English-Speaking Attorneys

Ralph J. Sczygelski

Manitowoc, WI

Ralph J. Sczygelski has represented Wisconsin residents in over 4,000 cases, including experience in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He has been Bar certified in Wisconsin since 1991 and has practiced law in Manitowoc County for over 26 years, operating his own successful firm for over 20 years. He is dedicated to providing fair and effective legal representation, working to make legal counsel affordable and accessible.

Paul F. Lorincz

Attleboro, MA

Paul F. Lorincz is a partner with the firm, concentrating his practice in family law, corporate and business law, and estate planning. He graduated magna cum laude from Boston College in 1972 and Boston College Law School in 1975. He is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He is peer review rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.

Charles F. Bellomy

Charleston, WV

Charles F. Bellomy is an accomplished litigator with more than twenty years of experience representing a variety of clients across numerous practice areas and industries. He has successfully litigated claims in both state and federal courts and before various administrative agencies. Charles is an experienced trial attorney and has obtained many favorable trial verdicts for his clients. In addition to successful trial resolutions, he has favorably resolved many cases through mediation, arbitration, and direct negotiation with the opposing party. Charles’s practice at Calwell Luce diTrapano focuses on all types of personal injury litigation. Prior to joining the firm, his litigation experience included a broad range of civil matters such as personal injury; professional malpractice; commercial contract rights; employer liability under state and federal law for discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination; class action product liability claims; class action claims for breach of natural resource contracts; claims arising from land use; mineral and real property rights; insurance coverage; and property damage. Charles graduated cum laude from West Virginia University with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in philosophy and economics. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Law, where he was a member of the National Moot Court Team and recipient of the Gressman-Pollitt Award for excellence in oral advocacy. Charles is a native of Ceredo, West Virginia, and now resides in Huntington with his twin daughters, Gabriella and Isabella.

Andrew J. Long

Glenview, IL

Andrew J. Long has over 27 years of experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1990 and John Marshall Law School in 1993. He focuses on disputed personal injury claims, having successfully represented thousands of victims and completed over 200 jury trials across several Illinois counties. He has secured numerous six and seven-figure settlements and judgments and has experience in appellate court arguments and alternative dispute resolution. His expertise also includes insurance law, nursing home litigation, construction accidents, products liability, and dram shop cases.

Heath Uppencamp

Mattoon, IL

Heath Uppencamp is a shareholder at Heller, Holmes & Associates, P.C. He graduated from Purdue University in 2002 with degrees in Psychology and Law & Society, and from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2005. He joined the firm in July 2009. His practice areas include personal injury litigation, wrongful death, real estate transactions, estate planning, and probate law. He is admitted to practice in Indiana (2005) and Illinois (2009), as well as several U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Mariliza V Williams

Eagle Pass, TX

Mariliza “Mari” Williams was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas. She received her bachelor’s degree from Texas A & M University and went on to Thomas M. Cooley Law School to obtain her law degree. While in law school, Mari was an Associate Editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law. Mari’s hard work and dedication landed her on the Dean’s list throughout her law school career. She began her legal career as a Laredo injury attorney and accident lawyer in Laredo with Nevárez Law Group in 2014 where she handles all aspects of litigation from the filing of the lawsuit to trial. Mari is married to Joseph Williams and together they have two children.

Micah A. Thompson

San Francisco, CA

Micah joined Tenant Law Group in March 2025. She focuses one hundred percent of her practice on helping California tenants who have been illegally evicted, harassed, or forced to live in inhumane conditions obtain financial compensation from their landlords. Micah has dedicated much of her legal career to representing affected individuals, achieving settlements through mediation, arbitration, and trial. She earned her Bachelor of Finance, cum laude, from the University of San Francisco in 2008 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 2011. She began her legal career at Jackson Lewis LLP, a prestigious national law firm specializing in labor and employment law, where she gained valuable experience in legal research and legal writing. Subsequently, she worked as a Litigation Associate at the Law Firm of Michael A. Thompson, a leading injury firm where she honed her litigation and negotiation skills. One of her most notable achievements was securing a multi-million dollar settlement for a client involved in a catastrophic car accident. In June 2014, she founded the Law Firm of Micah Thompson, where she spent over a decade defending the rights of affected individuals in personal injury, housing rights, and landlord-tenant disputes. She has represented clients at all stages of the civil process, including filing and defending lawsuits, conducting and answering depositions, attending mediations, preparing oral arguments, and appearing in court.

Yi Lin Zheng

Las Vegas, NV

Throughout Clark County’s legal community, Yi Lin Zheng maintains a reputation for reasoned analysis, efficient litigation, hardline negotiation, ruthless advocacy, and professional courtesy. She is devoted to giving each and every one of her clients the finest criminal defense and personal injury representation available. Nevada’s judges know her as a zealous and effective trial attorney, though she also has an excellent record of favorably settling cases without going to trial at all. Yi Lin Zheng began her legal career as a runner for legendary Las Vegas lawyer John Momot back in 1999 when she was a college student at UNLV. Under John Momot’s mentorship and supervision, Yi Lin Zheng rose in the ranks to receptionist, legal assistant, office manager, law clerk, associate attorney, and finally law partner in 2009. When John Momot passed away after a decade-long partnership, Yi Lin Zheng carried on the practice, ultimately renaming it Vegas Golden Law and expanding its practice to include personal injury. Yi Lin Zheng, a Chinese-American, has the distinction of being one of the few Nevada lawyers fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese as well as English.

Guillermo "Memo" Tijerina, Jr.

McAllen, TX

Guillermo 'Memo' Tijerina, Jr. is originally from San Antonio, Texas. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has successfully defended various types of cases at trial, including personal injury, commercial motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and first-party insurance claims. Memo earned two degrees from the University of Notre Dame, a J.D. in 2006 and a B.A. in 2002. While in law school, he excelled in trial advocacy and medical malpractice law. Memo is married with four children and is active in his local church. He is also an avid athlete, having completed an Ultraman triathlon, numerous Ironman races, and extreme triathlons, and participates in long-distance charity cycling rides. His approach to his defense practice and life is described as passionate, prepared, and relentless, always eager for a challenge.

Jonathan S. Collins

Phoenix, AZ

Jonathan S. Collins earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 2003 and is licensed to practice before all Federal Courts of the State of Arizona. He handles complex family law, probate, wills, trusts, estate planning, consumer bankruptcy, and debt reduction cases. Jonathan has extensive legal experience, starting as a Process Server and working as a legal assistant, paralegal, and intern before practicing law. He emphasizes direct and honest communication with clients.

Warren S. Curtis

Sumter, SC

Warren S. Curtis, born in Camden, South Carolina; admitted to the South Carolina bar in 1995. Graduate of Dartmouth College (B.A., 1992); University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1995). Member, Sumter County and South Carolina Bar Associations. Past Member of Phi Delta Phi and Order of Barristers. Married to Kristi Fisher Curtis. Member Sumter City-County Zoning Board of Appeals and South Carolina Bar Real Estate Council Section; Alice Drive Baptist Church. Areas of practice limited to commercial and residential real estate transactions.

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.