English-Speaking Attorneys

Jessica Marroquin

Tallahassee, FL

Jessica Marroquín represents corporate clients, investment entities, and high-net-worth individuals in complex cross-border disputes. Her practice focuses on U.S.-based litigation involving foreign parties, assets, or overlapping legal systems, as well as international commercial and investment arbitration. Fluent in English and Spanish, she handles proceedings in both languages.

Rene Flores

Houston, TX

Rene Marcelo Flores is a dedicated associate attorney committed to providing strategic and compassionate legal representation to his clients. A proud graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Rene brings a strong sense of justice, cultural awareness, and tenacity every case he handles. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Rene draws on his bicultural background-being born in McAllen, Texas and raised in Reynosa, Tamaulipas-to serve clients from diverse communities with understanding and respect. His upbringing instilled in him a deep commitment to advocacy, especially for underrepresented voices. Rene’s legal approach is grounded in thorough preparation, clear communication and a drive to resolve legal matters efficiently and effectively. As a licensed attorney, he is focused on building a career marked by integrity, service and results.

Shane R. Stewart

Concord, NH

Attorney Shane Stewart has focused his practice for three decades on personal injury, probate litigation, estate planning and administration, and military law. He is a retired military lawyer and a certified U.S. Army Judge Advocate for 25 years, having served combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Michael S. Schnittman

Rochester, NY

Michael Schnittman joined Lacy, Katzen, Greene and Jones in 1969 and became Chair of the Collection Department in 1979. He was instrumental in developing and expanding the collection practice to a premier Collection Department in Upstate New York. Mr. Schnittman has lectured extensively to both bar associations and business groups and is considered an authority on Collection Law.

Jeffrey C. Bodie

Portland, OR

Mr. Bodie’s practice focuses upon counseling business and real estate clients on a broad spectrum of issues with which they must deal in order to successfully compete and expand in today’s economic and regulatory climate. Mr. Bodie counsels owners of real estate, intellectual property and businesses ranging from technology to manufacturing, distribution, real estate and service-based businesses. Mr. Bodie structures transactions to address the needs and circumstances of clients, whether they be startup, emerging growth, cloud-based, or mature businesses. Drawing on his 40 years of experience, Mr. Bodie assists clients in the identification, protection, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights. He counsels clients in the prosecution and procurement of federal copyright, trademark and servicemark registrations and advises regarding the identification and safeguarding of proprietary information via trade secret protection programs. Mr. Bodie provides strategies for commercializing his clients’ intellectual property via licensing of trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. He has substantial experience in negotiation of software license agreements (in OEM, company-wide, site-wide or end-user contexts) with applications ranging from process control software used in the petrochemical industry to commercial debt recovery to productivity software. Mr. Bodie has negotiated purchase agreements for design and utility patents and has structured such transactions as option (allowing time for due diligence) acquisition and invention assignment agreements. He has negotiated software development, joint authorship, and source code escrow agreements. Mr. Bodie has experience in the commercialization of manufacturing and/or marketing rights under patent (both utility and design), trade secret or trademark licenses. Mr. Bodie assists clients in commercializing their intellectual property via cloud platform (i.e. SaaS) by drafting required Privacy Policies and Terms of Service. Mr. Bodie’s substantial experience in real estate transactions encompasses the sale/acquisition/development of commercial property, commercial broker representation and leasing activity from ground leases to professional office, commercial, retail, industrial and manufacturing leases. His development experience includes negotiation of agreements with lenders, architects and contractors. Mr. Bodie has experience in §1031 tax deferred exchanges. He has prepared real estate brokerage and management agreements. Mr. Bodie is experienced in counseling clients on business formation and choice of entity. He has negotiated agreements required by start-up, high growth, or mature businesses including key person employment, commercial loan transactions, equipment purchases, strategic partner arrangements, and independent contractor, sales representative, distributor and nondisclosure/noncompete agreements. Mr. Bodie has substantial experience in the sale or acquisition of business assets, capital stock or LLC membership interests, joint venture agreements and partnership agreements. He advises clients on matters of corporate and LLC governance. Mr. Bodie also enjoys counseling business and real estate clients on short and long term strategic planning issues, particularly since he is able to provide the perspective of both transactional and lawyer and former litigator. Mr. Bodie has previously had substantial real estate and business litigation experience. His real estate experience includes: foreclosure (trust deed, mortgage or construction lien); receivership; specific performance and rescission; commercial lease disputes; condemnation; commercial brokerage and property management disputes; fraud; constructive trusts; boundary disputes; trespass and commercial landlord-tenant issues. Mr. Bodie’s business litigation experience includes: breach of contract; fraud; breach of fiduciary duty; corporate litigation including takeover issues.

Mark Redmond

North Charleston, SC

Mark A. Redmond was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2000 and has practiced in the Lowcountry ever since. He holds an undergraduate and law degree from the University of South Carolina and also studied in the Masters of International Business program. He enjoys cruising local Charleston waterways, spending time with family and friends, and playing pool.

Cajardo Lindsey

Greenwood Village, CO

Cajardo Lindsey is a passionate advocate for justice, giving a voice to his clients. With over 75 trials to verdict, he brings extensive courtroom experience and a deep understanding of the legal system to Dan Caplis Law. His background as a retired District Court judge from Colorado’s 18th Judicial District provides unique insights. Cajardo began his legal career in insurance defense, then served eight impactful years as a prosecutor at the Denver District Attorney’s Office, rising to senior deputy district attorney. He was also a Special U.S. Attorney for the Front Range Drug Task Force, collaborating with the DEA and Colorado law enforcement. He later served as an Assistant City Attorney for Denver, earning respect for his oratory skills, negotiation, and integrity. He transitioned to civil personal injury, achieving six and seven-figure verdicts. Before returning to private practice, Governor Polis appointed him to the bench, where he presided over civil matters. Cajardo graduated with a B.A. in Public Administration from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) and earned his J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law (Bloomington, Indiana). During law school, he clerked for the British Inns of Court (London, England) and the National Football League Management Council (New York City).

Ann Schwartz

Madison, IN

Ann Schwartz is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado. She received a B.A. in Environmental Studies and in Political Science. She attended and graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene, Oregon where she received a Statement of Completion in Environmental and Natural Resource Law. She participated in the environmental law clinic, where she worked for the Western Environmental Law Clinic on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She is currently a member of the American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Jefferson County Bar Association and the Kentucky Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. She is also licensed to practice in Kentucky.

Madison N. Garrey

Phoenix, AZ

Madison Garrey is a Phoenix native who earned her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, a Master’s in Leadership and Management from Western Governor’s University, and a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law. Before law school, she worked in higher education as an academic advisor and mentor. Madison enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and is passionate about helping others. She has a lifelong commitment to community service, including volunteer work with local food kitchens, senior care facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, prison education programs, and hospitals supporting injured military service members. In her free time, Madison enjoys hiking, exploring nature, writing music, and spending time with friends and family. She uses her unique experience and caring nature to effectively assist clients in their time of need.

Nyrie Kayekjian Emurian

Woodland Hills, CA

Nyrie Kayekjian Emurian is a Partner specializing in workers' compensation. She obtained her J.D. from Southwestern Law School and previously worked as a defense attorney for a large workers' compensation carrier. She joined the firm in 2017 and became a partner in 2021, successfully litigating complex cases for law enforcement personnel.

John C. Matulis, Jr.

New Britain, CT

Listening to the client. Identifying the goals. Developing the strategy to achieve the goals. Implementing it in a cost effective and pragmatic fashion. Executing the strategy, using the experience, knowledge and relationships developed over many years of practice. The guiding principle, treating the client the way we'd expect to be treated, if the roles are reversed. It's simple. But it works.

Shiloh Coleman

Dallas, TX

Shiloh Coleman has represented businesses since 2002. A former police officer, he began his legal career at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, then served as General Counsel and COO for a telecom startup before starting his own business law practice. He is licensed in both Texas and California, and is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP/US and CIPM). He is a member of the Texas Bar College and serves on the board of the Austin Bar Association’s Corporate, Business & Tax Section. He is also a certified mediator and trained civil collaborative lawyer.

Brian D. Bailey

Danville, KY

Brian D. Bailey leverages his extensive business background to assist entrepreneurs, small business owners, and medium-sized businesses. He focuses on Business Law, Business Formation Services, and Tax Law, helping clients with strategic planning, avoiding costly mistakes, and improving their bottom line.

Gisela Duarte

Duluth, GA

Gisela Duarte is a dependable and dedicated Support Staff Manager at Slam Dunk Attorney. She has 6+ years of experience and is passionate about assisting clients who suffer injuries due to the negligence of others. She’s responsible for assisting in the preparation of personal injury claims, including organizing files, updating records, managing correspondence, and answering any questions/concerns from clients. She takes pride in her work and providing top-tier customer service. Gisela was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She’s a Chicana and fluent in English and Spanish. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Justin A. Hall

Phoenix, AZ

Justin A. Hall, Esq. is a Supervising Attorney at Rafi Law Group. He is an experienced advocate who fights for his clients while providing compassionate and stellar customer service. Before joining Rafi Law Group, he worked as a trial attorney at a premier criminal defense firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where he investigated hundreds of cases and successfully negotiated favorable outcomes. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching boxing and UFC, and analyzing stock and cryptocurrency markets for investment opportunities.

Timothy P. Leahy

Bowie, MD

Timothy P. Leahy is a partner at Byrd & Byrd, LLC, practicing law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Baltimore Law School in 2000, an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland in 1993, and a B.S. from the University of Maryland in 1990. He focuses on civil litigation, family law, criminal law, business, and general practice matters. Timothy is a member of the American, Maryland, D.C., and Prince George’s County Bar associations and is an M.S.B.A. certified Mediator.

Richard T Reese

Lima, OH

Richard T. Reese has practiced law in the Lima area since 1981, providing honest and straightforward advice to clients. He is known for his creative, proactive solutions and strong community ties.

Albert Maimone

College Point, NY

Albert Maimone is the president and a partner at Albert Maimone & Associates. He has over 17 years of legal practice experience, establishing his firm in 2005. He specializes in real estate law, landlord/tenant disputes, business law, civil litigation, and estate planning. He has been a member of the New York State Bar Association since 2004.

Rudy A. Arámbulo

Branson, MO

Rudy A. Arámbulo is an attorney at Tri-Lakes Law Firm, serving the Tri-Lakes region of Missouri. He specializes in family law, criminal law, immigration, business matters, collections, municipal court matters, probate, wills, and estates. He is fluent in Spanish and often serves as a Guardian ad Litem for Taney County Juvenile Court.

Desiree de Moya

New City, NY

Desiree de Moya has practiced divorce law, family law, bankruptcy and immigration for over 30 years. She provides personal and professional counsel to every client, taking the time to build a strong working relationship to understand their unique legal needs and objectives. She zealously advocates for client rights while bringing a practical perspective to every case, aware of the emotional, physical, and financial toll litigation has. Her goal is to become the 'family attorney' for her clients, and over 90% of her clients are referred by existing or former clients and other attorneys.

Lizet Dominguez

Orlando, FL

Lizet Dominguez began her career in 2014 as a criminal trial attorney. She has vigorously represented thousands of people in criminal matters throughout Florida. She is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a former Vice-President of the St. Lucie County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Silvana is a law graduate from Yucatan State University, with a master’s degree in Constitutional Law and Amparo from Modelo University in Yucatán. She has completed multiple law courses related to constitutional law, corporate law, personal injury cases, jurisprudence, civil law, commercial law, oral trials training, and other related matters. With over 8 years of experience, Silvana specializes in litigation cases involving civil, commercial, constitutional, administrative, family, and labor matters. Additionally, she possesses over three years of experience in handling administrative procedures related to corporate matters such as brand property, assemblies, licenses, and public office requirements for companies and businesses.

Bianca Trevisan

Tampa, FL

Admitted to Practice in Washington, D.C., Ms. Trevisan focuses her practice on Federal Immigration and International Tax matters. Since joining Westchase Law, P.A. in 2022 as a Law Clerk, she has gained extensive experience assisting senior attorneys with probate, estate and trust administration, marital agreements, and real estate transactions.