English-Speaking Attorneys

Elliott Tait

Mount Pleasant, SC

D. Elliott Tait comes to Andrews after 12 years of service at South Carolina Legal Services. There, he fought for survivors of domestic violence in Family Court, helping them keep custody of their children, secure financial support from their abusers, and ultimately start new lives free from the cycle of violence. He was also the Education Unit Head at Legal Services, where he was responsible for litigating cases against school districts for failing to provide appropriate services to children with special needs. Elliott continues to be a sought-after speaker, writer and litigator on education law matters, especially those involving special education and IEPs. Before law school, Elliott lived and worked in Bolivia, South America for two years. There, he became fluent in Spanish and fell in love with the Latin culture and people. His love of the Latino community and his desire to fight for the marginalized people in the world pushed him to attend law school. In law school, Elliott was an active member of the Pro Bono Board, the Moot Court Bar, and won distinctions for his excellent appellate work by being inducted in the Moot Court Order of Barristers. He also clerked for the US Department of Justice and volunteered with the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network, where he helped immigrant victims of crime navigate the American legal system for the first time. Elliott brings warmth, energy and kindness to his work. He cares deeply about his clients and gives them compassionate and direct counsel. Elliott works hard to resolve matters amicably and, if the court need to be involved, enjoys advocating and litigating to help his clients accomplish their goals.

Catherine Fleming

Seattle, WA

Catherine Fleming has obtained record results for personal injury and road design clients. On behalf of injured bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, she has fought to tell their stories to improve their lives and the lives of all travelers of the same roads. Her fierce advocacy for safer roads in Seattle has made history and helped shape the law in Washington State. Clients seriously injured while riding a bike, walking or driving, have obtained top settlements/verdicts with Catherine Fleming as their champion.

HengSun (Andy) Cho

Dallas, TX

Andy is a highly experienced attorney with a track record of delivering outstanding legal services to his clients for over 20 years. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990, he worked in the field of international business for seven years. This experience gave him a unique perspective on legal issues that affect businesses, which has been invaluable in his legal practice. Andy went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2001. Andy is a licensed attorney in both Texas and California, as well as a CPA.

Sergio Diaz

San Antonio, TX

Born and raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Sergio graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez in International Trade in 1990. After several years working in Logistics for UPS, Sergio decided to study Law in Mexico, and graduated from the Centro Cultural Universitario. In 2011, Mr. Diaz became a member of the Paralegal and Licensing Division of The Arizona Supreme Court, and in 2018 Sergio he finished his Master’s Degree in Laws in the U.S. Law from the Washington University of St Louis, MO. Sergio has extensive experience in Immigration Law and has helped thousands of families with U Visas, T Visas, family reunification, Green Cards and Citizenship. He broadcasts free online citizenship classes every week, via social media. Sergio is based in Phoenix, AZ, where he leads the Immigration Division of CO Law, and oversees the immigration operation in Mexico.

Travis J McConnell is an attorney who personally handles each case, advocating for clients and offering free initial consultations with a contingency fee basis for accident cases. He was raised in northeast Indiana, attended Butler University, and studied abroad in Spain. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law and Stetson University College of Law. He has represented hundreds of clients and has 11 years of experience.

Denny Barre

Corpus Christi, TX

Denny Barre was born in Yoakum, Texas, in 1964 and admitted to the bar in 1990. He practices before U.S. District Court, Southern and Western District of Texas, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. His practice areas include Creditor's Rights, Business and Consumer Litigation, Civil Trial Practice, Collections and Injury Law.

George M. McClure, III

Danville, KY

George M. McClure III was a founding partner of the firm, serving 55 years in the practice of law. He was the Boyle County Attorney for over three decades and was known for his keen intellect, wit, and dedication to justice. He practiced civil litigation and was an accomplished trial attorney, initially in Colorado and later in Kentucky.

Kim Kinney

Spearfish, SD

Kim Kinney specializes in both family law and criminal law. She joined Kinney Law in 2014 as an associate attorney. She obtained her J.D. Degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2013. Kim is a member of the State Bar of South Dakota and serves as the Fourth Circuit Representative on the Young Lawyers Board of Directors.

Monica Pritchard

Cocoa, FL

Monica Pritchard is a dedicated legal professional in Brevard County, Florida. She holds a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where she received a Merit Scholarship and was involved in founding the Howard Environmental Law Society and Howard Family Law Society. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Rollins College. Her practice focuses on lender representation, complex commercial transactions, zoning and land use, commercial lease review, and real estate and business purchases/sales. She has extensive experience in real estate law, including nearly a decade as an Area Manager at Fidelity National Title, managing multiple offices and commercial divisions. Monica also gained courtroom experience through judicial internships and clerkships, and volunteered for child advocacy and legal reform organizations. She is active in her community and enjoys spending time with her family.

Kimberly M. Peterson

Wilmington, MA

Kim is a former prosecutor for the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. She is an experienced trial attorney, practicing in the District and Superior Courts. She specializes in criminal defense. Kim also handles appellate criminal matters, and has argued in the Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court of Massachusetts. Kim is a 1995 Boston College School of Law graduate, and a 1991 graduate of Merrimack College.

Tyler J. Kubinski

El Paso, TX

Mr. Tyler Kubinski is an El Paso native and went to the University of Texas at El Paso before attending St. Mary's Law School. Tyler has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and Colorado since 2020. Throughout law school, Tyler was an active participant in competitions from moot court to mock trial. While in school he acted as a law clerk for Bexar County in San Antonio and participated in a business law internship in Beijing, China. Tyler has worked in many positions at Kubinski & Associates throughout the years and confidently ensures that every aspect of his client's cases are handled with care. In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs. He also likes to stay active by playing paintball and practicing jiu jitsu as a brown belt.

Elizabeth Long

Frederick, MD

Elizabeth Long is a young lawyer on the rise. Elizabeth first met Marc Ward and Anthony Cecala in 2015 when she was appointed as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Frederick County, Maryland. While at the State’s Attorney’s Office, Elizabeth prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor cases in Circuit and District Court. Marc instantly recognized Elizabeth’s talent as a trial attorney and the two became close friends. In December of 2018, Elizabeth resigned from her position at the State’s Attorney’s Office and joined the Law Offices of Marc S. Ward as an associate attorney. Elizabeth is a skilled trial attorney not afraid to challenge the State. Elizabeth is passionate about the defense of rights guaranteed by the Constitution and holding the State to their burden of proof. When Elizabeth takes a case, her clients reap the benefit of her knowledge, experience, and personal investment, as well as her ready sense of humor. Her practice is concentrated in criminal cases, serious and payable traffic cases, and peace and protective orders. She earned her Juris Doctorate Degree in 2014 from Florida Coastal School of Law graduating cum laude, and her Bachelor in Arts, Magna cum laude, in 2011 from Roanoke College, where she was Phi Beta Kappa. She is admitted to the Maryland Bar.

Kevin Niser

Coral Gables, FL

Kevin Niser earned his undergraduate degree from Florida International University in Miami, Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Minor in International Relations. He attended law school at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. While in law school, Kevin earned the St. Thomas University School of Law Pro Bono Commendation and received a Cali award recipient for Admiralty Law and Seminar: Selected Topics in Criminal law and Criminal Procedure.

Kelce Wilson

Tyler, TX

Simultaneous understanding of both complex laws and advanced technologies permits rapid recognition of legal issues implicated by technology, and also rapid recognition of technology issues implicated by legal and regulatory issues. The advantage of a single person having both legal experience (as a practicing attorney) and deep technology experience (as a PhD Electrical Engineer with a prior engineering career) can provide advantages for clients in multiple fields, including patents and privacy & security (cybersecurity). Kelce Wilson, Of Counsel for Findlay Craft has a legal practice in both of those fields of law, leveraging his prior career. His engineering experience includes computer programming and working on some of the most advanced military and commercial technologies, such as radars, radar jammers, computational electromagnetics, wireless communication, encryption, and white hat cybersecurity testing. His legal experience includes all aspects of patents: prosecution (applying for patents), litigation, licensing, designing intellectual property (IP) portfolio strategy, and even IP assessment to support multi-million dollar acquisitions. He has led litigation strategy for multiple “bet-the-company” cases, crafting arguments relating to infringement and validity, in trial court and PTAB (IPR) proceedings. He has published in trade publications and peer-reviewed journals, including law review and IEEE technical journal publications, and yet has the ability to explain complex concepts, having held a role as an adjunct professor of electrical engineering for some years.

Mariangeli Mercado

Miami, FL

Attorney Mariangeli Mercado-Torres holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and humanities, with a concentration in Pre-Law and complementary studies in criminologys and political science. She obtained this degree in 2016 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus, where she graduated with Cum Laude honors. Subsequently, in 2019, she earned her Juris Doctor from the School of Law of the same university, achieving the distinction of Magna Cum Laude. In February 2021, Ms. Mercado-Torres was admitted to the legal profession in Puerto Rico and, in August of the same year, to the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. During her years at the School of Law, she stood out as a Tutor of Criminal Procedure Law and was consistently on the Dean’s List. She is a member of the Federal Bar Association and of the Commission on the Rights of Immigrants of the Puerto Rico Bar Association. As a defense litigator, she has represented clients in complex and sensitive cases, including the defense of fellow attorneys before the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. Before joining the immigration team at Gallardo Law Firm, she acquired vast experience handling federal litigation and defending civil matters before the District Court of Puerto Rico, especially in civil rights issues, ADA, and diversity jurisdiction. Ms. Mercado-Torres has experience handling administrative discrimination claims before agencies such as the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), minor criminal cases, DUI defense, and expungement processes. In addition, she has served as in-house counsel for nonprofit organizations that support victims of domestic violence and develop rehabilitation programs. With a style based on ethics, dedication, and attention to detail, this attorney ensures strategic and personalized representation adapted to the unique needs of her clients.

David Roerig

BROWNSVILLE, TX

David Roerig joined The Green Law Firm in 2020 as a partner, bringing with him a strong commitment to honesty, fairness, and justice, values instilled by his parents. He gained discipline and a sense of protecting the vulnerable from his time at Marine Military Academy. David's experience includes specializing in negligent injury cases and disputes between property owners and insurance companies, giving him insight into the claims process which he now uses to advocate for his clients in the Rio Grande Valley.

Michael Simonson

New Orleans, LA

Michael Simonson grew up in River Ridge, Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2002. He enlisted in the United States Army National Guard in 2000, deploying to Afghanistan in 2003 and participating in Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts. He earned his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law. Upon graduation and admittance to the Louisiana State Bar, he joined The King Firm, focusing on representing injured persons.

Pilar Diaz

Pottstown, PA

Pilar Diaz provides pragmatic legal advice to clients during difficult times, keeping them informed and presenting options for quick and amicable resolutions. She is fluent in Spanish.

Samuel J. Levine

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Samuel J. Levine is a seasoned attorney with a broad legal background in civil litigation and commercial transactions, including regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, commercial real estate, and homeowner/condominium associations. He previously served as in-house counsel for a commercial real estate company and was an associate at a prominent regional South Florida law firm.

John Paul Marchan

Waukesha, WI

Born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Attorney John Paul Marchan has nearly 20 years of experience practicing law and is a valued member of Walden, Neitzke & Taylor, S.C. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2006, he returned to his hometown to establish his legal practice, focusing on litigation with an emphasis on criminal defense and family law. JP is well known for his unwavering dedication to his clients and strong ties to the Waukesha community. John Paul defends individuals accused of crimes ranging from complex felony charges to simple misdemeanors. His dedication to his client’s rights has earned him numerous victories in both Waukesha and Milwaukee counties, including “Not Guilty” findings by multiple twelve-person juries. JP also compassionately guides clients through family law disputes and is regularly appointed by local judges to serve as a Guardian ad Litem as well as a mediator in family court. As an active member of the community, John Paul volunteers for several elementary and middle school sports teams and community boards. He is also a member of the Waukesha County Bar Association. JP sees the legal profession as another way of giving back to the people in his community, compassionately walking alongside them and guiding them through a difficult time in their lives. In his spare time, John Paul appreciates spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors, and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers. Born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Attorney John Paul Marchan has nearly 20 years of legal experience and is a valued member of Walden, Neitzke & Taylor, S.C. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and family law, defending and supporting individuals going through some of the hardest times in their lives. JP’s dedication to serving others began during his time at Catholic Memorial and continues throughout his professional career. JP co-founded Operation Michael while attending CMH, a homelessness awareness initiative, and remains active with the school, having served on the Board of Directors from 2018 to 2024, mentoring the Mock Trial club, and providing legal guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. JP is also deeply involved in the Waukesha community, volunteering with local youth sports teams, serving on community boards, and being a member of the Waukesha County Bar Association. He views his legal practice as another way to serve and support those in need, as also shown by his chosen practice areas.

Timothy A. Heath

Carrollton, GA

Timothy Heath started at this firm in 2013 and is a native of Carroll County. He is known for battling against the judicial system and being a litigious attorney against insurance companies and authorities. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a B.B.A. in Finance and pursued his Juris Doctor at Georgia State University. He represents one half of Duke & Heath’s brilliant duo.

Ana Gomez

Austin, TX

Ana Gomez is a Disbursement Paralegal at Ramos James Law, having started as a Legal Assistant/Receptionist in 2019. She is known for her attention to detail and excellent customer service, ensuring efficient case closure for clients. Ana has 5 years of experience in the legal field, including pre-litigation tasks at a nursing home abuse law firm. She also has a background in Early Childhood Education and 12 years of customer service experience.

Benjamin F. Manion

Phoenix, AZ

Benjamin Manion is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation by the State Bar of Arizona and a partner at Arizona Injury Law Group. He has been practicing exclusively workers’ compensation law since 2003. He is the current President of the Arizona Association of Lawyers for Injured Workers and has been a presenter for the legal case review at the Industrial Commission of Arizona’s Claim Seminar. Ben is bilingual in Spanish and has fought for the last two decades for injured workers’ rights in the Latino Community.