English-Speaking Attorneys

Darío C. Gómez

Los Angeles, CA

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Gómez’s passion for the law began at a very early age, often attending meetings with his father who was a business associate of several different law firms in the Los Angeles area. Once he obtained his undergraduate Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Mr. Gómez went on to earn a Certificate in Paralegal Studies at UCLA in 2010 and worked as a full-time paralegal for approximately 5 years before furthering his legal education at Southwestern Law School. During law school, Mr. Gómez focused on gaining knowledge in entertainment and sports law, general litigation practice, and negotiation tactics, and was recognized for his academic distinction (e.g., placing as a Semifinalist in the Negotiation Honors Program and earning an Exceptional Achievement Award for the highest grade in Sports Law). He was also an active member of the Latino Law Students’ Association. Mr. Gómez graduated from Southwestern Law School in May 2017. Mr. Gómez was admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California on December 3, 2018. He has been a zealous advocate for his clients ever since, first as a civil litigator in the entertainment, intellectual property, and business arenas, successfully arguing motions at both the state and federal levels, before switching his focus to personal injury law, where his passion for helping those unable to help themselves was rekindled, negotiating over $3 million in settlements for his clients in the last two years.

Albert G. Danker Jr.

Bridgeport, CT

I came to Connecticut many years ago to attend Wesleyan University, graduating in 1977 with a BA and major in Biology. Before attending law school and after working as a Mental Health Worker at Elmcrest Psychiatric Institute, I attended and graduated from the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program in 1981 and had a 12+ year career as a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital and later at Milford Hospital, serving as the EMS Coordinator during a portion of that time in Milford. During the last four years of my medical practice, I attended the University of Connecticut School of Law, Evening Division and upon graduation in 1992 and passing the Bar, I began practice with OBrien, Tanski & Young, a primarily defense firm in Hartford. In the beginning, my practice of law was primarily spent in the defense of personal injury, premises liability, MVAs, products liability and medical malpractice cases, but I also handled the plaintiff's personal injury claims that were referred to our office. However, over the 27 years I was at OBrien, Tanski & Young, I came to primarily be involved in the defense of medical malpractice cases in CT. Along with this I defended a national movie theatre company and the premises liability claims brought against them in CT and would be called to defend medical providers in licensure actions brought against them by the CT Department of Health. During this time I tried to completion between 30-40 cases. In 2020, COVID hit and I was fortunate to find a new position with the truly wonderful, honest and hard working people at Jacobs & Wallace, to whom I have brought my years of litigation experience and extensive medical knowledge to the litigation of personal injury and medical malpractice actions. Just to show that you can teach a old dog new tricks! It has proven to be eye opening and rewarding and I look forward to many more years in my somewhat 'new' area of practice.

Emil Lax is a partner of Segal & Lax and a capable Manhattan personal injury attorney. He concentrates his practice in the area of civil tort litigation. He is a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bar Associations and admitted to practice in Federal Court. He is also a member of the New York Trial Lawyers Association. In 1975, he graduated from Brooklyn College, with honors, and later completed his legal studies at Touro School of law, where he was a member of the Law Review. Endeavoring to assist injury victims from all walks of life, he speaks French, Hungarian, Italian, and Romanian. After taking a case, Emil takes time to explain to his clients how things usually proceed. The legal process can be very overwhelming to victims of injury who never expected to be in this situation, and Emil’s guidance provides them a point of reference that is very reassuring. Clients are so appreciative of his service that much of his business comes from references alone. A defining moment in his career was when he became connected with the idea of how helpful he can be to people through his profession, making a real difference in people's lives through personal injury law. He can represent individuals who suffered injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence, equally whether they could afford a lawyer or not. In the field of immigration, having been an immigrant himself, he can really identify with the struggles and challenges facing them and help them overcome such difficulties, including representing accident victims without legal status. He relates and connects on a human level with people, to build a trust and holistic approach to his clients issues. He is respectful and polite. Because of his knowledge of several languages he tries to interact with his clients in a very open and warm manner. Having been in practice for almost thirty years, he gained the knowledge and skills to pursue his client's rights to the maximum. The field of negligence law requires skills in advocacy, negotiation and a willingness to challenge the status quo. He feels that the years of experience and continuing legal education has instilled in him a willingness to think out of the box, find alternatives and be creative to obtain the best possible results for his clients. His elementary education was in Romania. Then he was two years in Italy where he worked for an immigration agency. While there he acquired fluency in Italian and studied English. His college and graduate education were in New York City. His hobbies include reading, cooking, baking, and travel. He participated as a soccer coach in youth leagues sponsored by his town and on various committees of his house of worship.

Will Meekins

Shelby, NC

Will Meekins is an attorney at Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C. He is a former Infantry Officer in the military, graduated from Ranger School, and earned his expert infantryman badge. He continues to serve as a Major in the Army Reserves. He completed his legal education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, graduating with honors. He was a competing member and coach of the Broun National Trial Team and President of the Veterans Advocacy Legal Organization. He clerked for Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. and for the Honorable Judge Max O. Cogburn. He is recognized as The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 - Civil Plaintiff and a Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Christine C. Cockerill

Woodbury, NJ

Christine C. Cockerill is a partner at Cockerill, Craig & Moore, LLC, specializing in family law, complex matrimonial litigation, interstate and international support and custody issues, and assisted reproductive technology law. She is a New Jersey Court Rule 1:40 Approved Mediator and a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Technology Attorneys. Ms. Cockerill graduated with honors from Villanova University in 1990 and received her Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 1993. She has been recognized with several awards, including Young Lawyer of the Year by the New Jersey State Bar Association in 1998 and the Woman in Law Award from the Gloucester County Commission on Women in 2002.

Jarrod Gregory King

Ocala, FL

Jarrod Gregory King is a native of Ocala, Florida, and the oldest of Greg and Carrie King’s two sons. Jarrod graduated from Belleview High School where he lettered in academics, baseball, soccer, and golf. Jarrod received his undergraduate degree and a law degree from Florida State University. Jarrod began his career as a prosecutor for the State Attorney Office in the Second Judicial Circuit. In December 2005, Jarrod Gregory King moved back to Ocala to join his father at the King Law Firm. Jarrod now uses the trial experience he gained at the state attorney’s office to help those injured in accidents, focusing his practice on serious and fatal injury claims. Jarrod is a “Preeminent AV Rated” attorney, the highest rating given by Martindale Hubbell. He is also a member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate’s forum. In 2011 Jarrod obtained a $26.4 million jury verdict for an injured client, a verdict that is one of the largest of its kind, and was a top 100 verdict in the United States. He followed that up early in 2019 with recoveries of $14.1 million and $15.9 million.

Ghazzaleh Rezazadeh

Houston, TX

Ghazzaleh Rezazadeh is a Senior Associate Attorney at McLaurin Law, specializing in first-party insurance, catastrophe and property damage claims, personal injury, construction defects, and product liability. She has extensive experience litigating in federal and state courts throughout Texas and is fluent in Farsi, Spanish, and English.

Gonzalo Landaverde

Visalia, CA

Gonzalo Landaverde was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He attended East Los Angeles College, where he obtained his Associate's Degree, before transferring to California State University, Los Angeles, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Afterward, he and his wife Evelyn moved to New York City for law school. Gonzalo graduated from New York Law School in 2016 with an emphasis in business and finance. He began practicing law in New York City and specialized in personal injury law. He moved back to California at the end of 2020, and joined the firm in 2022. He is currently licensed to practice law in New York and California. Gonzalo is fluent in English and Spanish.

Lucy C. Hesse

Wichita, KS

Lucy C. Hesse is an Associate Attorney at Penner Lowe Law Group. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Washburn University in Business Administration, magna cum laude, and is a graduate of the Washburn School of Law. She is licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Ms. Hesse has experience in criminal defense, family and domestic litigation, and is trained in collaborative divorce practice. She is a member of several professional associations including the Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations.

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.