English-Speaking Attorneys

Ken A. Barlow Jr.

Orlando, FL

Ken Barlow Jr. was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1988. He is admitted to the Alabama Bar (1989) and Florida Bar (1991) and is designated by the Florida Bar as a Board-Certified Criminal Trial Expert. He practiced criminal and family law, served as a State Prosecutor in the Ninth Circuit for nine and a half years, and was elected to the County Court Bench in August 2008, serving until January 2015. He joined The Law Firm of Corey Cohen in November 2019, bringing over 30 years of experience.

Kyle Gray Christensen

North Adams, MA

Kyle G. Christensen joined Donovan O’Connor & Dodig, LLP in 2021 after serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, personal injury, and medical malpractice. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Vermont.

Sydney Q. Kaplan

Charleston, WV

Sydney Kaplan joined Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC as its Practice Manager in November 2020. Before joining the firm, Sydney worked as a lawyer (and earlier, as a law clerk) for Offutt Nord in Huntington, where she focused on medical malpractice and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 civil rights cases. Sydney also worked as a Public Defender in Allen County, Ohio. In addition to managing the daily operations of the firm, Sydney’s practice at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC primarily focuses on general personal injury and complex class action matters. Sydney was one of twelve young lawyers selected from all over West Virginia to participate in the West Virginia Bar Foundation’s 11th Lawyer Leadership Institute at Stonewall Resort in May 2023. The objective of the Institute is to provide newer lawyers with specific education and professional training to acquire a deeper understanding of leadership traits revolving around ethics, public service, professionalism, well-being, organization and civility, and interpersonal skills. Sydney was selected to the 2024 West Virginia Rising Stars list and recognized in the practice area of Personal Injury - General. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected by the researchteam at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Stars candidates must be either 40 years old or younger or have practiced law for 10 years or less. Sydney was honored to be appointed to the Board of Governors of the West Virginia Association for Justice for the 2023-2024 term. WVAJ is a volunteer bar association for West Virginia attorneys and paralegals to protect access to state and federal courts, the civil justice system, and the 7th Amendment, which is the right to a jury trial. At Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law, Sydney graduated magna cum laude and was on the Dean’s List, an Executive Board member of the Law Review, and a member of the Willis Society. She graduated as Valedictorian with double majors in History and Political Science from West Virginia State University, where she was also a member of the Psi Sigma Alpha Honor Society. Sydney is a passionate advocate for civil and human rights and enjoys participating in community and fundraising events for various causes. As a former college athlete, she translates her competitive spirit into her work as an attorney. She is a zealous book, fitness, and animal lover. Sydney is a native of Huntington and currently resides in Milton.

Kimberly Camarena

St. Louis, MO

Kimberly Camarena is a Senior Paralegal & Client Advocate at Finney Injury Law. A second-generation Mexican American fluent in Spanish and English, she has been an indispensable member of the legal team since 2018. She is a first-generation college graduate, earning her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from Southwestern Illinois College in 2022. Kimberly is known for her passion for client advocacy and deep understanding of the paralegal field, helping attorneys resolve cases and guiding clients through personal injury law complexities. She was honored as a 2021 Missouri Lawyers Weekly Unsung Legal Hero.

Phillip Olsson

Indianapolis, IN

Phil was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois before attending college at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating, he briefly lived in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he taught English and studied Spanish. He attended Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating in 2010. In law school, he met his wife, also an attorney, in the law school library. It was love at first sight, for him at least. They have two children together whom they love. Phil began his career defending personal injury lawsuits before making the decision to fight for injured persons. He loves trying cases. When not working, Phil likes to spend his time with his family, hike, play piano, read, and binge TV shows.

Greg Dudek

Anchorage, AK

Gregory Dudek was admitted to the Alaska State Bar in 2010 and Washington State Bar in 2009. He has over fifteen years of civil and criminal litigation experience, generally practicing insurance defense litigation and medical malpractice lawsuits.

Matthew Joseph Olivarez

San Antonio, TX

Matthew Joseph Olivarez is an Associate attorney licensed since 2013, specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Named a 2024 rising star, he has recovered over $20 million for clients and is a strong advocate for injured workers.

Benny Charles Hand, Jr.

Opelika, AL

Benny Charles Hand, Jr. is the founding partner of Hand Law Firm, LLC. and a partner in Hand Mediation, LLC. He was admitted to the Bar in Alabama and Georgia in 1990 after earning his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University. Fluent in Spanish, he has been practicing for over thirty-two years, focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation, social security, family law, and probate law. He is also a state registered mediator and has served as a Municipal Judge for over twenty years in various cities including Roanoke, Wedowee, Camp Hill, Jackson’s Gap, and Opelika.

Richard Gabriel Delgado

Coral Gables, FL

Richard Gabriel Delgado is an attorney focusing on personal injury, first-party property, and construction defect. He is fluent in English and Spanish and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2021.

Injury attorney Colby Kuvara graduated from UC Hastings in 2014 with diverse social justice and legal aid work experience. Colby brings her passion for civil and human rights, as well as corporate accountability, to her representation of injured parties/plaintiffs in the personal injury field.

Jerome P. Friedlander II

McLean, VA

Jerome, a Georgetown University and University of Virginia School of Law alumnus, is known for his knowledge in business and landlord-tenant law. His service in the U.S. Army underscores his dedication and discipline.

Jessica Foster

Gainesville, FL

Jessica Foster is an attorney at Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 2010 and from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2013. She practiced in South Florida before returning to Gainesville in 2017.

Djenane “DJ” Fanfan

Davie, FL

Djenane Fanfan, also known as “DJ”, is an associate attorney at The Schiller Kessler Group. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida State University in 2007 and her Juris Doctor from Florida International University in 2015. She focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases, including automobile and trucking accidents, premise liability, and negligent security.

Matthew T. Ernst

Cincinnati, OH

Matthew T. Ernst is the founding attorney at Ernst & Associates, specializing in OVI/DUI defense. He received his J.D. from the University of Toledo in 1996 and has over 25 years of experience, representing over 100 citizens annually. He is known for his aggressive defense strategies and extensive legal education in DUI defense.

Richard C. Alpers Esq.

Salinas, CA

Richard C. Alpers Esq. is the Principal Attorney at Alpers Law Group. He leads a team of experienced attorneys specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment law in California. The firm is recognized for recovering over $30 million for clients in the last 5 years and is part of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Daniel S. Frank is a skilled divorce attorney with over 25 years of experience in family law. He provides compassionate legal services and creative solutions, focusing on amicable settlements while aggressively protecting clients' rights when necessary. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Brian Subin

Atlanta, GA

Brian Subin, born and raised in Pinehurst, North Carolina, is the youngest of four brothers and enjoys various sports. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, Carolina Panthers, and Duke Blue Devils. Brian graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Economics and International Business, a minor in Spanish, and a certificate in legal studies. He studied abroad at Trinity College, Oxford, and served as corporate sponsorship chair for UGA's Relay for Life. He returned to UGA for law school, where he was on the mock trial team, president of the Student Chapter of Georgia Trial Lawyers' Association, and clerked for Judge Lawton Stephens. Inspired by his family of attorneys, Brian aims to advocate for those with muted voices and help those who have been wronged, believing in the importance of clients having their day in court.

Catherine Kim has been practicing law for 19 years, and is experienced in all phases of civil litigation. Prior to joining Heimberg Barr, Catherine was a partner in a national law firm where her practice focused on litigation of catastrophic personal injury cases involving product liability, habitability, premises liability, transportation and toxic tort cases, in which she represented governmental, business and individual clients.

Duran Lawrence Keller

Lafayette, IN

Duran Keller is the founding attorney of Keller Law, based in Lafayette, Indiana. He is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Purdue University and a law degree from Southern University Law Center. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a bilingual interventionist and a direct care provider for disabled adults.

Ashley Grout

Moses Lake, WA

Ashley believes that the foundation of being the best advocate for her clients requires passion, trust, honesty, and hardwork. An Eastern Washington native, Ashley started with Calbom & Schwab in 2012 and found that her own past of suffering a significant injury helped her connect and better understand her client’s point of view and damages. Now as a shareholder in the firm, Ashley continues to fight for the sick and injured, and not shy away from a difficult case. Ashley limits her practice to workers’ compensation and personal injury including car crashes, premises liability, construction site incidents and insurance disputes. Outside of the office Ashley enjoys traveling with her husband Steve and rooting on their favorite teams: WSU Cougars and the Vegas Golden Knights.

Christina Stone

Charlotte, NC

Christina Stone is a personal injury lawyer with Riddle & Riddle. She joined the firm in 2020 after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2020. She is particularly interested in personal injury and workers’ compensation law. In 2022, Christina was named a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in recognition of her results. In 2023, she was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. Recently, she was named a member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Claudio Perez

Indianapolis, IN

Claudio Perez is a compassionate civil litigator and former public defender. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, he moved to Indiana in 2010 to pursue graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, earning a master’s degree in theology. He worked in public service roles before enrolling at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating in 2020. He served as a public defender in Marion County for nearly four years, then transitioned to civil litigation in 2024, joining Powless Law Firm in 2025. He focuses on personal injury law, serving English- and Spanish-speaking clients, and channels his Christian faith and sense of justice to help individuals harmed by negligent healthcare providers. Claudio serves on the board of Reach for Youth.

Kielan Saborit

Miami, FL

Kielan Saborit is a Cuban born and raised attorney. Ms. Saborit attended Law School in Cuba before she moved to the United States in the pursuit of a better future. Ms. Saborit graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law. After spending almost a decade representing insurance companies and business as counsel to a large personal injury firm, Ms. Saborit decided to use her expertise to represent people injured due to the negligence or unsafe practices of others. Ms. Saborit’s areas of practice include car accidents, slip/trip and falls, premises liability injuries, wrongful death, construction and workplace accidents. As well, as employment litigation matters, such as FMLA violations and Title VII violations including discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment. Ms. Saborit has handled personal injury cases and employment cases through all stages of litigation in both Federal and State Courts. Having practiced on both ends of injury and employment claims, Ms. Saborit has a unique perspective of this intricate process and can fairly assess her client’s options to provide unparalleled representation. In her free time, she likes to help Cuban immigrants with matters regarding employment.