English-Speaking Attorneys

John M. Kizer

Knoxville, TN

John Kizer received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Tennessee and later attended the Charleston School of Law where he graduated cum laude in 2010. While in law school, John served as Associate Articles Editor for the Charleston Law Review and completed an externship with the Honorable Sol Blatt, Jr., U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina. Additionally, John received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for excellent achievement in the study of Commercial Law and Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing. John joined the firm as an associate in March of 2011.

Jon Winter

Los Angeles, CA

Jon Winter is a dedicated Trial Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, known for his unwavering commitment to justice and passion for helping those in need. With over 14 years of experience, he exclusively represents plaintiffs against powerful corporations and insurance companies.

P. John Chen

Palisades Park, NJ

P. John Chen is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School, where he interned with judges from the New York State Supreme Court and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of New York. He gained experience in litigation and transactional matters at boutique law firms in New York City. John is admitted in New York and New Jersey, as well as the federal District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. Before his admission to the Bar, he managed and developed a diverse real estate portfolio in New York and New Jersey for property management firms. At KLP, John specializes in prosecuting and defending complex commercial litigation, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership disputes, fraud, employment, and shareholder disputes. With over a decade of real estate management experience, he is well-versed in real estate issues, including landlord & tenant matters, leasing, and transactions, and counsels property owners on maximizing investment returns. John's client-centric approach focuses on risk mitigation and preventative measures, leading to awards of over a million dollars for his clients. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is fluent in English and Chinese.

Clint Stevenson

Fowlerville, MI

Clint Stevenson is an attorney at Gormley Law Offices, PLC, specializing in estate planning, conservatorships, guardianships, estate and trust administration, family law, real estate, and criminal law. He graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2021 and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Ingham County Bar Association, and Michigan Guardianship Association.

Edward “Charlie” Shanley

Attleboro, MA

Edward "Charlie" Shanley is a partner with the firm, concentrating his practice in Condominium Law, landlord-tenant, and general litigation. He represents condominium associations in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He received his B.A. degree from St. Anselm College, magna cum laude, and a J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He is admitted to the Bar in Massachusetts (1990) and Rhode Island (1989).

Igor Lenzner

St. Cloud, MN

Igor is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Real Estate Law, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Government Law, and Business Law. Growing up working for his parents in their various small businesses, Igor gained an appreciation for what it is like to be subject to forces that impact business that are out of your control. Regardless of how hard or smart you work, weather, interest rates, supply costs, labor, and regulations can all impact the bottom line. Igor has been practicing commercial real estate for over 30 years and has assisted clients in working through the legal and financial aspects of development, leasing, and purchases. He believes one phone call can still accomplish more than 10 emails.

Isabella Pichler

Albuquerque, NM

Isabella Pichler is an associate attorney at Genus Law Group, where she focuses on family law matters. With a passion for both counseling clients and advocating in the courtroom, Isabella brings a wealth of legal experience and a well-rounded background to the firm. A proud native of Denver, Isabella graduated summa cum laude from the University of Denver with double majors in English and Spanish. Building on her strong academic foundation, she earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in the top 20% of her class. Isabella also passed the bar exam with a score in the 90th percentile, earning the distinction of being licensed to practice in any UBE jurisdiction. Prior to joining Genus Law Group, Isabella gained invaluable experience as an attorney and limited practitioner at the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender. In law school, she worked as a research assistant, editing an article that was later published by the Northwestern Law Review. Isabella also gained hands-on litigation experience as a summer associate for two summers at large firms in Denver, practicing in both commercial litigation and patent litigation. Additionally, she served as a student attorney at the University of Denver’s Immigration Law and Policy Clinic, where she represented individuals held at the Aurora Detention Center. Although Isabella has experience in a variety of legal fields, she is particularly drawn to family law, which combines her love for client interaction with the opportunity for courtroom practice. This focus allows her to provide personalized legal guidance to families navigating challenging situations. In addition to her legal career, Isabella spent a year studying abroad at the University of Seville in Spain, where she worked with the Spanish Red Cross to support vulnerable populations. Outside of work, Isabella enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors, as well as caring for her two dogs, Ruby and Frankie. With a deep commitment to her clients and a diverse legal background, Isabella is dedicated to providing compassionate and skilled representation in family law matters.

Frank Ariel

Los Angeles, CA

Since 1992 I have represented thousands of people who I have fought for against the big, bad insurance companies, as David fought Goliath and helped serve justice. My motto in life is never to give up fighting. Compared to other lawyers, the difference is how much I care for the result I obtain for my client - my client always comes first. Hire us to be by your side. Don’t settle for less.

Maria Santi is a dedicated attorney focusing on Business Law and Immigration Law. She holds an LLM from Washington University in St. Louis and a JD from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México. Fluent in Spanish and English, Maria practices business formation, M&A, transactional law, estate planning, immigration law, and family law.

Michael Viverito

Oak Brook, IL

Michael Viverito focuses his practice in Workers’ Compensation, Sports and Business Law. He has experience in commercial litigation, transactional law, real estate, intellectual property, and trust and estate drafting. He is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Kurt O. Hawes

Draper, UT

Kurt Hawes brings 12 years of experience in tax, government relations and corporate matters to K. Hawes Associates, PLLC. He has been involved in litigation of state and local tax matters at both the administrative and judicial levels, as well as general corporate litigation. Additionally, he has helped clients with tax disputes in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, and California. He has also represented clients before the IRS in income, gift, estate and fuel tax disputes. As general counsel for a large biodiesel production company, Mr. Hawes represented his client in various audits and controversies before the IRS related to fuel tax credits and general fuel tax reporting. Mr. Hawes expertise also goes beyond tax to include property disputes, employment litigation, and general contract litigation. From 2004-2005, he served as a federal judicial law clerk for the Honorable Dee Benson, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Utah.

Clayton R. Lopez

Columbus, OH

Clayton R. Lopez is an Attorney/Partner with over 20 years of experience in OVI, criminal, traffic, juvenile, and domestic relations law. He began his career as a Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney and is known for his commitment to clients and thorough investigation of cases.

Morgan Livingston

Monroe, LA

Morgan Livingston was born and raised in Monroe, Louisiana. He graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2014 and earned his Juris Doctorate and Civil Law Certificate from Mississippi College School of Law in 2017. He was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2017 and joined Hudson, Potts & Bernstein in 2022. Morgan focuses his practice on real estate, successions, collections, general civil practice, and family law. He is a closing attorney for Hudson Lane Title Company, LLC and is a recipient of ULM’s 2022 Rising Young Alumni Award and the 2022 Northeast Louisiana Top 20 Under 40 Young Professional Award.

Kelli Sanshey

San Diego, CA

Kelli Sanshey is an attorney at Gruenberg Law committed to protecting the livelihoods of California employees. Before law school, Kelli received her undergraduate degree from University of California, Irvine where she attained a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, and Society with a minor in Political Science. Kelli earned her J.D. up in Sacramento at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. While studying in law school, Kelli served as Law Review Editor and spent countless hours volunteering with the Elder and Health Law Clinic where she served as a student attorney helping fight elder abuse, drafting wills and trusts, and helping the elderly obtain their social security benefits. Kelli has always been passionate about protecting people’s livelihoods and volunteered with the Workers’ Rights Clinic while in law school where she worked with licensed attorneys to help the public with employment related legal issues. Throughout law school, Kelli worked at a Plaintiff side Labor and Employment law firm where her passion for Employment law quickly solidified.

Lydia Angélica Hernández

Greenville, SC

Lydia Angélica Hernández is the founder and attorney at law, bringing over two decades of experience in the judicial system. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Charlotte Law School and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from USC Upstate. Licensed in South Carolina and registered with the Department of Justice to practice Immigration Law, she is fluent in Spanish and English. Her personal immigration journey fuels her passion for advocating for clients.

Luiza G. Di Giovanni, Esq. received her Juris Doctor from American University, Washington College of Law, and holds a Master of Science from Rutgers State University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida. She is a licensed attorney in New Jersey.

Paul W. Bryan

Kingston, WA

Paul W. Bryan was born and raised in Seattle, graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington. He served in the Navy as an electrician and salvage diver. He attended Northwestern School of Law, graduating in 1983. He began practicing law in 1991, focusing on representing injured workers.

Victoria Ivey Tuten

Bluffton, SC

Victoria Ivey Tuten is an associate attorney focusing on automobile and motorcycle accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, general litigation, and dram shop cases. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina and earned her J.D. from Charleston School of Law. She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2021.

Anna Batanero

Irvine, CA

Ms. Batanero has been a practicing attorney since 1998. She has exclusively represented injured workers during her 25-year career and is sensitive to the needs and concerns of the injured worker. She considers herself a zealous advocate, and believes that every one of her clients deserves fierce representation in the complicated workers’ compensation system. She has volunteered at the Legal Aid in Orange County, the office of the Orange County Public Defender, and the Los Angeles Superior Court in Pomona. For two years, Ms. Batanero served as the Chair of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Long Beach Bar Association. She has also represented her clients in Social Security Disability appeals. Ms. Batanero speaks Spanish and French. She was born and raised in Southern California and enjoys cycling, reading, cooking, yoga, kickboxing, and traveling. She is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law since 2009.

Carson Joachim

Houston, TX

Carson Joachim is a Houston native who began his legal career at The Harris County District Attorney’s Office, gaining valuable experience in felony and misdemeanor cases. He later focused on family law at Nichols Law P.L.L.C. and represented Houston Police Department officers as legal advisor to the Houston Police Patrol Union. He also served as general counsel for the Harris County Deputies Organization for over ten years, handling administrative matters, investigations, and criminal cases for members. In his private practice, Carson specializes in criminal and family law, providing personalized service and aggressive advocacy. He is a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School, Eastern New Mexico University, and Baylor School of Law.

Mary Linton

Charleston, SC

Mary Linton is a Trial Attorney at Bringardner Injury Law Firm, specializing in civil litigation and complex legal matters. She guides clients through the judicial process with skill and dedication. Mary earned her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina and served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Deadra L. Jefferson. She was recognized as a Legal Elite in Charleston Business Magazine and is active in the South Carolina legal community, serving on the Judicial Qualifications Committee and as a member of the Charleston County Bar and the James L. Petigru American Inn of Court.

Meredith Parrish

Atlanta, GA

Meredith Parrish is an associate attorney at Tyrone Law Firm, focusing on birth injury and maternal/fetal death cases. She has been recognized as a Rising Star and Super Lawyer. Before law school, she was a Teach for America teacher. She is actively involved in advocacy for underserved populations and serves as Board Chair for Vision Rehabilitation Services.

Christopher D. Rothermel

Pottstown, PA

Christopher D. Rothermel joined Wolf, Baldwin, and Associates, P.C. in 2024, focusing on business law, employment law, real estate, personal injury, and misdemeanor criminal defense. He received his J.D. in 2023 from Rutgers School of Law, where he practiced in the Landlord-Tenant advocacy clinic. He graduated magna cum laude from Penn State University in 2020 with degrees in International Politics, History, and Geography. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania since 2024.

James C. Turk, Jr.

Radford, VA

Attorney James C. Turk, Jr. has served the Radford area since 1985, with over 30 years of trial experience, handling hundreds of jury trials and 21 capital murder cases. He is certified as a Civil and Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.