English-Speaking Attorneys

Orlando De Castroverde

Las Vegas, NV

Orlando De Castroverde has more than 20 years of experience practicing in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. He is a partner at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers, which he co-founded with his brother Alex in 2005. Orlando is a skilled trial lawyer and experienced counselor, overseeing the firm's attorneys and staff. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2000, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award in three courses and achieved the highest MBE score in Nevada for the bar exam that year. He also holds an undergraduate degree from California State-Fullerton (1997) and attended Cuesta Junior College. Orlando is fluent in Spanish and actively involved in the Southern Nevada community, serving on the Nevada Justice Association’s membership committee and the Board of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Department Foundation.

Sean Roberts

Houston, TX

Sean Roberts is a civil trial lawyer with a quarter-century of legal experience, dedicated to representing individuals and businesses affected by negligence or wrongful acts. He is a Board-Certified Expert in personal injury law, a Texas Super Lawyer, and a Top 1% Distinguished Lawyer, also recognized as the 2020-2021 Litigator of the Year. He co-founded Roberts Markland LLP, a nationally recognized firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, and business disputes. Sean is an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston Museum of African-American Culture.

James Randal Ackley

West Palm Beach, FL

James Randal Ackley, also known as Randy Ackley, is a civil trial attorney and founder of the Law Offices of James R. Ackley, P.A. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in personal injury, foreclosure defense, and real estate litigation. He is an "AV" (Preeminent) rated litigator, admitted to practice in Florida and federal district courts, and has extensive experience in managing disaster relief programs globally.

Tom Somos

Columbus, OH

Tom Somos is a personal injury attorney in Columbus, Ohio, with over twenty-three years of litigation experience. He is admitted to practice in all Ohio State Courts and the Southern District of Ohio Federal Court. He focuses on protecting injured victims and their families, as well as assisting businesses with litigation, employment, and real estate issues. He is known for his client-centered approach, ensuring frequent communication and understanding of the legal process.

Mike Lombardi

Providence, RI

Michael Lombardi is the founder of Mike Lombardi Injury and Criminal Attorneys. His firm represents clients in a broad spectrum of legal matters with a focus on auto-accidents, personal injury, seriously injured individuals, catastrophic injuries, civil litigation and criminal defense. He has received national acclaim in the course of his legal career and has been honored as “Nation’s Top One Percent” by National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), “Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs’” attorney by the National Trial Lawyers and by NADC, “Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney” by Attorney & Practice Magazines, “Top 10 % for Excellence in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense” by Lawyers of Distinction, “10 Best Attorneys-Rhode Island” by American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and “Top 10 Under 40” by National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. He has successfully litigated countless difficult legal situations. Michael has made a name for himself as a competent and results-oriented attorney who is committed to helping his clients obtain the best possible outcome. He has personally been responsible for recovering millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. Michael is also the author of “The Client’s Guide to Car Accident & Injury Cases in Rhode Island and Massachusetts- The Information the Insurance Companies don’t want you to have.” He wrote this book so his clients can learn more about what to expect when pursuing an accident or injury claim and to feel reassured about hiring an auto accident and injury lawyer. Michael is passionate about helping people regardless of their background. He is the founder of Overcomer.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding high school students overcoming great challenges in their lives with annual scholarship and charitable donations. Michael approaches every client’s case with an emphasis on thorough preparation and strong work ethic, principles instilled in him from a young age. He is a Rhode Island native and was raised in the Town of Johnston. He attended Johnston High School where he excelled academically and athletically. He was a four-year starter for the Johnston Panthers football team and received numerous awards for making the statewide all-academic team. He credits this to the values instilled in him by his football coach, who stressed the values of teamwork, commitment, hard work, sacrifice, the will to win, excellence, passion and results. Michael’s coach repeatedly told him, “If you subscribe to these principles on the field, you must also subscribe to them in life.” Michael has done just that.

Nomaan Husain

Houston, TX

Mr. Nomaan K. Husain is the founder of Husain Law + Associates, PC., a law firm with expertise in Litigation, Immigration, and Aviation. He is Double Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Recognized as a Super Lawyer, he serves as a Special Advisor to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, chairman of the Ethics Commission for the City of Houston, and chairman of the South Asian Chamber of Commerce. He has held positions on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel and as Vice President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. He is licensed in Texas, New York, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia, and is also a licensed solicitor for England and Wales. He can appear before various U.S. Federal Courts, the Texas Supreme Court, New York Court of Appeals, and the District of Columbia. He is a certified Mediator and a member of the International Bar Association and the London Court of International Arbitration.

Jason Holladay

The Woodlands, TX

Mr. Holladay is the managing attorney and founder of Holladay Law Firm, PLLC. He has over 17 years of legal experience, concentrating on personal injury law. A U.S. Navy veteran, he is a highly skilled trial attorney who has obtained successful results in cases involving catastrophic injuries. He was named 'Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney' by Attorney & Practice Magazine, 'Litigator of the Year' by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, and 'Elite Advocate' by the American Institute of Legal Advocates.

Manuel Rivera is the founding attorney at The Law Offices of Manuel Rivera, Esq. & Associates, P.C. With over 22 years of experience, he provides legal representation in immigration law, workers' compensation, personal injury, federal litigation, criminal law, family law, and traffic law. He serves clients in the Washington D.C. metro area, including Maryland and Virginia, as well as throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Michael Terhar

Dallas, TX

Mike Terhar heads Cunningham Swaim’s California office located in Pasadena. With more than 30 years of litigation experience, his litigation work is as diverse as California itself - from aviation litigation, to product and premises liability cases, to accidents involving sports and recreation.

Daniel J. Kaiser

Bensenville, IL

Dan is a litigator and trial attorney with over 36 years of experience dealing with the full range of complex personal injury cases, including construction injuries, medical mistakes, trucking collisions, product defects, motorcycle, bicycle, and all vehicle injuries. Dan proudly represents injured persons and the families of deceased all over the country and has secured over 100 million dollars in compensation for our clients. Dan was mentored by the legendary advocate, Leonard Ring, and became a managing partner by the age of 30, overseeing the Personal Injury Department. Dan is known for his preparation, persistence, and leaving no stone unturned. He is well-respected by both plaintiff and defense counsel. In 2018, he and his partner won one of the top 20 personal injury verdicts in Illinois, obtaining $15.2 million for a client who suffered a lower back injury while unloading a desk from a truck at a construction site. This award was reported to be higher than any other verdict or settlement in Illinois for a back injury that did not involve paralysis or other significant forms of bodily harm. Dan is the ideal advocate because he is the perfect blend of personable, no-nonsense, skillful, and tenacious. His creativity and his knowledge have led to some of the most amazing results for the clients. Dan's ability to negotiate is unmatched. But if negotiations do not result in a fair settlement, then his record-setting trial skills will be put to use. As a boss and owner of the firm, he sets the tone for Kaiser Law's culture of compassion and achievement.

Doug Burnetti

Lakeland, FL

Personal injury attorney Douglas Burnetti has been selected to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list. Only the top five percent of all attorneys in Florida are named each year as Super Lawyers®. Mr. Burnetti’s display of grit in the courtroom and record of positive recovery for clients, including numerous multi-million verdicts and settlements, drew the attention of fellow attorneys in Florida and helped lead to his nomination for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list. After earning a nomination, the Burnetti, P.A. founder underwent a rigorous vetting process by an attorney-led research staff. Their independent research examined 12 key categories, including verdicts and settlements, position within the firm, special licenses/certifications, education, experience, honors and other outstanding achievements. Mr. Burnetti’s numerous accomplishments and accolades, including his law career that spans 31 years and Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial, contributed to his final selection to the list. “It is an honor to be named to the Super Lawyers list again this year,” said Attorney Doug Burnetti. “I have known from an early age that I wanted to practice law, and decided to pursue personal injury to help others. I wanted to protect their rights when they were injured through no fault of their own, and to protect their interests against the insurance companies. At Burnetti, P.A., we are a client focused firm, and we believe that sets us apart from other law firms. We want to make sure that our clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. This acknowledgment by our peers who have seen us in action is a testament to our commitment.” Mr. Burnetti represents clients in personal injury claims including automobile accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice and other injuries. Born in Illinois and raised in Florida, he is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law. As a board certified civil trial lawyer, I have had the opportunity to handle many different types of cases in the courtroom including auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and products liability. As the founder of Burnetti, P.A., I am very pleased to have watched the firm develop over the years. I am also very pleased to see how Burnetti, P.A. has developed into a premier trial lawyer firm. One of our goals for the lawyers of Burnetti, P.A. is that they actually try cases. We believe that trying cases helps protect all of our clients in the long run, and actually helps our clients even at the bargaining table. Additionally, Burnetti, P.A. brings a financial strength for our clients which further helps our clients’ case.”

Paul Simonson

New York, NY

For over 50 years, Paul Simonson has dedicated his professional life to the representation of victims of medical malpractice who have suffered serious injury and death on both sides of the Hudson River. His entire career has been devoted to working as a New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer & New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyer, with concentration in surgical cases, including laparoscopic gall bladder surgery, bowel obstruction and surgery delay. He was recently selected in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers, marking 19 straight years of recognition. In 2020 & 2022 he was recognized as Best of the Best in personal injury law and was included in America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 1% 2022. In 2019, Paul was recognized by Best Lawyers as the Lawyer of the Year in New York City for Medical Malpractice. Paul is one of the nation’s leading attorneys in the area of weight loss surgery malpractice, including Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass, and has lectured at Harvard Medical School on patient safety issues in weight loss surgery; to the American Association of Hospital Risk Managers on hospital-based gastric bypass issues; and for the American Conference Institute on the management of post-operative leaks following gastric bypass surgery. He wrote a chapter in the 3rd edition of New York Medical Malpractice dealing with the cross-examination of the defense expert, and for decades has lectured throughout the United States on pre-trial and trial practice, and appears regularly on behalf of the New York State Bar Association. His aggressive work on behalf of his clients has been recognized for several years, including 2020 and 2021, when US News recognized the firm as a “First Tier” New York City medical malpractice law firm. He also has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for a number of years, including most recently in 2024, and as a Best Lawyer for more than 10 years. Most recently, Paul was recognized by Martindale Hubbell for his 35th anniversary of being rated a AV Preeminent Attorney! This is the highest possible peer review rating one could achieve in legal ability & ethical standards. He also received the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a complex peer review process.

Hal D. Friedman

Louisville, KY

Hal D. Friedman is a partner and founding member of Cooper & Friedman, PLLC, and a Louisville native. He graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 1992. He was the youngest attorney to be offered partnership status at Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C. before co-founding Cooper & Friedman in 2003. Mr. Friedman has over 30 years of experience in civil litigation, including catastrophic injury, civil rights, and consumer protection cases, and has secured a jury record verdict in Kentucky for a police beating case. He is a life member of the Million Dollar Advocate’s Forum and has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers. He is a regular speaker and author for legal publications and bar associations.

David B. Gray

Louisville, KY

Trial attorney David Gray has been fighting for accident victims and their families in Kentucky for more than 35 years, recovering millions of dollars and earning the respect of the legal community. He is a leader in medical malpractice and personal injury representation, also handling medical device and prescription torts and wrongful death cases. He is the founder and partner of Gray Law, PLLC, and serves as the chairperson of the Kentucky Justice Association’s (KJA) Wellness committee.

Ian R. Alexander

Chicago, IL

Ian Alexander is a compassionate trial lawyer who has proudly represented victims of negligence since 1995, specializing in medical malpractice and complex personal injury litigation. He focuses on cases involving children with profound brain damage from birth injuries and victims of sexual abuse. He is admitted to practice in Illinois, Arizona, and federal courts, and is a member of the Federal Trial Bar. He has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients and has held leadership positions in personal injury law organizations.

Elizabeth Vega Patino

Coral Gables, FL

Elizabeth Vega Patino is a seasoned attorney who has developed a wide range of practice areas that include real estate, workers’ compensation and transactional law. Mrs. Patino, who is bilingual, also has a track record of community involvement and service. Mrs. Patino joined Patino and Associates, P.A. in 2004, where she developed her skills in the areas of workers’ compensation, substantial injury and wrongful death litigation. She expanded her practice to include transactional law, focusing on real estate. She created and currently oversees the firm’s full-service real estate department, which represents both buyers and sellers. As an agent of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, P&A represents clients in residential and commercial transactions, from contractual negotiations through closing and issuance of title. Mrs. Patino earned her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law and received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida International University, and her Associate in Arts degree from Miami-Dade Community College. She is a member of the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Mrs. Patino has always understood the importance of giving back to her community. She currently serves on the Coral Gables Economic Development Board, where she helps create new economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for all residents. Mrs. Patino works and resides in Coral Gables. She also has been involved in organizations that help children and disadvantaged youngsters and has been a frequent guest and even hosted her own show on Spanish-language television, where she helped inform and empower the Latino community.

Todd Alan Townsley

Lake Charles, LA

Todd Townsley se graduó de la Universidad de Indiana en 1988, con honores; ahí obtuvo el grado de Licenciado en Historia y Ciencias Políticas. Posteriormente, se graduó con honores de la Facultad de Derecho de Harvard en 1991, donde fungió como editor del Harvard Law Journal of Law and Public Policy. Todd ha ejercido la abogacía en Lake Charles, Louisiana, desde 1991, y ha ayudado a trabajadores lesionados, a familias y a todo tipo de personas a luchar por la justicia. Tiene amplia experiencia de juicios con jurado y ha obtenido algunos de los veredictos y los acuerdos más significativos para sus clientes en diversas comunidades a lo largo y ancho de Louisiana. Todd ha participado en cinco casos en los que se obtuvieron veredictos o acuerdos superiores a los $10,000,000.00 y más de veinticinco casos relacionados con veredictos o acuerdos superiores a $1,000,000.00. Se ha ocupado de demandas relacionadas con lesiones como lesiones cerebrales, parálisis, tetraplejia, paraplejia, quemaduras, amputaciones, cirugía de espalda, cirugía de cuello, cirugía de rodillas, cáncer y úlceras por decúbito. Todd se ocupa de demandas relacionadas con negligencia médica, accidentes automovilísticos, accidentes en fábricas, responsabilidad de productos y demandas por responsabilidad de instalaciones. Fue seleccionado miembro de diversas asociaciones prestigiosas como los “Super Lawyers” y la Asociación Estadounidense de Abogados Litigantes. Recibió una clasificación de A según Martindale Hubble. Todd has successfully handled several cases against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Allstate Insurance Company, USAA, GEICO, Chartis, National Union, Farm Bureau, Liberty Mutual, Zurich Insurance Company, Citgo, Conoco, PPG, Firestone, Sasol, DOTD, Exxon, Halliburton, KBR, CF Industries, Massey Ferguson, Ford, General Motors, Southern Tire Mart, Louisiana Patients Compensation Fund, LAMMICO, PPIC, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus St. Patrick Hospital, Women and Children's Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Rapides General Hospital, W. O. Moss Regional Medical Center, Schumpert Hospital, Willis Knighton Hospital, LSU Shreveport Hospital, LSU New Orleans Hospital, LSU Family Practice Clinic, Magnolia Clinic, Byrd Regional Hospital, Beauregard Memorial Hospital, St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Touro Infirmary Hospital, Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Oceans Behavioral Hospital, Jennings American Legion Hospital, Lafayette General Hospital and nursing homes.

Tony S. Kalogerakos, principal and founding attorney of Tony S. Kalogerakos, Esq.-Injury Lawyers, has been an award-winning personal injury attorney since the beginning of his career. In his first year of practice, he secured a $1,000,000 award on a case that many high-profile attorneys in Illinois had turned down. Since that time, he has obtained numerous multi-million dollar awards and settlements; multiple publications have noted that Tony has been one of the quickest solo practitioners to reach the milestone of $100,000,000 recovered for clients. Many legal publications have recognized Tony as one of the best lawyers in the Midwest. He has a reputation for spending whatever is necessary to prove his clients’ case. No expense is spared. And he routinely retains some of the best and most well-respected experts in the United States. Tony is also licensed in the nation’s highest court-the United States Supreme Court. Tony’s interest in personal injury law started even before he attended law school. As a teenager, he worked as a paralegal in a personal injury practice. The insight he gained in that role proved invaluable and helped enable him to establish his own practice the day he was sworn in as a lawyer. His other life experiences have also contributed to his effectiveness as an injury attorney. As the survivor of a life-threatening car accident, Tony has been in the shoes of many of his clients. He knows firsthand what it feels like to worry about returning to life after an accident, to juggle medical bills and household obligations, to endure the pain and suffering that accompany a lifestyle disruption due to an injury. This unique perspective further fuels his determination to protect the rights of the injured. Clients appreciate, and colleagues respect, Tony’s compassionate, impassioned, and effective advocacy. He spares no expense in the pursuit of justice for his clients, routinely retaining some of the most highly-regarded experts in the United States. The results Tony has obtained for his clients earned him peer recognition as an Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyer and Super Lawyer. Only two percent of attorneys licensed to practice in the state have earned this distinction. Tony’s successful resolution of personal injury cases has earned him dozens of appearances in publications and on radio and television. He and his team continue to build their impressive track record of results, expanding the reach of the practice with the formation of a New York office in 2017 and an Arizona office in 2023.

John R. Mathias

St. Petersburg, FL

John R. Mathias is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the Florida Bar, with over 30 years of experience in personal injury lawsuits. He has won millions for clients throughout South Florida. Admitted to practice in Florida since 1988, he also practices in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. His career began defending insurance companies like State Farm, Allstate, and Nationwide, experience he now uses to advocate for his clients. He is a member of several professional organizations including the Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice, and holds an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Jon Hanna

Abilene, TX

Jon Hanna is a second-generation trial lawyer. While formally educated at The University of Texas and Texas Tech University School of Law, his “real” schooling took place in the county courthouses across West Texas. From 1982 to 1992, Jon tried cases to juries primarily involving on-the-job injuries suffered by working men and women. Eventually that evolved into cases involving catastrophic injuries arising out of operations in the oil fields, in the oilfield service industries, and commercial trucking industry. For the last 25 years, Jon has successfully litigated thousands of cases for clients injured by 18 wheeler trucks, product manufacturers, automobile accidents, Dram Shop Act (over service of alcohol), and medical negligence. Jon has devoted his practice to the belief that the courtrooms of West Texas are one of the last places on earth where a solitary citizen can fight the largest product manufacturer, the oil industry, or a billion-dollar insurance company, on equal terms. During the 35 years of his practice he has acquired the extensive experience necessary to handle virtually any kind of personal injury, oilfield catastrophe or wrongful death case.

Steven E. Heintz

Bradenton, FL

Personal injury attorney Steven E. Heintz is the founding partner at Heintz Law. He grew up in Bradenton and has degrees from Manatee Junior College and the University of South Florida. Before attending law school, he was a private investigator. He received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law in 1980. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980, Mr. Heintz worked in the Public Defender's office in Bradenton and the State Attorney's office in West Palm Beach. For the last 25 years, he's been exclusively representing catastrophic personal injury and accident victims. Mr. Heintz is a board-certified, civil trial specialist by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy and also has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, an honor granted only to the state's top attorneys. Mr. Heintz is also AV-rated and has the AV Preeminent rating - the highest possible ratings awarded by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. He is a member of the President's Club of the Florida Justice Association, an active member of the American Association for Justice and a proud supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Proudly serving Bradenton and Sarasota area clients, personal injury attorney Steven E. Heintz is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and excellence in litigation by obtaining a trial verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more. He authored a chapter in Florida Evidence that was published by Lawyers Cooperative in 1996. He is also a Master in the American Inns of Court and has lectured at continuing education seminars attended by other attorneys.

Dulce M. Hernandez

Edinburg, TX

Dulce M. Hernandez is the Founder of D.M. Hernandez Law Firm, PLLC, with over 18 years of experience as an attorney and 13 years as a law paralegal. She specializes in Real Estate, Family Law, Estate Planning, Business Organizations, Criminal Law, Immigration, and Personal Injury. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the College of the State Bar of Texas, and the Hidalgo County Bar Association. She is also certified in Basic Mediation, Advanced Family Mediation, and Basic Arbitration. Her honors include the 2017 HCBA John E. Cook Pro Bono Award, 2015 HCBA Volunteer of the Year, and 2014 Women Together/Mujeres Unidas Attorney of the Year.

Kimberly A. Andrade

Bridgeport, CT

Kimberly A. Andrade is a Registered Nurse and Attorney. She graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law with a Certificate in Health Law. After a Connecticut Superior Court legal research clerkship, she joined a defense law firm before exclusively representing injured individuals and their families since 2006. Her nursing background provides a unique advantage in medical malpractice cases, allowing her to understand both technical and personal aspects of injuries and effectively cross-examine medical providers.

Tim Hoffman

Amarillo, TX

A Texas panhandle native, Tim Hoffman has spent his entire legal career fighting for the rights of people and families injured by negligence, medical malpractice, dangerous products and unsafe workplaces. Mr. Hoffman graduated from Northwest Oklahoma State University with a degree in history and then attended the University of Oklahoma School of Law where he served on the Law Review. Mr. Hoffman returned to the panhandle after he graduated to join the firm of Smith & Gerald. In 1979, Mr. Hoffman left Smith & Gerald to start his own firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death and workers compensation. Mr. Hoffman has proved himself a formidable trial lawyer, obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for those injured or killed by negligence. Tim Hoffman was included in the Texas Super Lawyer list in 2005, which includes only the 5% of Texas lawyers. Mr. Hoffman was included after a thorough selection process that included: (1) a general survey of all lawyers across Texas asking them to name the top lawyers they have observed; (2) a blue ribbon review panel; and (3) an independent attorney-led research group that graded candidates on ten criteria. Mr. Hoffman has attained an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell which means he has been rated by his peers as having very high ethical standards and very high to preeminent legal ability. This is the highest rating an attorney can achieve under this national peer-reviewed system.