English-Speaking Attorneys

Terry D. Gobel

Spokane, WA

Terry D. Gobel is a seasoned attorney with a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Walla Walla University. Admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1993 and the Idaho State Bar in 2004, he also holds licenses for the U.S. District Court (9th Circuit), U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit), Supreme Court of the United States, and the Spokane Tribal Court. Mr. Gobel founded his law office in 1997 and is bilingual in Spanish. He has served as a Family Law Guardian ad Litem, Arbitrator, and Judge Pro Tem, and was a Trustee for the Spokane County Bar Association.

Catherine M. Saylor

Tampa, FL

Catherine 'Casey' Saylor is the daughter of founding partners, Jacob and Kim Munch. Casey was born and raised here in Tampa, Florida, and is a graduate of H.B. Plant High School. After graduating from Plant, Casey graduated from Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Education, majoring in Special Education. During her time at Georgia Southern, Casey was an active member and leader of the Phi Mu Sorority. After a rewarding three years spent as a Special Education Teacher at Grayson Elementary in Grayson, Georgia, Casey decided to follow in her parents' footsteps and pursue a law degree. As a life-long advocate, Casey's history of advocating for children with special needs has proven to bring a unique quality to her work in representing accident victims. Casey graduated from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida in December of 2014. While at Stetson, she graduated with honors, participated in a year-long honors program, and received multiple high grade awards. Casey also had the great honor of interning with United States Magistrate Judge Anthony Porcelli during her last semester at Stetson. At Stetson, Casey was selected to be a Student Ambassador, and held memberships in the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers at Stetson and the Admiralty Law Society. Casey is a Florida Bar board certified specialist in admiralty and maritime law. Much like her father, Casey and her brothers spent countless days out on the boat, learning basic boating skills and navigational rules of the road at a young age. A true Florida girl, Casey has always had a great appreciation for life on the water. Now this appreciation has translated into a dedication to the study of maritime law and advocating for victims of maritime-related accidents.

Dr. John Whitehead is a board-certified chiropractic physician serving Taylorsville and Riverdale, UT. He graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences / Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 2000. He specializes in treating auto accident injuries, chronic pain, and offers acupuncture, IV nutritional therapy, and chiropractic nutritional injections. He has over 20 years of experience and works with various law firms in Utah.

Luis E. Crespo M.D.

Tampa, FL

Luis E. Crespo M.D. is the developer of the Crespo Technique™ of Non-Surgical Spine Care and founder and CEO of Crespo Injury Care Center. He has over 35 years of experience, including 13 years in emergency and trauma medicine as medical director at Memorial and Town & Country hospitals in Tampa Bay. He began his clinical practice for comprehensive injury care and rehabilitation in 1996, specializing in pain management. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Mathurin Alemi

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Mathurin has been working with lfediba Law Group, P.C., since 2014 as a case manager and field representative. He assists in investigating catastrophic cases. Mathurin is a graduate in 2002 from the University of Rauen in France. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Mathurin is fluent in both English and French. Over the years, Mathurin’s dedication to his role and his multifaceted skill set have consistently contributed to the success of Ifediba Law Group, P.C. His blend of legal expertise, psychological insights, and linguistic proficiency makes him a crucial asset in navigating the complexities of the legal field and addressing the diverse needs of clients

Linda M. Lopez

Philadelphia, PA

Managing Attorney of the Long-Term Disability/Short-Term Disability Department. An experienced litigator handling workers’ compensation and various disability cases, she has devoted her career to advocating for the rights of injured and disabled people. She joined the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore in 2017.

Gerardo Ruiz

Rolling Meadows, IL

Gerardo joined Vito & Dollenmaier Law in 2025 with a robust background as a former Law Clerk and Public Defender. He brings extensive experience in handling cases related to accidents, liability, and personal injury. Gerardo is committed to securing the best possible results for his clients.

Marco A. Gonzalez

Alabaster, AL

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in Alabama, Marco learned both English and Spanish from his parents. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School and John Carroll Catholic High School. Later, he spent two years at the University of Alabama before transferring to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he graduated with honors in criminal justice and a minor in Spanish. Marco then followed in his father's footsteps and enrolled at the Birmingham School of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate in 1988. He passed the Alabama State Bar in 1989 and has been passionately advocating for his clients for over 30 years, handling civil and criminal cases across the state.

Cameron Barnard is a Partner at Hughes and Barnard Law Firm, PA. He began his legal career defending large hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies, and now uses this unique perspective to help individuals obtain maximum compensation for injuries. Since 2015, he has represented victims in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse cases, securing over sixty million dollars in compensation. He is dedicated to maximizing client recoveries and obtaining justice.

Scott Hamak

St. Cloud, MN

Scott is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Banking & Lending, Business Law, and Real Estate Law. Scott concentrates his practice on advising privately-held and family businesses, principally in the areas of Corporate Law and Governance, Business Acquisitions (Sales & Mergers), Commercial Real Estate Development, Corporate & Real Estate Finance, and Business Formation and Succession Planning. Scott provides strategic legal counsel for businesses at every stage of their lifecycle.

Ian Hartsfield

Los Angeles, CA

Of Counsel attorney who combines legal knowledge with a passion for people to provide vigorous representation. Previously worked in foreclosure defense and bankruptcy.

Naresh M. Gehi

Jackson Heights, NY

Naresh M. Gehi, Esq., was selected to be among the Super Lawyers for the year 2023 and 2024 by the Thomson Reuters Corporation -an accolade awarded annually to the top 5% of attorneys on the basis of their professional achievements and the recognition of their peers. Super Lawyers labeled Mr. Gehi a “top immigration lawyer in New York & Texas,” and also noted his experience in employment and labor law, as well as bankruptcy law. He is an internationally renowned lawyer with more than twenty years of experience, successfully practicing in federal, state, and immigration courts. Gehi & Associates, his New York-based law firm, has handled more than 20,000 cases. Mr. Gehi is also currently the personal advisor to the President of Suriname, Chan Santokhi, who has appointed him to lead the legal committee tasked with rewriting Suriname’s immigration laws, and frequently consults Mr. Gehi on international and trade law affecting Suriname. In recognition of Mr.Gehi’s service, which has also included significant contributions toward Suriname’s economy, President Santokhi has conferred upon him the honorary title, “Honorable.” Mr. Gehi’s expertise has also been actively sought after in the U.S., where he has worked closely with U.S. Representatives and testified before the NY State Senate on reforming immigration law, as well as acted as a member of Hillary Clinton’s finance committee. Additionally, Mr. Gehi is firmly committed to using his skills and knowledge to educate attorneys and laypersons alike on immigration matters. He is a member of the Federal Litigation Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s New York Chapter, and has spoken on the association’s “Ask the Experts” panel. Mr. Gehi has also engaged the broader public, appearing on CNN, ABC World News, and at the renowned Press Club of America to offer his insights and perspective on the law. His work has been featured in the New York Times and Forbes Magazine, and Mr. Gehi himself has been cited as an expert by Fox News and PIX 11. His efforts to make immigration law accessible to everyone have also led him to author the book “Immigration for Everyone,” now in its third edition.

Paul L. Henderson

Vancouver, WA

Paul L. Henderson, a veteran and retired Lieutenant Colonel, graduated from Northwestern School of Law in 1978. He co-founded Henderson Law Firm and specializes in trial work, advocating for clients. He actively volunteers with veterans' groups and as a pilot for charitable organizations.

Olaf Saldivar

Austin, TX

Olaf Saldivar is an associate attorney at DLG Luce, joining in 2013. He earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago. His practice focuses on business and family immigration issues, and he is licensed in Texas.

Connor Little

New Orleans, LA

Connor Little is a Louisiana-licensed attorney focusing on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, and premises liability. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2020 with a Bachelor's in Accounting and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in May 2023. He passed the Louisiana Bar Exam in summer 2023 and has been practicing since October 2023. During law school, he was active in the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and the Maritime Law Journal.

Anthony Makarov joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek as an intern during his second year of law school and became an associate in 2018 after graduating. Mr. Makarov handles catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases, working on all aspects from initial investigation to trial. He has drafted and argued summary judgment motions in New York state courts. Recently, Mr. Makarov prepared a case and assisted senior partner Jeff Korek in a trial that resulted in a $2.7 million jury verdict. He also obtained a $587,000 jury verdict as lead counsel for a 69-year-old woman with rib and clavicle fractures. Mr. Makarov attended Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the International Law Journal. During law school, he interned at the New York Legal Assistance Group's Elderly Law Unit, assisting English and Russian-speaking clients with advanced directives and supplemental needs trusts. He also participated in successful Medicaid expense reductions and challenged reductions in home care hours. Mr. Makarov was a member of Fordham Law's Criminal Defense Clinic, providing legal aid to those who couldn't afford an attorney. He recently presented on the Child Victims Act for the New York Bar Association's Legal Referral Service, discussing its impact on child sexual abuse victims.

Erik Harper

Beverly Hills, CA

Erik Harper is a seasoned litigator with close to 20 years of practice experience in diverse practice areas including appeals and personal catastrophic injury. Mr. Harper served as a Staff Attorney for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and a Panel Attorney with the First and Central Districts Appellate Project appointed to advocate for indigent defendants appealing felony convictions and sentences. As a Pro-Bono Attorney, Mr. Harper represented and obtained asylum for a Somali national after the Somali man fled persecution from the international terrorist group, Al-Shabaab. Mr. Harper also successfully briefed a case for Latinos Unidos de Napa, a low-income housing group, appealing dismissal of their lawsuit against the City of Napa based on statute of limitations grounds. The Court reversed the dismissal and clarified how to count a statute of limitations period pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §12. As a Plaintiff’s Attorney, Mr. Harper further honed his civil litigation practice at Wilshire Law Firm and Morgan & Morgan. Most recently, Mr. Harper secured a $2,500,000 settlement in a confidential personal injury case. Having a penchant for robust legal research and trial advocacy, Mr. Harper joins Etehad Law to help reinforce the firm’s trial team, legal research department, and motion practice.

Jerrold V. Moss

Philadelphia, PA

Jerrold "Jim" Moss is Special Counsel focusing on civil litigation, commercial transactions, and general counseling. He has served on various civic and legal boards and is pro-bono Counsel for the Central Delaware Advocacy Group.

Joseph J. Garcia

Durham, NC

Joseph J. Garcia “Jay” is a Mexican-American Attorney originally from Winston-Salem, N.C. He earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), where he was involved in the Student Government Association and was President of the Spanish Club. He then earned two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Criminal Justice and one in Political Science, from East Carolina University (ECU). At ECU, he was known as “Chicano” due to his Mexican-American heritage and was President of the Student Association of Latino Spanish Affairs (SALSA). He is an initiate of the Eta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He attended The North Carolina Central University School of Law (NCCU Law) (Class of ‘19), where he was on the national trial team for two years, President of the Trial Advocacy Board, a Dean’s Ambassador, a Student Clinician for the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, and mentored underclassmen. Jay currently handles Criminal and Juvenile Litigation at The Law Offices of Eric M. Williams, PLLC. He is passionate about assisting communities due to his background and mentors Black and Latino young men. In his time off, he enjoys reading, video games, spending time with his daughter, and eating tacos de asada.

Gayle Gonzalez Conner

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Gayle Gonzalez Conner is an SSD Associate Attorney at LaBovick Law Group, dedicated to guiding individuals through Social Security Disability cases. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, her values of compassion and dedication were instilled by her hardworking parents. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 2004 and previously advocated for abused and neglected children. She is also a passionate animal rights advocate and runner.

Attorney Vincent Vu brings over two decades of legal practice experience, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases in Houston.

Jacob Cohen

Oak Harbor, WA

Jacob Cohen is a Vietnam Veteran and Real Estate Developer. He served as Coupeville Town Attorney from 1978-1994 and as Director of Whidbey Golf and Country Club from 1990-1992. He has handled a wide range of cases from murder defense to adoptions.