English-Speaking Attorneys

Raymond Ardito has over 23 years of experience handling various personal injury cases, including construction accidents, vehicle accidents, premises liability, and municipal liability, consistently securing millions of dollars for accident victims.

Adam B. Peters

Decatur, IL

Adam B. Peters received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2021 with a concentration in intellectual property law. He also holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry (2017) and Biology (2019), and a Master of Business Administration (2019) from Millikin University. Adam joined Kiley Klein, Ltd. in 2024. His practice emphasizes civil litigation, probate and estate planning and litigation, and he assists in representing local governmental bodies and corporations.

Amanda Rae Melvin

Woodstock, GA

Amanda Melvin is an associate attorney practicing personal injury law and criminal defense. She is passionate about economic justice and believes in using her voice to help those who need it most. Amanda is a University of Florida alum and attended Stetson University where she earned her law degree. She is dedicated to serving her community and is looking forward to helping clients get justice.

Thelma Paredes

Los Angeles, CA

Thelma Paredes is the Senior Case Manager, bringing over 16 years of experience in personal injury, including a background in workers’ compensation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach. Known for her compassion and strong work ethic, Thelma works closely with Mr. Hershler to achieve the best results for clients, having helped thousands through difficult times.

Daniel Furmanski, Esq. is an exemplary attorney who has recovered millions of dollars for his clients during his legal career. Daniel is known to be an eloquent litigator who successfully resolves even the most difficult liability cases. Daniel was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University before attending the University of Miami School of law where he graduated at the very top of his class. Daniel is bilingual in Spanish and English and makes it his priority to put his client’s needs first by keeping constant communication with them regarding their case.

David C. Cook

Bluffton, SC

David C. Cook is the founder of Cook Law Firm, LLC, a single-attorney firm with over 18 years of experience in South Carolina. He comes from a family of attorneys spanning three generations. David holds a double major in History and Spanish from Clemson University, a Master's in History from UNC Charlotte, and a law degree from USC School of Law. He has decades of trial experience in criminal defense, including homicide, attempted murder, burglary, drug trafficking, DUI, and domestic violence cases. He also has nearly 20 years of experience in Family Court, handling adoptions, custody battles, and equitable division cases, as well as extensive experience in Probate Court and civil litigation. David is fluent in Spanish and English and is licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Kerrie A. Campbell

Pikesville, MD

Kerrie A. Campbell is the founder of the Law Office of Kerrie A. Campbell, LLC. She is a licensed arbitrator, speaker, and a licensed attorney and mediator in the state and federal courts of Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Guilford College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. She is recognized as a top-rated lawyer in Maryland and has over 20 years of experience.

Cristhian Garcia-Ciceron

Davie, FL

Cristhian Garcia-Ciceron is an Associate Attorney with over 17 years of legal experience. She focuses on helping clients obtain compensation and justice for injuries, having previously worked in immigration and first-party insurance claims. Born in Nicaragua and raised in Hollywood, Florida, she is dedicated to serving her local community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from Keiser University and a Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

Daniel T. McCloskey

Fresno, CA

Daniel T. McCloskey, born to Irish immigrant parents, is a partner at Tuttle & McCloskey. He graduated from California State University Fresno and San Joaquin College of Law. His practice areas include Municipal Law/Public Employment, Transportation, Estates, Trusts & Probate, and Elder Law.

Samar S. Shadaia

Troy, MI

Samar S. Shadaia is a personal injury attorney at Khamo Law, serving Sterling Heights and Troy. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, she is fluent in Arabic and dedicated to advocating for injured individuals. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Walsh College and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy. She was admitted to practice in Michigan in 2024.

Andrew Dhadwal

Woodland Hills, CA

Andrew Dhadwal is a Partner focusing on workers' compensation litigation, primarily for peace officers, firefighters, and their families. He joined the firm in 2011 and became a Partner in 2015. He previously served as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice and as Corporate and General Counsel for an insurance firm.

Daniel J. Singel

Minneapolis, MN

Dan is a litigation attorney focusing on complex litigation involving construction, insurance, retail, transportation, hospitality, and professional malpractice. He has served as lead counsel in many arbitrations and jury trials, nearly all of which involved multi-million-dollar risks. His clients range from billion-dollar joint ventures to small businesses to individuals, and he litigates both sides, defense and plaintiff. In addition to his litigation work, Dan advises and represents businesses and insurance companies on contract negotiations, insurance, and risk mitigation. Dan is licensed in Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota, both state and federal courts. Dan’s many years of experience in diverse areas of law and jurisdictions equips him to provide unique strategic advice to his clients. Because small details can swing cases or change contract outcomes, Dan is careful in his legal work. He spends much of his time digging into the details of AIA contracts, ISO forms, case law, and state statutes. But Dan also knows that even more important is taking time to step back and evaluate the broader legal landscape. What legal issues are worth fighting about? What will sway jurors? From his many years of experience, Dan helps his clients cut through legal complexity to empower the client to identify their goals, navigate their risk, and maximally advance their position. In addition to his case work, Dan is a frequent author and lecturer on issues of litigation, insurance, and contracts. He is a shareholder and member of the firm’s management committee. Dan’s skills and reputation has earned the respect of his peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the region, and he has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers for his abilities.

Douglas Alford

Houston, TX

Douglas Scott Alford is a graduate of the University of Houston and Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Douglas was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas where his parents instilled the importance of education, hard work, and determination. Douglas moved to Houston when he was 18 to attend the University of Houston and stayed in Houston after graduating from Thurgood Marschall School of Law. Douglas is now a trial attorney engaging primarily in civil litigation, business and consumer law, and real-property matters. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2022 and has prior work experience in family law, estate and probate, eviction defense, and debt-defense. During law school, Douglas had the opportunity to become a student-attorney for the Family-Law Clinic of Thurgood Marschall School of Law under the late Thelma Harmon, to which he gained invaluable experience. Throughout his undergraduate studies, Douglas had the privilege of working with Texas State Senator Borris Miles, including the 2019 Texas Legislative session, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, minoring in Public Relations. Before working at The Gonzalez Law Group, Douglas worked at a small Houston area law firm focusing on Consumer Law, Solar Panels, debt defense, evictions, and real-property disputes. In his free time, Douglas enjoys fishing, hunting, watching sports, and playing video games.

Sarah Sanchez

Brattleboro, VT

Sarah Sanchez is a native of Brattleboro, Vermont. Sarah began working from the firm in 2005 as a legal assistant. She completed the Law Office Study program and was admitted to the bar in 2020. Sarah concentrates her practice on personal injury litigation, criminal and civil litigation. Sarah lives in Brattleboro with her two sons, her partner Chad and her dog Denver. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and camping with her family.

Nikki Grigoryan

Burbank, CA

Nikki Grigoryan has been practicing law for 17 years, with experience in criminal law and international law. She has honed her litigation skills in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury claims over the past decade, leveraging her 14 years of experience as a defense attorney to vigorously defend her current clients.

Sam Sachs

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sam Sachs is an associate attorney at Stok Kon + Braverman, focusing on civil litigation, including real property disputes, trust litigation, contract disputes, and bankruptcy. He graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and was a member of the NCAA golf team and President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee during his undergraduate studies.

Brian D.W. Spannagel

Dubuque, IA

Brian D.W. Spannagel is passionate about making a positive difference in clients' lives by effectively asserting their position, pursuing justice, and providing sound judgment.

Victoria A. Dobronos

Independence, OH

Victoria is currently on legal sabbatical and engaged in complex business matters for a local Northeast Ohio manufacturer.

Craig A. Sirlin

Syosset, NY

Craig A. Sirlin has been an integral part of Michael G. LoRusso, P.C. since joining full-time in 2008. He is a practicing attorney since 2009, focusing primarily on personal injury and criminal matters.

Emily J. Barry was admitted to the bar in Indiana in 2010 and has been selected by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star in the area of Family Law in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Ms. Barry obtained her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Connecticut College with a double major in International Relations and Hispanic Studies. She obtained her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 2010 with a focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution. Emily has practiced law from offices in Indianapolis since 2010. She is a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator, Collaborative Law Professional and Parenting Coordinator. She also represents children as a Guardian Ad Litem. Ms. Barry provides legal advice to clients in both Spanish and English.

Jonfranco Esimio

Philadelphia, PA

Jonfranco Esimio is a member of our team of lawyers focusing on immigration law. Coming from a family of immigrants, Mr. Esimio has seen and experienced the immigration process in the United States from a young age. He is a dedicated, hardworking, and knowledgeable attorney who works tirelessly to fight for his clients’ rights under the law.

Michael L. Chambers, Jr.

Hartford, CT

Attorney Michael L. Chambers, Jr. founded his firm to provide high-level advocacy and personal attention to clients. A Hartford native and son of Jamaican immigrants, he graduated from Trinity College and earned his law degree from Quinnipiac in 2004. He passed the New York and Connecticut bars and has over 20 years of trial experience, guiding clients through complex legal matters with clarity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of justice.

Catherine Jiang is an Of Counsel attorney focusing on personal injuries and business planning. She believes in empathy, transparency, and accessibility as core principles of legal practice. She is passionate about community service and has served on various legal and non-legal community boards, serving a diverse range of clientele.

Amit Jhalli is an Auto Accident Attorney at Michael T. Gibson, P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Law with a Minor in Economics from Carleton University and his Juris Doctorate from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2013. Admitted to practice in Florida, he has extensive experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and PIP litigation, focusing on achieving favorable settlements for his clients.