English-Speaking Attorneys

Rahul Monish B. Patel

Indianapolis, IN

Monish Patel has focused his legal practice on criminal defense throughout Central Indiana. He has represented thousands of clients in cases ranging from murder to misdemeanors to traffic infractions. With extensive trial experience, he served as a Deputy Prosecutor with the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office and as a Defense Attorney with the Marion County Public Defender's Office. He is a founding partner of Patel Defense, LLC.

Alejandro Mazal

Austin, TX

Alejandro Mazal is a Mexican licensed attorney who received his law degree from Universidad Cumbres Monterrey. He is an expert English/Spanish translator and focuses on cross-border contract negotiations, corporate services, and immigration law. He is not licensed in Texas.

Jeanelle R. Lust

Lincoln, NE

Jeanelle (Robson) Lust works remotely in Sioux Falls, SD, and is of counsel at the Knudsen Law Firm. She graduated cum laude from Augustana University in 1991 and summa cum laude from Creighton University School of Law in 1994.

Jonathan Martin

Paducah, KY

Jonathan Martin is an attorney at Farmer & Wright, PLLC, specializing in immigration law. A Miami native, he graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2011 and studied International Law at the University of Essex. He earned his Juris Doctor from William H. Bowen School of Law. He is bilingual and previously served as General Counsel and Senior Human Resources Manager for a restaurant chain, and taught business law.

Carmen Gallardo

Miami, FL

Carmen Gallardo, has years of experience that guarantees quality services to people from all different backgrounds and concerns. Carmen devotes her practice and legal expertise in, Injury Law, Immigration and Civil Litigation, just to name a few. Ms. Gallardo is committed to her clients by finding an efficient, economical and comprehensive solution in a variety of legal matters. Ms. Gallardo obtained a Juris Doctor Degree at the University of Havana, Cuba; a Master Degree at the University of Miami School of Law; and also a Juris Doctor at the St. Thomas University School of Law. Gallardo and her team, not only “talk the talk”, but “walk the walk,” her qualified skills promises to meet your complex needs. For more than 10 years, Carmen Gallardo and the attorneys at Gallardo Law Firm in Miami have been defending the rights of hundreds of customers who have chosen us to represent them.

Maikel Alvarez Alarcón

Syracuse, NY

Maikel Alvarez Alarcón is an Intern who previously practiced law for 10 years in Cuba as a Legal Advisor. He holds a Law degree from the University of Granma, Cuba, and has additional postgraduate qualifications. He emigrated to the US in July 2024.

Tracey Dawn Martin

Joplin, MO

Attorney Tracey D. Martin is a recipient of the Missouri Rising Star Award for 2012. She provides candid and straightforward advice, helping clients set realistic expectations and developing effective strategies for their legal issues.

Noah Kim is a trial attorney with the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. He focuses his practice on criminal and DUI matters as well as civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Noah served as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, where he handled a variety of serious, high-stakes cases from inception to trial. In his capacity as an Assistant Prosecutor, Noah tried numerous cases to verdict, including a defendant charged with a gang shooting that led to a conviction on all charges. His duties also included serving as an advisor to police officers and reviewing search warrants and communications data warrants. Noah also has experience working at a law firm, handling complex civil matters.

Anahi Estefania Constante Godoy

Phoenix, AZ

Anahi Estefania Constante Godoy is an attorney from Ecuador with a Master’s Degree in Procedural Law. She has over five years of experience in the legal field and currently serves as a paralegal in the Personal Injury department at IBF LAW. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and is dedicated to providing high-quality service.

Paul A. Conciatori, a Principal of the Firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of Environmental Law, Real Estate Development Law/Transactions and Land Use, Planning and Zoning. Mr. Conciatori has extensive experience counseling clients in all aspects of the investigation, selection, acquisition, remediation and development/redevelopment of real property. He regularly acts as transaction counsel for the purchase or sale of properties/portfolios of properties. Mr. Conciatori has substantial experience with environmental matters, regularly handling environmental contamination issues associated with the purchase, sale and financing/disposition of contaminated properties and brownfields. His services include securing all necessary approvals and regulatory compliance as to site remediation and clean up from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”), including matters under the jurisdiction of the Site Remediation Reform Act (“SRRA”), the Industrial Site Recovery Act (“ISRA”), the Brownfield and Contaminated Sites Remediation Act (“BCSRA”), and associated federal laws and regulations, including Superfund/CERCLA. His counsel on behalf of clients in all aspects of the purchase, sale and development of real estate frequently involves brownfields and other contaminated properties, in which instance Mr. Conciatori manages the transactional due diligence (including Phase I/Preliminary Assessments and Phase II Reports), identifies the potential and contingent risks, and negotiates appropriate agreements, including Purchase and Sale Agreements and Environmental Indemnification Agreements. In his capacity as real estate/transaction counsel, Mr. Conciatori also regularly acts as local counsel for real estate development firms/investors in the acquisition or disposition of properties in New Jersey, assisting in the site evaluation/due diligence process, and fulfilling local counsel responsibilities as to zoning and the closing of financing/loan transactions, including loan enforceability opinions. His services also involve counselling clients as to the risk management associated with the redevelopment and reuse of brownfields and contaminated properties, including the negotiation of environmental insurance policies, such as Pollution Legal Liability (“PLL”) policies and Remediation Cost Cap (“Cost Cap”) policies. Mr. Conciatori also has substantial experience obtaining all required development approvals for industrial, commercial and residential projects, including zoning/land use approvals from applicable Municipal, County and State governmental agencies. Mr. Conciatori also regularly assists clients in the procurement of required environmental permitting from the NJDEP and associated federal agencies, including the United States Army Corps of Engineers, in areas such as wetlands, flood hazard area permits, and waterfront development permits. He also has extensive experience in the Hackensack Meadowlands District, obtaining required development approvals from The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA). Mr. Conciatori is a member of the Board of Directors for the Land Use Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and is a certified LEED AP. He is also a frequent Speaker at Bar Association seminars on zoning and land use matters.

Dominic Desando

Noblesville, IN

Dominic Desando grew up in Indiana and has been a firefighter for the City of Indianapolis for over eighteen years. Before joining Duepner Law, Dominic interned with Exclusive Sports Group and the Marion County Public Defender’s Office gaining experience in sports law, contracts, and criminal defense. In his spare time, Dominic enjoys playing several different sports, a former professional fighter, you can now find him with his friends and family or at the park with his dog. Current areas of practice: Family Law- Divorce, Paternity actions, Modifications, child support; Criminal law- Felony and Misdemeanor; Civil Litigation- Plaintiff and Defendant.

Jiaxuan "Rachel" Fu

Daly City, CA

Rachel Fu is an associate attorney licensed in California, New York, and the People’s Republic of China. She earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 2022 and her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL), one of China’s top 5 law schools. In 2019, she participated in an exchange program at Loyola Law School, where she developed a strong interest in the American legal system. During her academic career, Rachel cultivated a passion for litigation through her participation in moot court competitions and legal clinic work. She competed in the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, where her team earned the Best Memorial Award. Rachel also served in her university’s Legal Clinic, providing pro bono legal services to underserved communities. Through this experience, she gained hands-on skills in mediation and small claims court proceedings. Before joining the firm, Rachel worked as an immigration attorney in Los Angeles, where she represented asylum seekers fleeing persecution based on their political opinions. She gained substantial courtroom experience, advocating for clients in bond hearings and removal proceedings before immigration judges and opposing government attorneys. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys watching movies, cooking, baking, and hiking. She is fluent in Mandarin and English.

David A. Haenel

Sarasota, FL

Attorney David A. Haenel is one of the most celebrated criminal defense, DUI and traffic ticket attorneys in Florida. Since 2000, Mr. Haenel has been working to ensure the best possible results in each case he tries. After graduating in the top third of his law school class at the Widener University School of Law, Mr. Haenel went on to earn a Master of Law degree in criminal law from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Mr. Haenel’s career began in the State Attorney’s Office. He was named the State of Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year while he was in this role. His experience as a prosecutor is now put to work on behalf of clients who are accused of various criminal, DUI and traffic offenses. Mr. Haenel has earned a stellar reputation among his clients and peers. Mr. Haenel is admitted to practice law before the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the State Courts of Florida and the State Courts of New Jersey. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Sarasota County Bar Association.

Joshua Phanco

Shallotte, NC

Joshua Phanco is a highly experienced and accomplished trial attorney with a reputation for going above and beyond in his efforts to secure the best outcome for victims of crime. He graduated from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans in 2009 and was soon recruited to join the Harris County District Attorney's Office in Houston, Texas. In his 10-year career as a prosecutor, Joshua has tried more than sixty cases, ranging from DWIs to murders and capital murders. As a felony chief prosecutor in the Major Offenders division, he handled extremely complex, high-profile serial killer murders and gang war killings. A philosophy major in college, Joshua still enjoys reading philosophy books. He and his wife, Melinda, are parents to four children and enjoy spending time together doing outdoors activities and games. Joshua is committed to a life of continual learning and being the best lawyer and person he can be.

Florence Himmel

Norristown, PA

Florence Katzin Himmel graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing in 1987 and graduated magna cum laude from the Temple Beasley School of Law with her Juris Doctorate Degree in 1990. Florence has practiced in our Family Law and Domestic Relations Department since 2017. Florence specializes in both simple and complex Divorce, Support, Custody, Equitable Distribution and Protection from Abuse matters as well as Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements. Florence is a fierce advocate and has devoted her career to providing meaningful, and inventive solutions for her clients. Florence is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is a longtime member of the Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section. Florence’s work and life experiences as a wife and mother of two adult daughters provide an insightful view into family law and the families and individuals she represents at Solomon Berschler Campbell & Thomas.

Stephany Eastmond

Norwalk, CT

Accepting change is fundamental to life. It brings adaptability, resilience, learning, and new possibilities.” - Stephany Eastmond. Having worked with The Maddox Law Firm, LLC since 2017, Stephany has a vast knowledge of Connecticut court procedure, local rules, and protocols that she applies efficiently and precisely for our clients. Her imagination, ability to dig into the details at a moment’s notice, and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty is second to none. Fluent in Spanish, she has helped the Firm’s success in both criminal and civil cases for both our English- and Spanish-speaking clients.

Yanny Hidalgo

Coral Gables, FL

Yanny Hidalgo, Esq. possesses vast business experience and essential skills to work under pressure. His practice includes general corporate matters, ranging from simple business matters for individuals to complex international corporate acquisitions. He is also experienced in real estate and family law. Yanny prides himself on a strong bond with clients, understanding their business operations to tailor legal services. He has represented companies with presence in over 25 countries. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors of Miami Bayside Foundation and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the East little Havana Community Development Corporation, both non-profit organizations.

Daniel Martin

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Daniel Martin is a PI Associate Attorney whose advocacy is deeply inspired by his family's fight for a better life after leaving Cuba. He is dedicated to ensuring his clients receive the advocacy they deserve. He earned his economics degree from Florida State University and his Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston in 2022. He is committed to fighting hard for his clients, honoring his grandfather's legacy.

Nakissa Sedaghat

Woodland Hills, CA

Nakissa Sedaghat is a graduate of NYU School of Law, where she obtained a Master of Laws in international human rights, and she was admitted to the New York Bar. She previously obtained an LL.B. from Queen’s University Faculty of Law in Ontario, Canada, being one of the youngest law graduates there, at the age of 23. Having been educated in France and Canada, Ms. Sedaghat is fluent and bilingual in French and English. In addition, she speaks Farsi and a measure of German. An immigrant herself, Ms. Sedaghat devoted the first decade of her legal career to advocating for asylees, victims of domestic violence, and undocumented immigrants, obtaining legal status for a multitude of clients of all backgrounds. She also had the honor to make successful oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on their behalf. Thereafter, she took a sabbatical from the legal profession in order to raise a family. Pivoting to civil litigation practice, Ms. Sedaghat currently heads the motions, discovery, and pleadings department at The Law Offices of Ali Taheripour. Her guiding principles have been to achieve justice for her clients and to adhere to the Rule of Law.

Jae E. Lee

Fort Lee, NJ

Jae E. Lee is the managing partner of our Fort Lee office. Ms. Lee has handled thousands of claims for damages in automobile and slip/trip and fall accidents, including claims against commercial, public and governmental entities. Ms. Lee has secured millions of dollars in recovery of damages on behalf of her clients over the span of almost 30 years. Ms. Lee is dedicated and committed to helping her clients achieve maximum recovery and relief. Ms. Lee invests in her clients’ cases, utilizing first-rate demonstrative evidence, investigation tools, trial material and advancing the costs of litigation and experts.

J. Zakiya Farr

Houston, TX

A Los Angeles native, J. Zakiya Farr is a dedicated Family Law Attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC. She is a proud alumna of Prairie View A&M University and earned her law degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Prior to pursuing law, Zakiya spent ten years as an educator in Houston, where she developed a deep understanding of the challenges families face and strengthened her commitment to advocating for children. During law school, Zakiya honed her legal skills by working in the Family Law Clinic and contributing to the Washburn Family Law Journal. Her passion for family law is rooted in her upbringing and a strong desire to support and protect children within her community. Zakiya is dually licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Texas. Inspired by the trailblazing work of legal legends such as Charlotte E. Ray, Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Johnnie Cochran, Zakiya strives to uphold justice with the same tenacity, integrity, and commitment to social equity that defined her role models.

Keren Barrios

Duluth, GA

Keren Barrios, originally from Guatemala City, embarked on a life-changing journey when she moved to the United States at the age of 10, following a harrowing 13-day kidnapping experience. This ordeal ignited her passion for advocating for those in need and her commitment to justice. The turning point came during a trial, where Keren witnessed the transformative impact of a dedicated solicitor defending their case, vowing to echo that commitment for others. Keren’s educational journey began with her graduation from Central Gwinnett High School in 2005, at the remarkable age of 16. This early achievement laid the groundwork for her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Legal Track from Georgia State University in 2010, followed by her completion of law school at Atlanta’s John Marshall University in May 2013. Fueled by a deep desire to be a voice for the voiceless and to help others overcome obstacles, Keren is not only a lawyer but also an advocate for justice and mental health. Beyond the legal realm, she enjoys trying new recipes, reading, exploring interior design, discovering new restaurants, and cherishing moments with her family. In November 2013, Keren founded Barrios Virguez Attorneys, starting with just one office and a single phone. The firm quickly outgrew its initial space, prompting a move to a second location in 2017, which also became insufficient as the firm expanded. By 2021, the firm found its current home and has since grown to a team of 40 employees, earning recognition as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Georgia. Keren’s unwavering focus remains on continued growth and providing the best possible service to her clients.

Rafael Pazmino is an attorney dedicated to finding practical solutions for clients' legal problems, focusing on immigration and personal injury cases. He vigorously defends clients at risk of deportation and aims to recover maximum compensation for injured clients. He has more than 10 years of experience in immigration matters and is committed to clear communication and client well-being. As a sole practitioner, he devotes his full attention to clients’ needs, relying on his knowledge and skills.

Brandon S. Nagel

Phoenix, AZ

Brandon Nagel is an Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group. Born in Chicago and raised in Salt Lake City, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah and his Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School. Prior to joining Rafi Law Group, he gained experience in immigration, real estate, and breach of contract matters. Brandon is dedicated to ensuring justice for his injured clients in motor vehicle accidents, passionately fighting to help them achieve full recovery. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, hiking, traveling with family, and is an avid sports fan committed to community involvement.