English-Speaking Attorneys

Steven H. Heldt

Lexington, NE

Steven H. Heldt is a retired attorney admitted to practice in Nebraska and U.S. District Court since 1979. He was involved with the Nebraska State Bar Association and Dawson County Bar Association.

Elizabeth Bruckman Taylor

Waukesha, WI

Elizabeth (Beth) B. Taylor focuses her practice on estate planning, gift and estate taxation, business succession planning, charitable giving, and trust and estate administration. Having spent many years at a large, nationally known insurance company, Beth has extensive expertise in life insurance and its role in planning. Her experience is especially well suited for clients with challenging and sophisticated estate planning situations requiring innovative and creative solutions. Beth works with clients to determine their vision for the future and uses planning strategies to help make that vision a reality. She is a frequent speaker on estate planning topics including life insurance and its role in estate planning, planning for business owners, charitable giving, and drafting and funding irrevocable trusts.

John Garrett

Charlotte, NC

John Garrett is a personal injury lawyer at Riddle & Riddle, having joined the firm in 2025. A native of North Carolina, John attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate studies, majoring in Peace, War, and Defense, with a minor in History. In 2021, he earned his Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. He is an active member of the Wake County Bar Association, the 10th Judicial District, and the North Carolina State Bar Association.

Scott J. Judson

Walnut Creek, CA

Scott J. Judson is the Managing Attorney of the Sacramento office of Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson & Judson, A Professional Corporation. He received Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Political Science with High Honors and Communication with Honors from the University of California, Davis in 2009. Scott earned his J.D. in 2012 from UC Davis School of Law, where, among other things, he graduated in the top 25% of his class, earned the Witkin Award in Legal Research and Writing, served as Chair as the Trial Practice Honors Board, won the Seventh Annual Williams Institute Moot Court Competition at UCLA, and graduated as a member of the Order of Barristers. Prior to joining BPMNJ, where his father, Craig, has worked for almost Scott's entire life, Scott served as the 'litigation specialist' at a recognized estate planning, estate administration, business and taxation firm in Sacramento, California, gaining invaluable experience and familiarity with the Probate code and the practical aspects of trusts and estates planning, administration, and litigation. This work built upon the experience Scott gained as an associate attorney at a boutique litigation firm in Sacramento, California, where he worked under an esteemed trial attorney specializing in complex business and trust litigation, and corporate, partnership, and LLC disputes. Scott remains extremely active in his beloved alma mater by serving as the President of the UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association Board of Directors and as a Public Address Announcer for various UC Davis Athletics events. In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristen, their daughter, Sydney, and their son, Tanner. He also enjoys anything and everything sports, particularly the San Jose Sharks, UC Davis Aggies, San Francisco Giants, and San Francisco 49ers, wine tasting, golfing and barbecuing on his beloved Traeger.

Sylvano Alvarez

Alexandria, VA

Sylvano Alvarez is an attorney who transitioned from a career in tech in San Francisco to law, graduating with honors from David A. Clarke School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Virginia and is fluent in Spanish, reflecting his Hispanic and Salvadoran heritage.

Bill Mathews is an attorney at Mathews Law, practicing in personal injury, estate planning, and family law. He is a lifelong resident of Limestone County and graduated from the community in which he practices.

William Mathews is an attorney at Mathews Law, practicing in personal injury, estate planning, and family law. He is a lifelong resident of Limestone County and graduated from the community in which he practices.

Jochen Korves

Maitland, FL

Jochen Korves is a German attorney and Partner at Jackson Law International, based in the Münster office. He assists in U.S.-German cross-border legal matters. His practice encompasses a variety of commercial and corporate law matters, including commercial litigation, insolvency law (reorganization and restructuring), and contract law. Additionally, he handles diverse general litigation matters throughout Germany, such as personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, hunting law, real estate and construction law, and criminal law. He completed his legal studies at Westphalian Wilhelms University of Münster and became a member of the Hamm Bar Association in 1998.

Anna M. Grand-Lege

Lafayette, LA

Anna M. Grand-Lege is a partner at Gibson Law Partners, LLC. Ms. Grand-Lege received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with a minor in Mass Communications from Loyola University New Orleans in 2006. She later earned a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans before going on to earn her Juris Doctor and Diploma in Comparative Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While she was in law school, Ms. Grand-Lege was an active member of the Trial Advocacy Board and placed third in the nation at the American Bar Association Arbitration National Finals. Ms. Grand-Lege has experience in handling mass tort and toxic tort litigation and has been named as one of the top lawyers in immigration law by Acadiana Profile magazine each year since 2017. Her practice focuses on litigation of complex matters involving professional liability, commercial litigation and general casualty defense. She is admitted to practice before all Louisiana courts and each of the federal district courts in Louisiana.

Elana S. Baron is a Shareholder at Bragdon, Baron & Kossayda, P.C. She earned her J.D. from Vermont Law School and B.A. from McGill University. She is licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and the U.S. District Courts for New Hampshire and Vermont. She is fluent in English and French and holds a Certified Estate Planner (CEP®) professional certification. Her practice areas include Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Probate and Elder Law, Landlord-Tenant law, Collections and Foreclosures, and Corporate Law.

Nanci M. House

Winchester, KY

Nanci M. House is a partner at White, McCann & Stewart, PLLC, focusing on family law and contract disputes. She graduated magna cum laude from Transylvania University in 2000 and cum laude from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2003. She was sworn into the Kentucky Bar Association in 2003 and became a partner in 2008. Nanci is active in community service, receiving the Kentucky Bar Association's Young Lawyers' Service to the Community Award in 2013 and the Junior League of Lexington Volunteer of the Year award in 2016.

Jesse Robert Harper

Valparaiso, IN

Jesse Robert Harper, a native of Porter County, Indiana, graduated from Valparaiso High School, earned his B.S. from California State University Northridge, and his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law, where he was in the Honors Program. He primarily practices criminal defense and personal injury, having tried numerous cases in various Indiana courts and Federal Court. He is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, Porter County Bar Association, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is actively involved in his community, including serving as Center Township Trustee.

Rebecca Rutan is a compassionate personal injury attorney in Texas, experienced in motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. She is licensed in state and federal court. Rebecca holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminology from The Ohio State University and a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law.

Allan Fanucchi

Beverly Hills, CA

Allan Fanucchi graduated from the University of Nevada with a Bachelor of Science in 2005. He attended Law School at the University of La Verne College of Law, where he received his J.D. in 2008. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2010. He has been with the Razi Law Group since 2013 and brings a wealth of experience in handling personal injury cases, civil litigation, and insurance claims. He is committed to fighting for clients' rights and has achieved favorable settlements even in denied liability cases. He is a member of the State Bar of California and is fluent in English.

Arturo Cazarin

Newport Beach, CA

Arturo Cazarin is a Litigation Attorney at Alvandi Law Group, where he champions the rights of employees. Licensed in both Mexico and California, Arturo pairs trial-ready advocacy with deep cross-border insight gained from years advising multinational companies on complex corporate, labor, immigration, and real-estate transactions. Arturo draws on a global academic background-an LL.M. in U.S. Law (Business & Corporate Certificate) from Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law, a Master’s in Mexican Corporate Law from Universidad Anáhuac, and a Law & Finance Bachelor’s Degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey-to craft strategies that resonate in court and at the negotiation table. Before joining Alvandi, he served clients across the U.S. and Mexico as foreign associate counsel, off-counsel, and corporate attorney, experience that now informs his plaintiff-side perspective and results-driven approach. Arturo is known for clear communication, practical solutions, and unwavering commitment to securing favorable outcomes for the employees he represents.

Melissa Dieken

Abilene, TX

Melissa started working in law offices when she was 16 years old in a high school work program. In the past 30 years, she has held every administrative and paralegal position imaginable. She has attended more depositions, mediations, focus groups, and trials than most West Texas lawyers. She has assisted in the investigation, preparation, litigation, and trial of multi-million-dollar lawsuits, including car wrecks, 18-wheeler involved fatalities, oil field explosions, and on-the-job injuries (most involving catastrophic injuries or death). What she does best, however, is take care of her clients. Whether it’s answering discovery or fighting with an insurance company over medical care, she always has her clients’ best interest at heart. Outside of the legal business, Melissa enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends in Abilene, Texas

Olga Baginski

New York, NY

Olga Baginski is an associate attorney at Block O’Toole & Murphy, fluent in English, Polish, and Russian. She began as a paralegal at the firm and is now dedicated to representing injured clients, particularly within the Spanish-speaking community. She holds a law degree from Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and an LL.M. from Fordham University School of Law.

Alyssa Ann Emery

Detroit, MI

Alyssa Emery is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have suffered harm due to medical provider negligence. With a focus on holding healthcare professionals accountable, Alyssa works tirelessly to ensure her clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Her commitment to providing compassionate and thorough legal representation makes her a trusted advocate for those navigating the complexities of medical malpractice cases.

Christopher A. Leal

Dallas, TX

Christopher Leal earned his bachelor's degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and then received his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University in Washington. During his time in law school, he served as a legal intern for the Honorable Superior Court Judge Clary. He is a civil litigator with a background in consumer credit and personal injury. Licensed in Texas as well as Tennessee, Christopher is a first generation American and the first attorney in his family. Christopher is a strong negotiator with a focus on providing clients with the best representation and getting clients the best outcome possible. In his free time, he enjoys discussing cinematography and film production.

Dannick G. Villaseñor-Hernandez

San Antonio, TX

Dannick G. Villaseñor-Hernandez is a partner at Espinoza & Brock, PLLC, originally from Weslaco, Texas. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin and in the top 12% of her class from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2011. She has extensive litigation experience, including trucking and commercial vehicle accident cases, and has presented cases at trial and appeals. She is actively involved in the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association and serves as Regional Coordinator for the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition.

Bonnie L. Moore

Honolulu, HI

Bonnie L. Moore is a senior associate focusing on trusts & estates, probate, contracts, and estate planning. A cum laude graduate of UCLA Law School, she clerked for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and has practiced in New York, California, and Hawaii. She is also a licensed attorney in California and New York.

Kenneth Manni

Oak Harbor, WA

Kenneth Manni retired in 2018. He was a National Member of the National Moot Court Team in 1979. He is a member of The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights.

Cody Reihs

Oklahoma City, OK

Cody Reihs graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2017 and the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2020. He clerked for the firm before becoming an associate.

Kristina Marino

Bellevue, WA

Kristina Marino is an associate attorney at Premier Law Group, focusing on personal injury claims. She earned a Psychology degree from the University of Washington in 2014 and a Juris Doctor from Seattle University in 2019. She joined Premier Law Group in 2020. Her personal experience with accidents drives her dedication to assisting clients. She is involved with the King County Bar Association.