English-Speaking Attorneys

Sergio R. Cardenas

El Segundo, CA

Sergio believes he provided an honorable service securing impressive outcomes for injury victims. Sergio's genuine caring nature and his unwavering commitment to "making things right" in his clients' lives is why many of his clients love working with him. Mr. Cardenas began his career as an immigration paralegal while attending UCLA Extension. He secured his attorney license with the California State Bar and began his attorney career fighting for injury, lemon law, and immigration violation victims. He is a native speaker of Spanish and fluent in French and English. He has secured impressive outcomes for numerous injury and lemon law victims.

Francisco Llanos

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Francisco Llanos recently joined Demesmin & Dover. He attended Nova Southeastern University for his undergraduate degree, majoring in Legal Studies. Francisco dual enrolled while in undergrad and then graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, graduating early. He did this while working full-time and having a family with four kids. Having dealt with both insurance carriers and doctors for the entirety of his legal career, Francisco has a vast knowledge of the tactics employed by the insurance companies, which he uses to obtain the optimum compensation for his clients. Above all, Francisco is passionate about helping people in need and ensuring that injured clients get the justice and the compensation they deserve. He is originally from Lima, Peru and has been in the United States since he was 8. On his time off he enjoys time with his family and four children.

Attorney Gino F. Peluso has been helping local people get what they deserve for more than thirty-nine years. He is licensed to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He is actively involved in various professional organizations and community groups.

MAX ALVAREZ

Las Vegas, NV

Max Alvarez is an associate attorney at Mills & Anderson in Las Vegas, Nevada. A first-generation Hispanic-American and fluent Spanish speaker, he focuses on family law, personal injury, immigration, and wills and trusts. He earned his Juris Doctor from Boyd School of Law in 2020 and was hired as an associate in 2023, after working as a law clerk with the firm since 2019. He prides himself on guiding Spanish-speaking litigants through the legal process in their own language.

Tracy was born in South Africa and graduated from high school early at the age of 16, to follow her dream of becoming a US citizen. She graduated two years later from CFNI with an Associate Degree in Theology, leading youth ministry and teaching Sunday School at her church. After obtaining her permanent residence card in 1989, she received a wonderful opportunity, through a dear friend in her church, to be trained as a paralegal at a large insurance defense law firm in Fort Worth, and began her legal career. Several years later she joined a law firm that exclusively handled personal injury cases. From 1994-2008, she led a team of paralegals, nursing consultants, legal assistants and file clerks, handling hundreds of toxic tort and product liability cases in several states. She attended countless seminars and immersed herself in each tort claim and assisted in the various mediations and trials. She has managed a wide variety of personal injury matters, including 18 wheeler accidents, medical malpractice lawsuits, and fatality cases, in both state and federal courts. In 2009, she moved to Abilene, Texas with her husband, who grew up in West Texas. Tracy began working for Greg Allen a few months later, and has been his paralegal ever since. Tracy and her husband have a young son, who keeps them busy. Together, they enjoy traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. The beach is Tracy’s happy place.

William Kibbe

Charlotte, NC

William Kibbe is an attorney passionate about helping personal injury clients. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law in 2021. Admitted to practice in North Carolina in 2022, he is known for his tenacious advocacy.

Abdon Madrigal

Chicago, IL

Abdon Madrigal is a civil defense attorney who prides himself on top-tier service to his clients. He has tried more than a dozen cases throughout Northern Illinois, and he brings that experience to every area of law in which he practices. Mr. Madrigal has handled every aspect of litigation and always strives towards excellence. He received a full-ride scholarship at the Chicago-Kent College of Law and received the CALI Award for the highest grade in Advanced Torts. Mr. Madrigal is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Marcela Romero is an Associate Attorney at Michael T. Gibson P.A. She was born and raised in Colombia and earned her B.A. in Political Science from Florida International University and her Juris Doctorate from Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in May 2020. Admitted to practice in Florida in September 2021, she focuses on representing injured individuals in auto accidents, slip/trip and falls, and other negligence-related cases.

LEVON VARDANYAN

Las Vegas, NV

Levon joined Nevada Legal Group in March of 2020. He has since been able to assist the firm in expanding their area of practice into immigration law while assisting with personal injury, property damage, business, small claims and criminal matters. Levon began his journey in the field of law when he immigrated to the United States in 2007 to further his education. He obtained his BA in Political Science from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY where he was able to attend with a full International Student scholarship. He then moved on to attend law school at the University of Dayton School of Law where he was able to obtain his Juris Doctorate in a two-year accelerated program again being recipient of multiple merit scholarships. Upon receipt of his JD, he decided to escape the cold and move to Los Angeles, CA where he worked in the foreclosure defense litigation area of law for three years. Regardless of his involvement in real estate and personal injury law, Levon never forgot his passion for immigration law. His interest in immigration law stems from being a “double immigrant” himself as he was born in Armenia and lived in Mexico since the age of five until moving to the United States. Even before attending law school, he has helped many people obtain their permanent residency, asylum and citizenship allowing them to legally live and work in this country. In early 2020, Levon and his wife Artemis decided to relocate to Las Vegas to further pursue their careers. They have since had a Vegas born son, Harutyun, and enjoy working and living in this great community. In his spare time, Levon enjoys traveling, spending time with his family and friends and being outdoors as much as possible.

Richard Gabriel Delgado

Jacksonville, FL

Richard Delgado was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Mr. Delgado completed his undergraduate degree and obtained a Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science from Florida International University where he graduated Cum Laude. While in school, Mr. Delgado was an active member of the Pi Sigma Alpha and Sigma Iota Rho Honor Societies. Mr. Delgado attended law school at Florida International University's College of Law and obtained his Juris Doctorate. Mr. Delgado served as Vice-President of the International Law Society and as Treasurer of the Real Property Law Society. While in law school, Mr. Delgado was an active member of FIU Law's Experiential Learning Pro Bono Program. Before becoming an associate at St. Denis and Davey, Mr. Delgado practiced Maritime Law, as well as Personal Injury and First-Party Property. Mr. Delgado is fluent in English and Spanish and is currently a member of the Florida Bar.

Jimmy Cha

Los Angeles, CA

Jimmy Cha is a Fullerton Criminal Defense Attorney, and is the founding member of the Law Office of Jimmy Cha. He dedicates his practice solely to criminal defense. Mr. Cha graduated from UCLA with a degree in Sociology with honors, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law, along with a certificate in Criminal Law Studies.

Rachel Russell

Indianapolis, IN

Rachel Russell is an Indiana defense attorney focusing on professional license advocacy, criminal record expungement, and firearm rights restoration. She previously served as Deputy General Counsel and Ethics Officer for the Indiana Department of Child Services, bringing extensive experience in administrative law and ethics compliance.

Jennifer B. Smith

Valencia, CA

Jennifer B. Smith is a highly skilled Santa Clarita personal injury attorney who enjoys the challenge of practicing law. She is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson, where she assists clients in navigating challenging personal injury matters. She has successfully handled claims involving car accidents, premises liability, and other civil litigation issues.

Alejandra Ayotitla

Omaha, NE

Alejandra Ayotitla Cortez is one of the few immigrant attorneys in Nebraska, originally from Hidalgo, Mexico. As a DACA beneficiary and first-generation student, she graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2017 and from the University of Nebraska College of Law in May 2022. She has advocated for driver's and professional licenses for DACA youth and for immigration reform. She worked as a law clerk at CLIA, PESEK LAW, and other firms, and volunteered at naturalization clinics. She also co-published articles in the College of Law’s Nebraska Law Bulletin.

Laura De La Cruz first joined Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP in 2010 as a paralegal and became a licensed attorney in 2015. She is dedicated to advocating for maritime workers and individuals injured in serious accidents, understanding the profound impact injuries have on lives. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and Louisiana and regularly practices in both federal and state court. Born in Puerto Rico, she considers Texas her home and is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two young daughters and traveling.

Ed McCormick

Cranston, RI

Attorney Ed McCormick graduated cum laude from Suffolk University and has experience in both civil and criminal jury trials. He is a member of both the Rhode Island State Bar and Massachusetts Associations.

Hovsep Hovsepyan

Glendale, CA

Hovsep Hovsepyan is a skilled litigation attorney at KAASS Law, specializing in complex litigation and arbitration. He holds an LLM from UC Berkeley School of Law, a Ph.D. from the Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia, and LLM and LLB degrees from Yerevan State University. He is licensed in California and the Republic of Armenia and is fluent in multiple languages.

Shawn Barlow

Dallas, TX

Shawn Barlow is a Dallas, Texas native, a former police officer, for the Garland Police Department, and has devoted himself to the legal profession since graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2015. As a former officer, Shawn has handled numerous motor vehicle accident investigations, and has gained an invaluable amount of experience in investigating accident fault and liability. Shawn is a dedicated personal injury attorney who will fight for his clients, no matter how complex a case may be.

Axel B. Gomez

Turlock, CA

Axel B. Gomez is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and the Federal Courts. His areas of expertise include Bankruptcy, Immigration, Torts (Injury Claims) as well as General Business Law. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Pacific Union College and a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, Davis. He has been a practicing member of the California State Bar since 1985. He is fully fluent in Spanish and English and has served as the chair of the City of Turlock Development Collaborative Advisory Committee and as a member of the City Arts Commission. He has also taught legal courses at California State University, Stanislaus.

Connor Robert Martin

Fort Myers, FL

Connor grew up in Severn, Maryland where he lived until relocating to South West Florida to pursue his dream of attending law school. While in Maryland, Connor attended Salisbury University for his undergraduate studies where he earned his B.S. in Political Science and was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. While attending Salisbury University Connor received numerous scholastic awards and volunteered his time for the Special Olympics of Maryland. After moving to South West Florida, Connor attended Ave Maria School of Law in Naples where he met his to-be wife during the first week of the program. During his time at Ave Maria School of Law he was a member of the Moot Court Board participating in mock trial competitions for law students and was a Dean's Delegate Award recipient. In his early career Connor has already worked on multiple high level sex cases, violent offenses, drug trafficking cases at both the State and Federal level, numerous appellate briefs and post-conviction motions, and a wrongful death civil case. In his spare time, Connor is a fitness enthusiast and competes in Spartan races and other agility and endurance-based obstacle courses. Connor is also an accomplished traveler, a hobby he plans to continue well into retirement years.

Russ Baldani

Lexington, KY

Russ Baldani is the senior partner at Baldani Law Group, with over thirty years of experience representing individuals accused of crimes in state and federal courts of Kentucky. He started as a public defender at Fayette County Legal Aid, gaining extensive trial experience. Notable cases include Commonwealth v. LaFonda Fay Foster, where he secured a life sentence after a death penalty recommendation, and the Carrollton Bus Crash case, where he represented Larry Mahoney and achieved a lesser sentence by highlighting the bus manufacturer's fault. He also successfully defended William Jerry Hadden in a federal 'harboring aliens' case, resulting in acquittal. Russ focuses almost exclusively on criminal defense, handling cases in juvenile, district, circuit, and federal courts, including appeals. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a lifetime member and past president of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL).

Tony M. Soliman, Esq. is a West Los Angeles native and personal injury attorney. He founded his solo practice after graduating from California Western School of Law, initially handling entertainment, personal injury, criminal defense, and business law. After working as in-house counsel, he refocused on his legal practice, particularly personal injury, and is dedicated to providing personalized service.

Michael Farhi brings more than four decades of experience representing individuals and small businesses across New Jersey and New York. He is known for his practical, cost-conscious approach to litigation and his strong commitment to advocacy in both business and personal matters. Over the course of his career, Mr. Farhi has developed a wide-ranging practice that includes contract enforcement, complex business disputes, employment discrimination claims, and advocacy for victims of bullying, abuse, and harassment. He focuses on two things: helping clients avoid disputes through thoughtful “risk avoidance” strategies, and when necessary, litigating aggressively to protect their rights. Mr. Farhi holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer rating for legal skill and ethical standards. He also serves as a Certified Mediator in the New Jersey Superior Court and as a member of the District IIB Fee Arbitration Committee, which judges fees disputes between clients and lawyers, roles that underscore his reputation for fairness, integrity, and the ability to resolve disputes efficiently. He frequently publishes articles on legal developments and shares insights through social media to keep clients and the community informed. He is particularly dedicated to protecting the rights of women in the workplace and in relationships, as well as advocating for children who are victims of bullying in school. Business Representation & Litigation Mr. Farhi understands the realities of running a business. Disputes with employees, partners, competitors, vendors, or insurers are inevitable, but he works diligently to resolve them quickly and effectively. With over 40 years of experience, he provides creative solutions that prioritize negotiation and mediation before resorting to costly courtroom battles. Employment Law From discrimination cases to wage and hour disputes, Mr. Farhi has handled a full spectrum of employment law matters. He drafts policies, procedures, and agreements designed to protect both employers and employees while reducing the risk of costly claims. He is often described as a “walking HR department” for the depth of guidance he provides. Advocacy for Victims Mr. Farhi has built a reputation as a strong advocate for victims of domestic violence, workplace harassment, and child sexual abuse. He recognizes that abuse takes many forms-physical, emotional, digital-and he works tirelessly to ensure survivors have access to justice and protection under New Jersey law. His team-based approach, including collaboration with female attorneys, ensures that clients feel supported, heard, and represented with empathy and strength

Changfang Xu

Tucson, AZ

Changfang Xu is an associate attorney at The Behan Law Group. Originally from China, she was licensed as an attorney there before pursuing her J.D. at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona. She is known for defending clients' constitutional rights and achieving case dismissals.