English-Speaking Attorneys

Rodrigo E. Horna

DUBLIN, OH

Rodrigo joined Arenstein & Andersen Co., LPA as a full-time associate attorney in December 2024. Rodrigo advises clients on areas of business law, real estate, estate planning, tax, and trust and estate administration. Originally from Peru, Rodrigo is bilingual, which makes him uniquely positioned to assist the Spanish-speaking population, as well. Rodrigo focuses his business practice on mergers and acquisitions, business law, real estate, taxation, and other corporate matters. His experience includes drafting asset and equity purchase agreements, real estate purchases, lease agreements, and various business contracts. Rodrigo also has experience with entity formation, governance, operations, and general taxation matters. His estate planning practice focuses on providing legal advice and representation for individuals, families, and businesses. He represents clients in matters pertaining to trusts and wills, and trust and estate administration while advising on general aspects of federal, state, and local taxation. Prior to coming to the United States for law school, Rodrigo lived in Lima, Peru where he graduated law school at San Marcos University. He also completed a thesis dissertation focused on business succession planning in Latin American countries. While attending law school at the University of Cincinnati, he served as a research assistant for Business Associations and Property Law and served as a law clerk for a Dayton-based law firm focusing on estate planning and tax.

David B. Snyder

Syracuse, NY

Attorney David B. Snyder is an experienced litigator with over fifteen years of experience. He has been recognized as a Superlawyer since 2018, including 2022, and a rising star multiple times by Upstate New York SuperLawyers Magazine. He holds an excellent rating on Avvo, is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and became a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in 2022. He is a member of the Onondaga County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and the New York Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Erika assists the firm in commercial litigation, real estate litigation and insurance litigation. Erika’s diverse expertise encompasses both litigation and corporate matters. She is extremely accomplished in the preparation and negotiation of complex commercial projects as she handles a myriad of complex litigation cases for the firm. Erika was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Florida State University and graduated with her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. During law school Erika worked at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office as a Certified Legal Intern. At the SAO, Erika gained valuable trial experience and tried cases to verdict before graduating law school. Erika represents clients in litigation and real estate matters. Her expertise includes commercial litigation, general litigation, legal representation relating to the negotiation and termination of business agreements, joint ventures, partnerships and shareholder agreements, shareholder disputes, buy sell agreements, and residential and commercial real estate closings. Erika also helps the firm with complex and large scale losses involving insurance. Erika represents individuals and corporations located in the United States and Latin America both in litigated matters and corporate matters. She is fluent in English, Spanish and conversational in Hebrew. Erika is married to Brett Schlacter and they together have two beautiful children. Family is an integral part of Erika’s life and she takes the same approach when dealing with clients. Her passions include real estate and travel. Erika is a University of Miami Executive Donor and Champion.

Scott C. Hammersley

Denver, CO

Scott C. Hammersley is a sharp, forward-thinking attorney focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation, and appellate matters. He brings analytical precision, clear strategy, and unwavering dedication to defending clients' rights across Colorado.

Tanis M. Holm

Billings, MT

Tanis Holm has been a dedicated advocate in civil litigation for 17 years, serving injury victims throughout Montana from her Billings personal injury law firm. After earning an honors degree from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, Tanis received her J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2007 and has since established herself as a trusted Montana accident lawyer and wrongful death attorney. Her extensive legal career includes valuable experience formerly representing insurance companies and corporations, knowledge she now leverages to passionately advocate for individuals who have suffered personal injuries, car accident injuries, and financial damages. Tanis has developed specialized expertise in Montana motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, medical malpractice, wrongful death claims, sexual abuse cases, and financial and banking malpractice. She offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless she wins their case. As an established litigator with nearly two decades of courtroom experience, Tanis brings both technical expertise and a distinctive perspective to every case she handles. Her comprehensive understanding of how opposing counsel operates provides her clients with a strategic advantage in pursuing just compensation. Known for her compassionate approach to client relationships, she understands that behind every case is a person facing one of life’s most challenging moments. Deeply committed to community involvement, Tanis has served on numerous local boards and dedicates significant time to pro bono work focused on constitutional rights. She believes that protecting fundamental liberties strengthens both individual lives and the fabric of society as a whole. Outside of her legal practice and community service, Tanis finds balance in Montana’s natural beauty. Her appreciation for the state’s outdoor opportunities, sporting events, and diverse landscapes reflects her deep connection to the community she proudly serves.

Miguel Planas

Miami, FL

Mr. Planas is part of our Immigration Department and the Immigration Attorney at our Hialeah office where he exclusively practices Immigration and Nationality Law. He attended Inter American University of Puerto Rico where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Management and then proceeded to obtain his Juris Doctor. Throughout law school, Mr. Planas was part of the Moot Court Trial competition team, representing his school nationally while learning the ins and outs of litigation. He also served on the board of the Student’s Federal Bar Association. Mr. Planas also earned an award from Pro-Bono Inc., Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico for his zealous advocacy for low-income families in debt collection cases and family disputes. He also participated in providing legal seminars to underprivileged families. Prior to joining our team at the Gallardo Law Firm, he had been part of a nationally recognized immigration law firm. Thus, it is his continuous goal to provide all individuals with an equal opportunity to enjoy the freedoms and liberties that this great country has to offer.

Melissa Emery is the Owner/Managing Attorney at Emery Law Office. She became a lawyer to help others, driven by a personal understanding of life's challenges. She completed law school in just over two years, graduating in the top 10 percent of her class. Licensed in Kentucky and Indiana in 2006, she founded Emery Law Office in 2017. She focuses exclusively on personal injury cases, treating each client as an individual and providing support to help them recover from injuries.

Arlene M. Parra

Totowa, NJ

Arlene M. Parra, Esq., is a Founding Partner at Parra Klein, a law firm based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. She is the youngest daughter of Colombian and Ecuadorian immigrants and a proud Latina and first-generation professional. Ms. Parra is dedicated to representing clients who have suffered from fall-down accidents, motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, wrongful death cases, product liability, and general civil litigation matters. She has established a strong reputation over the last decade due to her dedication and expertise, acquiring significant experience at esteemed New York and New Jersey law firms. She is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York and is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Italian and Portuguese.

Brittany Kuusisto

Houston, TX

Brittany Kuusisto is a trial attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group who focuses primarily on Criminal Defense. Brittany has a passion for criminal justice reform and is dedicated to providing representation for those adversely impacted by the criminal justice system. Ms. Kuusisto earned her Bachelor of Science as a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology at Sam Houston State University, where she served as the Vice President of Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Honor Society. Ms. Kuusisto went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law - Houston, where she was a Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient and member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. She participated in the Actual Innocence Clinic, where she drafted pardons to be submitted to the United States President for the vindication of the Buffalo Soldiers, stationed in Houston, Texas. During her time at South Texas College of Law - Houston, Ms. Kuusisto received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Commercial Law and Human Rights. Ms. Kuusisto also earned her certification in mediation. In her free time, Ms. Kuusisto enjoys crafting, retail therapy, and most importantly, spending time with her pets, her significant other, and her family. Ms. Kuusisto is excited to be a part of the Gonzalez Law Group and is honored to serve as your criminal defense attorney.

Cindy Poe

Atlanta, GA

Cindy Poe is a Senior Paralegal with 23 years of litigation experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Mercer University and a Juris Doctor from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. She is passionate about advocating for families affected by medical negligence and has extensive experience in medical malpractice litigation. She is also a certified volunteer advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and volunteers with the Atlanta Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity.

Laura Sigaud

Austin, TX

Laura Sigaud has been practicing law in Texas since 2003, with 19 years in administrative law and policy advocacy on Capitol Hill before moving into insurance defense. She is admitted in all four federal district courts of Texas, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 2002.

Nancy Liang

Mayfield Heights, OH

Nancy’s main practice areas are in business law, real estate matters and personal injury. In addition, Nancy maintains a strong concentration in helping small to medium-size companies handle successful business matters with foreign companies and individuals. Ms. Liang has worked with Rob Dubyak and Doug Nelson since 2011. Before joining the group, she gained extensive experience from working in multiple areas of law including criminal defense, family law, and immigration law. Nancy and her husband Yiran reside in Beachwood with their three children.

Francisco J. Garcia

Chula Vista, CA

Francisco J. Garcia is a co-founder of Gonzalez & Garcia, APC. Francisco grew up in Calexico and graduated from Calexico High School in 1994. After high school, Francisco attended the University of California, San Diego and received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Spanish Literature. Then Francisco returned to Calexico High School and became a U.S. History, Government and Economics teacher for several years. During this time, Francisco received a Masters degree in Education from the University of Phoenix. Then, he attended California Western School of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2 years.

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.