English-Speaking Attorneys

Chad Lawrence

Kissimmee, FL

Chad Lawrence is an attorney with The Lawrence Law Firm, practicing in Kissimmee, Tampa, and Orlando, Florida. He specializes in Social Security Disability and workers' compensation law, handling initial claims and appeals. With experience as a former insurance defense attorney and an ex-adjudicator for the Social Security Administration, he brings a unique perspective to his cases. He has been peer-rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, placing him in the top 5 percent of attorneys nationwide, and holds a 10.0 Superb rating from Avvo. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1987.

Matthew A. Ryen

Rochester, NY

Matthew Ryen counsels individuals and businesses in a broad range of legal matters. He has significant experience in corporate and real estate transactions, as well as debtor creditor law. Matt works with clients on business acquisition, financing, municipal and development initiatives, formation of business alliances, stock and asset acquisition, tax exchanges, contractual arrangements, lending, collections, estate planning, real property leasing and development, and employment law matters.

Rick W. Thamm

Beaumont, TX

Rick W. Thamm specializes in personal injury defense, insurance defense, and commercial litigation. He has defended thousands of matters including general liability, products liability, and toxic torts. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 1987 and the University of Texas in 1984. He has over 30 years of legal experience.

Antonio A. Gonzalez is the lead attorney and founder of the Law Office of Antonio A. Gonzalez. He has over 18 years of experience practicing law in New Jersey and New York, having graduated from Rutgers School of Law Newark in 2006. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, the District of New Jersey, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York. Mr. Gonzalez has privately practiced family law, divorce law, personal injury, criminal defense, and DWI/DUI for over 10 years, focusing on providing exceptional legal services and client-oriented care.

Stephen Delk

Valdosta, GA

Stephen Delk previously defended hospitals, trucking carriers, insurers, and businesses in complex liability cases. Now, he represents individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence, focusing on medical malpractice, transportation claims, premises, and governmental liability.

William W. Decker, Jr.

Asheville, NC

William W. Decker, Jr. is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience in Michigan, specializing in construction, contract, real estate, and bad faith insurance practices. He became licensed in North Carolina in 2021 and is recognized as a Super Lawyer and an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell.

Gina Szeto-Wong

Cupertino, CA

For more than a decade, Gina has successfully litigated family law, civil rights, and employment cases in state and federal court. Gina is bilingual (English/Cantonese) and is an active volunteer for civil liberties organizations.

Kelly L. Burnside

West Columbia, SC

Kelly L. Burnside is the founder of Burnside Law Firm and has been selected to the 2024 South Carolina Rising Stars list. She is a member of Injured Worker’s Advocates, South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA), South Carolina Bar (SCBAR), and South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL).

Jennifer Stuart

Mattoon, IL

Jennifer Stuart is a managing partner at Heller, Holmes & Associates, P.C. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Eastern Illinois University and her Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2011. She is an experienced litigator, having tried numerous jury and bench trials, appeals, and cases in federal district courts. Her practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, civil litigation, contracts, real estate, estates, estate planning, and family law. Jennifer is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Coles-Cumberland Bar Association. She also served in the Illinois Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq.

Lee Karina Dani

Casselberry, FL

Lee Karina Dani is the managing attorney of Korshak & Associates, P.A., joining the firm in 2004. She practices in probate, guardianship, wills, family law, civil litigation, personal injury, and real estate litigation. She received her B.A. from Florida State University in 2000 and her J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 2003.

W. Morris Kizer

Knoxville, TN

Morris Kizer, a native of Milan, Tennessee, graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1972 with a B.A. degree, and from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1975. Mr. Kizer was selected as a member of the Order of the Coif, and was the Case Notes Editor for the Tennessee Law Review. Mr. Kizer has served as a director and the chairman of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation, a director and the secretary/treasurer of Knox Area Rescue Ministries, a director of the Mid-South Commercial Law Institute, a member of the Board of Governors of the Knoxville Bar Association and a member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Bar Foundation. As an adjunct professor, Mr. Kizer taught transactional law at the University of Tennessee College of Law for five years. He is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator and is listed as a certified mediator for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Mr. Kizer served as the Law Director for the City of Knoxville from 2004 to 2008.

David G. Waltrip

Saint Louis, MO

David G. Waltrip has been practicing law in Illinois and Missouri since 1984. He has represented thousands of clients throughout the United States in civil, criminal, and military matters. He served in the United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, retiring as a Major in 1999. He was President of the St. Louis County Bar in 1995 and taught Business Law at Washington University.

Alyssa R. Segawa

Honolulu, HI

Alyssa R. Segawa is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and a Partner at Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman. Alyssa’s practice concentrates on asbestos litigation, personal injury, product liability, Roundup litigation, appellate and federal practice matters. She has a particular interest in helping victims of mesothelioma seek justice through the legal system. When Alyssa was 16, her grandfather, a retired pipefitter at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, passed away from mesothelioma. All she knew at the time was that his cancer was rare and was caused by asbestos. It was quite serendipitous when she was offered a position at the same law firm that represented her grandparents for their claims against the asbestos industry. She knows what the families of the Galiher firm’s clients are going through and works hard to make sure that they can enjoy their time with loved ones.

Robert F. Healey Jr.

Cincinnati, OH

My name is Robert Healey. My journey into the legal field started in law enforcement as a police explorer in high school for a few years. I was trained at Deer Park Police Department and later at Blue Ash Police Department. After graduating high school at St. Xavier in 1992 I went off to get a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University. Ultimately my Juris Doctorate came from The University of Dayton School of Law. My background in law enforcement really helped me understand how police officers think and react to different situations and has been invaluable in cross examining officers on the stand. I graduated at the top of my class for class participation during NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), completed the NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course, have participated in the Cincinnati Police Academy mock motion to suppress on an OVI case, taught an OVI refresher course at Butler Tech to police officers, presented at a continuing education seminar for other Ohio lawyers at the Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Advanced OVI Seminar, spoken on Medical Marijuana Law at the Lawyers Club of Cincinnati, testified as a OVI expert witness in an arbitration case involving a Dayton Police Officer, had judges grant motions to suppress evidence, won multiple jury trials including a not guilty verdict from a jury on a felony fourth degree 6th OVI offense in 20 years, was named a Rising Star from Super Lawyers 2014-2018, named to the Top 40 Under 40 list for National Trial Lawyers, and been awarded the Avvo.com Client’s Choice Award ten years in a row! A substantial part of my practice has involved drunk driving or under the influence cases historically called DUI and now called OVI in Ohio. I have fought OVI cases in the following counties in Ohio: Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, Warren, Champaign, Brown, Highland, Clinton, Greene, Montgomery, Preble, Clark, Darke, Miami, Shelby, Mercer, and Allen. I also defend criminal and traffic cases in Boone, Kenton, Campbell, and Gallatin Counties in District and Circuit Courts in Kentucky.

Stephen D. Beam

Weatherford, OK

Stephen D. Beam is a sole practitioner in Weatherford, Oklahoma, with over 40 years of legal experience. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma College of Law. His practice focuses on litigation, business and commercial law, natural resources law, probates and estates, family law, and criminal law. Mr. Beam has held significant leadership roles within the Oklahoma Bar Association, serving as Vice President in 2003 and President in 2007. He has received multiple accolades, including the Golden Gavel Award, President's Award, Solo Lawyer of the Year, and the OBA Joe Stamper Distinguished Service Award.

Sanford Baddin

Montebello, CA

Sanford S. Baddin has been a litigation attorney in the Southern California area for many years whose practice has emphasized automobile collision and other type accidents where there has been injuries due to someone else's negligent behavior.

Susan A. Rooth

Seminole, FL

Susan Rooth has dedicated her career over the last 30 years to helping her clients and their families develop appropriate estate and long-term care plans. She focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare surrogates, Medicaid planning, VA benefits, and special needs trusts. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Canisius College and a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law.

Emil J. Sanchez

Brooklyn, NY

Mr. Sanchez first practiced as an associate attorney at Tellerman, Paticoff & Greenberg. He then joined the insurance defense firm of Michael Pressman where he was engaged as senior trial attorney. Mr. Sanchez entered private practice as a member of Friedman & Sanchez, LLP. He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Jennifer Robin Zimmerman

Boulder, CO

Jennifer Robin Zimmerman is a founding partner at Dolan + Zimmerman LLP, specializing in both civil and criminal litigation. She is known for her creative and unique approach to cases, combining high-level research strategies with courtroom experience. She also assists clients with collateral consequences of legal matters.

Christina M. Coello

Coral Gables, FL

Attorney Christina M. Coello was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University and continued on to Florida International University College of Law where she graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2014. Prior to joining Gonzalez & Associates, Mrs. Coello served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Don S. Cohn. Christina was also a legal intern for Florida International University's Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, where she helped the most vulnerable populations in the U.S. with their pending immigration cases. After law school, Mrs. Coello joined The Law offices of Gonzalez & Associates and is currently an associate in our Miami office. As an associate for our firm, she focuses on practicing personal injury, bankruptcy, civil litigation, and immigration. Mrs. Coello has attended various immigration and civil trials and has attained numerous successes in both areas through her vigorous advocacy for her client's rights. Attorney Christina M. Coello is currently a member of the Florida Bar Association and has been admitted to the U.S. Southern District of Florida.

David W. Kuhrt

Elizabeth, NJ

David W. Kuhrt began practicing in 2017, focusing on personal injury and workers' compensation. He is known for his compassion, meticulous attention to detail, and strong advocacy for clients. He interned for Judge Michael A. Shipp and was active in the Education and Health Law Clinic during law school.

Michael G. Dobronos

Independence, OH

Michael started his legal career while in law school by interning for the Columbus prosecutor’s office and the Supreme Court of Ohio. As a lawyer, Michael began working as a hearing officer for the Industrial Commission of Ohio under former governor George Voinovich’s administration in 1992. Michael maintained his service to the state of Ohio for nearly 30 years until his retirement in 2021. While consistently working three days a week in Worker’s Compensation disputed hearings, Michael was also moonlighting various legal issues as a private lawyer and counselor. Today, Michael is retired from his government service and is pleased to reenter the legal workforce as a private lawyer. With 30 years of experience in medical legal issues, Michael has successfully settled and/or litigated hundreds of cases before multiple courts in Ohio.

Jessica Joyner

San Antonio, TX

Jessica Joyner received her Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s School of Law in 2007. While attending law school, Jessica participated in law journal and competed on the national level in many trial competitions throughout the United States. During that time, she was named Don Hunt Regional Champion of the National Trial Competition and received an award of outstanding achievement in advocacy. Throughout her career, Jessica has dedicated herself to remaining on the cutting edge of DWI defense. She has completed the NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Practitioner Course, Instructor Course and DRE Overview Course. Jessica has tried numerous DWI cases to juries all over Texas, obtaining numerous not guilty verdicts and dismissals in both breath test and blood test cases. She has also taught at many legal educational seminars on the topic of DWI defense. Jessica is a member of the Texas State Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Ivan Rueda is an approachable, ethical, and experienced litigation lawyer in Chicago, easily accessible by public transportation and with street parking available. He has more than 30 years of experience in litigating cases, specializing in personal injury and criminal defense.