English-Speaking Attorneys

Sergio Bello

Miami, FL

Sergio A. Bello is an attorney with more than 12 years of professional experience. He provides representation to individuals facing complex immigration proceedings, including deportation defense and ICE detentions. His extensive practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed him to litigate with precision, apply effective strategies, and achieve favorable results even in the most challenging cases. Graduated from Texas Southern University, his academic background has been the foundation of a career marked by ethics, responsibility, and a constant pursuit of justice. For more than a decade, he worked for the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), gaining insight into immigration procedures and federal policies that affect thousands of people each year. For Mr. Bello, the work of an attorney goes beyond providing legal services and extends to offering support to the community where he lives. Under this conviction, he collaborates with the Montgomery Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Indigent Defense Program of Montgomery County to represent low-income individuals accused of misdemeanors.

David Merabi

Los Angeles, CA

David F. Merabi, Esq. is one of the founding and managing attorneys of Culver Legal, LLP. Mr. Merabi is a highly experienced personal injury attorney. Mr. Merabi understands that the only way to protect the rights of his injured clients is to fight aggressively and zealously on their behalf from the beginning of their case ensuring none of his clients are ever left taken advantage of. In light of his experience and aggressive representation Mr. Merabi has successfully pursued claims and recovered millions of dollars for his clients in compensation. Mr. Merabi believes it is his duty to go after insurance companies and large corporations whose sole purpose is to minimize and disregard their wrongdoing. Coupled with his aggressive approach, Mr. Merabi’s intrinsic knowledge of all types of injuries ranging from minor to catastrophic has helped him make sure that each and every one of his client’s is always made whole. Mr. Merabi also has an extensive multi-faceted background in many areas of the law, prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Merabi began his career working for the Major Crimes Unit for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and thereafter also worked in the landlord/tenant space where he gained vast experience in the courtroom.

Firas Sawaf

Phoenix, AZ

Firas Sawaf obtained his Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2020. After law school, he supported the litigation department in reviewing contracts and agreements for civil and commercial litigation. He also holds a Master's degree in Business and Economic Law from the University of Paris 1, Pantheon Sorbonne, earned in 2002. Before moving to Arizona, Mr. Sawaf worked at an international law firm, successfully negotiating contracts and settlement agreements. He is trilingual, speaking French and Arabic, which, along with his multinational legal exposure, enhances his ability to excel in various practice areas and protect clients' interests. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his two daughters, friends, and family, participating in competitive team sports like soccer, and engaging in outdoor activities.

Nadia Borruso

Syosset, NY

Nadia Borruso is a paralegal in the personal injury department with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other negligence cases. She is highly experienced in all phases of litigation and is a notary public within the state of New York.

Salonee Patil

New York, NY

Salonee Patil joined Vaslas Lepowsky & Hauss LLP in March 2024. She focuses on the defense of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers in all stages of litigation throughout complex medical malpractice actions in New York. Before joining VLH, Ms. Patil worked with Judge Gerald Lebovits at the New York State Supreme Court. She practiced law in India focusing on general and commercial litigation before coming to the United States.

Jennifer Reiz

Beverly Hills, CA

Jennifer employs seven years of legal experience in assisting clients in pursuing justice. Her primary practice focuses on catastrophic injury claims, car accidents, bike accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. Jennifer has dedicated her career to compensating those harmed by the negligence of others. During her time in law school, Jennifer was editor of the International and Comparative Law Review Journal at Loyola. She continues to make time for her passion of writing at home. Outside of law, Jennifer loves to travel with her husband and son.

Jennifer Reiz

Beverly Hills, CA

Jennifer employs seven years of legal experience in assisting clients in pursuing justice. Her primary practice focuses on catastrophic injury claims, car accidents, bike accidents, dog bites, and premises liability. Jennifer has dedicated her career to compensating those harmed by the negligence of others. During her time in law school, Jennifer was editor of the International and Comparative Law Review Journal at Loyola. She continues to make time for her passion of writing at home. Outside of law, Jennifer loves to travel with her husband and son.

After his graduation from American University’s Washington College of Law, Miami attorney Antonio F. Valiente, Esq. began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office. There, he gained valuable insight and extensive experience over the course of six+ years. Between his time at the Public Defender’s Office & since founding Valiente, Carollo, and McElligott PLLC, he’s tried over 50 felony jury trials as lead counsel, dozens of misdemeanor jury trials, taken over one thousand depositions, & dozens of juvenile trials/adjudicatory hearings. Mr. Valiente’s experience encompasses everything from minor traffic-related misdemeanors to serious first-degree murder charges. He routinely assists clients throughout South Florida, offering sound legal counsel and aggressive representation for a wide range of cases. He has successfully argued for a judgment of acquittal and motions to suppress, as well as “Stand Your Ground” motions on behalf of his clients. Additionally, Mr. Valiente has provided a criminal defense for clients in pre-trial detention and in hearings for alleged probation violations. His commitment to top-quality legal services and ethical standards has earned him an Avvo Rating of 10 Excellent. Since 2015, Mr. Valiente has expanded his practice to handle property insurance matters - primarily first party claims, post-hurricane losses, and assignment of benefits claims. Having the opportunity to work with & learn from some of the best and most experienced property insurance attorneys in the State, Mr. Valiente now provides his property insurance clients - mainly homeowners and emergency remediation companies - with the same excellent representation he is known for providing his client’s accused of state & federal criminal offenses.

Nikki Yang

Madison, WI

Nikki Yang joined LawtonCates in 2025, specializing in personal injury, civil rights, contract disputes, and criminal defense. A University of Wisconsin School of Law graduate, she is fluent in English and Mandarin and is known for fighting injustices.

Steven A. Capriati

Tampa, FL

Steven A. Capriati is the Managing Attorney at Black Rock Trial Lawyers in Tampa, Florida, leading the firm's Personal Injury and Civil Litigation practice groups. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in 2003 and Hofstra University School of Law with a J.D. in 2006. He began his career in Governmental and Corporate Affairs & Securities law, then served as a Senior Trial Attorney at the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. He later represented plaintiffs at Morgan & Morgan and defended self-insured companies and insurers at national defense firms. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2006 and is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Before law, he was a professional tennis player, earning All-Conference honors at the University of South Florida and the University of Arizona.

Richard E. Davis

Springfield, MO

Richard E. Davis graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in 1972 with a Batchelor of Science in Economics, then again in 1980 with a Batchelor of Science in Accounting. He then attended the University of Tulsa College of Law and graduated with honors earning his J.D. in 1985. Mr. Davis was employed as an insurance claims representative from 1973 to 1983. He began working for the law firm of Woolsey, Fisher, Whiteaker & McDonald from 1983 through 1995 where he was a Partner. In 1995, Mr. Davis and three other attorneys from Woolsey Fisher established the law firm of Whiteaker & Wilson where he was a Shareholder. He remains at this firm, which is also known as the Law Offices of Stuart P. Huffman. His practice is primarily civil litigation with defense being the majority of his practice. Mr. Davis is admitted to the Bar in all Missouri state courts, and the U.S. District Court for Western District of Missouri. He is also a member of the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Robert Clore

Corpus Christi, TX

Robert Clore is a seasoned appellate practitioner, handling civil appeals in Texas and across the nation since 2001. Robert is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®. Robert graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law and served two years as Briefing Attorney for Justice Nelda V. Rodriguez of the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for the State of Texas. Before joining the Bandas Law Firm, Robert provided appellate services for several highly respected defense firms in Texas, gaining insight into the tactics of large corporations and insurance companies. Robert now dedicates his knowledge of appellate law to helping plaintiffs. He was also Articles Editor for St. Mary’s Law Journal from 1998-1999.

FAKHRUDEEN HUSSAIN

VAN NUYS, CA

Fakhrudeen Hussain is a native of Sri Lankan, received a BA from Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon in Business Administration and International Economics. He received a Masters in Business Administration and later a Juris Doctorate degree. He is admitted to practice law in the State of California. Mr. Hussain’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation and immigration law. Since becoming an attorney Mr. Hussain has spent all his energy learning and practicing worker’s compensation and immigration law. Mr. Hussain has an incredible success rate for workers’ comp and immigration cases. Mr. Hussain speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Sinhala, and Tamil.

Jorge Calil

Hollywood, FL

Jorge “George” Calil is a highly accomplished Senior Trial Attorney at Barzakay Law Firm, bringing more than 20 years of litigation experience and a distinguished record of success in personal injury, insurance disputes, civil rights, and complex tort cases. Having lived in South Florida for over 50 years, Jorge possesses a deep understanding of the local community and the unique legal challenges its residents face. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Jorge is known not only for his legal expertise, but also for his integrity, accessibility, and commitment to long-term client relationships. Many of his clients return for guidance across a variety of legal matters, a testament to the trust and results he consistently delivers. Jorge is widely respected in the legal community for his courtroom strength, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy. He has successfully tried high-stakes cases ranging from serious personal injury to civil rights violations. In one notable jury trial, he secured a six-figure verdict for a client injured in a motorcycle crash, skillfully overcoming comparative fault arguments and complex medical causation. In another impactful case, he represented a victim of false arrest and excessive force, achieving a jury trial victory that held law enforcement accountable and delivered justice for his client. He also successfully tried a premises liability case involving a slip and fall at a commercial property, negotiating a favorable mid-trial settlement in the face of hotly contested liability and critical surveillance evidence. More than just a litigator, Jorge is a dedicated problem-solver. His career has been defined by resilience, service, and a strong belief in protecting those who cannot protect themselves. At Barzakay Law Firm, he continues to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and client care, approaching each case with precision, empathy, and determination.

Noah Thomas Bledsoe

Dalton, GA

Noah graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2019 and was admitted as a member of the State Bar of Georgia that same year. He was a recipient of the Dean’s List Award for his academic success at Mercer. Noah was also the vice president of Mercer Law's chapter of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity. Prior to attending law school, Noah graduated from the University of North Georgia with a degree in Political Science with an emphasis in pre-law. For the first three years of his career, Noah practiced as a civil litigation attorney for a defense-focused firm in Dalton, Ga where he provided legal representation to clients across Northwest Georgia. During that time, Noah successfully litigated cases for his clients from intake through the appellate process. Since joining McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle & Fordham, LLP in 2023, Noah's practice now focuses on personal injury, civil litigation, and general practice for both plaintiffs and defendants. Noah's broad practice allows him to handle a wide variety of cases for his clients including car accidents, insurance litigation, probate, estate disputes, landlord/ tenant disputes, slip and fall injuries, judgment collections, worker's compensation claims, and real estate disputes. Noah has developed a reputation for treating his clients with compassion and respect while also providing zealous advocacy in their times of need.

Alejandro Capiro

Los Angeles, CA

Alejandro R. Capiro has over 30 years of experience as a litigator and is an Of Counsel Attorney and Partner at The Dominguez Firm. He is a tenacious advocate for justice, representing clients with integrity and dedication, and has helped thousands of accident victims with his insights into insurance strategies.

Samuel B. Fineman

Cherry Hill, NJ

With more than 29 years of legal experience, “Sam” is a multi-faceted attorney who is at home in the worlds of litigation, corporate law, estate planning, elder law and internet law, among others. He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts across the country and has contributed to legal publications like the Commercial Law and Practice Guide.

Michael A. Marrocco

Columbus, OH

Michael A. Marrocco is an Attorney/Partner with over 30 years of legal and trial experience, specializing in criminal defense, OVI, traffic offenses, and domestic relations. He is trained in Intoxilyzer 8000 operation and NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.

Mara Fontanet

Miami, FL

Attorney Mara Fontanet is originally from Cuba, where she pursued her studies and graduated from the University of Havana with a law degree. After emigrating to the United States, she began working as a paralegal in the areas of workers' compensation and employment law. Subsequently, she obtained her Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University. She currently works as an immigration attorney.

Maryam Vasek

Las Vegas, NV

Maryam Vasek is an attorney at De Castroverde Law Group, deeply rooted in Nevada. She completed an accelerated high school program at College of Southern Nevada High School, earned a Criminal Justice degree from UNLV at 21, and graduated from law school in Arizona at 23, making her the youngest in her class. Maryam is experienced in personal injury, family law, and intellectual property. She is committed to providing personalized attention to her clients, explaining complex legal matters thoroughly. In her free time, Maryam enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and Corgi puppy.

Valerie M. De Peppo-Malloy

Staten Island, NY

Valerie is a valued member of the Savino & Smollar team. She specializes in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability, advocating tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the benefits they deserve. At Savino & Smollar, we prioritize our clients and their well-being-you won’t just be another case number.

WILLIAM H. JONES, JR.

Ashland, KY

Bill is an AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® attorney. When Bill joined the firm, he had the privilege of practicing with Robert T. Caldwell who had represented the U.S. steel industry at the League of Nations. Bill has built on the firm’s rich heritage of representing manufacturers and businesses in a broad range of matters. By way of example, for the past 25 years, Bill has provided a broad range of services to a European manufacturer which has built one of the Commonwealth’s major manufacturing facilities on a Greenfield site with an investment of more than $3 billion. Bill represents clients in matters before the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (Air, Waste, Water) and the Cabinet for Economic Development (KBI, KIRA, IRB, Tax Abatement) with clients having received more than $70,000,000 in economic development incentives. Bill has also served as a registered legislative agent in the Kentucky General Assembly concerning legislation of importance to clients. Bill has appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States on two occasions as well as represented clients in federal and state courts and in administrative hearings before administrative agencies. Bill has also twice served as a Special Justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky as well having served in the past on the Governor’s Air Quality Task Force and the Governor’s Labor Management Advisory Council.

Adriana Tartakoff

New York, NY

Adriana brings over ten years of medical malpractice, motor vehicle, and premises liability paralegal experience to the firm. Working closely with clients and the attorneys she expertly handles all aspects of a case from inception to settlement. She adroitly prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs and proficiently coordinates trial exhibits and all digital materials. Adriana was born in Havana, Cuba and raised in London where her parents were stationed as diplomats. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Havana she completed a certificate in legal studies at Nassau Community College where she was a Dean’s List student and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Paralegal Honor Society. She has lived in the New York area for over fifteen years and when she is not working as a paralegal you will find Adriana participating in anything cultural with her children - concerts, museums, or Broadway shows.

W. Timothy Parlett founded Wilson & Parlett with Robert E. Wilson in 1988 and currently serves as the firm's managing partner. Throughout his career, Mr. Parlett has represented thousands of injury victims and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. A life-long resident of Southern Maryland, Mr. Parlett was born and raised in St. Mary's County, where he graduated from Ryken High School in 1976. He then attended the University of Maryland, where he graduated with a degree in Political Science in 1981, and from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1985. Mr. Parlett was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1985 and the District of Columbia Bar in 1988. He was also admitted to the United States District Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Parlett is a member of the Maryland and DC Bar Associations and the Prince George's County Bar Association.