English-Speaking Attorneys

Pat S. Montes

Colleyville, TX

Pat S. Montes, also known as Patricia Salcido Montes, is an accomplished attorney and community leader with over 37 years of experience. She is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. As a trial consultant expert, she partners with trial lawyers to develop compelling case narratives, focusing on human connection and storytelling to resonate with jurors. Her unique bilingual and bicultural background, stemming from her Mexican descent, allows her to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, making her an indispensable ally for diverse clients. Patricia's expertise helps attorneys uncover the emotional impact of injuries and present powerful stories to achieve justice for victims.

Ashley Deadwyler-Heuman

Macon, GA

Ms. Deadwyler has devoted her legal career to ensuring her clients have access to justice. She is a zealous advocate whose chief goal is to meet her clients’ legal needs without excessive legal fees. Ms. Deadwyler is a Mercer Law graduate and Macon resident. She strongly believes in her community and the clients she serves. Ashley has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has practiced law for well over a decade.

Nicole Barvié

San Diego, CA

Nicole Barvié is an experienced San Diego attorney specializing in Personal Injury and Employment Law. As a first-generation American and child of Mexican and Argentinian immigrants, she is fluent in English and Spanish and is dedicated to helping underprivileged individuals navigate the U.S. legal system. She gained valuable insight into insurance company tactics as a former defense attorney and now uses that knowledge to advocate for her clients, ensuring they receive empathetic support and clear communication.

Jordan K. Van Matre

McDonough, GA

Jordan K. Van Matre is the founder and managing attorney at The Law Office of Jordan K. Van Matre, P.C. He provides tenacious and attentive representation to clients in Georgia facing criminal charges or serious personal injuries. As a former prosecutor, he leverages his understanding of the opposition to build strong cases. He handles complex cases including murder, armed robbery, and child molestation allegations, and represents clients in appeals, including before the Georgia Supreme Court. He is Death Penalty Certified.

Todd Rosen

Bonita Springs, FL

A Miami native, Todd Rosen is a veteran trial attorney and personal injury lawyer who represents serious injury victims and their families throughout the State of Florida. Todd Rosen has earned the prestigious designation of Super Lawyer. Todd has built a results-driven legal practice, comprised of a top-notch legal staff committed to fighting aggressively for prompt and favorable resolutions for all of his clients. We believe in treating each individual client and their families as if they were our own.

Frank H. Guzmán is a licensed Attorney and Counselor at Law in the State of New York. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law and a Bachelor's Degree from Central Washington University. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, various U.S. Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and all New York State Courts. Mr. Guzmán is a decorated Combat War Veteran and is fluent in Spanish. He is a member of several legal associations including the American Bar Association and the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Ashley T. Rivera

Stamford, CT

Ashley T. Rivera is an Attorney licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, and workers’ compensation. She earned her J.D. from Western New England University School of Law in 2023 and holds a divorce mediation certification.

Christopher Bassmaji

Chicago, IL

Attorney Christopher Bassmaji is a Partner at Schlack & Bassmaji and focuses his practice on Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation cases. Chris has been with the firm since 2010 when he started with the firm as a legal assistant. In 2014, Chris graduated from law school and was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. Over the last 10 years, Chris has helped over one thousand clients recover millions of dollars for their injuries.

Antonio F. Valiente, Esq.

Miami, FL

After his graduation from American University’s Washington College of Law, Miami attorney Antonio F. Valiente, Esq. began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office. There, he gained valuable insight and extensive experience over the course of six+ years. Between his time at the Public Defender’s Office & since founding Valiente, Carollo & McElligott, PLLC, he’s tried over 60 felony jury trials as lead counsel in State and Federal courts, dozens of misdemeanor jury trials, taken 1200+ depositions, & dozens of juvenile trials/adjudicatory hearings. In the criminal defense arena, Mr. Valiente’s trial experience encompasses everything from first-degree murder charges to minor traffic-related misdemeanors. He routinely assists clients throughout South Florida, offering sound legal counsel and aggressive representation for a wide range of cases. He has successfully argued for a judgment of acquittal and motions to suppress, as well as “Stand Your Ground” motions on behalf of his clients. Additionally, Mr. Valiente has provided a criminal defense for clients in pre-trial detention and in hearings for alleged probation violations. His commitment to top-quality legal services and ethical standards has earned him an Avvo Rating of 10 Excellent. Since 2015, Mr. Valiente has expanded his practice to handle property insurance matters - primarily residential and commercial first party claims, post-hurricane losses, and assignment of benefits claims. Having the opportunity to work with & learn from some of the best and most experienced property insurance attorneys in the State, Mr. Valiente now provides his property insurance clients - mainly commercial businesses and homeowners - with the same excellent representation he is known for providing his client’s accused of state & federal criminal offenses. When it comes to his clients, Mr. Valiente believes in working together as a team. Though he works to navigate the legal system for his clients, he also makes sure that you remain informed and that your questions are answered throughout the process. He will stand beside you in court at every court appearance, always answers his phone when you call and handles every aspect of your case himself. He will never pass your case off to someone else. Above all else, Mr. Valiente is committed to providing you with the time, care, and attention you deserve.

Charles Zuluaga

Oakdale, MN

Attorney Charles Zuluaga represents individuals in personal injury matters, including car and motorcycle crashes, dog bites/attacks, slip and falls, and assaults. He has a track record of securing maximum recovery and compensation for his clients, with many settlements in the six-figure range and above. Charles earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2007 and his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2012.

Ida Rezvani

Fairfax, VA

Ida is an English and Farsi speaking Iranian-American born and raised in Northern Virginia. She graduated from Radford University, summa cum laude, with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2018. She attended the West Virginia University College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 2021. While in law school, Ida was a member of the Family Law Quarterly Journal. She also worked as a student attorney in the West Virginia Innocence Project Clinic and helped draft a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States. Following graduation from law school, Ida successfully passed the Virginia Bar Exam and was officially licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia in December of 2021. Additionally, Ida is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Upon completion of the Virginia Bar Exam, Ida started working at Pikrallidas | Probasco in August of 2021. Since her time at Pikrallidas | Probasco, Ida has been involved with a variety of cases including, personal injury, criminal and traffic, domestic relations, and business representation. Ida is driven by her desire to help people.

Ismael Labrador

Miami, FL

Mr. Labrador has been involved in the law field since 2016, which has helped him to gather experience from different perspectives. Mr. Labrador has work with non-profits organizations that provide legal assistance to those individuals who enter the United States of America without the resources and the knowledge on how to face the new challenges. After graduating from Law School and receiving his License from the Florida Bar, Mr. Labrador has worked cases in Immigration, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, and Guardianship. Importantly, Mr. Labrador has participated in trials, mediations, depositions, much more.

Kenia Gravagna

New York, NY

Kenia has been a devoted and top tier paralegal since the mid 1990s. She maintains a particular focus in the area of construction accident cases, working closely with Sean, who readily embraces her legal expertise, as well as organizational skills. She knows more about the New York State Labor Laws, including ladder and scaffold accidents, than most New York construction accident attorneys. To Kenia, the cases she handles are not just the files for which she is responsible. Rather, each case represents an individual who woke up that morning not planning for catastrophe, but who unfortunately found themselves leaving the construction site in an ambulance with life as they knew it dramatically altered by serious injury. Knowing this, Kenia always puts the clients and their families first, developing strong personal relationships. Kenia can work independently, as she knows what needs to get done, and is proactive in ensuring her cases move to completion quickly and efficiently. Having spent much time at trial sitting side by side with the injured construction worker, Kenia also is well aware of how the work she does in the office translates into the courtroom. The bonds Kenia forms with her clients last long after the resolution of the case. She finds herself regularly catching up with these individuals, and their families, whose lives she helped transform through the legal process.

Jennifer L. Weeks

Akron, OH

Attorney Jennifer L. Weeks has been working with the Law Offices of David M. Chester and Chester Law Group since 2008. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida in 1990 and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2006. While in law school, Ms. Weeks was a member of Cleveland-Marshall’s prestigious Mock Trial Team which she led to the school’s first-ever regional final. Ms. Weeks is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association. She is skilled at obtaining fair compensation for our injured clients and prides herself on not only being an attorney but a true counselor at law. Prior to her career as an attorney, Ms. Weeks was a fifth-grade schoolteacher at St. Ignatius Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio where she was nominated by her students for a local news channel teaching award. Ms. Weeks lives in Northeast Ohio where she is raising a son. Jennifer is an avid tennis player, hiker, and movie buff.

Quentin Carr

Clarkesville, GA

Quentin Carr is an experienced attorney practicing in bankruptcy, real estate, and business law. He has been practicing law since 2006 as part of the Carr Law Group, serving clients in and around Clarkesville, Gainesville, and Cleveland, Georgia. Since 2008, Quentin has assisted in more than 1000 bankruptcy court appearances. He’s committed to helping North Georgians manage debt, protect their assets, and grow their businesses.

Alan W. Cheung

San Diego, CA

Mr. Cheung received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1996 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1993 from the University of California Los Angeles. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996 and also has his California Department of Real Estate Broker's License. He is a member of the State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar Association, and American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Chet A. Glover

Las Vegas, NV

Chet A. Glover has been practicing law in Nevada for nearly 20 years. He previously worked for law firms focusing on personal injury litigation and defense, gaining experience in arbitrations, mediations, and trials, and an in-depth understanding of how insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims. Driven by a desire to help injured individuals, Chet joined Gina Corena & Associates to advocate for his clients' rights. He graduated from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2006 and passed the Nevada Bar the same year. Chet is licensed to practice law in Nevada and Utah and has experience in all levels of state and federal courts in Nevada.

Attorney Elizabeth Goree was welcomed as Partner with Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. in 2025. She is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Alabama, specializing in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Termination. She graduated from Southern University Law Center.

Joseph H. Downer

Charlotte, NC

Joe Downer concentrates on civil litigation, trial work, and worker's compensation. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group for lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He credits his success to a passion for helping others and finds satisfaction in achieving good results for clients. He enjoys traveling with his wife, Elaine, and their daughter, Elizabeth.

Natalie Guillaume

New York, NY

La abogada Natalie Guillaume se unió a nuestra práctica legal en el 2019. Ella maneja y litiga grandes casos de responsabilidad de propiedad y acciones negligentes del propietario y representa a entidades financieras e hipotecarias, y a compradores y vendedores en varias transacciones de bienes raíces residenciales y de refinanciamiento comercial. Antes de incorporarse a nuestro estudio jurídico, Natalie ejerció como abogada autónoma representando a ambas partes en compraventas y en juicios de Embargo Hipotecario y de Propietario/Inquilino para numerosos bancos. Natalie trabajó también como abogada de demandas en causas de liquidacion hipotecaria.

Ronald Unger handles wrongful death and major injury cases for Buckley & Associates. He graduated from UCLA law school in 1986, earning the American Jurisprudence Book Award in Torts. He has been practicing in Washington State since 1987. He was a partner at an insurance defense firm for 14 years before joining Buckley & Associates in 2001 to represent people instead of insurance companies. His practice focuses on insurance coverage and product liability litigation, and he has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients. He has practiced appellate litigation in various federal and state courts and tried numerous personal injury cases in Washington Superior Courts, and participated in legal proceedings in many other states and countries.

Edmundo Leandro III

Brownsville, TX

Edmundo “Eddie” Leandro was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1999 and then Texas State University with a degree in political science in 2004. From 2005 to 2012 Edmundo served as an Area Supervisor for the Child Nutrition Department for the Brownsville Independent School District. He went back to law school in 2012 and graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2015. From August 2015 to Spring of 2016, Edmundo served as a Clerk and Assistant District Attorney for Cameron County District Attorney’s Office when he joined Lawler • Leandro. Since that time, he has advocated for thousands of civil defendants and has independently managed a docket of over 100 cases ranging from motor vehicle and trucking accidents, premises liability, construction defect and medical malpractice. Edmundo became a Partner at Lawler • Leandro in the Spring of 2021 and is currently working on obtaining his Board Certification in Personal Injury Law. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

William C. Ayer, Jr.

Frankfort, KY

William C. Ayer, Jr. retired in 2024 after over 50 years of service. He graduated from the University of Kentucky Law School in 1968. He served in the US Army and was the first attorney employee for the Kentucky Office of Public Defender. He later co-founded Cleveland and Ayer and obtained a $9.1 million dollar verdict in a truck wreck case. He focuses on Property and Estate matters and is BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Sylvia Manukyan

Los Angeles, CA

Supervising Case Manager with over 27 years of experience in personal injury cases. Fluent in English, Armenian, Russian, and Spanish, she builds strong client connections.