English-Speaking Attorneys

Since 1998, Samuel J. Randall, IV has built a solid reputation among his peers, adversaries and the judiciary in North Carolina as an aggressive and skilled criminal defense lawyer and advocate for his clients. He is a Board Certified Specialist in both State and Federal Criminal Law by the North Carolina State bar since 2004, recertified in 2010. Mr. Randall is a Gulf War Veteran and has extensive experience in criminal defense matters in Federal and State courts throughout North Carolina.

A. Mark Isley

Denver, CO

Mark grew up in North Carolina. After graduating from Duke University with a degree in biology, he moved to the Washington, D.C. area to work for an environmental consulting firm. On a cross-county trip to Colorado, Mark discovered the Rocky Mountains, real snow skiing, and the opportunity to attend the University of Denver College of Law. He seized that opportunity and has been practicing law in Denver, Colorado since graduating law school. As a partner at Beem & Isley, Mark contributes to the firm's unique team approach by providing pre- and post-trial litigation support, with a particular focus on managing the firm's legal research, motion practice, and brief writing. Mark also represents clients in probate administration cases and provides assistance with various transactional legal matters, including contracts, deeds, business entity documents, wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.

Veronica Lopez

La Mesa, CA

Veronica D. Lopez, attorney at law, provides legal services with an emphasis on civil litigation, family law, business and real estate matters. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Political Science from the University of California San Diego and attended the University of San Diego School of Law. She was formerly an associate with Miller Johnson Law and joined Garmo & Garmo LLP as an associate in 2010. Practicing since 2006, Ms. Lopez has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of civil and family law matters and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Davis M. Tyler

Middletown, KY

Davis M. Tyler is an experienced, bilingual attorney fluent in English and Spanish, serving clients in immigration and criminal law matters in Kentucky and nationwide. He received his J.D. from Appalachian School of Law in 2006 and has lived in South and Central America.

Megan M. Carollo

Green Bay, WI

Megan M. Carollo focuses her practice on Immigration Law and Criminal Law in Northeast Wisconsin. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, providing compassionate and individualized service to her clients.

Tanya P. Shepherd

Portland, OR

Tanya Shepherd has been successfully assisting clients from across the United States in meeting their immigration needs. Tanya’s practice revolves around placing an emphasis on building a strong professional relationship with each of her clients. This includes taking the necessary time to explore and discuss all immigration options and the immigration process so that clients feel educated, involved, and satisfied that their immigration needs are receiving the high level of priority they deserve. Tanya has been in the field of law since 1997 and has been a practicing attorney in several areas of the law since 2002. Tanya is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and she has experience with a variety of immigration cases. She handles family based cases (such as adjustment of status, I-130, 245 (i), K-1/K-3 visas, etc.), temporary worker petitions (such as H-1B, E-1/E-2, etc.), and immigrant worker petitions (including Labor Certification under the PERM regulations). Tanya graduated with a law degree from the most prestigious university in Thailand, Chulalongkorn University. Tanya next set her sights on obtaining a law degree in the United States. In 2002, Tanya graduated with honors from the Gonzaga University School of Law and passed the Oregon State Bar exam. After admission to the Oregon State Bar in 2002, Tanya chose to pursue a career as a corporate attorney at the Bangkok office of Clifford Chance, a reputable English law firm with more than 30 offices worldwide. While at Clifford Chance, Tanya was part of the merger and acquisition team and worked directly with international clients from a variety of countries around the world. Her experience included assisting a well-known Japanese car manufacturer in acquiring a big car manufacturing business in Thailand. She also assisted foreign investors in setting up companies in Thailand in order to expand their businesses. Tanya’s work allowed her the opportunity to interact with many foreign investors. As a result, it has strengthened her ability to understand, relate to, and work with people of many different cultural backgrounds. In 2004, Tanya immigrated to the United States in order to join her husband. Having been through the immigration process herself, Tanya understands the stress and difficulties the process can cause. In addition to her experience as a practicing attorney, Tanya also interned at the Bangkok offices of Baker and McKenzie as well as the offices of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Tanya worked as a legal clerk for the Chief Judge of the United States Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Tanya also presented as a guest speaker on several occasions at Chulalongkorn University.

Michael Harrison

Pelham, AL

Mr. Harrison received his undergraduate degree from the University of Montevallo. He earned his J.D. from the Birmingham School of Law while working at AmSouth Bank and SouthTrust Bank in the bankruptcy and foreclosure departments. After being admitted to the Alabama State bar in 1997, Mr. Harrison worked at the Bonds, Botes, Sykstus, Larsen & Hatcher for two years in Huntsville, AL. For the last 25 years Mr. Harrison’s practice at Key, Greer, Harrison & Casey has focused on representing secured and unsecured lenders in a wide variety of consumer and commercial litigation matters that arise in bankruptcy proceedings involving creditors’ rights or creditor liability issues. Mr. Harrison is admitted to practice in the Northern District of Alabama Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Harrison is a member of the Alabama State Bar, member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, co- chair and chairman of the Tuscaloosa Bankruptcy Bar Association. He also serves on the Western Division Bankruptcy Bar Committee. He frequently lectures on bankruptcy law issues regarding secured creditor practices and legal standards regarding discharging student loan obligations.

Philip Stillman

Lake Worth, FL

Philip Stillman focuses exclusively on personal injury law, providing expert, specialized representation. He fights for compensation and justice for clients injured due to accidents or negligence, staying updated on the latest laws and strategies. His commitment to client recovery and rights is unwavering.

Michael Moore

Tucson, AZ

Michael has been an integral part of our law firm for over 12 years. Mike is actively involved in all aspects of our personal injury cases. He is often included in the initial meetings with our clients and will work closely with our clients to keep them informed and up to date on their case. Michael will also assist your attorney with property damage and case management.

Paul M. Collins

San Francisco, CA

Paul joined Tenant Law Group in August 2022 as a trial attorney and currently serves as an admissions attorney. His practice focuses on advising clients in landlord-tenant cases, informing them of their rights, and recommending steps to take to achieve the desired outcome. Paul also evaluates potential new matters to determine if they are suitable for contingency fee representation. Paul has experience in both criminal and civil proceedings. Before joining Tenant Law Group, he spent five years as a Deputy Public Defender at the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office. He has most recently worked as a contract litigator for a civil litigation firm, assisting in multi-stage criminal and family law divorce proceedings. Paul also previously served as a volunteer attorney for Public Counsel, a public interest law firm, where he fought for low-income tenants facing unlawful detainer proceedings. Paul earned his Bachelor of Economics and Philosophy with a specialization in Japanese language summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University and his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law. He is currently licensed to practice law in both California and Idaho.

Natavan Reinwald

Chicago, IL

Natavan Reinwald is an Immigration Attorney specializing in employment-based petitions, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, TN, L, R, H petitions, J-1 Waivers, U-Visas, family-based petitions, 601 Waivers, Adjustment of Status, and Citizenship Applications. She is fluent in Azerbaijani, Turkish, and English, and can read and understand Russian.

Rodney R. Hernandez Crespo

Raleigh, NC

Attorney Rodney R. Hernandez Crespo was born and raised in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. He went on to earn two Master's Degrees in Business Administration-with concentrations in Accounting and Finance-Cum Laude from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. Rodney later obtained his Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and was admitted to the practice of law in Puerto Rico. From an early age, Rodney was drawn to the law, inspired by a passion to fight injustice and guide people through a legal system that is often intimidating and complex. His approach is defined by both compassion for his clients and unwavering determination in defending their rights and interests. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in Immigration Law, Rodney has built a reputation as a strong advocate in some of the most challenging areas of immigration practice. His work spans Removal Defense representing individuals in Immigration Courts across the United States, Asylum & Humanitarian Relief, Employment-Based Immigration, Investor & Business Visas, Family-Based Petitions, and successful Appellate Advocacy before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Fluent in both English and Spanish, Rodney bridges cultures and provides accessible, reliable counsel to individuals, families, and businesses. His ability to combine deep legal knowledge with financial and business acumen sets him apart as a trusted advocate for clients with diverse and complex immigration needs.

Stefanie Brown

St. Cloud, MN

Stefanie is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Business Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law. Stefanie passionately works with her clients to grow their businesses, navigate complex business and real estate transactions, and handle succession and estate planning with her clients’ best interests in mind. Balancing a busy life with community involvement, Stefanie exemplifies a commitment that goes beyond a 9-5 job, mirroring the dedication her clients have to their own businesses.

Daniel Tirle

Virginia Beach, VA

Daniel Tirle is an attorney at Alperin Law, co-chairing the Tax Department. He specializes in proactive income-tax planning, advanced estate & gift tax design, charitable strategy, fiduciary income taxation, partnership & real-estate tax, IRS practice & procedure, and cross-border compliance. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from College of the Ozarks, a B.S. in Accounting from Western Governors University, and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. He is fluent in Romanian and English.

Thomas R. Kendrick

Oklahoma City, OK

Thomas R. Kendrick received his undergraduate degree in 1995 and his Juris Doctorate in 1998. He maintains an AV-Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2017. He began his practice as an Assistant Public Defender and now focuses on civil litigation.

John Byrnes Periman

New York, NY

In law school, John worked as a legal intern for Denali Law Group gaining valuable courtroom and trial experience representing criminal defendants. After graduating from school and getting admitted to the Alaska Bar in 2016, he spent two years as a law clerk in the Anchorage Superior Court. He performed extensive work researching and drafting orders on felony-level criminal cases and petitions for post-conviction relief. John left his clerkship to join Alaska’s largest workers’ compensation defense firm and began working exclusively on workers’ compensation law. He worked in all stages of litigation, starting at the trial level and going through appeals all the way to the Alaska Supreme Court. Through his experience representing employers and their insurers, John has the knowledge and expertise to ensure that applicants get everything they are entitled to under the laws governing California workers’ comp. He will negotiate with insurance companies to get his clients the most out of settlements, or aggressively advocate at trial when settlements cannot be reached. His goal is to get injured workers the medical treatment and benefits they deserve after suffering a work-related injury. John enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, and someday when he has spare time again will enjoy fishing and playing sports.

James R. Miron

Norwalk, CT

Holding those that cause harm accountable, deterring future negligent and reckless conduct is how I obtain justice for my clients and help make our community safer.” - James Miron. Jim is an experienced trial attorney who serves as Managing Attorney at The Maddox Law Firm. In this role, he works alongside the Firm’s founder, Attorney Matthew M. Maddox, to develop and implement legal and administrative program plans, compliance, and reporting systems and works closely with the firm’s attorneys to ensure their success on behalf of our clients. In addition to his responsibilities as Managing Attorney, Jim continues to represent people injured by the negligent or reckless conduct of others.

Jeffery Weishaupt

East Alton, IL

Jeffery Weishaupt is an experienced attorney practicing in East Alton, IL, specializing in a range of legal areas including Child Custody, Criminal Law, DUI Law, Divorce Law, Personal Injury Law, and Violent Crime Law. Clients praise his professionalism, experience, and ability to achieve desired outcomes.

Since her admission to the Texas bar in 2009, Ms. Sanchez has focused on representing the rights of people who have been wrongfully injured by the negligence of others. Ms. Sanchez is a litigator, and she vigorously fights insurance companies and corporations who try to escape accountability for their actions. Brenna was born and raised in Conroe, Texas. She's married, has one child, and attends church in Spring, Texas. Her hobbies are music and reading.

Jason Forcier, Esq.

Phoenix, AZ

Jason is an Arizona native, a second-generation attorney, and honorably served for 11 years in the U.S. Army. He is licensed to practice law throughout Arizona, in Federal District Court, Immigration Court, and before the Social Security Administration.

John H. Skaggs

Charleston, WV

John Skaggs has been practicing law for more than 40 years in the primary areas of workers’ compensation and toxic torts and practices in state, federal, and administrative courts. Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, he remained in the region to serve his community after graduating from the West Virginia University College of Law. Before joining the firm, John was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of West Virginia. John represents people injured by asbestos, lead, carbon disulfide, trichloroethylene, polychlorinated biphenyls, isocyanates, defective equipment, coal dust, and other substances, and helps clients who have suffered injuries to their legs, arms, backs, pelvises, and skulls or contracted serious diseases such as peripheral neuropathy, asbestosis, silicosis, mesothelioma, occupational asthma, occupational bronchitis, pleural disease, liver cancer, bladder cancer, adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, and squamous cell lung cancer. He also represents clients whose properties have been contaminated by dioxin, coal dust, and fines and fluff generated by mechanical car and appliance shredders, or who endure noise pollution from trucking and recycling activities.

Patricia Machado

New York, NY

Patricia M. Machado has been practicing law since 1996. She is a graduate of Boston University and Brooklyn Law School. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts. Her Cuban-American background provides cultural sensitivity, and her fluency in Spanish and English allows her to effectively communicate with clients. She is known for aggressively representing clients while providing personalized attention, including visiting clients in detention and traveling to consulates and detention centers.

Joo Hee Park

St. Paul, MN

Joo Hee was a judicial extern for the Honorable Kesha L. Tanabe of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota. Prior to her externship, she worked as a law clerk and certified student attorney at Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Civil Division. During law school, she served as a Managing Editor of the Minnesota International Journal of Law and co-President of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association. Joo Hee is bilingual, fluent in English and Korean.

Rachel Wei

Washington, DC

Ms. Rachel Wei is a Senior Managing Attorney at Oliver-Zhang Law, PLLC, focusing on immigration law, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law matters. With over ten years of legal experience, she has successfully represented individuals and families in complex immigration cases, including H-1B work visas, family-based and employment-based immigration, VAWA petitions, G-4 visa green cards, asylum, and naturalization. She also has extensive experience in personal injury cases (slip-and-fall, car accidents, truck cases, escalator/elevator injuries) and family law matters (divorce, foreign judgment recognition, prenuptial agreements). She combines deep legal knowledge with a client-centered approach.