English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

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.