleman

Richmond, VA

Katherine Coleman, also known as Casey, represents clients in criminal cases, family law, and other civil matters. She was recognized as one of the Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense in Virginia in 2025. Prior to private practice, she served as a prosecutor in Henrico County, Virginia, and began her law career under Chief Justice Donald Lemons. She earned her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and B.A. from American University.

Joseph I. Miyake

Elkhart, IN

Joseph I. Miyake is a seasoned attorney with over ten years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. He holds a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law (2014) and a Bachelor’s Degree from Sonoma State University. Joseph is licensed in Indiana and the Northern and Southern Federal Districts of Indiana, and is an active member of the Indiana State Bar Association. He is deeply committed to community engagement.

Jeffrey R. Pollock is a compassionate and experienced attorney based in Mount Vernon, WA, serving clients throughout Washington State. He specializes in worker's compensation, personal injury, auto accidents, criminal defense, and traffic infractions. He is known for personally handling cases and providing strong advocacy.

Scott Lyons was admitted to the State Bar of California in July 1982. He practices Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Civil Litigation, having handled over 1,200 jury and bench trials. He has over four decades of experience in bankruptcy law and family law, operating his office in Visalia and an additional office in Porterville.

Timothy J. Mello

Cherry Hill, NJ

Timothy J. Mello focuses his practice on representing injured workers before the Division of Workers Compensation and disabled individuals seeking Social Security benefits. He has extensive experience representing companies in Workers' Compensation matters and claimants in Social Security Disability cases across 11 states and D.C. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Workers' Compensation Attorney.

William A. Kelhoffer

Phoenix, AZ

William Kelhoffer, known as Bill, is the Managing Attorney at Rafi Law Group. He is a client-focused personal injury advocate who listens to his clients and focuses on their needs. In addition to his unwavering commitment to clients, Bill dedicates long hours to every case he represents in order to maximize recovery and achieve excellent results. A Phoenix native, Bill earned his Bachelor of Science in Business and Communication from Arizona State University and his law degree from Phoenix School of Law in 2013. He is admitted to practice before the Arizona Supreme Court and District Court, and has served Phoenix residents as a personal injury attorney for years. Outside the office, Bill enjoys baseball, kayaking, and supporting local sports teams like the Diamondbacks, Suns, and Cardinals.

Cody D. Edwards

Lebanon, MO

Cody D. Edwards is a hometown attorney from Ulman, Missouri, primarily working out of the Camdenton Branch. He graduated from Iberia High School, received a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology from the University of Central Missouri in 2005, and earned his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law in 2010. Admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2011 and the U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri in 2011, Cody focuses on DWI/BWI Defense, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Family Law, and Personal Injury. He is committed to providing knowledgeable solutions and strong representation, and has been recognized with the 2019 Lake Sun Readers Choice Awards - Best Attorney, 2020 Best of the Lake - Best Attorney, and 2020 Missouri’s Best- Best Law Firm and Best Attorney/Criminal Lawyer.

Kent W. Johns

Beaumont, TX

Attorney Kent W. Johns is board-certified as a personal injury trial lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2001.

Eric J. Yow

Clarksville, TN

Eric J. Yow is a Managing Partner at Goble & Yow, PLLC, practicing law since 2007. He specializes in criminal defense and personal injury, handling cases from traffic offenses to first-degree murder and securing significant settlements for clients. He is also the former Chair of the Board of Clarksville Christian School.

Kate R. Ebert

Sacramento, CA

Ms. Ebert earned her B.A. from California State University, Fresno in 2006 and her J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2011. During law school, she made the Dean’s List, graduated with distinction and was the American Bar Association Representative for McGeorge. She also interned for the Institute for Administrative Justice (IAJ) where she represented parolees through Revocation Hearings as part of the California Parole Advocacy Program (CalPAP). Since joining Demas Law Group, P.C. in 2017, she has applied the skills and insights gained from watching juries interpret cases to enhance her clients’ cases. Ms. Ebert has represented hundreds of victims who have suffered injuries in collisions, dog attacks, and falls and has specialized knowledge in helping/representing hundreds of victims of the largest wildfires in California history (2017 North Bay fires in Sonoma/Napa, California - 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California - 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena, California). Ms. Ebert knows each client has their own, specific story and makes sure to capture and honor that story to get the best recovery for her client.

Christina Smith

Wichita, KS

Christina Smith is an attorney at Patterson Legal Group with two decades of experience in personal injury law, including car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and slip and fall cases. She also has experience in family law, social security and disability, and workers’ compensation. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Missouri Western State University (1997) and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2000). She is admitted to practice in Missouri and the US District Court of Western Missouri, and is a member of the Buchanan County Bar Association and the Missouri Bar Association.

Heather Bittker

Dania Beach, FL

Heather Bittker is a personal injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Scott Jay Senft, part of a multilingual team serving clients in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.

Joe Duepner

Noblesville, IN

Joe Duepner spent his early childhood in St. Louis, MO before moving to Hamilton County, Indiana in 1993. He currently resides in Westfield, Indiana with this wife and two children. Prior to opening Duepner Law LLC, Joe also worked briefly at the Indiana Securities Commission under Commissioner Chris Naylor, assisting in the investigation, research and litigation of securities fraud issues including the case of State Of Indiana vs. CFS LLC, CFS Trust Inc, CFS at Crosspoint LLC et al. Joe opened Duepner Law in 2013 and for the past decade has tirelessly advocated on behalf of thousands of clients. Joe has successfully obtained favorable settlement awards in numerous injuries claims bringing much need compensation to his injured clients. Joe also has invaluable experience as a litigator handling various types of cases in front of juries and judges across Indiana, including capital murder cases and high level felonies. Joe has represented many small to medium sized businesses, including HOA’s regarding all aspects of contractual work to enforcement and defense of such. Lastly Joe has vast experience in advising clients and preparing estate planning documents to ensure the future is secured and also handles all types of probate estate issues. In his spare time, you will find Joe enjoying outdoor leisure activities or attending and coaching his children in multiple sports.

Kesia Smith

Wichita, KS

Kesia Smith is an attorney at Patterson Legal Group with over 18 years of experience in personal injury litigation. She was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri, and earned her Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Missouri Western State University. After working as a claims adjuster, she pursued law, graduating from the University of Missouri Kansas City with a J.D. and LLM. She has practiced plaintiff’s injury and worker’s compensation cases in Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Overland Park, Kansas. She serves on the Board of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, advocating for legal assistance for those who cannot afford it. Kesia enjoys traveling, watching baseball, and listening to podcasts.

Larry Vandersnick

Rock Island, IL

Larry Vandersnick is a former Prosecutor, Judge, and State's Attorney. He uses his experience to aggressively defend clients, understanding both prosecution and judicial perspectives. He focuses on achieving dismissals or not guilty verdicts, negotiating pleas only when necessary and directed by the client.

Nicholas Rowley

Omaha, NE

Nicholas C. Rowley is a nationally renowned trial lawyer with over $3 billion in verdicts and settlements. He collaborates with Pesek Law to serve Nebraska’s negligence victims, especially in cases involving corporate negligence and medical malpractice. Raised in Iowa and Nogales, Arizona, he has a background in military service. He co-founded Trial By Human, a nonprofit training program for trial lawyers, and supports communities in the U.S., Costa Rica, and Kenya.

Royce V. Bicklein

San Antonio, TX

Royce V. Bicklein is a Shareholder licensed in Texas since 1998. He is Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004 and has over 25 years of experience fighting for injured workers.

Bertha Faudoa

Austin, TX

Bertha Faudoa is an attorney licensed to practice in Texas, with extensive experience in immigration law and a strong focus on advocating for Hispanic and immigrant communities. As the daughter of an immigrant, she has always had a deep interest in helping the immigrant community navigate convoluted and complicated legal issues. She spent numerous years working in the practice area of immigration law but ultimately decided to change fields to where she could help a larger volume of people. Bertha decided to join the DJC Law team in 2023 to help advocate for personal injury claimants in Texas. Because of her fluency in both English and Spanish, she can help a large volume of Texans find justice regardless of language barriers. She graduated from Southwestern University and earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston, passing the Texas bar in 2019. She is currently pursuing an MBA from Rowan University. In her free time, Bertha enjoys spending time with her husband and their three babies, one humankind and two doggie-kind, and learning new skills like crocheting or building furniture.

Dmitriy Panchenko

Charlotte, NC

Dmitriy Panchenko is an attorney who emphasizes open and prompt communication with clients. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in Finance from UNC Charlotte and Cum Laude from Charlotte School of Law, where he was a Certified Legal Intern. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Susan C. McGill

Florence, SC

Susan C. McGill is an attorney at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, specializing in personal injury, criminal law, and family law. She received her Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina. She was admitted to practice law in North Carolina in 2013 and South Carolina in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a judicial law clerk and an Assistant Solicitor. She is a member of the Florence County Bar, Marion County Bar, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Aaron Cohen concentrates his practice in the area of family law. He handles the full range of family law cases, including complex matrimonial litigation, mediation, child custody, child support, alimony, valuation of businesses and other significant assets, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence. He is particularly adept at representing parents of children with special needs. Mr. Cohen maintains a personalized, client-focused practice. He understands that every client is unique and requires patience, dedication, and zealous advocacy. He listens to each client’s objectives and offers guidance to help him/her reach constructive long-term resolutions. People with family law issues face some of the most difficult challenges of their lives. Mr. Cohen’s hands-on approach and ability to craft solutions help clients through inherently challenging times. Mr. Cohen is a Co-Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Bergen County Bar Association. In that role, he advances the practice of family law in Bergen County and liaises between the Bergen County Family Division Judges and Bergen County family law attorneys. He is also the Chair of the Bergen County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel Program, wherein he is responsible for organizing and managing panels of over 170 volunteer attorneys and retired judges who assist the Bergen County Family Division in resolving divorce matters. In 2024, Mr. Cohen co-founded the Bergen County FD Settlement Conference Pilot Program to address the backlog of cases in the FD Docket of the Bergen County Family Division. FD Cases involve parties with at least one child in common but who were never married or married individuals who commence an action in family court without filing for divorce. Mr. Cohen recruited and continues to manage dozens of volunteer family law attorneys and retired judges who meet with litigants at the Bergen County Courthouse to help them resolve their cases. This settlement program is a first of its kind for Bergen County and has been immensely successful in resolving cases and reducing the backlog of cases in the FD Docket of the Bergen County Family Division. Mr. Cohen has been appointed by the Court as a Parent Coordinator for parents in high conflict cases. He has also been appointed by the Court as a Guardian Ad Litem of children involved in high conflict cases. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Cohen was a law clerk to the Honorable Ronny Jo Siegal, (Ret.). His time as a law clerk provided him with an in-depth, firsthand understanding of the family courts. He uses the knowledge gained as a law clerk to assist his clients with navigating the judicial system. Mr. Cohen also practices in the area of guardianship law. He represents individuals seeking to become guardians of the person and/or estate of their loved ones, who they believe are incapacitated. Mr. Cohen is regularly appointed by the Court as the attorney for alleged incapacitated persons in guardianship proceedings. Mr. Cohen is also a member of the firm’s land use department and represents commercial and residential developers in connection with land development and related issues. Mr. Cohen also represents condominium associations and cooperative associations. Mr. Cohen is actively involved in numerous professional and charitable organizations. He is currently a member of the District Fee Arbitration Committee for District IIA Northern Bergen County and has been serving on the Scholarship Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, which selects the recipients of various law school scholarships, since 2020. Mr. Cohen is a member of Bergen County Bar Association and the Barry Croland Family Law Inn of Court. He also provides pro bono legal services to indigent veterans involved in family law matters through Volunteer Lawyers for Justice. Mr. Cohen’s dedication to family law has earned him many accolades. In 2023, Mr. Cohen was included in the National Academy of Family Attorney’s (“NAFLA”) Top 10 Under 40 List for excellence in the field of Family Law in New Jersey.i He was included on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2018 to 2024.ii He was recognized by New Jersey Family Magazine by his inclusion on their list for Best Lawyers for Families in the field of family law from 2020 to 2024.iii Finally, Mr. Cohen was included on the Best Lawyers in America: Ones To Watch list for his work in family law from 2022 to 2024.iv

James R. Dutton

Griffin, GA

James Dutton is a partner at Dutton & Dutton Law Firm, LLC in Griffin, Georgia. He is deeply invested in his community and advocates strongly for his clients, having defended over 1,600 clients and lost only two trials. He turned down major Atlanta law firms to serve his hometown as a public defender.