English-Speaking Attorneys

John Green Jr.

Lake Charles, LA

John Green Jr. has been practicing law in Lake Charles, Louisiana for 26 years. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 and from Paul M. Hebert Law School (LSU) with a Juris Doctorate in 1991. He started the Law Office of John Green, Jr., in 1995. He was awarded the Jim Ortego Pro Bono Award in 2012 and has served as Secretary of the Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestle Commission since 2005.

Jack Ladd

Austin, TX

Jack Ladd manages Morales Law Office's Midland Office. He is a fourth-generation Midlander, current City Councilman for District 3, and an Eagle Scout. He holds an MBA and JD from Texas Tech University and is licensed in Texas and New Mexico.

R. Shannon Carpenter

Atlanta, GA

R. Shannon Carpenter is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and has been practicing law in Atlanta since 2003. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Georgia State University College of Law. Prior to joining Van Sant Law, he practiced at a respected Atlanta law firm focusing on defending large insurance and trucking companies, gaining insider knowledge he now uses to maximize client settlements.

Joshua Friedman

Beverly Hills, CA

Joshua Friedman, born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from Cornell University and Loyola Law School in 2004. He has represented injured workers in the California workers’ compensation system since 2005, joining the Law Offices of Lester Friedman as an associate and becoming a Partner in 2015. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law through the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 2011. Joshua is actively involved with the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) and serves on the board of directors for the Southern California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (SCAAA), dedicating his career to protecting injured workers.

Christopher Conde

Los Angeles, CA

Christopher Conde is a Litigation Attorney specializing in personal injury cases for The Dominguez Firm. His experience with jury trials and high-volume caseloads, combined with his passion for justice from his Boyle Heights upbringing, allows him to fight for maximum compensation for clients.

Javier Ramirez

Los Angeles, CA

Javier Ramirez is a Trial Attorney at The Dominguez Firm with extensive experience in personal injury, wrongful death/traumatic brain injuries, and employment law. His background as a defense attorney provides him with unique insights to advocate for his clients, achieving life-changing verdicts and settlements.

J. Christopher Harris

Rogers, AR

J. Christopher Harris is a partner at Hatfield Harris, PLLC, specializing in bankruptcy, taxation, business entity formation, and estate planning. He was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1999, following his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1999 and a B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1991. He previously worked for the IRS and is actively involved in the Northwest Arkansas community, including serving as Treasurer of the Optimist Club of Rogers.

Aaron R. Sims

Woodward, OK

Aaron R. Sims was born in Grand Junction, Colorado and admitted to practice in the state of Oklahoma in 1998. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma and the District of Colorado. Mr. Sims completed his preparatory education at Oklahoma State University (B.S. Animal Science, 1995) and obtained his legal education at the University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1998). He is a member of the Woodward County Bar, Oklahoma Bar and American Bar Associations. Mr. Sims is active in the community, serving with numerous boards and organizations.

Angie Alcalá

Kennewick, WA

Angie Alcalá is an associate attorney at Gierth-Eddy Law Offices PLLC. With years of experience, Angie has worked in the personal injury field assisting those that have been injured through no fault of their own. Ms. Alcalá has extensive legal experience. She has worked in the legal field for over 18 years in both the non-profit and private sector. She worked for a non-profit organization as an immigration representative accredited by the Department of Justice. She then transitioned to the private sector. While attending Central Washington University, she interned as a paralegal at a non-profit legal services organization assisting with Civil and Family Law matters. Her experience as a paralegal prior to becoming an attorney brings a unique perspective when handling cases. Ms. Alcalá completed the Washington State Bar Association Law Clerk Program through the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and became a licensed attorney in 2018. In her spare time, Ms. Alcalá enjoys spending time with her family in the outdoors.

Garth W. Brown was born in 1968, graduated cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago in 1990 and Drake University Law School in 1993. He joined the firm in 1998 and became a partner in 1999. His practice areas include criminal defense, domestic relations and family law, estate and business planning, landlord/tenant issues, and general civil litigation, including personal injury.

Ruben M. Ruiz

Ventura, CA

Ruben M. Ruiz is the founding attorney of Law Office Of Ruben M. Ruiz, dedicated to protecting clients' rights in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for over 25 years. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1997, he provides personalized service and is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Landon T. Sanders

Conway, AR

Landon T. Sanders graduated summa cum laude from the University of Central Arkansas and cum laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. He has extensive experience in Arkansas courtrooms, having clerked for an Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge and the governor’s office, and served as a prosecutor. He focuses on criminal law, handling misdemeanors and felonies, and is prepared to take cases to trial.

Ethan C. Johnson

Chaska, MN

Ethan Johnson grew up in Northern Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota Crookston for his undergraduate degrees where he played NCAA Division II golf. In 2022, Ethan graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law, cum laude, and was admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota. In the fall of 2023, Ethan joined the Retain Law Office and opened the Fargo branch of the firm. Ethan's practice focus on Social Security Disability and Personal Injury. Whether it is navigating the complex process of filing for Social Security disability benefits or seeking compensation for personal injuries, Ethan is committed to helping his clients achieve the best possible outcomes. He strives to effectively communicate with his clients, explain difficult legal concepts in a clear and concise manner, while guiding the client through every step of the legal process. In his spare time Ethan enjoys traveling, cooking, and in the winter he can be found on the hardwood officiating college basketball.

Michael J. McDonagh

Milwaukee, WI

Michael uses his substantial legal and business experience to help business clients successfully navigate the complicated legal and regulatory environments involved in capital formation, transactions and ongoing operations. He represents for-profit and non-profit entities of all types and sizes, including manufacturers, contractors, engineers, high-tech concerns, retailers, franchisees, distributors, specialty service providers and medical practice groups. Michael's expertise in securities and health care regulations helps clients navigate successfully through some of the most difficult issues. Michael makes a significant effort to understand his clients' businesses and become more than just legal counsel, but a valuable advisor. Michael's prior experience serving as general counsel to a NYSE-listed corporation and its family of private and publicly traded affiliates, as well as partner at two of Milwaukee's larger law firms provides him a background and training well suited to advise clients at the highest level.

Bill has exclusively been a workers’ compensation defense attorney since 1992. His practice proved to be an extension of his work and experience gained as a claim representative while simultaneously attending William Mitchell College of Law. Through his claims handling work, Bill gained valuable experience and insight from many of the wonderful people he still represents today. Bill believes that excellent customer service is the key to building long-lasting relationships with his clients. He’s quoted as saying, “People depend on us to provide quality legal service, which is a whole lot more than just knowing the law (which also helps).” Bill has been recognized by clients and colleagues as one of the leading and most respected attorneys in his field given his experience of over 30 years handling and defending workers compensation claims.

Jamie Berumez

Seattle, WA

With a wealth of litigation expertise, Jamie’s profound dedication to our clients is unmistakably evident through her unwavering commitment to their well-being and her meticulous attention to ensuring their needs are met with the utmost care. As a remarkable bilingual legal assistant fluent in both Spanish and English, Jamie brings to our team extensive experience in Seattle personal injury litigation, coupled with a genuine concern for the clients she serves.

Eden Lavian

Beverly Hills, CA

Eden joined Etehad Law in 2019 shortly after receiving her undergraduate degree from UCLA. Since then, Eden has grown into a strong leader and an outstanding law clerk, and now a budding young attorney. Eden graduated from Loyola Law School in 2024, and is ready to take on the new challenges and responsibilities of being an attorney. She has handled matters from personal injury to in-depth research and analysis of business transactions and tort cases. Eden is an invaluable member of the Etehad Law family. Eden also attended the Ba’er Miriam Maayanot Seminary in Har Nof, Jerusalem, Israel from 2017 to 2019. Eden’s exposure abroad gives her a worldview that helps inform her writing and advocacy. We are proud to have Eden on our team and look forward to seeing her practice flourish throughout her education and once complete. Eden enjoys playing competitive basketball, is steadfast in her Faith, and strives to help serve and support her community.

Polette Ortega

Houston, TX

Polette Ortega, a native Houstonian, specializes in personal injury cases including automobile accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, and workplace injuries. She is dedicated to serving her community and ensuring clients receive individualized attention. She graduated with honors from Texas A&M University in 2019 with a B.A. in Political Science, English, and Spanish, and earned her J.D. with honors from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2023. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Yenli Gaytan is FR Law’s Bilingual Paralegal, assisting clients in English and Spanish. She is a proud Latina focused on success in the legal field and uplifting the Hispanic community. Her background in personal injury allows her to provide additional services to victims of negligence. Born and raised in Greenville, she is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She is a graduate of Paralegal Studies from Greenville Technical College and is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Law.

John Aitchison is an Attorney in Kanner & Pintaluga’s Pennsylvania Litigation Team. John possesses extensive trial experience including conducting over 60 civil jury trials, demonstrating a strong ability to achieve favorable outcomes in complex matters. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, John was an ADA with Montgomery County, general practice litigation, and plaintiffs’ PI litigation. John received a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany. He completed his J.D. at Temple University. While at Temple, John received many awards: First Year Scholar Award - 2005, Member of National Trial Team - Fall 2006- Spring 2008 Coached by Edward D. Ohlbaum, Winner of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Trial Competition - 2006, Winner of Cathy Bennett Overall Best Advocate Award from National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) - 2006, Two (2) time Winner of Regional Trial Competition - 2007, 2008, Finalist at the National Trial Competition - 2007, Two (2) time winner of Lewis F. Powell Medal For Excellence in Advocacy from American College of Trial Lawyers - 2007, 2008, Two (2) time winner of Murray S. Love Memorial Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy from Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - 2007, 2008. Graduation Honors: Andrew Gay Award - 2008, Outstanding Performance in the Field of Evidence Award from Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys - 2008, James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy from Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association - 2008. John has achieved several significant milestones in his legal career. These accomplishments underscore John’s skill, dedication, and commitment to clients.