English-Speaking Attorneys

David R. Paoli

Missoula, MT

David Paoli, a native of Great Falls, Montana, graduated from Charles M. Russell High School and the University of Montana, where he played football and earned a B.A. with honors in Political Science. He graduated with honors from the University of Montana School of Law in 1986 and clerked for Judge Jack D. Shanstrom. He began his civil litigation practice in 1992, focusing on personal injuries, insurance bad faith, products liability, medical negligence, and bank bad faith. He served on the Montana Human Rights Commission and was elected to the Montana Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) Board of Directors in 1990, serving as president in 1999-2000. He received the MTLA Public Service Award in 1992 and was recognized as MTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2011. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007, holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and is a Super Lawyers designee since 2009. He has also taught products liability at the Law School and is involved in Rotary International and Grizzly Athletics.

Rashmi N. Patel

Stamford, CT

Rashmi N. Patel is the founder and principal member of the firm, specializing in immigration, family, and personal injury law. She has nearly 20 years of experience and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2020. Attorney Patel is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, English, and Spanish, and is known for her client-focused approach and effective advocacy.

Charles Perrault

Methuen, MA

Attorney Charles Perrault, a founding attorney of Perrault Blair Law Group, has over 40 years of experience specializing in personal injury matters. He has secured numerous six and seven-figure recoveries for clients, including one exceeding $1,000,000.00. Since 2006, he has been a life member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and federal courts, and is an active member of various legal and community organizations. He provides legal representation in both English and Spanish.

Michael Bersani

Auburn, NY

Michael Bersani joined Michaels Bersani Kalabanka in 1995 after clerking for 2 years at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 1993, where he was a law review editor and inducted into the Order of the Coif and Justinian Society, also receiving the “Scribe Award” for legal writing. He holds a Master’s degree in Spanish from Middlebury College. He is fluent in Spanish and French, and speaks basic Italian, serving many Spanish-speaking personal injury clients. Bersani has been recognized as “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” (2021) and “Professional Malpractice Lawyer of the Year” (2022, 2024) by Best Lawyers in America. He holds the highest “AV” ranking from Martindale-Hubbell and is consistently selected as a “Super Lawyer” and a “Blue Ribbon Panelist” by Super Lawyers. He is also listed in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and is a member of the Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum. Bersani is a Board Director of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, a respected legal writer and lecturer, and author of "Understanding Your New York Personal Injury Claim". He is also a community activist, serving on boards for the Worker Justice Center of New York, Geneva Human Rights Commission, Auburn YMCA, and Boys & Girls Club of Geneva, and was named 2009 Citizen of Year by Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Sarabraj S. Thapar

Clifton, NJ

Sarabraj 'Sarab' S. Thapar is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by only 2% of attorneys, licensed in New Jersey and New York. His practice focuses on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and dog attacks, with an over 90% trial success rate. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a New Jersey Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' since 2017, and recognized for 'Excellence in Civil Litigation' by Lawyers of Distinction. Sarab was also named 'Young Lawyer of the Year' by SABA-NJ.

Jay Murray

Dallas, TX

Jay Murray is the founder of Jay Murray Personal Injury Lawyers and has nearly thirty years of experience in personal injury law. He has recovered hundreds of millions in settlements and verdicts for clients and is dedicated to serving his community and fighting for full and fair compensation for every client.

David W. Barlow

Honolulu, HI

David W. Barlow is a highly experienced personal injury attorney in Hawaii, specializing in auto accident and slip-and-fall cases. He has a proven track record of securing millions in settlements for his clients and is recognized among the top attorneys nationally and in Hawaii by various prestigious organizations. Mr. Barlow is known for his client-centered approach, offering personalized representation, prompt communication, and a contingency-based fee structure. He served in the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps and as a law clerk, and holds a Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Weber State University. He is actively involved in the legal community, including serving on the Board of Governors of the Hawaii Association for Justice and as an Arbitrator for the Hawaii State Court Annexed Arbitration Program. He is proficient in French.

Rene Rogers

The Woodlands, TX

Rene S. Rogers has been a licensed attorney for 40 years. She is a native Houstonian and a graduate of the University of Houston and the University of Houston College of Law. She has been a resident of The Woodlands for 33 years. During her more than 40 years of practice, Rene has handled a wide variety of cases, including products liability, trucking accidents, auto accidents, construction and oil field accidents, premises liability cases and medical negligence cases. Rene has handled hundreds of cases and has extensive first chair jury trial experience on both sides of the docket in both commercial and personal injury cases, across the state of Texas. Rene is well regarded by her peers. She has been AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell’s Attorney Peer Rating review for more than 30 years. The AV-Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating as to both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. Rene is past-president of the Board of The Woodlands Bar Association, and president-elect of The Montgomery County Bar Association, and on the board of the Dispute Resolution Center. She has twice been recognized as a top personal injury attorney by Houstonia magazine, and by Living Magazine as the top personal injury firm in The Woodlands. Rene is also a member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers, the Executive Women's Alliance, The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, Conroe /Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce , The Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Joseph King

Alexandria, VA

Joe’s criminal defense portfolio includes defending some of the area’s most significant murder cases as well as defending federal white-collar matters, federal drug conspiracy and firearm offenses, state criminal matters, and DUI/DWI charges. His legal work has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, and top regional publications The Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine. In 2021 and 2022, Virginia Super Lawyers rated Joe as one of the top 100 lawyers in Virginia. Prior to establishing his private legal practice in 2008, Joe worked as an attorney at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender, which has a number of alumni recognized among the Washington, D.C. metro area’s top trial lawyers. During his time as a public defender, Joe diligently worked on behalf of his indigent clients and attended the respected Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia. Joe received his Juris doctorate cum laude from The University of Michigan Law School in 2003. He earned a master's degree in History from George Mason University in 1996 and a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Mary Washington College in 1992. Joe is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Christopher Markarian

Yucaipa, CA

Christopher Markarian is the principal attorney at Markarian Law Group, specializing in personal injury cases. He is a well-known figure in Southern California legal circles, recognized by the American Institute of American Attorneys as one of the 10 best attorneys for exceptional client service. He served in the U.S. Navy as an electrical engineer and cryptologist, and later in the California National Guard as an interrogator. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Edison State College, a J.D. from the University of La Verne, and a Master's degree in national security studies from California State University in San Bernardino. He opened Markarian Law Group in 2013 after working as a partner and principal at another personal injury firm. He is actively involved in community service and legal associations.

Lloyd L. Rabb III

Tucson, AZ

Attorney Lloyd “Chip” Rabb III was born in 1953 and raised in Arizona. He worked as a brakeman and locomotive engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad before earning his J.D. from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in 1985. Admitted to the Arizona State Bar, he developed a broad legal background before focusing on railroad law, representing injured employees under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). He is a former President and member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys and Arizona Trial Lawyers Association. He is a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona State Board of Legal Specialization and has received recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers of the Southwest, and Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. He is also a licensed pilot.

Mark A. Jackson

Huntsville, AL

A life-long resident of Huntsville, Alabama, Mark A. Jackson has dedicated his entire legal career to helping accident victims obtain the best possible compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses. Mr. Jackson has guided many families through the difficult process of losing a loved one and helped them recover compensation for the wrongful death of their spouse, parent, or child. Since obtaining his law degree from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Jackson has successfully established himself as one of the top personal injury litigators in north Alabama, handling over 2,000 cases and recovering over $100 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Mr. Jackson offers a commitment to each and every individual that their claim will be handled with the same level of experience and expertise as every other client's claim. This commitment to fairness and client satisfaction keeps past clients and other lawyers recommending Mr. Jackson over and over again. Alongside his robust legal practice, Mr. Jackson is an active member of the local community. He belongs to First Presbyterian Church and coaches baseball and basketball. Mark has been married to his wife Kelli for over 33 years and is the proud father of two children, Miller (now an attorney) and Janie (a professional golfer). He supports the Symphony, Art Museum, and Harvest Youth Club. He also enjoys turkey hunting and fishing. He is a proud member of the Alabama Association for Justice, American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

Andrew L. Miller

Northfield, NJ

Andrew L. Miller is the founder of The Law Office of Andrew L. Miller, established in 1989. He has been practicing law since 1981 and focuses on Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Zoning, Commercial Transactions, Estate Planning and Administration, and Municipal court (Traffic/DWI). He holds a Masters of Law in Taxation from Temple University, a Juris Doctor from Capital University of Law, and a Bachelor of Science from Ithaca College. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Tax Court. He has received a BV Rating from Martindale Hubbel, the 1989 Ethical Leadership Award, and has been recognized as Best of the Atlantic City Press for Legal Services multiple times.

Jason B. Goldman

Port Charlotte, FL

Mr. Goldman, the firm’s Managing Partner, focuses his practice on personal injury, including automobile and motorcycle accidents, uninsured motorist claims, wrongful death, dog bites, and criminal and traffic defense, as well as mediation. He was raised in Charlotte County, Florida, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Law School in 1995.

James Lo

Brooklyn, NY

James Lo is the founder and managing partner of James Lo, Esq., P.C., concentrating his practice in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He is well-known in the New York Chinese-American communities for successfully representing individuals and families injured or killed in accidents. With over 25 years of experience, he has litigated cases in New York State and federal courts, recovering millions for clients. James has been recognized by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and Expertise.com. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Hofstra University and is active in the Asian American Bar Association of New York. His philosophy centers on fighting for injured clients and treating them with care and professionalism.

Michael R. Corsello

Norwalk, CT

Michael R. Corsello has over 30 years of experience in criminal and personal injury law, including extensive work with DUI cases. He is a member of several professional associations and has received recognition for his legal ability and ethical standards.

Michael McGowan

Laurel, MD

Michael McGowan is a Founding Partner at McGowan & Cecil, LLC, exclusively representing individuals injured due to negligence. He earned his B.A. from Catholic University in 1980 (Magna Cum Laude) and his J.D. from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1983. After a judicial clerkship, he worked for O’Malley, Miles, McCarthy & Harrell defending insurance companies before co-founding McGowan & Cecil, LLC in 2001 to focus solely on representing the seriously injured. He has appeared before various Maryland and federal courts and is admitted to practice in Maryland (1983) and the District of Columbia (1985). Mr. McGowan has secured thousands of recoveries for clients, including multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, leveraging over 35 years of experience to maximize financial recovery. He is a life member of the Maryland Bar Foundation Fellow and a member of several bar associations and community committees.

Michael T. Cooper

Louisville, KY

Michael T. Cooper is a partner at Cooper & Friedman, PLLC, and a 1990 graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He has litigated hundreds of personal injury cases at state and federal levels. Mr. Cooper teaches seminars on personal injury, serves as a Kentucky Board Delegate for the 30th Judicial Circuit, and is a committee member on the Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service Board. He is also a member of state and federal trial lawyer associations and is highly rated by Martin-Dale Hubbell Lawyer Directory. He is a Kentucky native and Louisville resident.

S. Blakely Smith

Greenville, SC

Blake is the managing partner of Parham, Smith, and Archenhold. Starting his 25th year of the practice, Blake has focused on medical malpractice, products liability, and significant personal injury cases. Blake Acted as lead counsel on the train rollover cases and as lead counsel on the infection outbreaks at hospitals across S.C. and the nation. He continues to grow the firm and practice in a way that would make the founding members proud. Blake is married to his wife, Aloma, and they have 3 Children together.

Carlos A. Monzón

Lincoln, NE

Widely revered as one of the nation’s top criminal attorneys, Carlos A. Monzón has a victory mindset and no-nonsense approach to litigation that puts clients on the quickest and most strategic path to ideal case outcomes. With nearly three decades of experience, he’s not afraid to fight to the full extent of the law - and he won’t quit until the final gavel strikes. Monzón has an extensive track record of success in sensitive legal areas, such as state and federal criminal matters and appeals and personal injury cases. Unlike some other attorneys, Monzón does not shy away from taking cases to trial. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Monzón spent several years abroad as an instructor for trial advocacy in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Puerto Rico. He has taken his extensive knowledge of Sixth Amendment law to litigators in countries with often-corrupt legal processes. He is also heavily involved in several organizations supporting the local and national Latinx community. Monzón earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1994, and has since dedicated his practice to aggressively protecting, preserving, and defending his clients’ constitutional rights.

Ramon Garcia

Edinburg, TX

Ramon Garcia, the founding attorney, grew up in San Manuel, Texas, and developed a passion for helping others. He graduated from Pan American University in 1970 and the University of Houston Bates College of Law in 1972. Initially a criminal defense lawyer, he transitioned to personal injury in 1979, representing thousands of accident and fraud victims. He has an impressive trial record, including over 200 jury trials and 45 verdicts exceeding $1 million, recovering hundreds of millions for clients. He was recognized as Top Plaintiff Lawyer by Texas Lawyer Magazine and nominated for Trial Lawyer of the Year by the American Association for Justice. He is licensed in Texas courts and several federal courts, and is a member of numerous bar associations. He also served on the Board of Regents for Pan American University and is the longest-serving Hidalgo County Judge.

Preet Kode

Bellevue, WA

Preet Kode is the founder and attorney at Kode Law Firm, a skilled personal injury lawyer with over a decade of legal experience. She passed the Washington State Bar Exam in 2012 and founded Kode Law in May 2018. She holds a Doctor of Law from Widener University School of Law, a Master of Public Health from Thomas Jefferson University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Washington. Preet has received multiple honors including Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2021-2023) and Avvo Clients’ Choice Award (2014). She is fluent in English and Spanish, and was born in Punjab, India.

Daniel Bidegaray

Bozeman, MT

Daniel Bidegaray is a Montana native and a skilled trial lawyer with over three decades of experience. He focuses on serious injury, wrongful death, and insurance cases, having recovered tens of millions for clients. He is licensed in Montana and North Dakota, and admitted to practice before several federal courts and the Fort Peck Tribal Court. Daniel holds an AV peer-reviewed rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has been repeatedly recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers. He is a member of various legal organizations including the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice, and has attended the Trial Lawyer’s College and Keenan Trial Institute. He is known for his strong work ethic and dedication to clients.

Nelson Ivan Burgos

Gaithersburg, MD

In his early years, Nelson I. Burgos traveled the world as his father was in the United States Army. When he was ten years old, he returned with his family to live in Puerto Rico. Mr. Burgos attended the University of Puerto Rico from 1975 until 1976 before he entered the United States Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1980 with a B.S. degree in Biology. After completing his service in the United States Air Force, Mr. Burgos attended the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, and Notre Dame Law School - London Campus. In 1987, he graduated with a J.D. degree from the Catholic university of Maryland. His bar admissions include Maryland (1987), District of Columbia (1988), United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1988), United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1989), and the Supreme Court of the United States (1991). Mr. Burgos served as President of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association from 1996-1997. His professional associations include the Maryland State Bar Association; Bar Association of Montgomery County; District of Columbia Bar Association; Maryland Trial Lawyers Association; Maryland Association of Justice; American Association for Justice; and the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates where he is a lifetime member and Class of 1980 Secretary. He is a former member of the Consumer Council of Maryland. Mr. Burgos is also a former member of the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Montgomery County.