English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Colin C. Heaton

Hot Springs, AR

Colin C. Heaton founded Heaton Firm in 2019. He is a trial lawyer specializing in business law, estate planning, and probate matters. He is licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas and in Federal Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas.

Roger Justin

St. Cloud, MN

Roger practices in the areas of Arbitration, ADR & Mediation, Business Law, Construction Law, Employment Law, and Litigation. Roger has been trying lawsuits, and helping clients avoid lawsuits, for over 30 years. Many of Roger’s clients have been clients of his for the majority of those years. Clients depend on Roger for excellent service and top-notch legal work. They understand that Roger’s advice will be honest and that they are still in charge of what to do with that advice. With Roger’s collaboration, he helps his clients with making the best decisions for their business or personal pursuits.

Blair M. Fazzio is a Partner Kanner & Pintaluga where she oversees all the appellate proceedings in the Firm’s Personal Injury and First Party Property practice groups, as well as serving as lead counsel to both outside law firms and individual clients on their appellate issues. As a seasoned appellate advocate, Blair has a proven track record of securing reversals of adverse decisions and ensuring that rightful verdicts withstand appeal, both via briefs and oral argument. She has also been instrumental in assisting first-party property clients in overturning improper insurance denials and obtaining to protect their rightful insurance proceeds under their homeowners’ policies. Blair has several favorable published opinions that include: Universal Prop. & Casualty Ins. Co. v. Brilus, No. 4D2023-2878, 2025 WL 542337 (Fla. 4th DCA Feb. 19, 2025); Citizens Prop. v. Fontus, 2024 WL 4609842, Case No. 3D23-0989 (Fla. 3d Oct. 30, 2024); Progressive American Insurance Company v. Corsaro, 345 So. 3d 1281 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022); Werner Enterprises, Inc. v. Sweeney, No. 5D21-857, 2021 WL 4927606 (Fla. 5th DCA 2021); Salazar v. Gomez, 317 So. 3d 170 (Fla. 3d DCA 2021); Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Inc. v. Barnes, 300 So. 3d 1188 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020); Middleton v. Don Asher & Associates, Inc., 262 So. 3d 870 (Fla. 5th DCA 2019); West v. Justiniano, 288 So. 3d 17 (Fla. 2d 2019); Lennon v. McCarthy, No. 4D17-1001 (Fla. 4th DCA Feb. 26, 2018). Blair is an Eagle member of the Florida Justice Association and sits on the Florida Justice Association HB 837 Appellate Review Committee, First-Party Insurance Claims Committee, and Rules and Evidence Committees as well as being a member of the appellate practice and women’s caucus. Blair began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Angel A. Cortiñas in Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal. Blair then served as lead appellate counsel at the Office of the Assistant Attorney General of Florida where she argued complex appellate matters before both the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida District Courts of Appeal. Blair joined Kanner & Pintaluga in 2016 as a trial attorney and evolved into her current role as lead appellate attorney. She graduated with honors from Florida State University and then the University of Miami School of Law.

Daniela Bonilla

Miami Lakes, FL

Daniela is a dedicated Legal Assistant at Redemption Law, where she plays a crucial role in assisting clients through the legal process. With a strong background in personal injury law, Daniela ensures that every client receives the support and guidance they need from the moment they contact our firm.

Maria Raviela

Manassas, VA

Maria Raviela joined The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm in November 2023 as a Paralegal. She has over eight years of experience in bankruptcy law, handling Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Maria holds a degree in Psychology and is proficient in technology. She enjoys reading, live music, proofreading, and translating between English and Spanish, and also speaks some French. Maria is dedicated to supporting clients and making a positive impact in personal injury law.

Chad Piotrowski is the founder of Piotrowski Law, established in 2010. A former Prosecutor at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, he specializes in criminal defense, handling cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies in State and Federal Courts nationwide. He is a Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney and has served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) - Miami Chapter. He also received the Two Comma Club Award.

H. Douglas Mitchell

Winder, GA

H. Douglas Mitchell is an attorney dedicated to helping resolve family law disputes, the protection of accident victim’s rights, and assisting individuals in North Eastern Georgia take advantage of the rights and privileges the law allows. He established his law practice in Winder, Georgia, serving Barrow County, Jackson, Clarke, Oconee, Walton, Gwinnett and Hall counties. Attorney Mitchell provides honest, straightforward legal advice and is accessible to clients, empowering them to make the best decisions. His courtroom approach focuses on persistence, accuracy, preparedness, and confidence, always aiming for the best results. He is committed to timeless values and the individuals who trust him as their advocate. Away from the office, he enjoys the outdoors, hiking, camping, sports, and spending time with his wife, Shauna, and their four children. He is a skilled negotiator who uses a personal and proactive approach to optimize outcomes, focusing on collaborative strategies to reduce conflict and promote resolution.

Paul V. Suppicich

Tampa, FL

Paul V. Suppicich is an immigration attorney at Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. with over fifteen years of experience in U.S. Immigration & Naturalization and General Civil Litigation. His practice primarily involves waivers of inadmissibility, juvenile dependency cases, family lawful permanent resident (green card) petitions, U.S. citizenship applications, removal (deportation) defense cases, and employment and investment visas. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2005 from Stetson University College of Law, where he served as Student Bar Association President. He has been a member of the Florida Bar Association since 2006 and is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Paul is admitted to practice law by the Florida Supreme Court and appears before USCIS, Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit Court, ICE, and EOIR. He received his Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics in 1996 and his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Education in 1993, both from the University of South Florida. He speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English, having lived, studied, and taught in Brazil, Costa Rica, and Spain. He serves on the Boards of Directors of the Tampa-Hillsborough Friends of the Library Council and is Past-President of the Board of the Hillsborough Literacy Council. He is also a Board member of the Rotary Club of New Tampa and an active member of the Tampa Bay Chapter of InterNations.

Joshua D. Jaffe

Toms River, NJ

Joshua has been admitted as an attorney in New Jersey in 2017. Since he began practicing, he has gained extensive expertise in personal injury law, workers compensation law, subrogation, and Social Security Disability. Throughout Joshua's career, he has a reputation of being a professional, passionate attorney for his clients who works zealously to achieve the best results on their behalf.

Raymond R. Dieppa

Miami, FL

Founding partner Raymond R. Dieppa has represented Plaintiffs in thousands of personal injury and property damage actions in the North Miami area, resulting in millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. With over 15 years of experience in Florida State and Federal Courts, he ensures cases are prepared for favorable settlements or verdicts. He is a proven advocate who aggressively protects clients' rights and interests.

Craig B. Zaller

Columbia, MD

Craig B. Zaller is a principal and managing partner at Nagle & Zaller, P.C., with over thirty years of experience representing community associations in Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is an active member and past president of the Chesapeake Region Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and has achieved significant victories in community association law, including a landmark FCC ruling regarding satellite dishes.

Matthew M. Breen

Mount Pleasant, SC

Matthew M. Breen is the managing partner of Lowcountry Law, LLC, which he founded with the aim of pursuing his clients' best possible outcomes. A graduate of The Citadel and Charleston School of Law, he is a 14th-generation Charlestonian and comes from a long line of lawyers. He is admitted to practice in South Carolina, North Carolina, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Attorney Breen has secured multiple six-figure settlements and a jury verdict of $1,203,729.00 for his clients. He has been recognized with numerous awards including Super Lawyers Rising Stars (since 2020), Best Lawyers Ones to Watch (2023), Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion, and Citadel 2021 Young Alumnus of the Year. Outside of law, he is an avid genealogist, makes his own Peach Habanero hot sauce, and is involved in several community and historical organizations.

Since joining Wilson & Parlett in 2020, Adam D. Perrelli has successfully represented the interests of thousands of injury victims in Maryland. Although Mr. Perrelli primarily focuses on litigating personal injury cases, he also represents clients before the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Prior to joining Wilson & Parlett, Mr. Perrelli spent over ten years in private practice with several plaintiff and defense firms in Maryland and five years in the Office of the Public Defender in Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Mr. Perrelli has been a partner with the firm since 2023.