English-Speaking Attorneys

R. Lee Page Jr.

Clearwater, FL

R. Lee Page Jr., known as the “Florida Man Lawyer,” is a Managing Partner at Battle Law, PLLC, specializing in personal injury cases. He leverages his background representing insurance companies and his experience as an Assistant Attorney General to advocate for individuals. He is barred in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado, and is known for his nuanced understanding of regional laws and his commitment to maximizing client compensation. He has a track record of achieving jury verdicts beyond insurance policy limits.

Tracy Stanker

Lisle, IL

Tracy Stanker is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of litigation experience. She joined Ekl, Williams & Provenzale in 2009 and is currently a partner. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, representing individuals and municipalities in federal civil rights, personal injury, trade secrets, and contract disputes. She is also an experienced appellate attorney, having argued cases before the Seventh Circuit and the Second District of Illinois. Prior to joining the firm, Tracy served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County for seven years, trying hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. She obtained her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law with high honors, where she was a member of the trial advocacy team and law review.

William C. Steppacher Jr.

Scranton, PA

William C. Steppacher Jr. primarily focuses on Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases, having handled thousands and recovered millions in backpay for clients. He also handles serious personal injury cases.

Clifton Black

Colorado Springs, CO

Managing Attorney Clifton Black has been practicing law since 2000 and is a founding partner of Black, Blink, & Associates LLC. He is a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs. He practices in both Criminal Defense and Business law, handling thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. He also advises clients on business formation, corporate governance, contracts, and licensing, particularly in highly regulated industries. He has been appointed to city task forces and is sought for his opinion on emerging industries.

James F. Spiering is an attorney with over 40 years of experience practicing on the Central Coast. He specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and has a proven track record of success. He works directly with clients to help them recover for their injuries.

Alexander J. Blume is a VA Accredited attorney at The Downs Law Group. He was recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch attorney in the 2026 Edition and by National Trial Lawyers as a ‘Top 40 Attorney Under 40’ in Florida. He graduated from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University with a Juris Doctor in May 2021, concentrating in Environmental Law and Land Use. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University in May 2017. He has diverse legal experience, including working as a law clerk for Cole, Scott, & Kissane P.A. and as a legal extern for the Pace Land Use Law Center.

Samantha Ward

Tampa, FL

Samantha Ward is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law, bringing over 35 years of experience. A retired Florida Circuit Court Judge, she presided over 400 jury trials and thousands of hearings during her 16 years on the bench. Before her judgeship, she spent nearly 15 years as a public defender, serving as the Major Crimes Bureau Chief, and almost 4 years as a prosecutor. Samantha is highly experienced in murder and death penalty cases and has trained other judges across the state. She graduated from the University of Florida in 1987 and Florida State University College of Law in 1990.

John H. Rompf

Winchester, KY

Born in 1950 in Lexington, Kentucky, John H. Rompf attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the University of Kentucky, College of Law in 1975. He joined White, McCann & Stewart in 1974 as a Law Clerk, became an Associate Attorney in 1975, and a Partner in 1978. He has served on the board of the Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce for nearly 30 years and was a member of the Winchester Lions Club from 1976 to 2008.

Spencer D. West

Miami, FL

Spencer D. West is a founding attorney and equity partner at Mitchell & West, LLC, specializing in family law. He is an aggressive litigator dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients in cases such as divorce, military divorce, custody, child support, relocation, modification, paternity, and domestic violence disputes. He has tried countless cases to conclusion and has been awarded the designation of Super Lawyers. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Massachusetts, including Florida Federal Courts and the United States Supreme Court. Before law school, he served three years in the U.S. Army as a Finance Specialist.

Gilbert J. Rooth

Seminole, FL

Gilbert J. Rooth began his legal career in 1974 after graduating from Stetson University College of Law. He has served the Seminole community for over 40 years, providing legal services and counseling in estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare surrogates, and trust administration. He graduated from Canisius College in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Ruby Villalobos Adams

Sheffield, AL

Ruby Villalobos Adams is an Attorney and member of the Alabama State Bar. She began practicing law in 2020 as a solo-practitioner until she and her partner, Ivannoel G. Dollar founded La Raza Legal, LLP in 2023. La Raza Legal was formed to serve the Minority Communities with their unique legal issues with specialized skill sets as it is a fully Spanish and English bilingual staff. Ruby is a graduate of The University of North Alabama with a BA in Foreign Languages and Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. During college, she served as Vice President of her Sorority and Captain of the Mock Trial Team. Ruby was inducted into the University of North Alabama’s Hall of Fame for her contributions while on campus. After completing her undergraduate education, she attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where she was President of the Hispanic Interest Law Student Association. Upon graduation in 2020, Ruby began working as a solo-practitioner in her hometown of Florence, AL specifically serving the Minority populations. Ruby’s goal is to fill the space in lack of representation of Hispanic and Spanish speaking clients in her local and the community. Ruby is able to provide a specialized representation because she is fluent in Spanish and English. Ruby’s areas of practice are Personal Injury including Workplace Accidents, Car Accidents, Slip and Falls, Premises Liability and Affirmative Immigration including but not limited to Family Based Petitions, Citizenship and Naturalization, Work Permits, Juvenile Immigration, Immigration Waivers, Adjustment of Status and U-Visas. Ruby is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her and her husband, Irving Adams, are high school sweethearts and longtime Shoals natives. Ruby and Irving have two sons and a daughter, Jonah, Rome, and Myla.

Dmitri N. Chtyrev is an attorney at Westside Injury Lawyers, a firm with over 40 years of experience in personal injury law in Pasadena, CA, and Los Angeles County.

Eber Bayona

Beverly Hills, CA

Eber grew up in New York City and loves to travel to new places at every opportunity. He has one son, who also loves to travel. Eber sits on the board of the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation of the First A.M.E. Church, the oldest black church in Los Angeles. Eber has practiced law Pro-Hoc Vice in several other states, such as Florida, Arizona, Washington, New York, and Illinois.

John E. Tsikerdanos

Columbia, MD

John E. Tsikerdanos is an Associate at Nagle & Zaller, P.C., practicing law in Maryland and the District of Columbia for over sixteen years. He specializes in creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and community association law, advising on collections, covenant enforcement, and construction defects. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Frederick County Bar Association, and the District of Columbia Bar Association.

Martha Aristizabal

Tampa, FL

Martha E. Aristizabal is a Partner fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in Family Law and U.S. Immigration Law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Florida and Cum Laude from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2016. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and is accredited by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. She was selected as Top 10 under 40 in Family Law.

J. Edgar Wine

Waynesboro, PA

Ed, a Greencastle native, has practiced law for over 40 years. He has served as in-house counsel for several local corporations and as an attorney-advisor for the U.S. Army at Letterkenny Army Depot where he concentrated in environmental law. Immediately before joining the firm, Ed handled acquisition and sale of businesses, commercial sales, and secured lending legal issues for Grove Worldwide. In addition to legal services, Ed is a licensed Pennsylvania Title Insurance Agent.

John W. Frey

Waynesboro, PA

John earned his BS in business administration from Bucknell University. He served as an officer in the US Army for three years, then returned to law school, graduating from the Dickinson School of Law in 1985. He has practiced law in Franklin County for over 25 years.

Anna Perry

Villa Rica, GA

Anna Perry is an experienced attorney and founder of Anna Perry Law, LLC, specializing in family law, probate law, personal injury, and real estate. She graduated from Villa Rica High School in 2003, received a B.S. in Criminology from the University of West Georgia in 2007, and a J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 2012. Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2013, she has over 10 years of experience practicing law in Villa Rica.

Loretta Guevara

Miami, FL

Loretta Guevara is an associate attorney at Brais Law Firm. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Florida International University and a J.D. cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law. She has focused on civil trial practice throughout her legal career, handling a wide range of lawsuits including admiralty/maritime personal injury, land-based personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, insurance coverage, EUO “fraud” investigations, first- and third-party property insurance claims, and personal injury protection (“PIP”) litigation for seven years.

Keaton Forcht

Houston, TX

Keaton Forcht is an experienced Houston trial attorney with over a decade of experience as a criminal prosecutor, including leading Homicide and Major Offenders divisions at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. He earned his J.D. from Duke University School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. Keaton is a legal mentor and speaker, teaching Fourth Amendment law to the Houston Police Department, and brings his rigorous preparation and commanding courtroom presence to advocate for injured clients at Roberts Markland LLP.

Andrew Schoedel

Denver, CO

Andrew Schoedel is a dedicated juvenile law attorney specializing in dependency and neglect cases. He offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to representing parents in child welfare proceedings, understanding the system from all angles.

Armen Merjanian

Glendale, CA

Armen Merjanian is a seasoned trial attorney defending individuals against state and federal charges across Texas and the United States. He is licensed in California, Florida, New York, and Texas. He earned a BS from the University of Florida in 2004 and a JD from South Texas College of Law in 2012. He has operated his legal practice since 2014.

Jessylin Polo Wiederhold has always been an active member in her community with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others. Originally from Miami, Florida, Jessylin is fluent in both English and Spanish. She began her legal career as a paralegal in personal injury for eight years. Jessylin now brings her passion for serving others to The Orlando Law Group in the areas of personal injury, PIP, and business law. She is an active member of the Florida Bar and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

Rick Martindale

Orlando, FL

Rick Martindale, originally from Bloomington, Indiana, moved to Florida at age 13. He graduated from Lely High School in the top 10% and received a U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship to Indiana University, where he was a top Cadet and Public Relations Officer. An Air Force Veteran, he began his career as a claims adjuster and supervisor for National Insurance Association, then founded Florida Claims Specialists. Deciding to help injured individuals, he attended the University of Florida College of Law, graduating with Honors in 1998 and passing the Florida Bar. He initially worked in insurance defense, winning his first jury trial within 18 months of graduation. In May 2002, he founded Martindale Law Group and has since received "The Paoli Award for Orlando Attorney of the Year" three years in a row.