English-Speaking Attorneys

Kevin P. Markey

Cocoa, FL

Kevin P. Markey has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988, licensed to practice in all Florida state courts. He is active in the Florida Bar’s Business Law; Real Property, Probate & Trust Law; and Administrative Law sections. He founded Markey & Fowler, P.A. in 1994, a five-attorney firm. He serves as general counsel to Eastern Florida State College and has represented numerous municipalities. With over 30 years of experience as a title agent, he has served as lead real estate counsel for local financial institutions and is a director of Community Bank of the South. His practice includes advising businesses, professionals, and nonprofits in wills, trusts, probate, business and real property law, and government affairs. He taught as an adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the University of Central Florida, and formerly served as a certified SBA business analyst and NFL contract advisor. He earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida and a J.D., with honors, from Florida State University. He was elected to the Port Canaveral Board of Commissioners in 2020, serving as Vice Chair and Chairman.

Michael Kristof

Henderson, NV

Michael Kristof, the founder of Kristof Law Group, graduated from law school in 1997 and has a 25-year career as an attorney. He is passionate about representing individuals injured by the carelessness of others, aiming to level the playing field against large insurance companies. He prides himself on his legal and medical knowledge, providing honest case assessments, and prioritizing his clients' interests.

Patricia Lynn Steele

Tacoma, WA

Attorney Patricia Lynn Steele graduated with her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2014. She has 10 years of experience as a family law paralegal before becoming an attorney in 2015. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, The Federalist Society, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. She was recognized as a Rising Star from 2021-2025.

Yina Rosa

Gaithersburg, MD

Ms. Yina is a skilled Honduran attorney with a bachelor’s degree in law from the Universidad Autonoma of Honduras and a master’s degree in law from Penn State University (LLM). She has successfully passed the New York State Bar exam and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She brings extensive expertise in U.S. immigration law, regulations, and policy, covering areas such as adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, and removal defense. She is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive exceptional service in resolving their immigration matters and reuniting families.

Benjamin Bohnsack

St. Cloud, MN

Ben is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Banking & Lending, Business Law, Litigation, and Real Estate Law. Ben devotes nearly 100% of his practice to litigation, focusing on business and consumer litigation, insurance coverage and clients, creditor remedies, and contested real estate disputes. He also serves in a general counsel role for a number of individual and corporate clients. Ben’s clients depend on him for his track record and experience, as well as his dedication to his clients.

Tabitha Herrera

Austin, TX

Tabitha Herrera is an attorney licensed in Florida, Colorado, and Texas, with broad legal experience across civil, criminal, and appellate matters. Originally from El Paso, Texas, she is bilingual in English and Spanish. Before joining Doyle & Seelbach, she served in the Tax Litigation Division of the Office of the Texas Attorney General. She earned her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law.

Christopher Morales handles all types of personal injury cases for Buckley & Associates. He attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate and Creighton University School of Law. He has been practicing in Washington State since 2009. He has practiced many different types of law including Family Law, Child Protective Services Law, Criminal Law, Disability Law, and Worker’s Compensation Law, before exclusively practicing personal injury law since 2014. He has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for his clients. He has practiced law all over Washington State, in arbitrations, and before the appellate courts of Washington State, and in Federal court in Washington State and Arkansas, as well as in Nebraska’s court system.

Karla Preciado

Valencia, CA

Karla Preciado is an attorney and co-founder of Garcia Preciado Law. Her legal journey began as a former auto insurance claims adjuster, giving her a unique understanding of insurance company practices. She has extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation, handling a wide range of personal injury cases including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, sexual abuse, premises liability, products liability, and dog bites. Karla has recovered millions of dollars for her clients and is known for her methodical approach, transparency, and relentless pursuit of justice. She is a proud Loyola alum, where she excelled academically and was involved in the Youth Justice Education Clinic and the Riverside Public Defender's Office.

Kelsey M. Peddie

Portland, OR

Kelsey focuses her practice on litigating civil disputes, including employment, business, insurance coverage, and environmental disputes. She joined Chenoweth Law Group in 2018 after working as a law clerk with the firm. She graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2018. While at Lewis & Clark, Kelsey served as Notes and Comments Editor of Lewis & Clark Law Review. She was a member of Lewis & Clark's nationally and internationally recognized Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court team. Kelsey also acted as a mentor to first-year students and participated in Business Law Society. Prior to joining CLG, Kelsey gained valuable insight into how to effectively resolve disputes while working as a law clerk at Northwest Workers' Justice Project and serving as a volunteer at the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts from University of Oregon in 2014, where she graduated with a major in journalism and minors in political science and Spanish. During her undergraduate studies, Kelsey participated actively in campus life. She spent two years as a member of the executive board of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon and studied abroad in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys cheering on the Ducks, exploring Portland's many interesting restaurants, enjoying Oregon's wine country, traveling with friends, assisting Lewis & Clark's Jessup team as a volunteer judge, and hiking the Columbia River Gorge's many beautiful trails.

Paul Garcia

Valencia, CA

Paul Garcia is an attorney and co-founder of Garcia Preciado Law. He brings a unique perspective as a former auto insurance claims adjuster, providing invaluable insights into insurance company operations. He has extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation, handling various personal injury cases including auto accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death. Paul is dedicated to preparing each case for trial and has successfully secured significant settlements and verdicts for his clients, including a $14 million verdict as second-chair in a semi-truck accident jury trial. He is a Loyola alum, where he was involved in the Youth Justice Education Clinic and the Riverside Public Defender's Office.

John Wessler

Waco, TX

John Wessler helps our clients and their families become eligible for Medicaid and Veteran’s benefits. He also helps with pre-planning to protect your assets from spend-down in the event you need to go into a nursing home, move to an assisted living community, or need home health care. He has been helping families qualify for Medicaid and Veteran’s benefits for over 15 years. John is the Senior Care Planner for the firm and has worked in numerous areas of the employee benefits and financial planning industry for more than forty years. In the last decade, he has concentrated his practice on assisting older adults facing long-term healthcare issues with eligibility for public benefits such as Medicaid and Veteran’s benefits. He has owned a Registered Investment Advisory since 2008 and is a licensed life and health insurance agent. John is a graduate of Abilene Christian University. He served for 6 years on the board of Shepherd’s Heart Pantry and for 20 years on the Abilene Christian University Alumni Board. He is currently involved with his church’s Bible teaching and basketball ministry at the Gatesville Prison. His hobbies include playing basketball, hiking, and attending Baylor football and basketball games. John and his wife reside in Waco and attend the Crestview Church.

Peter Vito Maimone

College Point, NY

Peter Vito Maimone is a partner and associate attorney at Albert Maimone & Associates, with 13 years of legal practice experience. He specializes in New York's real estate law. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from St. John's University in 2006 and his JD from St. John's University School of Law in 2009.

Christie Hoffman Gibbons

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Christie Hoffman Gibbons is an associate attorney with a diverse background and a profound commitment to helping individuals navigate intricate legal matters. She graduated from Harvard Law School in 2023 and specializes in Defense Base Act cases, representing injured workers globally. She also holds an MBA from the University of Florida and a B.A. from Georgetown University.

Francis P. Papica

Palm Desert, CA

Since 1992, attorney Francis Papica has gone to bat for residents in the SO Cal area. Fluent in Tagalog as well as English, he’s proud to serve as a vital link between the Pinoy community and our California justice system.

Armando D. Izquierdo

Cumming, GA

Armando D. Izquierdo joined the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC in 2015, focusing his practice on defending the rights of injured workers in Georgia. He graduated with honors from the Charlotte School of Law in 2015 and is a native Spanish and English speaker.

Sandra Ulloa

North Chesterfield, VA

Sandra L. Ulloa, a native of Blacksburg, Virginia, was brought up in a bilingual setting speaking fluent Spanish. She graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1993 with honors. Ms. Ulloa practices criminal, traffic, Immigration, and family law as well as acting as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) representing the best interest of children in both the Hispanic community and the community at large. She is currently a partner in the law offices of Sommers Ulloa.

Diana J. Kaufman

Glenwood Springs, CO

Diana J. Kaufman is the Office Manager at Donald J. Kaufman, Attorney at Law, having joined in 2008. She holds a B.A. in International Relations and Chinese Language from the University of Colorado and is fluent in English, French, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. She is also involved in several community organizations.

Jordan P. Costello graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2020 and was admitted to the WA State Bar in October 2020. Jordan worked as a Law Clerk at The Walthew Law Firm, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in both workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation. He also worked at Seattle University’s Immigration and Human Rights Clinics and interned in a firm in Alaska, helping with immigration defense cases. Prior to law school, as an undergraduate at the University of Washington, Jordan spent his summers working at The Walthew Law Firm. He also worked with an international non-profit organization, IRC, in the Washington, D.C. area. Jordan currently lives in Seattle. He is an avid Seattle sports fan and enjoys volunteering on the weekends.

Kevin Li

Salinas, CA

Kevin Li is an attorney at JRG Attorneys at Law, specializing in family law. He has worked with the Fair Political Practices Commission and as an interpreter for low-wage Chinese immigrants. Kevin is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese and is a member of the Monterey County Bar Association and the State Bar of California.

Ron Frank

Omaha, NE

Ron, a distinguished legal professional, has traversed a dynamic path in the field of law. His journey began at the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he honed his legal acumen. As Agency Legal Counsel for the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, Ron played a pivotal role in ensuring fair and just outcomes for workers navigating complex compensation claims. His commitment to public service led him to Douglas County, where he served as an Assistant Public Defender on the Major Felony Trial Staff. Beyond the courtroom, Ron has amassed several years of private practice experience. His expertise spans a wide range of legal areas, including general litigation, workers’ compensation analysis, medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, domestic relations, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. Ron’s active involvement in legal associations underscores his commitment to professional growth and community engagement. He is a proud member of the Omaha Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association, and Missouri Bar Association. Through these affiliations, he continues to contribute to the legal landscape and advocate for justice.

Emily Gunville

Iron Mountain, MI

Emily J. Gunville joined Finch Law, P.C. in 2020. She is a 2014 graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and represents clients in Dickinson, Iron, Delta, and Menominee Counties, as well as other surrounding areas. She is a founding board member for the Friends of the Dickinson County Fair, volunteers at Holy Spirit Catholic school, and is an active member of the Zonta Club of Iron Mountain-Kingsford.

Riley Perry

Huntington, NY

Riley T. Perry is a partner at Palermo Law, P.L.L.C. since 2016. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2012 and her Juris Doctor from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2015. She was a member and Associate Editor of the Hofstra Law Review. Known for her hardworking and competitive spirit, she applies a technical knowledge of the law to dismantle detrimental arguments for her clients.