English-Speaking Attorneys

Cherry Henault

Louisville, KY

Cherry Henault is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, who earned her J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2001 and a B.A. in English Literature from Murray State University. Her work has been published in the University of Louisville Journal of Law and Education. She is licensed in Kentucky and is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association. Cherry has a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for her clients, including a transformative first trial win at Isaacs & Isaacs. She is free-spirited and family-oriented, enjoying quality time with her daughter.

Jenny Jung

Fairfax, VA

Attorney Jenny Jung practices criminal defense in Virginia. She is a Fairfax County native and is fluent in Korean. She joined Crowley Peritz Law as an associate attorney after passing the Virginia Bar Exam, focusing on traffic cases and criminal misdemeanors.

Joshua D. Winger

Bowie, MD

Joshua D. Winger practices law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Baltimore Law School in 2007, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2004. He joined Byrd & Byrd, LLC as an attorney in 2008, focusing on estate planning, elder law, postmortem administration, and contract litigation. Joshua has served on the Board of Directors for the Anne Arundel Senior Services Provider Group, Inc. and as a Section Council member for the Maryland State Bar Association Elder Law and Disability Rights Section and Estates and Trusts Section.

Carlos Sanchez

Altamonte Springs, FL

Born in Cuba, Carlos and his family traveled to the United States and settled in Florida in 1994. The son of two tirelessly-working parents, Carlos learned at an early age the importance of approaching every task with urgency, and pursuing every goal with hard work and conviction. Carlos graduated from Rollins College where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He then attended and earned a JD Degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he competed on the school’s Dispute Resolution Board. Carlos was also recognized with the Victor O. Wehle Award for excellence in trial advocacy, which was awarded to the best advocate of each class. While in school, he clerked and worked within firms that specialized in insurance disputes, helping clients recover compensation for their losses. Carlos is devoted to serving each client’s needs without compromising the importance of one case over another. He emphasized the importance of maintaining an exceptional level of communication with his clients. Carlos handles exclusively personal injury cases.

Eusebio Gonzalez

Miami, FL

Eusebio Gonzalez has over 25 years experience in handling civil litigation, real estate transactions, probate proceedings, guardianships, bankruptcies, wills and trusts. Also, experience in handling property tax assessment appeals and property tax legal matters.

Lukas Dominic Goettke

Jacksonville, FL

Lukas is a civil litigation attorney focusing on matters involving personal injury, professional liability, premises liability, and insurance defense. Mr. Goettke earned his undergraduate degree in Political Economics from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2020. Prior to joining St. Denis & Davey, Mr. Goettke worked at Carr Allison P.A. and Cole, Scott & Kissane P.A. specializing in Personal Injury Protection (PIP), personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense matters.

James P. Downey

Warrenton, VA

James P. Downey is a highly experienced attorney with over fifty years of practice in Virginia, specializing in land use, tax assessment appeals, and commercial real estate litigation. He has served as County Attorney for Fauquier (1980-1989) and Assistant County Attorney for Fairfax (1974-1978), and currently as Town Attorney for the Town of the Plains, VA (since 2022). His practice includes representing property owners and municipalities in various Virginia jurisdictions, including before the Supreme Court of Virginia. He is also known for his expertise in tax assessment appeals, co-authoring the Virginia chapter of the American Bar Association’s Property Tax Desk Book.

Jeanne Goodlett

Henderson, NV

Jeanne Goodlett, Esq. is an attorney at Anthem Injury Lawyers. She graduated from UCLA in 2012 and law school in 2015. She has been working in personal injury since 2015, focusing on settlements in pre-litigation. She is dedicated to advocating for her clients and resides in Las Vegas since 2021.

Ify Ononogbu

Dallas, TX

Ify Ononogbu is the principal attorney and the founder of Law Office of Ify Ononogbu in Dallas, Texas, where she practices immigration and family law and assists in reuniting families, custody and divorce. After working and studying law in several countries including the United States, Spain, Colombia and Peru, she opened her own boutique law firm. As an advocate for access to affordable justice as a first-generation American, she is passionate about helping families legally emigrate to the U.S. Ify is also passionate about being a voice for the voiceless, or marginalized and underrepresented populations in the country, that is what inspired her work in Europe, South America and Africa. She views her profession as a calling to provide wise counsel and lead clients through the legal system with a listening and determined ear as well as with compassion and excellence. Ify is a lifelong learner through her membership in various community groups.

Steve Samir Mattia is a Partner and Principal Attorney at Mattia & Yousif Law. With a rich background in small business management, he brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his practice, offering tailored legal solutions to his clients. Mr. Mattia has spent his career assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners as they navigate, incorporation, licensing, management, and business growth. In addition, Mr. Mattia’s practice includes drafting trusts, wills, and other estate planning documents as well as counseling clients as to their estate options. When not diligently representing clients, Mr. Mattia spends time with his family and volunteers with his community and church.

Matthew L. Owens is the owner of Law Offices of Matthew L. Owens, Esquire LLC, with 30 years of legal experience. He previously worked on defense cases for major insurance companies. He takes a hands-on approach with clients, explaining their rights and options.

Christopher P. McGuire

Central Islip, NY

Christopher P. McGuire, Esq. is a senior partner with McGuire, Pelaez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. in Central Islip. He has been a practicing attorney for 30 years. He also served as a judge for 12 years and a prosecutor for four years. While obtaining his Bachelor’s degree with honors, he attended the Beijing Teacher’s College at the University of Beijing in China. He studied the Chinese language, culture and history, and taught English to the college professors there. Mr. McGuire also served as an aide to U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz at the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit in 1986, and later represented the U.S. in 2010, when he served as a diplomat for the East/West Trade Conference in Xian, China. Mr. McGuire served for several years as a Congressional aide and political consultant to then-U.S. Congressman Thomas Downey. As a judge, Mr. McGuire taught other judges and attorneys important legal issues at educational seminars and wrote articles for the Suffolk Law Journal. He also serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Kismet Fire Department and is a member and contributor to numerous local, national, and worldwide charitable organizations. In addition, Mr. McGuire is the co-founder of HALO (Health and Learning for Orphans) Missions, which provides hands-on medical care and educational assistance to orphans in developing countries.

Craig Liszt

Coral Gables, FL

Craig Liszt is a seasoned trial attorney. Prior to joining Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., Mr. Liszt specialized in defending maritime claims since his second year of law school, giving him a unique advantage representing accident victims under maritime law. Mr. Liszt spent 15 years working as outside counsel for almost every major cruise line, as well as yacht owners, shipping companies, commercial ship owners, and marine businesses, so he is intimately familiar with how cruise lines - and their attorneys - defend their cases.

Dennis R. Meakim

Bethayres, PA

Dennis R. Meakim has decades of experience serving clients in various areas of law, including divorce, custody, child support, Protection From Abuse matters, and estate planning. He also represents small businesses. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Taylor C. Hartley

Salt Lake City, UT

Taylor C. Hartley focuses on criminal defense. He has over a decade of experience, successfully handling nearly 3000 cases, ranging from traffic and drug cases to rape and murder charges. Mr. Hartley began his legal career working as a judge’s judicial law clerk in the Fourth District Court of Utah and has since been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He has also been a professor at Utah Valley University, teaching “International Law” and “Introduction to American Law.” He is a published author on the morality of criminal defense. In 2007, he founded a non-profit organization and served in various capacities for eight years, including Chief Legal Officer and president, while assisting those suffering from a rare and debilitating skin disorder to become more self-reliant. Mr. Hartley’s hobbies include writing on legal, political, and religious topics and instructing anyone interested in how to use an ancient memory technique, called the method of loci. He’s an Eagle Scout and a Black Belt in Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate. He was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Seoul, South Korea and loves being a husband and father.

Kigan Martineau

St. George, UT

Kigan, a Partner at BAM Injury Law, is an accomplished and dedicated Injury Attorney, specializing in helping individuals who have suffered injuries in car accidents. With an extensive background in personal injury law, he brings a wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to serving our clients. Kigan’s expertise extends to handling complex car collision cases, eScooter and bicycle accidents, as well as trucking cases. He has successfully taken on large and small trucking companies, such as Matheson, UPS, and Swift Transportation, consistently delivering outstanding results for his clients.

Atziri Valadez Campos

Omaha, NE

Atziri Valadez Campos was born in Michoacan Mexico and grew up in South Omaha. She joined Carlson & Blakeman, LLP in August 2024 as a law clerk and has since transitioned to the role of associate attorney, where her primary focus is on immigration law working with Immigration partner Julia Cryne. Atziri is fluent in both English and Spanish. As a first-generation college graduate, Atziri graduated magna cum laude from the College of Saint Mary with a major in paralegal studies and a minor in history. She graduated from Creighton University School of Law in May 2024. During her time at Creighton, Atziri received two CALI awards in International Business Contracting and Family Law Practice. She also earned her Basic Mediation Certificate and served as the president of the Latino Law Student Association. Additionally, Atziri gained valuable experience as a law clerk at the Milton R. Abrahams Clinic for two and a half years, where she worked on landlord-tenant, family, probate, and immigration cases assisting low-income Douglas County residents. Atziri’s personal experiences in immigration law have deepened her understanding of the issues in this field and enhanced her ability to connect with clients on a personal level. In her free time, Atziri enjoys spending time with her family, trying new foods, and watching horror movies.

Laurence Alterman

Kenner, LA

Retired assistant district attorney of Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish, Laurence Alterman has handled all aspects of felony prosecution, Juvenile, misdemeanor, and traffic court. He has been appointed as a Traffic Hearing Officer in Jefferson Parish, the City of Harahan, and the City of Westwego. He lectured criminal Law at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Academy, Gretna Police Academy, and Westwego Police Academy. He also served as Indigent Defender Board Jefferson Parish and Assistant Public Defender State of Connecticut. He has years of experience successfully litigating Criminal Defense cases.

Michael Minasian

Los Angeles, CA

Michael Minasian is a civil litigation attorney at Martinian Lawyers, known for his confidence, precision, and strategic thinking. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School and a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from UCLA, where he was a Regents Scholar. He is licensed to practice in California and before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He is fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian.

Erin Muldoon Haug

Savannah, GA

Erin Muldoon Haug is an approachable attorney with over 20 years of legal experience, dedicated to resolving legal issues for individuals and businesses. She focuses on client satisfaction and provides top-notch legal services, including trial and appeal if necessary. Her practice areas include Family Law, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Civil Litigation. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia and offers services in both English and Spanish.

Matias Cordoba, born in Buenos Aires and raised in Tampa, combines a multicultural background with a deep passion for justice in his personal injury practice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and an undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida. He gained early experience at a personal injury firm and interned at the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, bringing empathy, strategy, and dedication to every case.

Shelley A. Molineaux

Walnut Creek, CA

Shelley Molineaux focuses her practice on workplace discrimination and harassment, personal injury and wage and hour class actions. Shelley began her law practice in Los Angeles where she worked on numerous high profile cases including cases against Shell Oil Company, the Dodgers and various law enforcement agencies. Shelley has spent her career focusing on litigation and she prides herself on successfully and efficiently resolving cases for her clients. Shelley also has appellate experience. She previously worked with the Honorable Judge Wendy Coats handling appeals before Judge Coats was appointed to the bench. Shelley earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

Mario Cisneros

San Antonio, TX

Mario Cisneros was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. He was a Prosecutor at the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office from 2009 - 2012, and Head of the White Collar Crime Division from 2011 - 2012. He defended insurance companies and their insureds from 2012 - 2014. He is a Member of the Cameron County Young Lawyers Association and the Cameron County Bar Association.