English-Speaking Attorneys

Leen Heresh

Brentwood, TN

Leen Heresh is an associate attorney at Cole Law Group, P.C., where she provides strategic legal counsel to individuals, families, and business clients across Middle Tennessee. Her practice focuses on business litigation, immigration, estate planning, and employment law. Known for her responsiveness and attention to detail, Leen delivers thoughtful, solutions-oriented representation grounded in efficiency, professionalism, and care.

AnneMarie R. Rizzo

Sarasota, FL

AnneMarie Rizzo is a former Assistant State Attorney with extensive trial experience in the State of Florida. AnneMarie is the only female in the State of Florida with the Forensic Lawyer Scientist certification. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude and from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with her Juris Doctorate. AnneMarie also holds a Masters Degree from the University of Florida in Pharmecutical Sciences and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology. AnneMarie feels this advanced education helps her to have a formal background in using science to help build and argue her clients’ cases. AnneMarie teaches regularly on a national and statewide level helping lawyers to better litigate their cases in court. AnneMarie has tried many cases involving complex legal and scientific matters from accident reconstruction to toxicology to proper scentific testing methods. AnneMarie has handled and tried cases from minor misdemeanors to homicide cases such as Vehicular Homicide and DUI Manslaughter. AnneMarie presents throughout the country and State of Florida on various topics related to ways to defend her clients. AnneMarie has been featured on multiple news media stations due to her advocacy for her clients discussing topics high profile cases, personal injury cases, and criminal cases on TV outlets such as the local ABC, CBS, and Fox News affiliates. She was also on CNN when she handled a bond hearing for a high profile case. The herald tribune has featured AnneMarie on multiple occasions about her cases because of her unique legal arguments and about cases she has handled. AnneMarie is on the board for the DUI Defense Lawyers Association after serving the organization as President in 2022. She also has served as the President of the local chapter for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as a Director At Large for the statewide Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She also is a member of the American Chemical Society. Moreover, AnneMarie has served in the community as Chair of the local Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Law Week Committee where she recruited attorneys to teach high school students about the legal system. She also has served as a Guardian ad Litem. In addition, she has spent time serving as a presiding judge over Teen Court proceedings. AnneMarie has been involved in other local organizations such as the Florida Association of Woman Lawyers, Inns of Court, and Junior League. AnneMarie has trained law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state specifically in the areas of evidence based prosecution and trial advocacy in Domestic Violence and Criminal Traffic. She also has trained medical doctors at SHANDS UF and Child Protective Investigators with the Department of Children and Families in the areas of domestic violence and family dynamics. AnneMarie has successfully completed the Advanced DUI School hosted by the Florida Prosecutor Attorney Association. She also has successfully completed the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Course sponsored by the Institute of Police Technology and Management, a course designed to train law enforcement to effectively identify impairment in individuals suspected to be driving under the influence. AnneMarie also attended and successfully completed the Trial Advocacy School at the National Advocacy Center held at the United States Department of Justice in South Carolina. AnneMarie also has attended and was awarded certificate of successful completion for intense studies at the National College of DUI Defense at Harvard University. Furthermore, AnneMarie was awarded multiple certificates of completion for her studies at Axion Labs as it relates to Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry as well as being awarded certificates of completion for Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminars.

Karl P. Voigt IV

Bechtelsville, PA

Karl P. Voigt IV graduated with honors from Gettysburg College in 1987 and from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1990. He has been practicing exclusively in workers’ compensation with Prince Law Offices since 1990, serving injured workers in Berks and Schuylkill Counties. Karl has hosted 'Ask-A-Lawyer' on BerksTV and spoken before various public groups. He edits the office’s newsletter, WCLC Update, and was Chair of the Berks County Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section in 2000 and 2004. He lives in Northern Berks County and enjoys road and mountain cycling.

Holly Anderson Boyd

Tyler, TX

Holly is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Guardianship Association, Texas Bar Foundation, and the Smith County Bar Association. Holly is a Tyler native and attended Tyler Public Schools and Tyler Junior College before receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a 1980 graduate of Baylor Law School. After law school, Holly served as briefing attorney for Judge Connally McKay of the Texas 12th Court of Appeals and as staff attorney for the Court. After staying home to mother four daughters, Holly served as Executive Director of St. Paul Children's Foundation before joining the firm as a full-time attorney. Holly's community involvement includes providing pro bono legal services through Lone Star Legal Aid, leadership at her church, Dayspring UMC, as past chair of Staff-Parish Relations Committee, and membership in the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She has been a Board member of Hospice of East Texas, the East Texas Symphony Association, and Rockin' C Ranch. Holly has been certified as a Texas Master Naturalist through Texas Parks and Wildlife. She loves spending time in Colorado with family and friends and having fun with her dogs and horses. Paul and Holly just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Alfredo Mares

San Antonio, TX

Alfredo Mares holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Born and raised in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, he moved to the United States to pursue his legal career. He has gained experience working in prestigious law firms, including one of the top firms in San Diego, California, before moving to San Antonio, Texas. With over a decade of experience in the legal system, Mr. Mares is a litigation attorney handling complex cases, dedicated to fighting for his clients' rights and ensuring the best possible recovery.

Naim G. Younan

Royal Oak, MI

Naim G. Younan received his Juris Doctor and MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2010. He specializes in automobile negligence, premises liability, and construction litigation. In 2014, he was recognized as a 'rising star' by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Christopher Teng is Of Counsel at Guichard Teng & Garrett. He is a business lawyer who focuses on business formations, transactions, and corporate governance. He also handles business and contractual disputes in mediated settlements and litigation. His unique background and experience enable him to navigate and spot complex issues that often trouble business clients, enabling him to counsel clients to avoid potential or deal with actual disputes.

Ethan Trice

Hendersonville, NC

Ethan Trice is a transactional and family law attorney. He primarily focuses his practice in matters involving business transactions, estate planning, and guardianships. Originally from Athens, Georgia, Ethan graduated from Mercer University. Ethan proceeded to obtain his Master of Arts in History from the University of Nebraska, before graduating from Wake Forest School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas and engages in transactional work in all five states.

Arshia Mardasi

Newport Beach, CA

Arshia Mardasi is a Senior Litigation Attorney at Leslie Law Firm with over 20 years of experience as a civil litigator in Orange County, serving clients in Orange County and Los Angeles. She has a strong reputation for successfully trying and negotiating settlements in personal injury, elder abuse, and premise and products liability cases. She practiced on the defense side for 15 years before joining the firm. Arshia is passionate about achieving justice for those harmed by negligence, emphasizing active listening and clear communication with clients to achieve the best outcomes. She is fluent in English and Persian/Farsi.

Inna Gorin

Encino, CA

Inna Gorin, the founding Partner of Injury Justice Law Firm, modeled the Firm after her ideals and principles of what skilled, aggressive, and tenacious representation of individual clients should embody. Her mission is to level the playing field and provide her clients with the same level of representation that insurance companies enjoy on the other side. Ms. Gorin has extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts in high-stakes cases, including wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and other serious injury cases. She has lectured to other lawyers on personal injury litigation for several years. She is passionate about her work and devoted to her clients, consistently achieving outstanding results. She has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for her clients. Inna has a reputation as a tenacious, ethical, and credible lawyer, who promotes settlement when possible, but is willing and able to litigate cases in the best interests of her clients. She contributes to educating other legal professionals by serving as a member of the Executive Committee of the Personal Injury Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. She is also a regular contributor on AVVO, where she has received the highest rating of 10/10 Superb. She gives back to the community by working with Bet Tzedek Legal Services assisting Holocaust survivors. A victim of a serious car accident herself as a teenager, Inna knows the pain and anxiety her clients endure every day.

Leon K. Oxley

Huntington, WV

Leon K. Oxley is a Managing Partner and Attorney at Frazier & Oxley, L.C. He has been practicing since 1975 and is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant. He received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and his B.A. from Marshall University. He is admitted to practice in all West Virginia courts, both state and federal, and is a member of the U.S. Tax Court. His practice focuses on federal and state taxation issues, estate planning, and probate.

Michael G. Kissner Jr.

Vero Beach, FL

Michael G. Kissner Jr. is the partner in charge of the Civil Litigation department at Block & Scarpa, specializing in commercial, probate and trust, construction, real estate, and business litigation. He is a lifelong resident of Vero Beach and a Princeton University alumnus.

Vanessa N. Perez

Davie, FL

Vanessa N. Perez, Esq. is an aggressive, professional, and effective attorney with over 12 years of experience in the legal field, including roles as a secretary, paralegal, and office manager before becoming an attorney. She graduated cum laude from NSU Shepard Board College of Law in 2019 and is admitted to the Florida Bar. She is dedicated to fighting for her clients' rights in civil and personal injury cases.

Dean Riddle

Charlotte, NC

Dean A. Riddle is a founding shareholder of Riddle & Williams, P.C. Alongside his brother, Gene Riddle, Dean also leads Riddle & Riddle’s insurance litigation department. For nearly 40 years, Dean has concentrated his practice on insurance claims, community association law, and commercial litigation. At Riddle & Riddle, he is especially focused on helping victims of natural disasters like Hurricane Helene get the compensation they deserve.

David-Ross Williamson

Boston, MA

David-Ross Williamson is a founder of Williamson & Melendez, PLLC. He has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1985. He holds a B.S. from Westfield State College and a J.D. Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School, with international studies in Spain, Mexico, and at the University of San Diego Law School. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and is involved in the Sports Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Valerie Russell

Houston, TX

Valerie Russell is a dedicated and compassionate attorney with over four years of legal experience, licensed to practice law in both Texas and Massachusetts. Her legal career is rooted in a deep commitment to advocacy and client service, particularly for individuals facing complex and emotionally charged legal matters. Valerie earned her Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law, where she honed her skills in legal research, advocacy, and client-centered representation. In addition to her law degree, she holds a Master of Arts in Spanish Literature and Linguistics from the University of Houston, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish (dual major) from the University of Texas at Austin. She is fully fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse client base with clarity and cultural understanding. Before joining the team at Javier Marcos & Associates, Valerie worked as an immigration attorney in both private practice and within the nonprofit sector. In her most recent role, she advocated for unaccompanied minors, providing essential legal support to some of the most vulnerable individuals in the immigration system. Prior to practicing law, Valerie spent over eight years as an educator, a background that greatly influences her approach to legal counsel-she’s patient, communicative, and committed to empowering her clients with knowledge throughout the legal process. Valerie is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate challenging legal circumstances with dignity. She believes that respect, empathy, and clear communication are key to building trust and achieving meaningful results. Whether guiding a client through an immigration matter or advocating in court, Valerie strives to make the legal process more accessible and less overwhelming.

Andrew G. White

Greenbelt, MD

Andrew G. White represents clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia. He was selected to Maryland Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, for 2024-2026 and was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to the State Open Meetings Law Compliance Board. He graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 2020.

David D. Curtis, Jr.

Haverhill, MA

Attorney David D. Curtis, Jr. is a personal injury and car accident lawyer based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1987 and attended Southern New England School of Law. With over 20 years of experience, including working for three insurance carriers and law firms like Donald E. Green and Dane M. Shulman, he possesses extensive knowledge in insurance claims, personal injury case investigation, evaluation, and settlement negotiation. He is committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients, securing maximum compensation, and providing excellent customer service with timely updates.

Elizabeth Seemann

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Elizabeth Seemann is an attorney passionate about public service and helping individuals with physical and mental disabilities. She has been representing disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration since graduating law school in 2011. Her dedication is fueled by understanding her clients' daily struggles and holding the federal government accountable. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maine School of Law and an undergraduate degree from William Smith College.

Larry Jarvis

Omaha, NE

Larry Jarvis has joined Carlson & Blakeman, LLP to add his talents to our criminal defense and immigration law teams. As an English- and Spanish-speaker, he is able to conveniently offer his outstanding service to more people in our communities. Early in his legal career, Larry knew he wanted to focus on immigration law. His mother and wife are both immigrants from Mexico and was inspired his own experiences with immigration. He is insistent on handling every case he accepts as if he was representing himself or a family member because he knows what it is like to need someone there to protect your rights in a time of need. Before becoming an attorney, Larry proudly served as an active-duty United States Marine for five years. Thank you for your service, Larry! After his service with the Armed Forces, he graduated from the University of Phoenix with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Later, he served as a police officer in Mesa, Arizona and attended Creighton’s School of Law to complete his J.D. The time he spent with the police force gives him unique insight when working on criminal defense cases today. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Larry decided to eventually settle in Nebraska because it is such a beautiful place to raise children. He spends most of this time playing with his children and energetic dogs.

Alex Bonilla

San Francisco, CA

Alex Bonilla is a dedicated workers’ compensation attorney born and raised in San Francisco, with a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. He has represented both injured employees and insurance companies, giving him a unique perspective. Known as a fierce advocate, he litigates all aspects of workers’ compensation law and offers bilingual services in English and Spanish. He has a remarkable 99% success rate and operates on a contingency basis.

Anna Gavrysh

Melville, NY

Anna Ivanenko Gavrysh, Esq. joined Futterman Lanza, LLP in December 2024 as an Associate. She specializes in estate planning, Medicaid Planning, probate, administration, estate litigation, and Article 81 guardianships. Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, she also handles residential real estate closings and receives court appointments as a Court Evaluator.

Maeve Bennett

Killeen, TX

Maeve Bennett is an international attorney admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, Texas, and the Republic of the Philippines. She obtained her Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Washington, Seattle, and her law degree from San Beda University. She is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Military Spouses JD Network, and American Immigration Lawyers Association.