English-Speaking Attorneys

Pete Trosclair

Dallas, TX

Pete Trosclair is a founding member of Lovins Law, motivated by personal experience with a drunk driving accident that injured his mother and a workplace injury that disabled his father. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he earned his B.A. from the University of California San Diego in 1998 and his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2001. He began his legal career in complex commercial litigation at a large firm before focusing on helping individuals with catastrophic personal injuries and fighting insurance companies. He co-founded Lovins Law with Michael Lovins in 2010.

Jack Shaw

Waco, TX

Jack Shaw focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation, with experience in fact and expert discoveries, claim constructions, motion practices, and trials. He has litigated cases in district and state courts, as well as before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Jack is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and French. Jack brings electrical engineering training and technical experience to his clients, including software, mobile app technologies, digital media & entertainment, machine learning, consumer electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, mobile payment, internet, network, medical, and mechanical engineering. Other intellectual property experience includes copyright/DMCA, trade dress, and trade secret matters. Jack’s commercial litigation experience includes unfair competition and breach of contract actions. Prior to his career as an attorney, Jack worked as an engineer at a large Silicon Valley, high-tech company and as a research assistant at a photonics laboratory. Jack is a board member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley as well as a co-chair of its Pro Bono, Judiciary, Intellectual Property, and Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Committees. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation and Litigation-Intellectual Property Law, and ranked in the top 2% among Patent Litigation attorneys in the Patexia 2025 Patent Litigation Report.

Kyle Johnston

Atlanta, GA

Attorney Kyle D. Johnston spent the first half of his career working as an insurance defense lawyer for workers’ comp cases. Today, he fights for the rights of workers and people wrongfully injured in motor vehicle accidents. He has 15 years of experience in workers’ comp and personal injury cases. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Portuguese at Brigham Young University and his law degree from University of Miami, graduating in 2007. He is fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish.

David D. Macknight

Rochester, NY

The majority of David MacKnight’s practice has been concentrated in insolvency related work for consumer and business debtors in both liquidation and reorganization. He represents creditors, both secured and unsecured, in consumer and business cases. David provides all bankruptcy related services to four credit unions. He has briefed and argued numerous appeals, principally bankruptcy related, in both the District Court and the Court of Appeals. David also consults with other attorneys on bankruptcy related matters and has been retained by trustees for avoidance proceedings.

Gina T. Panepinto

Oak Brook, IL

Gina Panepinto is a proven litigator with 23 years of diverse legal experience, focusing on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and employment dispute resolution. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and an appointed member of the Illinois State Bar Association Section Counsel for the Workers’ Compensation Committee.

Juan Gonzalez

Brownsville, TX

Juan Gonzalez is an associate attorney with Law Giant Injury Lawyers and a native Spanish speaker, enabling effective communication with clients. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a defense attorney for insurance companies in premises liability, personal injury, and medical malpractice. His unique experience helps him anticipate and navigate insurance company tactics to achieve efficient results for his clients.

Juan J. Ordaz Jr.

San Diego, CA

Personal Injury Lawyer Juan J. Ordaz Jr. is proficient in handling all personal injury and wrongful death cases arising out of the carelessness and negligence of others. He emotionally invests in each and every of his client's cases, and won't stop fighting for you until your case is satisfactorily resolved through settlement or you have your day in trial.

Nadya Yarmolich

Oakdale, MN

Attorney Nadya Yarmolich handles a wide range of personal injury matters, known for her compassionate approach and strong advocacy for clients' rights. She graduated with honors from Metropolitan State University and cum laude from Mitchell-Hamline College of Law with a Business Certification. Nadya has experience in insurance law and represents injured workers, first responders, and individuals in various personal injury cases.

Stephanie Kaye Corbett

Norman, OK

Stephanie Kaye Corbett, born and raised in Oklahoma City, has a long-standing passion for law. She graduated from Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2005. She has extensive experience in civil litigation, including personal injury, automobile liability, wrongful death, premises liability, and construction defects, having handled many cases from start to finish and tried numerous cases across Oklahoma.

Bradley R. Pulice

Honolulu, HI

Bradley R. Pulice is a member of Pulice Nervell’s Real Estate, Corporate, Business Formation, and Condominium Practice Groups. He represents clients in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, development, and financing, and advises on corporate and business matters such as entity formation, governance, and M&A.

Attorney Nelson A. Guerra is a legal professional with a rich tapestry of experience, marked by unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice. Raised in Tampa from the age of 2, he is deeply connected to the community he serves. Nelson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University and went on to obtain his Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1994. After completing his education, he returned to Tampa to embark on a dynamic legal career. Commencing as an Assistant Public Defender, Nelson honed his trial and litigation skills, gaining invaluable experience in the public sector. Later, he transitioned to private firms, defending bodily injury, wrongful death, and premises liability claims through all phases of litigation. In 2007, drawing on his extensive background, Nelson shifted his focus to helping bodily injury claimants prosecute their claims. His commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom; as a Supreme Court-certified Circuit and County Court mediator and Federal mediator, he brings a wealth of experience to alternative dispute resolution. Notably, Nelson has represented numerous consumers in prosecuting lemon law claims before the Attorney General’s office. His dedication to his clients is evident in his comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, making him a trusted advocate. Nelson is licensed to practice law in all Florida State Courts and admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Before joining Boohoff Law, Nelson’s legal journey included representing medical service providers, guiding debtors through bankruptcy proceedings, and advocating for homeowners in mortgage foreclosure cases. His extensive experience, spanning various legal domains, underscores his versatility and commitment to serving his clients’ diverse needs. Education: - Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, Texas - Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor - 1994 - Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana - Bachelor of Arts - 1990 Languages: - English - Spanish Nelson A. Guerra brings not just legal expertise but a passion for justice, a commitment to his community, and a reputation built on decades of dedicated service.

Maurice K. Guinn

Knoxville, TN

Maurice Guinn grew up in Erwin, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1974, after serving two years in the United States Army. In 1977, he graduated from University of Memphis School of Law. While there, he served as the Associate Comments Editor on the University of Memphis Law Review and was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law. Mr. Guinn worked with the Office of General Counsel for the United States Department of Agriculture in Little Rock, Arkansas from 1978-1982. Before joining Gentry, Tipton & McLemore, P.C., he was a law clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee from 1982-1987. Mr. Guinn is a past Chair for the Tennessee Bar Association Bankruptcy Section. He is a former member of the Chapter 7 Trustee Panel, Eastern District of Tennessee. Mr. Guinn was the trustee-plaintiff in Guinn v. Lines (In re Trans-Lines West, Inc.), 203 B.R. 653 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1996). He is also a board member of the Mid-South Commercial Law Institute and the Secretary for Focus Ministries, a faith-based prison ministry.

David B. Guenther

Ann Arbor, MI

David B. Guenther was born in Michigan and moved to Ann Arbor while in high school. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 2000 and practiced with a New York firm in New York and Frankfurt, Germany. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2005. Mr. Guenther’s practice focuses primarily on U.S and international mergers and acquisitions, financing, corporate governance, succession planning for privately held companies, condominium law and real estate. He is experienced in public and private company mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions, venture capital, angel and impact investing, company formation and restructuring, real estate law, condominium law, and other transactions for established, emerging and startup business clients and nonprofits.

John L. Molinelli, served as Bergen County Prosecutor from 2002 to 2016, overseeing a $32 million dollar budget with a staff of 275 people, including both law enforcement and nonlaw enforcement unions, and with general oversight over seventy-three local and county police agencies in a densely populated county of over 900,000 residents. As a Partner with Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, Mr. Molinelli specializes in Complex Commercial Litigation, Affordable Housing and Real Estate Development and Litigation, Government matters, including labor relations, OPRA, and employment litigation or as hearing officer with particular emphasis on matters of law enforcement and public safety. He also concentrates on general labor and logistical issues, internal investigations and management controls, and private-sector corporate compliance. He is a former President of the New Jersey State County Prosecutors Association and a recipient of the Above and Beyond Award for Defense of the Guard (2013); Friend of Education Award from the Bergen County Education Association (2015); Distinguished Alumni Award from the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark (2009); Wood-Ridge Hall of Fame Memorial Foundation (2007); Italian American Police Society Man of the Year (2006) and Top Gun Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association in 2006. Prior to his service as Prosecutor, Mr. Molinelli spent many years in the private practice so he offers clients significant experience levels from both the public and private sector. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1979 with a B.A. degree, and received his law degree, cum laude, from New York Law School, in 1982. In 1991, he received his Diplomate in Municipal Law from Rutgers University, Bureau of Government Research. He is the former President of the Bergen County Bar Association (2005), and former division Chairman of the District IIB Attorney Fee Arbitration Ethics Committee. In 2001, he was named as a Member of the New Jersey State Bar Association Standing Committee on Election Law. Mr. Molinelli has served on many New Jersey Supreme Court Committees, including the Committee on Electronic Discovery in the Criminal Courts (2010-2012), the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Rules of Evidence (2002-2007), New Jersey Supreme Court Municipal Court Practice Committee (2008-2015); Supreme Court Committee on Model Criminal Jury Charges, Member of the Special Supreme Court Working Group Committee on Digital Evidence (2013) and a Member of the Super Bowl XLVIII Law Enforcement Steering Committee. He is a member of the Bars of the State of New Jersey and New York, United States District Courts for the Districts of New Jersey and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Roman Balaban

Denver, CO

Roman Balaban is the founder and managing attorney of Balaban Law. He immigrated to the U.S. at nine and is driven to help those treated unfairly. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 2007 after earning a Summa Cum Laude degree in Business Administration and Finance from Regis University. Fluent in Russian, he represents Russian-speaking clients and understands personal injury cases from a client's perspective due to his own past motor vehicle accidents. He is an active community member and contributor to Children’s Hospital of Colorado.

Fielding Matkins grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. He played baseball for Northwestern State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from LSU in 2017, where he was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society. He obtained his Juris Doctor and Diploma in Comparative Law from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2020. He is a Partner at Bianca | Matkins and was named 'Ones to Watch' by Best Lawyers in 2025.

David R. Teddy

Shelby, NC

A lifelong resident of Shelby, North Carolina, David Teddy was raised with a strong desire to help the people of the community he grew up in. He has been practicing law in Cleveland County more than 20 years. He is a partner in the Shelby firm of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C. He is a board-certified specialist in North Carolina Criminal Law since 1999, re-certified in 2010 and 2020. He is the author of the N.C. DWI Trial Notebook. He is the immediate past president of the criminal law section of the N.C. Advocates for Justice and a former President of the North Carolina Advocates of Justice. He served an 8-year term as a member of the North Carolina Indigent Defense Services Commission, chairing it in his final year. He received the John B. McMillan service award from the N.C. State Bar.

Matt Hurst

Rome, GA

Matt Hurst is an experienced trial and appellate attorney representing individuals and families who have suffered due to serious personal injury, medical / nursing home negligence, and wrongful death. He has represented clients at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. Matt graduated with honors from the Georgia State University College of Law. He is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia trial and appellate courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Matt lives in Eastern Cobb County with his wife and two children.

Boris G. Samovalov

Chicago, IL

Boris Samovalov concentrates his practice in general civil litigation. He started his career as a collections attorney at Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit (KSN). While working at KSN, he transitioned into the firm's litigation department and successfully handled hundreds of litigation matters and complex collection cases. His diverse litigation experience includes all kinds of personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, commercial disputes, trucking industry law and litigation, condominium and common interest community association litigation, personal injury, landlord-tenant litigation (both, commercial and residential), collections, foreclosures, administrative law litigation, building code disputes, and appeals. Furthermore, Boris has experience at every stage of litigation and has successfully handled numerous bench and jury trials. Throughout his career as a litigation attorney Boris has also represented a diverse group of clients, including board members, individual business owners, landlords, real estate investors, and corporations/LLCs. Based on his extensive and diverse litigation experience, in both state and federal courts, Boris is able to provide practical and cost-effective advice to his clients. He understands the importance of making sure that costly litigation is avoided in the first first place. However, when litigation is unavoidable, he is able to go to bat for his clients regardless of whether it requires defense or initiation of a lawsuit. Boris is admitted to the Illinois State Bar and the Federal Trial Bar in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Boris graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where he majored in Political Science and minored in Spanish. After graduating from UIC, Boris attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and graduated in the top 10% of his class. While he attended law school, he participated in law review as an editor. In addition to English, Boris is fluent in Russian and Spanish, and has worked with numerous clients who speak those languages.

Joseph Perea

New York, NY

Joseph Perea is a graduate of Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University law school, a member of the Florida bar since 2007. He served four years in the United States Marines infantry, receiving an honorable discharge, which instilled discipline and dedication. He studied Journalism and Mass Communication at FIU and taught English before law school. Joseph has 16 years of experience litigating workers' compensation, employment, and wrongful termination cases, specializing in representing work injury victims wrongfully terminated or discriminated against. He also has experience in commercial litigation and Federal Court, representing plaintiffs for overtime and minimum wage claims, and personal injury plaintiffs. He is proud to have never represented an insurance company and is dedicated to representing individuals. Joseph is fluent in Spanish and English and is proud of his Colombian heritage, working to obtain justice for both Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities, particularly in denied workers' compensation cases in Florida. He is married with three children and lives in Miami.

Jon Norris

Danbury, CT

Jon Norris is an Injury Law Attorney specializing in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Workplace Accidents, and Wrongful Death. He successfully argued a unanimous reversal before the Connecticut Supreme Court in LaPointe v. Winchester Board of Education. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.

Mark A. Scott's practice areas include personal injury, semi-truck injury claims, insurance (including underinsured and uninsured motorist claims), and premises liability. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Kansas in 1990 and graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 1993. He is a member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, the Kansas Bar Association, and the Wichita Bar Association. He joined the firm in 2009.

Mayron Gallardo

Miami, FL

Mayron D. Gallardo is a criminal defense lawyer based in Miami, Florida. As a Criminal Defense lawyer, he specializes in both adults and juveniles charged with all types of misdemeanor and felony crimes; seal and expunge; DIU and traffic charges; and White Collar crimes.

David J. Lopez is a personal injury attorney and founder of the Law Office of David J. Lopez PLLC. Hailing from Robstown, Texas, he was raised with strong Texas family values emphasizing community service and a strong work ethic, inspired by his hardworking family. He gained strategic and legal acumen working at large legal firms before dedicating himself to fighting for the underrepresented. Mr. Lopez treats each client like family, ensuring direct contact and tirelessly pursuing compensation and justice for victims of personal injury. He is committed to upholding clients' rights and well-being.