English-Speaking Attorneys

Joseph Sheaffer

Philadelphia, PA

Joe Sheaffer focuses his practice on personal injury and litigation matters, representing clients in automobile accidents, slip and falls, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice. He has successfully won favorable outcomes for clients in multiple jurisdictions.

Meredith Marie Smith

Houston, TX

Meredith Marie Smith is an associate attorney who prepares each claim for trial. She has tried over 20 cases to jury verdict as first-chair in less than three years. As a member of the Texas Bar College, she is dedicated to learning and specializing in personal injury law, providing creative, aggressive, and relentless representation.

Nancy A. McKinley

Rochester, NY

Nancy works with clients to create estate plans intended to preserve their wealth and ensure final wishes are fulfilled. She assists with probate, trust and estate administration. Nancy also works with families on elder law planning, including long-term care, Medicaid planning, and asset preservation. She has conducted many seminars on Elder Law and trust and estate planning issues.

Thomas A. Grisoni

Phoenix, AZ

Thomas A. Grisoni, a partner in the firm, was born in Cleveland, Ohio and received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Michigan in 2004. He then relocated to Arizona to attend the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2007. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, Maricopa County Bar Association, Los Abogados, Hispanic National Bar Association, and is licensed to practice in the United States District Court, District of Arizona. Grisoni is a bilingual member of our team which serves him well in assisting our clients’ needs.

Lily Korpman

San Diego, CA

Lily Korpman is a Senior Paralegal at Hoffman & Forde, with practice areas including general civil litigation, real estate litigation, transactional, and personal injury. She has worked in the legal industry since 2006.

Patricia Alabise

Los Angeles, CA

Patricia Alabise is a Partner and Litigation Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, a key member of the trial team, and represents clients in personal injury cases. She previously served as Executive Administrator and Chief Operating Officer.

Richard A. Wilson

Huntingdon, PA

Richard A. Wilson is a graduate from the Temple University School of Law and received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Franklin & Marshall College. He began practicing law in 2002 with the law firm of Marshall Dennehey in Philadelphia, and, has practiced law in Huntingdon with David A. Ody since March of 2004.

Thomas P. Melton

Birmingham, AL

Thomas P. Melton is an attorney who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cumberland School of Law in 1995. He has devoted his entire career to protecting the rights of victims, never representing insurance companies. In 2006, he established his solo practice, exclusively focused on civil litigation, and has since secured over $50 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients. He applies a personal, hands-on approach to every case.

Alan Castro

Wilmington, NC

Alan Castro is a highly skilled personal injury lawyer. With a background as a workers’ compensation defense attorney, Alan brings his in-depth knowledge of insurance practices to effectively represent injured individuals and employees. Drawing off the knowledge obtained on the “dark side”, he understands the tactics employed by insurance companies to minimize payouts and protect their interests. By leveraging this invaluable insight, Alan is able to develop comprehensive legal strategies that maximize compensation and protect the rights of his clients. In addition to his legal expertise, Alan’s background as a former college football quarterback brings a competitive edge to his practice. Known for his unwavering determination and gritty work ethic, Alan approaches every case with the same level of tenacity and focus throughout all four quarters of your claim. His ability to think quickly, adapt to changing circumstances, and make strategic decisions under pressure allows him to secure the best possible results for his clients. Alan’s professional journey also includes playing professional football overseas, an experience that further honed his skills in a highly competitive environment. This background instilled in him a deep understanding of teamwork, discipline, and the importance of relentless pursuit of success-qualities that are evident in his approach to representing his injured clients. As a personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyer, Alan is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized representation to individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others or as a result of their employment. He recognizes the physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries can have on his clients and their families. With a deep sense of empathy, Alan goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients receive the support, guidance, and aggressive advocacy they deserve.

Carl P. A. Nelson

Walnut Creek, CA

Carl Nelson's practice has focused on a variety of real property, contract, and regulatory issues. He has specialized in issues relating to the formation and administration of complex contractual arrangements, including real property, construction, and contracts for water, wastewater and electrical service, typically in connection with providing the infrastructure necessary to serve a growing customer base. He also has significant experience in the law of public agency rates and charges, in the rules and regulations under which publicly owned utilities provide services to their customers, in all phases of public agency governance matters, and in environmental and natural resources matters, with an emphasis on water rights and water quality. He has participated in numerous regulatory proceedings and litigation concerning water rights and water quality matters, primarily in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, since the mid-1980's. He also has assisted a number of private clients in their efforts to obtain, confirm, or develop a water supply for agricultural, municipal, and industrial purposes. Mr. Nelson began his law practice in 1984 with the predecessor firm of Bold and Polisner, and was one of the original partners when the current firm was created in 1993. His practice is primarily related to representation of local water and wastewater agencies, and he has considerable experience, as both general and special counsel, in providing legal advice to public agencies which are responsible for municipal and industrial water supply, recycled water supply, wastewater treatment and disposal, and related services. Mr. Nelson is a member of the American, California and Contra Costa Bar Associations. He has made presentations at several continuing legal education programs and has conducted ethics training (AB 1234) for local governmental officials. He is currently serving as the Immediate Past Chair of the Attorneys Committee of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies. He is admitted to practice in all state courts and in federal trial and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Carl Nelson received his A.B. from University of California at Berkeley in 1977, and his J.D. from University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 1984. He was a writer and editor of the Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, and won the Roger J. Traynor Writing Competition.

Jennifer Fitzgerald

Woodbury, MN

Jennifer is a seasoned workers' compensation attorney with 17 years of experience representing both injured workers and employers and insurers. This unique background provides Jennifer with an insightful perspective when approaching a case. Jennifer prides herself on achieving successful outcomes for her clients. She has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as Rising Star attorney, Super lawyer, and in the list of Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota. She is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America. She is a frequent presenter on various workers' compensation topics in Minnesota.

John Joseph Hickey Jr.

Franklin, MA

John is an accomplished attorney with 30 plus years of experience in personal injury, real estate, probate and criminal defense matters. John has a strong background in insurance cases with a proven ability to negotiate, mediate, arbitrate and litigate complex legal matters. After graduating cum laude from both Suffolk University in 1986 and from Suffolk University Law School in 1992, John joined a small personal injury and criminal defense firm in Weymouth, Massachusetts. From 1992 until 1999, he worked as an associate primarily representing those clients injured in motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents. John also defended clients facing criminal charges. In 1999, John opened his own law firm in Franklin, Massachusetts and for the next twenty plus years proudly represented the legal needs of his community. In August of 2023, John joined Cataldo Law Offices, LLC where he continues to practice in the areas of personal injury law and criminal defense. John was raised in Framingham, Massachusettsand has been licensed to practice in Massachusetts since 1992.

Manuel S. Andrade

Seattle, WA

Manuel S. Andrade joined Davis Law Group in 2023 after spending time at the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office. Licensed in Washington State since 2024, his experience as a law clerk extern for the Washington State Division I Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court has given him the necessary tools to fight for his clients. He earned an A.S. from College of San Mateo, a B.A. from Notre Dame de Namur University in 2015, and a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2022.

Ruy Mireles, born in Canada to Mexican parents, was inspired by his grandfather, a judge in Monterrey, Mexico, to pursue law and help people. He earned a bachelor's degree in International Business from St. Edwards University and later a law degree and a master's in Global Energy, International Arbitration, and Environmental Law from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Initially working for firms representing transport carriers, insurance companies, hospitals, and doctors, he realized his true mission was to defend and protect his community, particularly Hispanics, in personal injury cases. His greatest satisfaction comes from helping clients regain health and secure economic benefits. He has been a member of the Texas Bar Association since 2004.

Maria Mena

Silver Spring, MD

Attorney Maria Mena is a seasoned criminal defense attorney, who is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and in Federal Court. She was born in Cuba, and after entering the U.S., she devoted her life to helping those in need of competent and affordable legal services. Upon graduating from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. in 1987, Attorney Mena began her private law practice. For the last 25 years, she has acquired a record of success that is unmatched by many of her peers. She has represented and successfully vindicated numerous clients, who have been charged with crimes such as DWI, drug charges, and more. Attorney Mena is fluent in both English and Spanish and is zealously dedicated to helping anyone in need of legal help regardless of color, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation. She believes strongly that developing an honest and comfortable relationship with her clients is a key factor in achieving a successful case result. She does not judge her clients and anything you tell her is absolutely confidential. Despite her polite demeanor toward her clients, she fights fiercely with local prosecutors and judges, to ensure that her client's rights are not violated. Attorney Mena understands that her actions will determine whether her clients will retain their freedom, and therefore does whatever is necessary to win each case. Attorney Mena is also known for handling serious felony cases. Some of these include rape cases, child sex abuse cases, assault cases, and drug cases. Throughout Maryland, Attorney Mena is well-known and respected by law enforcement, district attorneys, and judges.

Frank Coumou

Las Vegas, NV

Frank Johan Coumou is a distinguished criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience in criminal law, known for handling complex and high-stakes cases. He provides top-tier defense for clients facing serious criminal charges in state and federal courts. Prior to joining De Castroverde Law Group, Frank served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Violent Crimes and Strike Force Unit and dedicated 25 years to the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, where he was Chief of the Homicide Unit and Chief of the Gun Crimes Unit. His work has been featured on Dateline NBC, Investigation Discovery Channel, and Oxygen Media. Frank is fluent in Spanish and Dutch, and conversant in French, ensuring comprehensive support for his diverse clientele. He holds a BA from Loyola University (1988) and a JD from Loyola University (1991).

Ryan Jewell

Fayetteville, AR

Ryan Jewell defends Arkansans against criminal allegations and in divorce and child custody cases. His criminal practice includes misdemeanor and felony charges, tickets, and citations. Ryan's clients often come to him during difficult times, and he values their trust, working tirelessly for justice. He has experience defending against felony attempted capital murder, DWI/DUI, terroristic threatening, and traffic citations, representing clients in juvenile, district, and circuit courts. Ryan works skillfully with prosecutors and opposing counsel and takes cases to trial.

Melissa C. Ingrassia graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in 2002 where she was an Editor on the New York International Law Review. She worked as a law clerk with the firm for two years prior to her admission to the bar. Melissa is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, as well as Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. She handles the nursing home negligence cases and motion practice for the firm.

Demetris Guzman

Houston, TX

Demetris “Mitch” Guzman is a proud first-generation college graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio and alumnus of South Texas College of Law Houston. Demetris was born and raised in the Houston and Harris County area where his family instilled the principles of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. As such, Demetris is now a trial attorney engaging primarily in personal injury and civil litigation matters. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2021 and has prior work experience in personal injury, business law, transactional matters, insurance defense, and estate and probate. During law school, Demetris had the honor of clerking for one of Harris County’s Judicial District Courts to which he gained invaluable experience. Throughout his undergraduate studies, Demetris had the privilege of being voted as the President for Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, minoring in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Demetris believes that the principles he has learned and the experience he has gained will enable him to advocate zealously for clients. In his free time, Demetris enjoys watching sports, time with his church, reading, working out, distance running, and most importantly enjoying time with his family and loved ones.

Jorge Luis Colón

Ocala, FL

Jorge Luis Colón attended the University of Central Florida, graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then attended the University of Florida, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in 2002. During his time in law school, he clerked for the Honorable Jonathan Ohlman, District B, in Gainesville, Florida. Additionally, he completed an internship at the State Attorney's office, under Bill Cervone, in Gainesville. Jorge L. Colón founded the firm of Jorge Luis Colón, P.A. and began serving the Ocala and Gainesville areas over 20 years ago.

R. Shane Seaton

Big Spring, TX

R. Shane Seaton was born in Alexandria, Virginia, and spent his early life in the Texas Panhandle and Kansas. He graduated from Friends University with dual degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, minoring in Marketing and Finance, achieving a 4.0 GPA. He then attended Washburn University School of Law, graduating in the top 10% of his class. Mr. Seaton is licensed to practice in Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He also served as president of the Howard County Bar Association for three years. He is dedicated to his family, community, and providing his best effort to his clients.

Donna Fendon

Phoenix, AZ

Attorney Donna Fendon is the founder and Managing Attorney of Fendon Injury Law, PLLC. She focuses her practice on workers’ compensation claims and helping the workforce in Phoenix, Arizona have protection when injured on the job. She is admitted to practice in Arizona and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. Donna Fendon navigates her cases following a strict set of principles that put her clients first. She instills in her team members the importance of the quality of work provided to clients. She makes it a point to spend more time in hearings, keeping a strong network of doctors to help with case reviews and most importantly listens to clients carefully to understand all of the unique details in their situation. Donna Fendon comes from a strong background in workers’ compensation disputes with her family being in the industry for over 40 years. She has the experience and knowledge of a 40 year firm that helps get favorable results for her clients. Attorney Fendon is an active member of the Arizona State Bar. She is also an active member of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Arizona State Bar along with the Arizona Association of Lawyers for Injured Workers. Donna received her degree from the Arizona Summit Law School.

D. Ranger Jackson is a talented lawyer in Denver personal injury. He is bilingual in Spanish and English and has handled virtually all types of accident cases in his career. He is a member of the Colorado Bar, California Bar, and Florida Bar.

Joe Baker

Charlotte, NC

Joe Baker has been working with the Law Office of Theodore A. Maloney, PLLC for more than ten years, where he specializes in personal injury cases. He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his Juris Doctor from Elon School of Law. When asked about his motivation to become a lawyer, Mr. Baker often recounts an incident from his college days. He was riding his motorcycle when another vehicle suddenly pulled out in front of him, causing a severe accident. Instead of focusing on his recovery, he had to fight a for-profit insurance company that was more interested in protecting its profits than compensating the injured party. The injustice he experienced left him frustrated and determined to make a difference. He believed that insurance companies were perpetuating this injustice because they had more knowledge and power than the injured parties. This motivated him to go to law school. When Joe isn't fighting for injured clients he is spending time with his wife and daughter. On rare occasions he subjects himself to a round of golf.