English-Speaking Attorneys

Jay was born and raised in New York City. Jay graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Capital Law. Jay is the Principal at Jay Perez Law where he has practiced in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, and Appeals for the past 24 years. Prior to attending law school, Jay was a police officer in New York City and in South Florida. Jay is a highly experienced and skilled attorney who is passionate about his work and his clients. Jay has been successful due to his innovative approach and understanding that successful lawyering is about relationship building with all entities involved. Further, Jay understands the importance of remaining extremely accessible and transparent with his clients. Jay is the son of Cuban immigrants and Spanish was his first language and the only language that was spoken in his home growing up. Due to his upbringing, Jay has a deep connection and drive to assist immigrants. Further, his experience as a police officer has proven to be an invaluable asset to his criminal defense clients because of his unique perspective on how the system “works”. Jay is a powerful advocate for his clients and gets results regardless of the area of law. Jay runs a results-oriented practice that offers real solutions to real-world problems.

Daniel Kane is a 42-year veteran in the legal communities of Georgia, New York, and Federal courts. He has litigated and won hundreds of criminal and civil cases, with expertise in Personal Injury, Real Estate, Entertainment Law, and Employment Law. He has recovered millions in verdicts and settlements for clients across the U.S. and serves as 'Of Counsel' to the Fitzpatrick Firm, LLC.

Fatjon Cake

Surfside Beach, SC

Fatjon Cake is a dedicated and compassionate attorney at The Floyd Law Firm. Born in Albania and raised in the United States, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where he concentrated in trial advocacy. Fluent in Albanian and English, and conversant in Spanish, Fatjon focuses on personal injury, immigration law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning. He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association and volunteers as a youth soccer coach.

Lina Vargas

New York, NY

Lina’s career began with the firm in the late 1990s, and she has seen and done it all. With deep experience comes deep wisdom, which for Lina has translated into a complete set of superior paralegal skills. Lina can handle any case across a wide gamut of fact patterns including but not limited to car accidents, slip/trip and falls and construction accidents. With a high aptitude for medicine and always looking for a challenge, Lina also takes the lead on many of the firm’s medical malpractice cases. Fastidiously working on these matters from inception, she forms strong bonds with firm clients who continually seek her out for advice and guidance. Lina has been paralegal for some of the firm’s most notable cases, making valuable contributions during the course of the legal process. She quickly knows what needs to be done to progress the case in an expeditious manner and works to that end without distraction. She can often be found right next to Andy at trial, and Andy relies and trusts Lina implicitly. Lina was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. She graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (B.S.) and Stenotype Academy with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She enjoys spending time with her daughters and being outdoors at the beach. She also loves to take bike rides which always puts a smile on her face.

Mary C. Espino

Miami, FL

Mary C. Espino, Esq. is a prestigious attorney with 30 years of experience dedicated to serving the community in Florida and other states. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, she has extensive knowledge and background in complex legal proceedings, especially those that require her skills as a litigator, mediator, and investigator. Ms. Espino brings years of experience and an exceptional legal background to the Gallardo Immigration team. Mrs. Espino graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Thomas University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Subsequently, in 1995, she received her law degree from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University, earning Magna Cum Laude honors with a Juris Doctor degree. Her academic credentials are complemented by her work as Associate Editor of Nova Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Society. This talented professional has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1995 and of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida since 1996. She has also been part of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida since 2004.

Michael Kantrovitz

Southborough, MA

Attorney Michael Kantrovitz is a civil trial lawyer in Boston, following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. He has successfully represented hundreds of injured workers before the Department of Industrial Accidents and has extensive experience prosecuting Workers’ Compensation claims, arguing numerous appellate cases before the Review Board of the Department of Industrial Accidents. His practice areas also include Construction Accident and Product Liability litigation, Motor Vehicle Accident claims, Social Security Disability claims, and Accidental Disability Retirement claims.

Frank Kress

Chicago, IL

Before joining The Romaker Law Firm, Mr. Kress represented injured workers in Illinois for nearly two decades. Throughout his career, Frank has successfully litigated cases before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation. Frank has also successfully argued appeals before many of the Circuit Courts of Illinois, as well as the Appellate Court of Illinois. Having such a vast history of litigating cases on the behalf of his clients has provided Mr. Kress with not only the opportunity to help his former and current clients, but also has developed an understanding of the law that will help future clients to navigate the legal system. Frank was born and raised in southeastern Michigan. Frank has a blue-collar background and is no stranger to hard work. Throughout his time in high school and college Frank worked on land surveying crews, learning the value of a hard day’s work. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Frank moved to Chicago to attend law school at DePaul University. While at DePaul, Frank learned about the law, but also began to focus on how he wanted to apply that knowledge to a career. Prior to practicing law in the state of Illinois, Frank spent two years working at a law firm in Charlottesville, Virgina, while his wife pursued her education. After returning to Chicago and becoming licensed as an attorney, Frank decided to dedicate his practice of law to advocating for injured workers. Frank truly believes that working people are the fabric of our society and he spends all of his energy in representing them to the best of his ability. When not serving his clients, Frank enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Frank loves exploring his adopted home of Chicago with his family. Frank also spends considerable time trying to convince his oldest child to root for the Detroit Tigers, rather than the Chicago Cubs.

Rigien Jackson practices transactional law, real estate law, business law, and estate planning (wills, trusts, and probate), with additional experience in commercial and corporate transactions, oil and gas supply chain management, and contract law. She is fluent in English, Kurdish, German, and Arabic.

Vanice H. Sikes, Jr.

Macon, GA

Vanice H. Sikes, Jr., known as Van, is Of Counsel at Bloodworth, Crowley & Leverett. He graduated cum laude from The University of Georgia Law School in 1982 and from Georgia Southern College in 1979. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1982. He served in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 1982 to 1986. He practiced in private firms in Savannah and Marietta, focusing on plaintiff's personal injury cases, and was President of the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association in 1997-1998. From 2002 to 2022, he defended clients for a large insurance company. He also serves as a registered mediator at Adams ADR. He is fluent in English.

John H. Price Jr.

North Charleston, SC

A local graduate of North Charleston High School, attorney John Price has practiced since 1985, serving as a state prosecutor in the Charleston County Solicitor’s Office before founding John Price Law Firm, LLC in 1988. An experienced attorney, he has served as president of the Charleston Art of Trial Advocacy Workshop for Charleston-area lawyers, a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, and Board of Governors for the South Carolina Association of Justice. Mr. Price also serves as president of the Palmetto Touchdown Club, an academic scholarship and booster club as well as an assistant coach of several youth basketball teams and Board of Governors for travel league organizations. He is a member of the American Association of Justice, a board member of the South Carolina Association of Justice and a founding fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.

John P. Rompf

Winchester, KY

Born and raised in Winchester, Kentucky, John P. Rompf returned to practice law at White, McCann & Stewart, PLLC after graduating from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2012. He became a partner in January 2018. John dedicates half of his practice to real estate law and also handles personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and landlord-tenant disputes. He is the current Treasurer for the Clark County Bar Association.

Abby Hernandez Ivey, an associate attorney with Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, brings a diverse perspective to our team. Fluent in English and Spanish, Abby’s legal journey led her from Puerto Cortes, Honduras, to the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. Her background, coupled with experience as a judicial intern, makes her a valuable asset in delivering comprehensive legal support.

William S. Dick

Waynesboro, PA

Bill has been practicing law in Franklin County for over 48 years. Bill now limits his practice to the areas of wills, estate planning, and estate administration. In addition, he conducts estate planning seminars for community and church groups.

Kevin Michael Peery

San Antonio, TX

My legal career began in the fall of 2018 after graduating from St. Mary’s Law School that spring and completing the Texas Bar Exam at the first available opportunity. I immediately began working as a criminal defense attorney, representing indigent clients charged with crimes. Shortly thereafter the newly elected District Attorney of Bexar County called and personally invited me to join his office. From January 2019 until August 2024, I represented the State of Texas in numerous criminal cases at a time when the Bexar County DA’s office struggled with unprecedented staffing shortages and an enormous backlog of cases due to the pandemic delaying in-person trials. During my time as an Assistant District Attorney I was assigned to multiple divisions, including but not limited to misdemeanor trial, felony intake, civil rights, felony family violence trial, and felony criminal trial division. I participated in or took the lead role in dozens of trials, some of which were against defendants charged with first degree felonies. I was born in San Antonio and have lived in South Texas my entire life. My first job title was ranch hand. Between high school and college summers I worked on multiple cattle ranches, and I would estimate I’ve spent well over 1,000 hours running a chainsaw in the heat. I know the value of a strong back, that’s how I know that no amount of money will ever fully compensate our clients after a serious injury. When I meet with clients, I let them know the limits of my representation, we can never guarantee you your life quality from before the accident, but we can guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned when it comes to securing the largest possible settlement in each case. I’ve acquired the skills to successfully bring a case to trial and I understand how to frame even minor injuries to other people to make them understand how a person’s life may be permanently changed. As a firm, where we go one, we go all. Any client at the Law Offices of Tyler and Peery is represented not just by the lead attorney on their case but by the entire staff and all five attorneys. We excel at expanding our individual specialties and working together as a team. I’m proud to be a part of a firm that has not only achieved great results for injured clients over the past 34 years but has built a legacy doing so, known for treating people with respect and always having our client’s back. I look forward to continuing this legacy. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, whether it be on the road, in the workplace or a dangerous premise, I will get to work on you case immediately to insure you receive every ounce of compensation you are entitled to.

Lawrence Anzalone

Lakeland, FL

Born in New York, New York, Mr. Anzalone was raised in both New Jersey and Florida. As a student, he was chosen as the College Student-Athlete of the Year. In law school, he served as a member of the Student Senate. When not practicing law, Mr. Anzalone is a Sunday school teacher, a member of his church’s Finance Committee, and an assistant Scout Master (BSA). He also enjoys golf, traveling, and spending time with family. In his legal practice, Attorney Anzalone sees his role as the objective listener. He takes the time to get to know his clients, understand their concerns, and provide reasonable options and expectations. He only accepts cases that he believes stand a chance and is committed to doing everything in his power to help his clients obtain justice and fair financial recovery. Attorney Anzalone has been Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law by the Florida Bar for more than 31 years. He draws on decades of trial experience, extensive skill, and an in-depth understanding of workers’ compensation law to help his clients navigate even the toughest of legal challenges. When preparing a case for trial, he is extremely thorough in gathering evidence and working with his client to obtain a clear picture of their medical history and treatment. Throughout the process, Attorney Anzalone remains consistently available to answer his clients’ questions, address their concerns, and keep them informed every step of the way.

Sylvia V. Gonzalez

La Palma, CA

Sylvia V. Gonzalez is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez, with over a decade of experience in personal injury law. She leads her firm with a balance of aggressive legal tactics and compassionate client care, dedicated to providing personalized and effective legal representation.

David M. Manni

Oak Harbor, WA

David M. Manni is a partner of Cohen, Manni, Theune & Manni LLP. He was licensed to practice in Washington State in January 2013. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and the United States Court of Federal Claims. He served as the Prosecutor for the Town of Coupeville from July 2015 through April 2018. His general practice emphasizes Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, Personal Injury, and Criminal Defense. He is the older brother to John A. Manni and lives in Oak Harbor, WA with his wife, Nicole, and their two boys.

Nicholas Delaney

St. Cloud, MN

Nick is originally from Winona, Minnesota, and has been with Rinke Noonan since 2005 and has been a Shareholder since 2011. He practices in the areas of Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Family Law, Probate and Trust Litigation, Real Estate Law, and Arbitration, ADR & Mediation. Nick brings a strategic and thoughtful approach to his practice, and he takes great pride in helping his clients through what is often the most challenging experience of their lives, while making his clients feel at ease and comfortable. His no-nonsense approach to reaching effective and efficient resolutions is what makes clients come back to him with their future legal needs and refer their family and friends to him. He brings this same approach to his Alternative Dispute Resolution practice. Nick is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. Nick is frequently engaged as a mediator on a wide variety of cases, including, but not limited to, family law cases, real estate disputes, probate and trust litigation, and business disputes. He enjoys the challenge and the reward that comes with assisting litigants and their attorneys in finding and creating thoughtful and unique solutions to the issues in their case.

Louis Berk

Orlando, FL

Louis Berk founded Louis Berk Law in 2018, driven by passions for educating the Hispanic community and giving back. He gained firsthand experience in business growth and customer service, which now drives his client-first approach to law. Fluent in Spanish, Berk advocates for the Hispanic community, ensuring fair representation. His firm focuses on representing people, not just cases, providing personalized attention and aiming for maximum compensation.

Rodrigo Suarez

Los Angeles, CA

Rodrigo “Rod” Suarez is Of Counsel at ALG with more than 20 years of experience in the legal field. Most of his career has been dedicated to personal injury law, helping clients navigate difficult times after accidents and injuries. He’s handled hundreds of cases involving injuries, property concerns, and product issues, always focusing on finding the right solution for each individual. Rod takes pride in evaluating cases thoroughly, developing clear strategies, and guiding clients through every step-whether it’s managing discovery, taking depositions, or preparing for trial. He’s been in the courtroom on both sides-representing plaintiffs and defending clients-giving him a unique perspective that helps him negotiate effectively and pursue the best outcome for his clients. Rod graduated with honors from Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado in El Salvador in 2004, and earned his law degree from the University of La Verne College of Law in 2008, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He’s admitted to practice in California, Texas, and before the El Salvador Supreme Court. Rod is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

William O. London

Irvine, CA

William “Bill” London is a founding partner of Kimura London & White LLP and focuses his practice on business, real estate, trusts & estates law, family law and mediation services. Mr. London is a "Lawyers of Distinction" and "America's Top 50 Lawyers" award recipient, and has counseled high-profile clients on multi-million dollar projects, closely collaborating with them to achieve their goals. Above all, clients value Mr. London for his responsibility, loyalty, and integrity. Mr. London has been featured in Forbes, Fortune Magazine, the Daily Journal, and other prominent news sources. He is regularly sought out by major news publications for his business, family law, estate planning, and real estate insight, including: Newsweek, MSN, Yahoo Finance, Huffington Post, Realtor.com, Benzinga. He earned his B.A. in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005, and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2011. Mr. London is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has studied at Tsinghua University Law School in Beijing.

Fahd Z. Ali

Dallas, TX

Fahd Z. Ali, Esq. is a Trial Lawyer and recent addition to the Sweet James Litigation Department. A decades-long student of both Trial Advocacy and the Civil Discovery Act, Fahd has litigated, arbitrated and tried cases in Courtrooms throughout the State of California. His diligence and efforts have resulted in over $50 Million in compensation for his deserving clients. His practice areas include automobile and/or motorcycle collisions, premises liability cases and product liability cases. His commitment to championing the cause of wronged individuals and families against insurance companies and corporations has never wavered since he first started working in Plaintiff’s Civil Litigation in 2006. Fahd received his undergraduate degree from Whittier College, where he graduated with academic distinction and served as the President of the Political Science Honor Society. He went on to graduate from Syracuse University College of Law in New York. Fahd speaks English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi and Spanish. He prides himself on direct and candid communication with his clients, believing that a well-informed client is critical to the success of any case.

Scott G. Sanford is a 2006 graduate of American University's Washington College of Law, where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the school's Moot Court team, Journal of Gender and Social Policy, Business Law Brief, and Civil Practice Clinic. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated magna cum laude with majors in History, English, and Political Science. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors society. He was admitted to the Maryland and New Jersey Bars in 2006, the District of Columbia Bar in 2007, and the Virginia Bar in 2008. He is a member of the Prince George's County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Prior to joining Wilson & Parlett, Mr. Sanford worked for the claims litigation counsel of a large insurance company. He now represents injury victims in workers' compensation, Social Security, and civil cases. Mr. Sanford became a partner with the firm in 2014.

Carl-Christian Thier

New York, NY

Carl Christian Thier is a founding shareholder of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A., an international law firm with offices globally. He specializes in business and corporate law, focusing on international business and contract law, cross-border business structures, and tax optimization. He advises startups and international subsidiaries in the US, and manages the New York office. He also has extensive experience in cross-border estate planning and international inheritance matters. He is a member of the New York Bar Association and the German Bar Association, and was admitted to practice in the UK until Brexit. He is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Austria.