English-Speaking Attorneys

William T. Harris, IV

Hot Springs, AR

William T. Harris, IV joined Heaton & Harris, LLP in July 2020. He possesses a wide range of knowledge in bankruptcy, family law, civil litigation, estate planning, business transactions, real estate, personal injury, and criminal defense. He is licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas and in Federal Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. He has been recognized as one of Arkansas' Top Lawyers in AY Magazine since 2020 and a Mid-South Rising Star in 2022.

Oday Yousif Jr. is a Partner and Principal Attorney at Mattia & Yousif Law. Mr. Yousif has a long background in personal injury litigation from his first internship to managing his previous firm’s civil litigation case load. Whether car accident, dog bite, or brain injuries, Mr. Yousif can help you. Mr. Yousif also assists in the firm’s estate planning and business transaction practice primarily with core clients. Zealous advocacy for clients is the basis to Mr. Yousif’s representation style and is at the forefront of Mattia & Yousif Laws’ client centered practice. The work and results produced by Mr. Yousif and the team is a result of unwavering commitment to our clients and excellence in our work. When not advocating for clients, Mr. Mattia spends time with his family and volunteers with his community, serving as Chair of the Valle de Oro Community Planning Group.

Ronald B. Glazer

Philadelphia, PA

Ronald B. Glazer is Of Counsel, focusing on real estate transactions, corporate and partnership law, and condominium and homeowners' association law. He is a national authority in condominiums and has authored several published articles.

Daniel Alvarez

Oakland, CA

Daniel Alvarez is a skilled trial attorney at Franco Munoz, known for delivering real wins for injured workers. A graduate of UC Hastings (now UC Law SF), Daniel combines a big-firm experience with sharp litigation instincts to get results where it counts. Before advocating for injured workers, Daniel gained invaluable experience at KPMG US LLP and PwC, where he worked on complex tax and real estate transactions. That background sharpened his ability to analyze financials, navigate regulations, and spot inconsistencies-skills he now uses to challenge insurers, expose employer and insurance misconduct, and maximize compensation for his clients. Since joining the firm in 2023, Daniel has secured six-figure settlements, retroactive disability awards, and trial victories on issues ranging from invalid modified work offers, securing state doctor evaluators to benefit applicant’s cases, to cross-examining hostile witnesses. His courtroom confidence and trial muscle memory make him a force in every phase of litigation. At the core of Daniel’s practice is a simple mission: hold insurance companies accountable and fight for the compensation injured workers deserve.

Laura Stephan

Oakland, CA

Laura Stephan, Esq., embarked on her legal journey nearly three decades ago in Southern California, initially advocating for police officers in workers' compensation and personal injury cases. Over time, her practice expanded to encompass a broader spectrum of clients, including law enforcement personnel, physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare providers, in both civil and administrative professional liability matters. One of Laura's most remarkable achievements is her successful litigation before the United States Supreme Court. In the case of Quon v. City of Ontario, et al. (2004) 560 US 746, the Supreme Court upheld Ms. Stephan's jury verdict-an accomplishment few attorneys ever realize.

Carl J. Civella

Clayton, MO

Carl J. Civella is an attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in DWI and Drug Offenses. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Louis University with a B.A. in Finance in 1988 and earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1993. Licensed in Missouri since 1993 and Illinois since 1994, he has over 28 years of experience in the legal field, including time as a municipal prosecutor. This dual experience provides him with a unique advantage in criminal defense. He is known for his in-depth knowledge of DWI law and breath instrument technology.

Saba N. Alam

Cincinnati, OH

Saba represents and advises business clients in a wide range of litigation areas with a focus on business litigation. She is able to simplify complex situations and craft her approach to each client’s specific and unique needs in areas including contract disputes, non-compete agreements, trade secret misappropriation, construction disputes, and professional liability. She was elected Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President of BHMK.

Maria Ximena Sussman

Charlotte, NC

Maria Ximena Sussman received her B.S. in Political Science and Criminal Justice in 2004 from East Carolina University. In 2007, she pursued an MBA with an emphasis in Accounting at Winthrop University. After working as a litigation-certified paralegal for two prominent law firms in Charlotte, she decided to fulfill one of her childhood dreams and joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a police officer. After spending some years on patrol, she decided to fulfill another childhood dream, which was to one day become a lawyer. Maria Ximena began her studies at Charlotte School of Law and after graduating from law school in 2014, she was admitted to the North Carolina Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Given her entrepreneurial spirit, she founded Sussman Law Firm, PLLC in 2015. Determined to finish what she had one day started, Maria Ximena completed her Master in Business Administration degree from Liberty University. Her affiliations include the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina State Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar. She is a mentor as part of the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Linking Lawyers Program. In addition, she is a North Carolina Notary Public for the State of North Carolina and a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. A native of Guatemala, Maria Ximena is fluent in English and Spanish. She came to the United States as a child and she has called the Queen City her home ever since. Maria Ximena’s love for helping people is evident in her background in public service and is also felt by every client in need. Maria Ximena is married, has four children and three bonus children. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Is a self-proclaimed ufologist.

Roger J. Acosta

Huntington Station, NY

Joined Cannon & Acosta in 2022, following in his father’s footsteps. He specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents and slip & falls. Before law school, he worked in the financial industry, focusing on relationship management for Latin American and European clients of Brown Brothers Harriman.

David William Chambers

Denver, CO

David William Chambers is an associate attorney at The Viorst Law Offices, P.C. He earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and a B.S. from Colorado State University. He is licensed in Colorado and the U.S. District Court District of Colorado. David focuses on Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Bad Faith Insurance, and Police Misconduct. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and is actively involved with the United States District Court Civil Pro Bono Panel and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.

Clayton Soule

Arkansas City, KS

Clayton E. Soule was born and raised in Arkansas City, Kansas. He attended Cowley County Community College on a baseball scholarship, where his team won two NJCAA World Series Championships in 1997 and 1998. He graduated from The Citadel Military College of Charleston, South Carolina, in 2001, and earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. After law school, he worked for an insurance company in Kansas City, Kansas, focusing on commercial liability law. In 2007, he returned to Arkansas City and practiced at Taylor Krusor and Soule, LLP. In 2012, he co-founded Soule & Giles LLC Attorneys At Law with Chad Giles. He focuses on Family, Divorce, Criminal, Probate, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Civil, and Contract Law, with experience as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation.

Pam Zagula

Weirton, WV

Pam Zagula is a practicing elder law, estate planning, and real estate attorney who works with clients in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. She is also a licensed title insurance agent in those same 3 states. Attorney Zagula has been a featured guest on WEIR Radio's Meet the Expert and Fox's special edition TV segment "Leading Experts," providing valuable information about long-term care and estate planning issues. She also co-authored "Invasion of The Money Snatchers: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Stuff from Creditors, Predators and A Government Gone Wild" and has conducted seminars for seniors and retirees trying to preserve their wealth and protect their healthcare.

Rosamy Gonzalez

Miami Lakes, FL

Rosamy is a dedicated Senior Case Manager at Redemption Law, where she plays a crucial role in assisting clients through the legal process. With a strong background in personal injury law and medical office management, Rosamy ensures that every client receives the support and guidance they need from the moment they contact our firm.

Analicia Avila

Los Angeles, CA

Analicia Avila is a fierce and dedicated Trial Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, advocating for accident injury victims in cases including catastrophic car accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. She is known for her pursuit of excellence and passion for helping others.

Kristin Pittman

Bonita Springs, FL

Kristin Pittman is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Kristin has been working alongside David since Pittman Law Firm, P.L. originally opened in 1996. Kristin has 30 years of experience in the field of personal injury. Kristin Pittman brings the perspective of a deep understanding of insurance company procedures used to evaluate and formulate the value of cases. Kristin Pittman is a licensed and certified Florida All Lines 6-20 Insurance Adjuster. This provides a unique ability to understand how insurance companies value claims. Moreover, Kristin has extensive experience and understanding of the techniques, terminology, and systems that insurance companies utilize to determine the value of a claim from the insurance companies’ perspective. Her extensive training and experience proves to be invaluable when helping to assess, prove, and maximize the value of our client’s cases.

Gene Halavanau

San Francisco, CA

Gene Halavanau successfully represents clients in personal injury, tenant rights, and insurance law matters. Before starting his practice, he worked with various firms gaining a unique combination of experience navigating stormy waters of the insurance industry with a focus on maximizing recovery for his clients. Outside of the legal arena, Gene is an avid traveler and cultural enthusiast. Exploring diverse cultures and embracing new experiences has not only broadened Gene's horizons but also instilled a deep appreciation for the richness of human diversity. This passion of exploration and connection with people from all walks of life informs Gene's approach to law, where empathy and understanding are key to effective advocacy.

Ben F. Windham is the managing partner of Ben F. Windham, P.C. He focuses his practice on representing individuals against insurance companies and corporations, and has tried over twenty jury trials to verdict in Georgia Courts. He was born and raised in South Metro Atlanta.

Adam Kielich

Lakewood, CO

Adam Kielich has practiced personal injury law for 11 years, representing individuals on the plaintiff side. Throughout his career, he has worked on thousands of personal injury claims, ranging from minor accidents to catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.

Amro Shamaileh

Elmwood Park, IL

Amro Shamaileh is an experienced corporate, estate planning and real estate lawyer who helps individuals and business clients across a broad array of industries. A description of Amro’s experiences in each practice area is set forth below. Corporate Experience: Amro serves as outside corporate counsel for a variety of businesses, including medical practices, real estate investors, software companies, supply chain companies, construction contractors, mosques and other nonprofits. From the initial decision to incorporate, to day-to-day governance, through an eventual sale or merger, Amro has been the “first call” for these clients. More specifically, Amro’s corporate experience includes the following: Corporate counsel for several medical practices throughout the Chicagoland area; Represent a mosque with over 1500 members with respect to its organizational paperwork and corporate governance; Negotiated the sale of a high revenue-generating medical practice in the Chicagoland area; and Represented a travel agency in restructuring its contracts with its vendors to more efficiently connect the agency’s customers with the vendors and limit the agency’s potential liability. Where the most efficient and effective path to resolution lies outside Amro’s experience, Amro will engage additional counsel and quarterback the division of work to ensure the clients’ goals are achieved efficiently and effectively. Clients trust Amro’s experience and judgment to do what is best for their business. Estate Planning Experience: Amro has helped countless families and individuals protect their wealth, minimize taxes and plan for the transfer of wealth. Amro has also counseled fiduciaries and beneficiaries on the administration of trusts, their decedents’ estates, and through the probate process. Amro’s estate planning experience includes the following: Assisted a high net-worth family in reducing its potential estate tax liability by hundreds of thousands through the use of a credit shelter trust; Assisted a family in protecting its family home from potential creditors and preserving the home for their children; Administered a decedent’s estate ensuring that the spouse retained her spousal right to inheritance to the exclusion of creditors; and Protected a decedent’s estate from a nearly $50,000 income tax liability by administering the estate pursuant to a plan that minimizes the aggregate tax liability of the estate and beneficiaries. Real Estate Experience: Amro helps clients invest in, own, lease, develop and dispose of commercial and residential real estate. Amro has helped close the deal for sophisticated businesses, experienced real estate investors, and first-time home buyers. Amro’s recent experience includes the following: Represented a buyer who was purchasing a four-unit residential investment property in Addison, Illinois; Represented a seller in the short sale of his commercial property, which required obtaining permission from the lender, and negotiating a dissolution or transfer of existing contracts on the property; Counseled clients in the purchases and sales of residential real estate totaling over $10 million in the aggregate. Pro Bono Experience: Amro also serves as pro bono counsel to various nonprofits, including the Hayat Clinic (a free medical clinic on Chicago’s north side) and the Palestinian Student Scholarship Fund (PSSF), which partners with Israel’s University of Haifa to award scholarships to deserving students in Palestine.

Bradley L. Booke serves as co-counsel, specializing in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and complex business disputes, including intellectual property and trade secret cases. With over 35 years of experience, he is licensed in Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. He holds a degree in advertising and a JD with honors from the University of Arizona.

Charles E. Hostetter

Brownsburg, IN

Charles E. Hostetter, also known as Gene, has been in private practice since 1976 in Brownsburg, Indiana. He specializes in probate and estate planning, family law, school law, and business matters, and currently serves as the Brownsburg Town Court Judge. He is a Vietnam veteran.

Manuel Gonzales

Houston, TX

Manuel Gonzales has been representing injured individuals and families for 20 years, focusing on providing tough representation against insurance companies. He served as an E4 Specialist in the United States Army from 1991 to 1995. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Houston in 1998 and his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Law in 2001. Manuel established his own firm in 2005. He is fluent in English and Spanish and is actively involved in various community organizations.

Richard E. Clark

Portsmouth, NH

Richard E. Clark is an attorney practicing in Portsmouth, Dover, NH, and Newburyport, MA, at CLARK & ASSOC, LLP. He has a Japanese-American heritage and lived abroad, experiencing diverse cultures. Prior to law, he owned several contracting companies for over two decades. He completed his law degree and passed the New Hampshire and Massachusetts bar exams, practicing law for 15 years. He served as a private criminal defense contract attorney for the Newburyport District Court from 2007-2011 and completed the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Criminal Defense Certification in 2008. He has extensive experience in New Hampshire Family, District, Probate, and Superior Courts, and has recovered millions for personal injury clients. He is involved in legislative reform efforts concerning the New Hampshire court system.