English-Speaking Attorneys

Eric J. Burch

Manchester, TN

After working for several years as an associate and partner in another Manchester law office, Mr. Burch knew he wanted to try his hand as a sole practitioner. When Mr. Burch founded his own law firm in 2003, he did so with only card tables in a single room. Today, his business is one of the busiest law offices in Tennessee, and his strong customer service orientation is a dream he continues to fulfill. Eric J Burch is a Board Certified Attorney in Family Law.

Maritza Ming

New York, NY

Maritza Ming joined Harris Keenan & Goldfarb in March 2024 as a dedicated advocate for justice. She has always been driven by a passion to help others, a calling she recognized as early as 9 years old. Growing up in a neighborhood plagued by crime, Maritza witnessed firsthand the injustices faced by people of color within the legal system. This fueled her desire to pursue a career in law, with the goal of bringing justice to those who need it most. Maritza earned her B.A. from Binghamton University in 1994, graduating with a triple major in Political Science, Philosophy, and Law and Society, alongside a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. She went on to receive her J.D. from Fordham Law School in 1997. Maritza has represented countless victims throughout her career, securing trial verdicts in challenging cases and exonerating those wrongfully convicted or accused. She played a key role in creating the City’s first dedicated Youth Court, which focuses on rehabilitating young offenders by providing them with the services and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives. Maritza is also deeply committed to diversifying the legal profession and the justice system, working tirelessly to ensure that people of color have a voice. Her professional accomplishments are numerous, including coaching a local high school Mock Trial team to its first National Championship and creating partnerships that have provided young people with invaluable insights into the justice system. She has been recognized for her contributions to public service with awards such as the Dominican Bar Association Honoree (2014), the Kings County Criminal Bar Association Robert N. Kaye Memorial Award (2016), and the Brooklyn NETS Heritage Night Honoree (2018), among others. Outside of her legal work, Maritza is a proud mother of two teenage daughters, who she refers to as her “miracle girls.” She enjoys traveling with her family, spending time at the beach, cooking, reading action or mystery novels, and cuddling with her Yorkie named Magic.

David Rissman

Orlando, FL

David Rissman is a highly skilled litigator focusing on wrongful death, catastrophic and personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation. Raised in Orlando, he graduated with honors from The University of Florida and received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law in 2013. He previously defended major insurance companies, gaining a comprehensive understanding of defense strategies, and now passionately represents injured individuals, leveraging his insights to achieve the best results for his clients.

E. Nathan Harris

Hoover, AL

E. Nathan Harris is the CEO and founder of Abogados Centro Legal. He is also the Treasurer of the Alabama Association for Justice (ALAJ) for 2025-2026. Born to an Ecuadorian mother and American father, he grew up with a deep understanding of Latino culture and values. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Alabama and founded the firm in 2010 to protect and represent accident victims and those seeking immigration stability. He is a bilingual and bicultural attorney, committed to advocating for the Hispanic community in Alabama. He was recognized as a 'Super Abogado' and 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers in 2019, received the Minority Business Award in 2024, and was an honoree for BBJ’s Best of the Bar in 2025. He has also been appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court's Access to Justice Commission.

Amanda S. Chang

Honolulu, HI

Amanda S. Chang is Of Counsel, practicing immigration law, including naturalization, green card applications, various visas, and U.S. Embassy matters. She is fluent in Korean and conversant in Japanese, and actively participates in community service, holding leadership roles in several cultural and professional organizations.

Eleonora Tripi graduated summa cum laude in Law in 2009 from the University of Palermo and became a qualified Italian Lawyer in 2013, registered with the Palermo Bar Association. She is also a registered Mediator and a judicial administrator. She specializes in compensation for damages from air transport (denied boarding, cancellations, delays, lost baggage) and civil law matters including civil liability, debt collection, contracts, employment law, tenancy law, property protection, medical malpractice, and personal injury. She speaks Italian and English.

James S. Ginocchio

Cincinnati, OH

James S. Ginocchio is an associate attorney whose career has focused on litigation, including criminal cases, civil division representation for Hamilton County, and family law. He now focuses his practice on business litigation and medical malpractice matters.

John Brockmeier, Esq., principal at Brockmeier Law Group, is dedicated to providing the best experience for each client in each case. He offers compassion and understanding for clients dealing with critical matters. He is skillful and effective in negations to ensure that his clients receive the settlements and verdicts they deserve.

Mark Martinez

Santa Ana, CA

When it comes to real estate and personal injury law, you want Mark Martinez on your side. With a background in the real estate mortgage industry, Martinez understands the complexity of real estate deals. He chose to go into law after encountering dozens of clients in precarious situations who were simply following bad advice. He vowed to become a representative for vulnerable real estate owners, and he has built a career by helping others. In his personal injury practice, he offers a helping hand to people who are facing unfair insurance evaluations, and he doesn’t collect payment unless his client wins their case. As a Mexican-American, Martinez feels comfortable communicating in both English and Spanish, and takes pride in making his limited English proficiency clients feel more comfortable operating in our complex legal system. He has experienced many phases of the southern California real estate market, from booms to downturns, and has developed fantastic perspective. Martinez goes to bat for his clients every single day. He is level-headed and offers sound legal advice that more often than not leads to favorable outcomes for his clients. He is accomplished, established, and ready to hear the details of your real estate or personal injury case. When Martinez isn’t fighting on behalf of his clients, he can be found running, practicing yoga, surfing, reading, and playing chess.

Robert C. Sousa

Shelton, CT

With over thirty-five years of distinguished practice in Connecticut and a three-decade tenure as the managing partner at Sousa Law, LLC, Robert C. Sousa has dedicated a significant portion of his career to representing individuals injured at work in Connecticut. His expertise in workers' compensation law is extensive, encompassing thousands of both contested and uncontested cases. He also has a notable background in politics, having served as the First Selectman (Mayor) of Orange, Connecticut, from 1995-1999. He proudly served his country as a commissioned United States military intelligence officer in the United States Army. Currently residing in Milford with his wife, he continues to be a pillar of both his professional and local communities.

Robert Mintz

Kansas City, MO

Robert Mintz is the Litigation Director at Devkota Law Firm LLC, bringing over 30 years of legal experience in personal injury and litigation. He previously served as a Partner at a large multi-state defense firm, where he chaired the Health Law Group and gained extensive jury trial experience, including defending medical professionals in malpractice cases. Mintz leverages his dual defense and advocacy perspective to achieve optimal client results, dedicated to securing justice for the injured.

Mary Margaret Keys

Baton Rouge, LA

Mary Margaret Keys grew up in South Florida. She earned her Juris Doctor and Diploma in Comparative Law from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2020. She was active in student organizations, including the Public Interest Law Society, and volunteered with Capital Area CASA, receiving the Ginger Berrigan Worker Bee Award. After law school, she advocated for adult and juvenile mental health and children in foster care. She joined Bianca | Matkins in June 2024 as an associate attorney, continuing her passion for helping those unable to advocate for themselves.

Emile P. Sayegh

Yonkers, NY

Emile Paul Sayegh is the managing partner of Sayegh & Sayegh, P.C. Practicing law for more than 30 years, he focuses on matrimonial, business, real estate and commercial law. He has worked extensively in matters involving business transactions both on a corporate and individual level. For the past ten years, he continues to serve as general legal counsel to a large religious Archdiocese here in New York, handling matters pertaining to business issues and a myriad of religious organization issues throughout the United States. He has argued, successfully, cases before the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division for First and Second Departments. Conveying a strong sense of commitment and dedication to his clients, Mr. Sayegh continues to have a passion in his law practice that results in his success as an attorney.

Loann S. Meekins

Shelby, NC

Loann S. Meekins is an attorney focusing on Wills, Estates, and Guardianships. She graduated cum laude from Meredith College in 1985 with a B.A. in Social Work and Religion. She received her J.D. from Campbell University in 1988, where she was Articles Editor for Campbell Law Review and a member of the National Moot Court Team. She has served as a Volunteer Judge in the Cleveland County Teen Court Program for 15+ years and on the Board of the Shelby YMCA.

Michael Manolakis

New York, NY

Michael Manolakis se unió al bufete jurídico en el 2002 como asociado e inmediatamente se convirtió en una parte vital del equipo de Liga De Justicia. Manolakis maneja un número importante de casos de lesiones personales y trabaja en estrecha colaboración con los asistentes legales para asegurarse que cada archivo es procesado y litigado en forma adecuada y eficiente. El abogado Manolakis se dedica exclusivamente a los casos de accidentes y lesiones personales.

Michelle Kingsley

Las Vegas, NV

Michelle Kingsley is a personal injury lawyer at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers. A first-generation American from Henderson/Las Vegas, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in History from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2015. She then obtained her Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2019. While at Boyd, Michelle was a member and Articles Editor for the Nevada Law Journal and authored a published student note. She also served as a student attorney at the Education Clinic and volunteered with the Kids’ Court School. Michelle was admitted to the Nevada Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada in 2019. She previously clerked for U.S. District Court Judge George Foley, Jr. and Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Tierra Jones, and rejoined De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers as an attorney in 2020.

Shannon Mendez Smith

Abilene, TX

Shannon brings 26 years of experience in partnering with attorneys in all phases of legal representation. She has assisted attorneys in voir dire, trials, litigation, and mediations in personal injury law, family law and criminal law. Shannon has been on a winning team in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit more than once. She grew up in Baird, Texas, a small town in Callahan County where she later moved to Abilene, Texas to pursue her career in paralegal studies. Shannon has been a member of the Paralegal Division State Bar of Texas since 2014 and received an award from The Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas for making outstanding contributions to the delivery of legal services to low-income Texans. In June 2023, Shannon was elected by the Paralegal Division State Bar of Texas as Director of District 11 and liaison to the Secretary of State Notary Division. As Director for District 11, Shannon acts as a liaison and representative for local paralegal associations, local paralegal schools, local bar associations and legal professional associations within her district. She attends board meetings, numerous seminars, and continuing education courses. Shannon is a leader in the paralegal community. She is the finding founder of Big Country Legal Eagles and co-founder of Big Country Legal Assistants. Shannon is very friendly, outgoing and has never met a stranger. Taking care of her clients provides her with a great deal of satisfaction. She finds enjoyment in the fact that clients can rely on her and knows that she will be advocating for them. Shannon is happily married and on her days off she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Shannon’s hobby is CrossFit. She has competed in CrossFit Open Games and has competed in an all-women’s CrossFit fitness competition. Shannon strives for a challenge!

Brandon Gomez

Sacramento, CA

Brandon Gomez joined Curtis Legal Group as an Associate Attorney in 2024. Mr. Gomez obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in legal studies, from San Jose State University. He went on to obtain his juris doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Gomez was awarded a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in e-Discovery and interned as a law clerk assisting with plaintiff consumer protection and personal injury cases. He has participated in various legal clinics, including the Consumer Law clinic at Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center and the Record Clearance Project at San Jose State University. After obtaining his law license, Mr. Gomez worked as an attorney at a Sacramento law firm practicing several areas of law. He litigated plaintiff personal injury cases, small business and law enforcement defense cases, provided civil case monitoring, and assisted with small business acquisition transactions. Shortly after becoming an attorney, Mr. Gomez was selected as a 2024 Super Lawyers - Northern California, Rising Stars Honoree. At Curtis Legal Group, Mr. Gomez now focuses exclusively on plaintiff personal injury cases, where he represents clients in all phases of their claims. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, and fervently advocates for his clients.

Lisa E. Ivancich

Antioch, CA

Lisa E. Ivancich is the managing partner of Ivancich & Costis, LLP. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation and has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer. She graduated from UCLA and Golden Gate Law School.

Vanessa Gilmore

Houston, TX

Hon. Vanessa D. Gilmore (USDJ Ret.) is a former United States District Judge with a distinguished 27-year career, known for handling complex matters including patents, labor, employment, and securities class actions. She was the youngest sitting federal judge in the nation and the first University of Houston Law Center graduate appointed to the federal bench. Before her judicial service, she specialized in civil litigation for thirteen years. Now at Roberts Markland LLP, she brings her extensive experience to the firm, also serving on several boards including Texas Children’s Hospital and DePelchin Children’s Center.

Diane Doh

Greenwood, AR

Diane Doh is an attorney at Walters, Allison, Parker & Estell in Greenwood, Arkansas, whose practice encompasses a broad range of civil, domestic, real estate, and probate matters, including divorce, custody, adoptions, guardianships, estate planning, contract negotiations and disputes, and personal injury. While in law school, Diane served as a member of the Oklahoma Law Review and served as a legal intern in the civil clinic for two semesters. While working as an intern, Diane gained valuable, hands-on experience assisting individuals in need of legal representation in domestic and probate matters. Diane was also the recipient of several scholarships and honors, including the OU Law Clinic Distinguished Intern, OU Law Pro Bono 3L Top Hours Recipient, and Values Public Interest Fellow. Since joining the Walters firm, Diane has litigated numerous cases with success, particularly in the areas of divorce, custody, and guardianships. She uses her knowledge and diligence to advise her clients intelligently and thoughtfully.

Eliana Aklepi

Coral Gables, FL

Eliana Aklepi is a litigation attorney handling passenger personal injury, sexual assault, and crewmember cases. Eliana prioritizes working closely with clients, ensuring their stories are heard. Eliana’s undergraduate degree from Drexel University allowed her to work with artists, helping them avoid exploitative contracts. This work sparked her desire to fight corporations with abusive labor practices.

Christopher Delgado

Miami, FL

For attorney Christopher Delgado, Esq., understanding the needs and experiences of his clients is the first step in providing the best possible service, especially in an area as sensitive and complex as Immigration. His talent as a litigator and negotiator makes him an excellent addition to the Gallardo Law Firm team. Mr. Delgado obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the School of Law at the American University, a private institution located in Washington, D.C., United States. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University, with a major in International Relations, a minor in Political Science, and a Legal Assistant Certificate. As part of his academic training, he completed an internship as a student attorney before the Landlord and Tenant Branch of the Superior Court of Washington, D.C., representing tenants. He has also testified before the Human Services Committee of the Council of the District of Columbia. Mr. Delgado was also the Director of Communications of the Student Bar Association (SBA).

Gipsy Sosa

Miami, FL

Gipsy Sosa Valdes is a dedicated immigration attorney with a robust background in criminal justice and extensive experience in navigating complex immigration proceedings. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is committed to providing exceptional legal services to her clients and reuniting families through her expertise in immigration law. The lawyer Gipsy Sosa Valdes earned her Juris Doctor (JD) in May 2023. During her time there, she was actively involved in the Hispanic American Law Student Association (HALSA) and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. She also obtained a Certificate in Immigration Practice. As an Associate Attorney at Gallardo Law Firm, Gipsy navigates complex immigration proceedings, assists clients in adjusting their status before Citizenship and Immigration Services and immigration courts, conducts legal research, and drafts pleadings, motions, and briefs. She is dedicated to helping bring families together through her legal expertise.