English-Speaking Attorneys

Jennifer LaRese

Southbury, CT

Jennifer LaRese founded LaRese Law in 2008, focusing exclusively on debt relief. She began her work in the debt world in 2004 and has over 15 years of experience. She is known for her compassionate and understanding approach, helping clients in Connecticut with bankruptcy, short sales, and foreclosure defense. She provides services in English and Spanish.

Jenifer Berki Merrill

Elyria, OH

Graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Medical Technology in 2001 and received a Juris Doctorate from Capital University of Law in 2004, where she was an elite member of The Law Review and The National Mock Trial Team. She also received The Cali Award for Trial Advocacy Practicum. Upon Graduation she opened a highly successful law firm with the main areas of practice being Domestic Relations Law, Criminal Law. She Joined the distinguished Law firm of Gemelas Wilson Merrill & Fritz in 2025. Attorney Berki focuses her practice on litigation and trial work and has extensive experience with complex divorce cases, child custody cases, criminal murder and other serious criminal offenses.

Meryl Sanders Viener

Garden City, NY

Meryl is a graduate of Washington University in St Louis and obtained her Juris Doctor at Brooklyn Law School. She is the daughter of Phyllis and Stanley Sanders, the founding partners of Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman P.C.. Her family is dedicated to securing justice for the firm’s clients. Ms. Viener has represented a multitude of children suffering from lead poisoning in claims against landlords. She successfully obtained over 30 million dollars for lead poisoned clients. She is currently a managing attorney of the firm’s Mass Torts Litigation group. Meryl and her husband Joseph are members of the active in the UJA Federation of New York which cares for those in need, strengthens the Jewish people, and inspires a passion for Jewish life and learning. The UJA provides crucial human services to all New Yorkers, whoever they are, and Jews everywhere. Ms. Viener and her husband have served as Chairs of the New Leadership Division and Ms. Viener is a Member of the UJA Board of Directors and the Long Island Steering Committee for the UJA. Meryl is the proud mother of three wonderful children.

Bradley T. Boffeli

Dubuque, IA

Bradley T. Boffeli practices law to help clients achieve the best practical advice and solutions, valuing the relationships built with clients and other professionals.

Brodie Miller

St. Cloud, MN

Brodie is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Banking & Lending, Business Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law, and Intellectual Property. Whether assisting clients in negotiating a transaction or navigating the complexities of applicable laws and regulations, Brodie strives to put his clients in the best possible position for accomplishing their goals. Brodie enjoys helping his clients achieve their vision by providing them with the necessary tools, whether that be documenting the formation of a new business venture, bringing in additional third parties, protecting trademarks through registration, structuring a key business transaction, or other business matters.

Larra Kitchens

Abilene, TX

Larra began her legal career in Ft. Worth, Texas. After 10 years of litigation work there, she came to the Hanna Law Firm in 1999. Larra is originally from Breckenridge, Texas, so moving to Abilene was like coming home. She has 30 years of paralegal experience handling cases from start to finish. She also has a vast understanding of the litigation process. Larra has handled all types of personal injury cases, from motor vehicle accidents to premises liability, to oil field injuries to medical malpractice. After spending a few years raising her son, she has rejoined Hanna Allen, PLLC as the Firm Administrator, assisting in the day-to-day operations. In her spare time, Larra enjoys visiting with friends & family, traveling and spending time at Possum Kingdom Lake.

Martha Ames

St. Cloud, MN

Martha is an Associate who practices in the areas of Business Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law. Martha provides comprehensive legal advice to clients on a wide range of issues, including business formation, property transactions, and the creation of wills and trusts. Martha helps navigate complex legal procedures, ensuring her clients’ short and long-term interests are secured.

W. Clayton Donley

Baltimore, MD

W. Clayton Donley is a junior partner at Engel Law Group, P.C., with 9 years of experience. His practice areas include Criminal, Sports Representation, Contracts, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Expungements, Collections, and Wills/Estates. He previously served as a Prosecutor at the Baltimore City State's Attorneys Office.

Erin Farley

Hoboken, NJ

Erin M. Farley is an Associate Attorney at Glugeth & Pierguidi, PC, licensed in New Jersey. She began as a law clerk while attending Rutgers Law School, where she was Research and Technology Editor of the Women’s Rights Law Reporter.

Jason Snyder

Rochester, NY

Jason learned early that he had a passion for assisting clients in preserving their wealth and planning for the future. His practice focuses on drafting Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies; guiding clients through the Probate/Trust & Estate Administration process; and providing Medicaid planning. Jason also has extensive real estate experience, representing clients in residential and commercial purchase/sale transactions, family deed transfers, subdivision projects, and leasing. He has also advised companies, non-profits, fire departments, and municipalities in business matters.

Patricia D. Hatzopoulos

Lisle, IL

Patricia is a civil litigation attorney in our Chicago, Illinois office.

Lino H. Ochoa

McAllen, TX

Lino H. Ochoa is a tireless advocate for justice, known for his meticulous attention to detail and profound understanding of his cases. A 1996 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, he began his career clerking for a Federal Bankruptcy Judge before gaining experience at both defense and plaintiff firms. After 17 years of dedicated plaintiff work, he founded The Law Office of Lino H. Ochoa to champion individuals wronged by corporations and insurance companies. He uses his intimate knowledge of corporate operations to secure justice for his clients. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has over 25 years of experience.

George A. Lohmeier

Greenfield, IN

George Lohmeier grew up in Clinton, Iowa and spent the first four years after high school graduation serving in the United States Navy aboard an aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Upon being honorably discharged, he studied at Florida State University and spent summers working as a brakeman on the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Having earned a degree in political science, he moved to Indianapolis to attend Indiana University School of Law. Three years later, in 1978, George passed the Indiana Bar Exam and began serving as deputy prosecutor in Morgan County. He later established himself in Indianapolis and began to concentrate in the areas of divorce and child custody in addition to criminal defense. With a well-established private practice, George joined the firm of Allen Wellman Harvey Keyes Cooley, LLP in 1997. Maintaining a focus primarily on family law, George has developed an extensive practice in the family law areas of divorce and child custody for parents, grandparents and non-parents. His interest in this area of law stems back to his own childhood and his upbringing by his single father in a blended family resulting from his parents' divorce. George's practice takes him throughout the State of Indiana, as well as out of state where he has been admitted to practice in those states pro hoc vice (case by case basis). His expertise in child custody litigation extends to resolving conflicting states' orders as well as locating children who have been wrongfully removed from the State of Indiana and whose whereabouts are not specifically disclosed. George lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Cathy, and has three grown children. Flying has been a life-long passion since the age of 17. He enjoys flying his 1948 Cessna 170 as much as possible and attending the Oshkosh Air Show in the summer to camp with other dedicated pilots.

Megan Haskins

Vienna, VA

Megan P. Haskins is a Maryland-based attorney with over two decades of experience across diverse legal fields including immigration, international human rights, civil rights, social justice, elder law, and real estate law. She holds a B.A. in International Development (summa cum laude) from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and a dual JD/MA in International Human Rights Law from American University’s Washington College of Law. Her experience includes work in East and West Africa and American University's International Human Rights Clinic. Megan is licensed to practice in Maryland and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. She is fluent in English, with working knowledge of French and beginner Spanish.

Roman Kravchenko, Esq. is a distinguished Of Counsel attorney at our law firm, bringing over a decade of legal expertise since his admission to the New York State Bar in 2014. Mr. Kravchenko offers clients exceptional representation across multiple practice areas, including Employment Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense, and Appeals & Appellate matters. His employment law practice encompasses employee benefits, contracts, discrimination cases, ERISA, wage disputes, sexual harassment claims, whistleblower protections, and wrongful termination suits. In personal injury, he skillfully handles cases ranging from automobile accidents to wrongful death claims, while his products liability work includes representing clients affected by defective drugs, medical devices, motor vehicles, and toxic torts. Mr. Kravchenko’s comprehensive insurance practice covers both claims representation and defense work, complemented by his appellate advocacy in both state and federal courts. Fluent in English and Russian, he offers accessible legal services to a diverse clientele. Mr. Kravchenko maintains his private practice, The Law Office of Roman Kravchenko, established in 2014, and is a graduate of New York Law School.

Theodore W. Ramage

Fargo, ND

Theodore W. Ramage practices primarily in business and commercial litigation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of North Dakota and his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. During law school, he served as President of the Energy Law Association, a Teaching Assistant, and a Burtness Scholar Research Assistant, and was selected into the Order of Barristers.

Annie Flore Joseph

Jackson Heights, NY

Annie Flore Joseph is a highly accomplished professional with a rich and diverse background, bringing a wealth of experience to her role as a paralegal at Gehi & Associates. Holding a Certificate in Child Protection with a focus on Children’s Rights in Theory and Practice, Annie Flore’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of individuals is evident throughout her career. Having served as a diplomat for the Consulate General of Haiti in New York for three years, Annie Flore honed her diplomatic skills before assuming the role of Assistant Director at the Haitian American Chamber of E-Commerce for another two years. Annie Flore’s professional journey also includes valuable experience in immigration services at Kleernest Solutions, where she further solidified her understanding of the intricacies of immigration law. Notably, she is a Licensed New York Notary, adding another layer of expertise to her skill set. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Annie Flore holds a degree in Psychology & Human Resources, underscoring her holistic approach to understanding and addressing the needs of individuals within her community. Currently, as a paralegal at Gehi Law & Associates, Annie Flore collaborates seamlessly with intelligent and motivated attorneys to address clients’ daily needs. Languages spoken- English, French, and Creole.

Adam F. Mirza

Los Angeles, CA

Adam F. Mirza is a trial lawyer that has been an active, committed attorney for clients in personal injury civil litigation and transactional matters (corporate, regulatory compliance, and real estate) for over a decade. He is a motivated and zealous advocate, aggressively pursuing justice and top dollar for each of his clients. In addition to practicing law, Adam is also a licensed Real Estate Broker and a Certified Public Accountant. Adam is an alumnus of the University of Toronto, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting and of Cleveland State University, where he earned both his Juris Doctorate of Law degree and a Masters of Business Administration degree.

Lani Sharon Wilenkin

Farmington Hills, MI

Lani Sharon Wilenkin is a partner at Feldheim & Wilenkin, P.C., specializing in individual and ERISA-governed short and long-term disability claims. She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2000 and has successfully challenged insurance company denials at both administrative and judicial levels, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She is licensed in Michigan and several U.S. District Courts.

Michelle Vera

Coral Gables, FL

Michelle is a seasoned paralegal with over 16 years of experience in medical malpractice and personal injury law. She began her career as a subpoena clerk, rising through the ranks to become a lead paralegal for a senior equity partner. After years of defending hospitals and doctors, she now fights for victims of medical negligence alongside Mr. Bonner, bringing both skill and compassion to every case. Michelle’s deep understanding of both sides of medical malpractice cases makes her a vital asset to our team. Her ability to navigate complex legal matters with precision and empathy has helped countless clients seek justice. Clients appreciate her warmth, dedication, and personal approach to every case.

Samuel Rotshtein

San Diego, CA

Samuel is an attorney at Gruenberg Law where he advocates for individuals facing workplace injustice. Samuel represents clients in matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. Originally from the Bay Area, Samuel earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. Samuel went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law, where he demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining a position on the Dean’s Honors List and receiving merit scholarships during his time there. During law school, Samuel gained valuable experience through his judicial externship with the Santa Clara County Superior Court. He further developed his expertise in employment law through a summer internship at Gruenberg Law, where he now practices as an associate attorney.