English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Michaela Coughlin

Chicago, IL

Michaela Coughlin is an Associate Attorney focusing on personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. She earned her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 2022 and her B.A. from Miami University in 2019. She is admitted to practice in Illinois.

Nicholas M. Alcock is an Arizona native and the President and Sole Managing Partner of Alcock & Associates, P.C. He received his law degree and MBA from Arizona State University and his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1998 and practices in Arizona and Virginia. He has over 20 years of experience in legal practice.

Frederick A. Neustein

Aventura, FL

Frederick A. Neustein, a Miami native of 48 years, has been a licensed attorney in the State of Florida for 23 years. He worked for twelve years in the Mortgage Banking Industry for various Institutional Investment Banks, serving as Vice President and counsel for American Residential Equities (ARE). He was also a Director at Madison Capital Group and a commercial real estate lender at Heller Financial and Ocwen Financial Corporation.

Marie A Cappuccio

Cherry Hill, NJ

A trained mediator, Marie has successfully completed courses at the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers and The Institute for Dispute Resolution at Seton Hall University School of Law. She has been an adjunct professor, teaching law school courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Interviewing and Counseling. With family roots in Hammonton, New Jersey, she serves as 'of counsel' to the law firm of Cappuccio & Zaorski, LLC.

Lizett Molina

Renton, WA

Lizett has 17 years of personal injury experience with exceptional pre-litigation and litigation skills. She was raised in San Diego, California. Her passion to help people makes her a strong advocate for our clients. In her free time, Lizett enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Victor Martinez

Miami, FL

Victor Martinez was admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in 2005. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Economics from the Mayagüez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico. He worked for 20 years for private companies in Puerto Rico and later as a solo practitioner dedicated to Immigration Law and Small and Medium Businesses. He is an experienced attorney with strong business acumen and effective negotiating skills. He is a member of Puerto Rico Bar Association and is fluent in Spanish and English.

Adam Ripple

St. Cloud, MN

Adam is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Environmental Law, Government Law, and Real Estate Law. Adam serves as the current President & Managing Partner of the firm. Adam’s leadership skills extend beyond his role at the firm, as he’s known as someone his clients can count on for his ability to navigate tough situations and to make difficult decisions. From addressing an agitated crowd at a public meeting to navigating a complex zoning process to advance a client’s development, Adam excels at navigating situations with candidness, decisiveness, and follow-through. Adam’s approach is to roll up his sleeves and tackle the job head-on.

Carlos Ramirez is the Head of Family Law, dedicated to guiding families through legal challenges with compassion and expertise. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida in 1985 and his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1989. Carlos spent 22 years at Escobar, Ramirez, & Associates, PA, where he established the firm’s family law practice. He is actively involved in the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Family Law Inns of Court, and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Carlos has received a five-star rating from AVVO for his achievements.

Fernando Fernandez

San Antonio, TX

Mr. Fernandez is a licensed Mexican attorney, certified as Foreign Legal Consultant by the State Bar of Texas. With more than 20 years of experience, he has helped Hispanics in the United States dealing with legal matters in their countries of origin. He’s an advocate for human rights and is devoted to help those who are underserved. Fernando Fernandez was born in Guanajuato, Mexico and is the only son of Claudio and Blanca Fernandez. He graduated from the Universidad Panamericana and holds two master’s degrees, one in Development, Innovation and Change from the University of Bologna, in Italy and a second one in Global Affairs from New York University (NYU). Mr. Fernandez speaks Spanish, English, Italian and French and is a certified translator in Mexico. Prior to join the firm, he worked for the United Nations in Rome, Italy; for the city of Irapuato in Central Mexico, as well as for the state of Guanajuato, where he specialized in assisting migrants from Mexico and Central America. Mr. Fernandez private practice in Mexico includes, family, civil, migration, and employment and labor law. Additionally, he has experience in corporate law and has been involved in the development of international projects.