English-Speaking Attorneys

Cristina Segui Quantock

Fayetteville, NC

Cristina S. Quantock joined Beaver Courie Law Firm in 2012, transitioning from a prosecutor role in Hoke County. She has extensive experience in criminal defense, including traffic, DWI, and serious felonies, and has since transitioned her practice to cover all areas of family law. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

John Morelli

Cherry Hill, NJ

John Morelli concentrates his practice in litigation, commercial transactions, and real estate transactions. He is an experienced trial attorney, certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court, a distinction achieved by less than 2% of attorneys. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California, as well as various federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Katherine Goodman

New York, NY

Katherine M. Goodman is a dedicated personal injury attorney based in Portland, Oregon, also specializing in landlord-tenant disputes, contracts, and business law. A Minnesota native, she earned a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Bethel University in 2011. She received her J.D. from Valparaiso University Law School in 2016, where she interned with the Marshall Superior Court. In 2018, she earned an LL.M. in Animal Law from Lewis & Clark Law School. Admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2018, Katherine practices with Goldberg & Loren, focusing on personal injury. Clients praise her thoroughness, clarity, and professional advocacy. She enjoys an active lifestyle, including reading, hiking, running, and kickboxing.

Spencer B. Heintz

Bradenton, FL

Spencer was born and raised in Manatee County, Florida. Spencer has always possessed a very competitive nature. From a young age, Spencer began playing football and baseball which developed his competitive spirit and abilities to lead a team. This life-long passion to compete and excel in everything he does makes Spencer a very effective advocate for his clients. Prior to attending law school, Spencer received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University, along with a minor in Business. Spencer went on to receive his J.D. from Barry Law School in Orlando, Florida. During law school, Spencer worked with Gulf Coast Legal Services where he provided pro bono services to individuals in need of legal aid. His work with Gulf Coast Legal Services gave him an in-depth perspective of just how important access to the justice system is. Spencer also served as an intern at the prestigious Cochran Law Firm in Orlando, Florida. As an intern at the Cochran Law Firm, Spencer gained tremendous experience in civil litigation through his work on everything from mass tort claims to product liability lawsuits.

Julie S. Levy

Santa Rosa, CA

Julie S. Levy is an attorney admitted to the California Bar in 2008, graduating cum laude from Empire College School of Law. With over 20 years in the legal profession, she is known for her compassionate approach, strong litigation skills, and dedication to helping clients navigate legal challenges like family law and personal injury, focusing on their best interests.

Trev E. Peterson

Lincoln, NE

Trev Peterson is a life-long Lincoln resident who joined the Knudsen Law Firm in 1981 and became a partner in 1986. He served as the firm’s managing partner from 2002-2006 and from 2018-2023. He focuses his practice on real estate, bankruptcy, business planning, banking and commercial law.

Truman Haycock

Hilliard, OH

Truman Haycock is an Associate Attorney at The Friedmann Firm LLC, joining in 2024. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, where he graduated with honors. A Columbus, Ohio native, Truman was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Employment Law and the Floyd D. Weatherspoon Award for Employment Discrimination & Labor Law during his time at Capital Law School. He also served as President of the Capital Law ACLU Chapter. Before law school, he received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and worked abroad in Nayarit, Mexico. He speaks English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Michael P. Kelton

Deltona, FL

Michael P. Kelton is a Florida-born attorney who earned his BBA, MBA, and JD from Stetson University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. He gained extensive experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense, and served as attorney for the City of DeLand's Historic Preservation Board and prosecutor for city ordinance violations. In 2020, he founded Kelton Law, P.A.

Adam N. Crosier

Harrisburg, PA

As a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability attorney, Adam handles all aspects of litigation, settlements, and appeals for his clients throughout Central Pennsylvania. Adam is passionate about his areas of practice and in helping injured and disabled clients, as he has family members who have gone through both the workers’ compensation and social security disability processes. Adam has been with the firm since 2009 and has been awarded the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s distinction as a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation since 2016.

Marc R. Wolfe

Stroudsburg, PA

Marc is the Managing Shareholder of Newman, Williams, Mishkin, Corveleyn, Wolfe & Fareri, P.C. and has been practicing law at the firm since 1974. Marc concentrates his practice in land use law, zoning, land development, commercial real estate, and business law. He has represented many nationally known companies and regional developers in a variety of land use, subdivision, land development, and zoning issues in Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Marc has represented the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority and related organizations for many years, including representation in many revenue bond issues, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority financings, and related matters. Marc served as an Assistant Monroe County District Attorney (1977 to 1978).

Jean B. Ménager

Lawrence, KS

Jean has experience serving individuals and businesses in a number of industries including healthcare, legal services, staffing, restaurant/hospitality, media & entertainment, logistics, higher education, and finance technology. His previous litigation experience helps him bring a unique approach to problem solving. He handles a wide variety of matters including entity formation, corporate and LLC governance, services agreements, commercial leasing, business acquisitions, and compliance with employment laws. Jean has served in numerous leadership roles including with the Johnson County Bar, the KBA, the LAKC-YLS, and with the Earl E. O’Connor American Inn of Court. He is also a member of various professional associations and serves on the Kansas CLE Board. In addition to English, Jean also speaks French and Haitian Creole.

Scott C. Villarreal

Dallas, TX

Scott Villarreal is a dedicated attorney with a passion for advocating for his clients and community. A Dallas native, Scott was raised in Mesquite, TX and graduated from Horn High School then continued to St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX to earn a Bachelor of Arts in 2008. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2012 from Wake Forest School of Law. After years of working in insurance defense, Scott made the switch to fighting on the plaintiff’s side, allowing him to provide a service to his community. He started his own personal injury law firm in 2019 and has helped thousands of clients hurt in motor vehicle accidents throughout Texas and North Carolina.

Charles J. Keefe

Nashua, NH

Charles J. Keefe is a partner at Wilson, Bush & Keefe, specializing in criminal defense and trial work across all levels of state and federal courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is the former vice president and current president of the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Keefe graduated cum laude from Holy Cross with a B.A. in History (1996) and cum laude from Boston University School of Law with a J.D. (1999). He previously served as a prosecutor in the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office and the Homicide Unit at the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office. He received the Robert E. Kirby Award in 2008 and is recognized as an expert in criminal defense law.

Christopher W. McDonald

Lake Worth, FL

Christopher McDonald is a Member of the Firm, a 1991 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the College of William and Mary. He maintains a general practice with a vibrant litigation focus on civil matters, business and contract disputes, real estate litigation, and domestic relations, also handling non-litigation matters like business formation and estate planning.

Dorian Gjeci

Chicago, IL

An Albanian national, Mr. Gjeci is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate in 2022. In 2019, he earned his LL.M. in International Intellectual Property from Chicago - Kent College of Law. Before coming into the U.S., Mr. Gjeci was a practicing attorney in Albania for five years, where he focused on property-land disputes, business and mining law. While attending law school, Mr. Gjeci was an extern on the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. In the spring of 2021, Mr. Gjeci began his U.S. legal experience as a law clerk at Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. Upon passing the Illinois Bar Exam as a first time taker while English being his non-native language, and upon admission to the practice of law in the State of Illinois, in January 2023, Mr. Gjeci continued his journey at Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. as an associate attorney. Mr. Gjeci has since represented victims of negligence in personal injury and workers compensation cases. Currently, Mr. Gjeci practices in state court and before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

John W. Hillman

Chatham, NY

John W. Hillman graduated Cum Laude from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2008. He has extensive courtroom experience and litigation in criminal defense, prosecution, divorce, custody, grandparent visitation, child neglect and abuse, as well as general civil litigation including personal injury, contract disputes and landlord/tenant matters. He is admitted to the New York bar.

Juan De Pedro

Las Vegas, NV

Juan De Pedro is an attorney who has exclusively practiced Immigration Law since his admission to the Colorado Bar and the U.S. District Court of Colorado in 2007. Originally from Puerto Rico, he moved to Colorado and became a first-generation college student, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from Colorado State University. He then graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2007, where he was an active member of the Latino Law Student Association. Juan is recognized as an expert on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions in Colorado and volunteers his time for community legal aid and citizenship drives. He has successfully handled a range of cases from athletic visas to deportation defense.

Lawrence J. Schwind

Rochester, NY

Lawrence has retired from the full-time practice of law. Attorney Lawrence Schwind is a partner and the Chair of Lacy Katzen’s Family Law Department. Larry brings over 40 years of legal experience and knowledge to his clients in a wide variety of practice areas, with an emphasis on divorce and other family law matters. He also maintains a general practice of law, representing clients in residential real estate transactions, estate planning matters, estate probate and administration matters, business and contractual matters and maintains an active Municipal Law practice as attorney for the Village of Hilton.

Linda M. Coronato

Saddle Brook, NJ

Linda M. Coronato has over 27 years of experience in the legal field and is not afraid to fight for the rights of her clients. As a member of the New Jersey and New York Bars, she has handled cases involving child custody, Domestic Violence alimony, adoption, pre-nuptial agreements, as well as many other matters of family law. Her lengthy experience includes the ability to resolve difficult cases and arrive at settlement without the time and expense of continued litigation. Ms. Coronato has worked with several prestigious firms in family law and has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Ms. Coronato is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and French, enabling her to ease communication frustrations for those clients whose native tongue is not English. With her years of experience as a New Jersey divorce lawyer, she has become a strong advocate for her clients when they are going through the trauma of a divorce or child custody battle. She is a staunch defender of victims of domestic abuse and won’t back down from challenging cases. Linda truly cares about each client she represents. Ms. Coronato knows the right questions to ask to develop a course of action to navigate her clients through their legal issues. She carefully listens to her clients. Then she gives straightforward honest advice. Ms. Coronato spends time educating her clients about the law, so they can make the right decisions. Also, one of Linda’s strongest qualities is her ability to relate to her clients. She learns all the details of each of her cases to insure each client the best representation possible. Ms. Coronato makes it a priority to understand her clients’ perspectives and effectively advocates their positions. Linda truly cares about her clients and they know it. Linda is an experienced NJ divorce attorney handling cases in and out of court. She is an effective negotiator who has successfully settled many cases. Linda has excellent communication skills and is an outstanding writer. She drafts effective legal briefs, certifications, and other legal pleadings. Ms. Coronato’s focus is to get her clients through the divorce process and on to a better future. She knows that divorce is a life-changing event and diligently represents her clients’ interests. Linda has an aggressive yet compassionate approach to each case she handles. Her first goal is to protect your rights. She delivers valued based representation, so you can achieve your goals.

Jack J. Canzoneri

Southborough, MA

Attorney Jack J. Canzoneri has practiced labor law exclusively on behalf of unions since joining the firm in 1993. With over 25 years of experience, he handles hundreds of arbitrations, including grievance and interest arbitrations for various union clients. He has extensive experience representing unions in contract negotiations and mediation, acting as chief spokesperson. Attorney Canzoneri regularly represents unions before state and federal labor agencies and has developed expertise in overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Massachusetts Wage Act. He has argued multiple times before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and state appellate courts.

Scott I. Batterman

Honolulu, HI

Scott I. Batterman is a trial attorney and litigator with over 35 years of experience, practicing in federal and state courts. He has expertise in complex bankruptcy disputes, construction law, commercial law, employment discrimination, environmental law, and securities fraud claims.

Davis Taylor

Houston, TX

Attorney Davis Trent Taylor III set forth a career in law to standard of diligence in service to those of need of legal representation and preservation of individual liberties. A native Houstonian, Davis grew to love the outdoors and developed a lifelong desire for betterment of the environment and service to both the community and others through Boy Scouts, a passion for speech and academics through National Forensics League and Academic Decathlon, and an understanding of the needs for discipline and order through junior ROTC. Davis earned his B.A. in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice, graduating Summa Cum Laude at Houston Christian University. There he also achieved membership in Alpha Chi National Honor Society and the cause of the honor society: pursuing field excellence, leadership, and practice of community service helping those in need. Davis earned his law degree at South Texas College of Law of Houston where he studied both criminal and civil fields for both Federal and Texas courts with an interest on all topics that touch on civil rights and achieved a CALI award in Family Law and National Security. Prior to joining The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC, Davis worked in the Randal O. Sorrel Clinic for access to justice. He also had the opportunity during pursuit of his degrees to intern with a Texas Civil District Court as well as a Texas County Court at Law which adjudicated civil, criminal, and probate matters. Davis regards these as enlightening experiences in seeing how the legal practice operates both from the neutral vantage position the court enjoys during trials and hearings as well as how the court functions. Before entering the practice of law, Davis worked as a programmer.

Zac Stoltz

New York, NY

Zac Stoltz's practice focuses on Employment and Business Litigation, with insight into entertainment industry legal issues. He has negotiated complex talent and guild agreements and pursued civil rights and wage claims. As a dedicated advocate for employee rights, he has spent the past two years representing workers against workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and pay violations. His strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail have earned him a reputation as a highly effective legal professional. Zac's passion for social justice and tenacious approach allows him to impact clients' lives and level the playing field.

While Frederick Brockmeier is no longer practicing law, Frederick “Rick” Brockmeier has four decades of legal experience. When not performing his duties as the Deacon for his church or as a professor; Rick is an indispensable part of the BLG team.