English-Speaking Attorneys

Jill N. Calvert

Charlotte, NC

Jill N. Calvert is a workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability attorney, a workers’ compensation specialist, and a certified mediator. She received her B.A. in political science from the University of Illinois, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, Chancellor’s Scholar, and Edmund J. James Scholar. She earned her Juris Doctor in 1997 from the University of Georgia School of Law. Admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1997, she is licensed to practice in North and South Carolina state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. She is a board-certified specialist in workers’ compensation law and a certified superior court mediator.

Kaitlin Ashlee Clancy joined Dunk Law Firm’s Personal Injury Litigation Team in June of 2024. She is a Chicago native, but found her second home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management with a minor in Spanish for the Professions, Attorney Clancy attended Law School and the Graduate School of Management at Marquette University and earned both her Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration in 2024. After graduation, Attorney Clancy became an official member of the Wisconsin State Bar. Attorney Clancy is committed to defending the rights of others and getting results. While in Law School, Attorney Clancy earned an Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate and gave back to the community by completing over 325 hours in various pro bono clinics. This shows not only her dedication but also her priority of things that matter. During her last semester, Attorney Clancy clerked for the Honorable Judge Reyna Morales in the Milwaukee County Circuit Courts. The clerkship gave Attorney Clancy a behind-the-scenes look and approach to keeping organized within her litigation process. Outside the courtroom, Kaitlin enjoys spending time with her puppies, friends, and family, as well as kickboxing and participating in hot yoga.

Nicholas Brodich

Concord, NH

Nicholas Brodich, born in Chicago and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, graduated from Creighton University in 1984 and State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 1988. He has practiced law in New Hampshire since 1988, focusing on criminal and civil litigation, including motor vehicle matters and administrative hearings. He previously worked for the New Hampshire Public Defender Program from 1988 to 1994.

Alejandra Fiedler

Houston, TX

Alejandra Fiedler is a trial attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC. Her practice focuses on representing individuals in criminal defense matters. Alejandra was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended the University of Houston and received her bachelor’s degree in political science. After taking some time to start her family, Alejandra earned her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston. During law school, she served as a student attorney for the Randall O. Sorrels Family Law Clinic and interned for the Harris County Public Defender’s Office. It was during her time at the Public Defender’s Office that Alejandra decided she wanted to ensure the rights of her clients in criminal cases.

Zachary Joseph Scarbor

Dalton, GA

Attorney Zachary J. Scarbor joined Morris & Dean after spending time working for a civil insurance defense firm in Atlanta. He strongly believes that the judicial system is in place to protect the rights of every individual, and so he treats every case and every client as uniquely important. He strives to always be a strong advocate for his clients, and to treat others with the utmost respect. He will be working primarily in the areas of personal injury, family law, and business litigation.

F. Antonio Calero, J.D.

Miami Lakes, FL

F. Antonio Calero is the founder and attorney of The Transactional Law Firm of Florida. He is a successful transactional attorney who has consulted with various companies on contractual matters. He obtained his J.D. in 2011 and is a Florida Licensed Attorney. He is fluent in Spanish and is a certified county mediator.

Veronica Kazanowski, Esq.

St. Petersburg, FL

Veronica Kazanowski is a second-generation immigrant from Poland. She is fluent in Polish and English. Growing up in a small immigrant community here in the Tampa Bay area, Veronica has first-hand experience with the struggles that families from all walks of the world deal with while chasing the American dream of U.S. citizenship. This is why she has dedicated her life to helping families find success and will leave no stone unturned when it comes to fighting for you and your loved ones. Veronica focuses her practice on U.S. Immigration, Personal Injury, Probate, and Real Estate matters.

Danielle S. Mark

Denver, CO

Danielle S. Mark is an associate attorney with a vibrant and passionate approach to juvenile law, focusing on dependency and neglect cases. She brings a background in communications and a strong foundation in legal advocacy to her clients.

Eugenio Ibarra

Miami, FL

Eugenio Ibarra, Esq., is a dedicated immigration attorney. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Mr. Ibarra brings years of legal experience and a personalized approach to every case. He earned his Juris Doctorate (JD) from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law and holds double bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Biomedicine. He has successfully represented individuals in immigration court, handling deportation, asylum cases, citizenship applications, and family petitions. His background also includes serving as legal counsel for corporate clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Ibarra is a member in good standing of the Texas Bar Association and the Puerto Rico Bar Association, licensed to practice law in both Texas and Puerto Rico.

Cesar E. Amador

Brownsville, TX

Cesar E. Amador was born in Houston and grew up in the Rio Grande Valley. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Brownsville and attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before founding Amador Law Firm, he gained extensive experience in personal injury litigation at one of Texas's largest personal injury firms. He is dedicated to fighting for injured clients and helping victims of negligent accidents.

Karla M. Campbell

Nashville, TN

Karla Campbell is an advocate for employee rights with extensive experience in civil litigation, appellate practice, labor, employment, and ERISA. She previously clerked for Judge Jane Branstetter Stranch and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Alex Mastellar

St. Cloud, MN

Alex is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Agricultural Law, Construction Law, Environmental Law, and Litigation. Alex believes that every problem has a solution, and getting to the solution can be difficult, but satisfying. That optimism is how Alex approaches cases. Alex handles his clients’ problems as if they were his own. What is important to his clients is important to him.

Kale Van Bruggen

St. Cloud, MN

Kale is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Agricultural Law, Environmental Law, and Government Law. Growing up on a farm, Kale has the unique advantage of understanding legal issues’ impacts on agriculture. Kale represents farmers, landowners, agribusiness, and local governments on administrative, litigation, and transactional matters pertaining especially to water, wetlands, and drainage. Kale’s election to the American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) Board of Directors and his past involvement as the President of the Minnesota Bar Association Agricultural Law Section further highlight his commitment to the industry.

Nicanor (Nick) Pesina, Jr.

Tyler, TX

Nick Pesina is a first-generation American, first-generation college student, and first-generation lawyer. He is a bilingual attorney serving clients throughout the East Texas area, specializing in personal injury law and family law. Licensed in 2012, he has served his clients for over a decade, demonstrating compassion for the community and a commitment to helping people achieve their goals.

John Martello

Yonkers, NY

John Martello is a licensed attorney in New York State with over ten years of experience in litigation. He holds a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University, where he majored in International Affairs and Spanish. His Spanish language proficiency allows him to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients.

Behnaz Ashtari

Newark, NJ

Behnaz Ashtari graduated from Benjamin Cardozo Law School in New York City where she received a Dean’s Merit Scholarship for her LL.M. Attorney Ashtari has been a lawyer since 2003. Before migrating to the United States, Behnaz earned an LL.M. (focusing on Criminal Law and Criminology) and an LL.B. at the Azad University Law School in Tehran, Iran. She practiced as a litigator in Iran for several years. In addition, Behnaz authored the award-winning book, _Trafficking in Women: Contemporary Slavery_. This was the first book on the subject published in the Persian language. She has written numerous articles dealing with women’s legal issues both in Persian and English. Behnaz draws upon her personal experience as an immigrant in order to serve and connect with our immigration clientele as an Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney at Maduabum Law Firm. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association as well as the Iran Central Bar Association.

Bethany Mito Lee

Lynnwood, WA

Bethany Mito Lee is a partner in Lee & Lee, PS. Prior to founding the firm with Nelson K.H. Lee in 2010, she practiced in Washington, D.C. with Crowell & Moring LLP as a counsel in the antitrust group. She has focused on litigation and counseling throughout her legal career, advising clients from a broad range of industries. Ms. Mito Lee has over a decade of immigration law experience specializing in family-based, employment-based, and investment-based visas. She has also served as pro bono counsel in asylum and trafficking cases.

Shirley K. Williams

Lincoln, NE

Shirley K. Williams is of counsel at the Knudsen Law Firm, focusing primarily on workers’ compensation. She served on the Executive Committee and as President of the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section. She holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating of AV Preeminent.

Fernanda Kretzer

Lakeland, FL

Fernanda Kretzer is a paralegal with Russo Law, specializing in personal injury litigation. With over 10 years of experience, she joined the firm after several years as a personal injury litigation paralegal in Polk County, Florida, starting her career in 2007. She focuses on cases involving personal injury, automobile accidents, semi-truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, pharmacy errors, product liability, nursing home neglect, and slip and fall accidents. Fernanda is bilingual in English and Brazilian Portuguese, and she manages a revolving caseload of pre-suit demand and litigation files.

Joshua Gayl

Philadelphia, PA

Joshua Gayl is an attorney at MyPhillyLawyer, dedicated to helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes through empathy, responsiveness, and honesty. He graduated magna cum laude from Villanova Law School with an L.L.M. in Taxation and a certificate in Estate Planning. He began his legal career as a law clerk in the Philadelphia Orphans Court. He has significant experience in state and federal courts and is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is active in his community, serving on the Board of Directors for Beth Tikvah B’Nai Jeshurun Synagogue and the Colonial School District Education Foundation, and is a founding member of Theatre Horizon's Board of Directors. He also volunteers for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.

Julius F. Wall

Clinton, MO

Julius F. Wall practiced law in Clinton, Missouri for 55 years, focusing on estate planning, probate, estate administration, real estate law, and elder law. He graduated from Central Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law with Order of the Coif honors. He served two years in the United States Army, including a year in Korea. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton and a past President of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Ducks Unlimited de Mexico, and a past board member of Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Grace Marilyn Casas-Rowe

Miami, FL

Grace Marilyn Casas-Rowe is an Of Counsel attorney at Mitchell & West, focusing her practice on Family Law. She is licensed in Florida and is a member in good standing with The Florida Bar. She graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Criminology, and earned her law degree from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and proficient in French. Grace is an active member of the Miami Family Inns of Court and a Board Member and Secretary for the charity Kidside.

Jill M. Abrahamson

Omaha, NE

Attorney Jill M. Abrahamson joined the Abrahamson Law Firm in 2013. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and graduated in 2000 from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. She is a member of the California, New York, and Nebraska State Bars. She has experience in state and federal court on criminal matters and civil litigation, and practiced as a court-appointed criminal defense attorney with the Legal Aid Society in Manhattan. Jill also volunteered in Nepal with organizations focusing on rights for poor and disadvantaged women and children, and is a champion for women’s rights and fundamental fairness. She practices family and juvenile law, and criminal defense, and is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the District of Nebraska.

Joseph M. Mazraani, formed Mazraani & Liguori LLP in 2006 with Joseph C. Liguori. Mr. Mazraani concentrates his practice on criminal and municipal court defense. Mr. Mazraani has successfully represented clients charged with offenses ranging from murder, aggravated assault, and drug offenses to driving while intoxicated and other motor vehicle violations. He has handled cases in municipal courts across the State as well as Federal District Court. Mr. Mazraani has also appeared before the Family Court in domestic violence matters. In addition to handling criminal cases in the complaint and indictment stages, Mr. Mazraani has represented clients before the Parole Board and in appeals before the New Jersey Appellate Division. He has also advised numerous clients under investigation in which his clients avoided indictment or other proceedings.