English-Speaking Attorneys

Thomas J. Maronick Jr.

Glen Burnie, MD

Thomas J. Maronick Jr. is a Senior Partner focusing on criminal defense, DUIs, bankruptcy, family law, serious accidents, and personal injury cases. He also assists business owners and partners on medical malpractice cases. Licensed in Maryland state and federal courts, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, he has litigated cases across Maryland. Recognized as a Super Lawyer and National Trial Lawyers Top 100, he is also a sought-after legal analyst for national media. A Baltimore native, he previously served as a police officer and worked in journalism and music.

Pamela Epperson

Little Rock, AR

Pamela Epperson is the sole attorney at Epperson Panasiuk Law. She provides aggressive, thorough, and personalized representation to individuals accused of crimes, those injured in accidents, and those needing help with Social Security Disability benefits. A former prosecutor and public defender in Arkansas, she leverages her experience from both sides of the courtroom. She earned her J.D. from William H. Bowen School of Law in 1999 and her B.A. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1993. She is licensed in Arkansas and New Jersey, and admitted to practice in several federal courts. She has worked with prominent criminal defense attorneys John Wesley Hall and Jack Lassiter, and also handled personal injury and disability cases for Law Offices of Gary Green.

John L Zaorski

Cherry Hill, NJ

John, a finalist for the New Jersey Law Hall of Fame, specializes in civil litigation, particularly advocating for accident victims and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries. His legal expertise is complemented by personal experience in the insurance industry, providing him with a perspective that often benefits his clients. In addition to civil litigation, John has extensive experience with workers’ compensation cases and represents clients in employment law matters. A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law - Camden, John recently gained recognition for his work on a landmark LCMV birth defect case, securing a $6 million settlement for a child who contracted Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus due to maternal exposure to mice feces. John is among the fewer than two percent of New Jersey attorneys certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. This designation is granted to attorneys who demonstrate high levels of experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice.

Benjamin B. Grandy

Portland, OR

Benjamin B. Grandy is an attorney with over 30 years of legal experience, dedicated to representing accident victims and their families throughout Oregon. He has successfully recovered millions for his clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Fluent in Spanish, he is licensed to practice in Oregon's state and federal courts and is an active member of the Oregon legal community, including the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.

Gavin McInnis

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio personal injury attorney Gavin H. McInnis concentrates his practice in serious personal injury, trucking accidents, barratry and legal malpractice, and product liability cases. He has also represented plaintiffs in significant commercial litigation disputes and whistleblowers in qui tam actions. He has successfully prosecuted class actions. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, he speaks both English and Spanish. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a distinction for outstanding contributions to the legal profession and community.

Danielle A. Pinkston

Joliet, IL

Danielle is the principal attorney at Pinkston Law Group, P.C., a firm she founded in 2010. She has extensive litigation experience across various legal divisions, focusing on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and civil rights violations. She is functionally fluent in Derija (Moroccan Arabic).

Michael T. Gibson

Orlando, FL

Michael T. Gibson is the Lead Attorney and President of Michael T. Gibson, P.A., specializing in personal injury cases including auto accidents, nursing home abuse, premises liability, and slip and falls. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and Florida A&M University College of Law, where he was in the top 3% of his class. He has received numerous accolades including the AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a 'Florida Rising Star' by Super Lawyers since 2013.

Brett Borrow

Miami, FL

Brett Borrow is the principal of The Borrow Law Firm, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases across Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties. With nearly 20 years of experience, he is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Elite Lawyers of America. He began his career in 1996 as an insurance defense attorney before founding his own firm to represent injury victims exclusively for over 15 years.

Samuel Kane

Las Cruces, NM

Samuel Kane is known for his precision in the courtroom and his relentless dedication to clients. After earning his Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Miami School of Law-graduating magna cum laude and receiving the prestigious Order of the Coif distinction-he clerked for District Judge Robert C. Brack in the federal court in Las Cruces, New Mexico. That experience, seeing cases from a judge’s perspective, shaped the strategic approach he brings to every case. That, plus his years contracting with the Las Cruces public defender’s office handling trials every month, honed his ability to think quickly and advocate effectively in high-pressure situations. In 2004, Samuel founded the Law Offices of Samuel Kane. Since then he has tried more than 1,000 bench and jury cases, and found his passion helping those with serious personal injury matters. Sam is also a licensed commercial pilot, instrument rated and dual-engine rated-a pursuit that mirrors the discipline, focus, and attention to detail he brings to his legal practice. It also makes him very familiar with aviation accidents and the details they involve. When he’s not in the courtroom or in the air, Samuel enjoys staying active and giving back to the Las Cruces community. His work is guided by one clear priority: securing justice for his clients, no matter how complex the fight.

Stephen A. Smith

Jacksonville, FL

Stephen A. Smith is the Attorney and Managing Member of the Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith, specializing in personal injury cases including auto collisions, wrongful death, premises liability, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and slip and fall cases. He has successfully resolved cases in excess of a million dollars and hundreds of cases for his clients. Mr. Smith earned his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2008 and was admitted to the Florida Bar on August 20, 2010. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 lawyers, and has been recognized by the National Bar Association as one of the Top 40 under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates. He also received recognition from the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar for exceptional pro bono and public service. In the community, he is a past president of the D.W. Perkins Bar Association and serves as a minister and pastor.

Arash H. Zabetian

Los Angeles, CA

Arash Zabetian is an of-counsel at Martinian Lawyers, specializing in trials and client-centric litigation of civil rights and personal injury matters. He is known for his dedication to preparedness and passion for justice. He graduated cum laude from Loyola Law School with Order of Coif honors and holds a B.A. in Economics from California State University Northridge. He is licensed to practice in California and Ohio, and before the U.S. District Court, Central District of California.

J. Clay McCaslin

Portland, OR

Attorney J. Clay McCaslin is the principal and owner of the Law Office of J. Clay McCaslin. He practices in the areas of personal injury, business litigation, insurance law, debtor-creditor disputes, and civil rights. Mr. McCaslin is licensed in three states and has over a decade and a half of legal experience representing individuals who have been injured through the negligence or wrongdoing of others, as well as businesses of all sizes in complex litigation matters.

Kristina J. Ducos

Atlanta, GA

Kristina J. Ducos is the founder of The Ducos Law Firm, LLC, specializing in complex personal injury litigation across Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. A graduate of the University of North Carolina and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, she was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2016. She is an award-winning trial attorney, recognized by Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers Association, known for her zealous advocacy in cases involving negligent security, dog bite liability, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and various motor vehicle accidents. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Peter M. Solomon

Manchester, NH

Peter Solomon is a New Hampshire native. He graduated from Saint Anselm College and earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of New Hampshire - Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1981. He was sworn into the New Hampshire Bar and the Federal Court Bar in 1981. Mr. Solomon is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, The American Trial Lawyers Association, and The New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association. He has lectured for the New Hampshire Bar Association at Continuing Legal Education courses regarding litigation issues. Mr. Solomon has tried cases in the New Hampshire Courts and the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Federal Courts. He has successfully represented thousands of clients, in many areas of the law, including slip and fall, auto and motorcycle accidents, product injury. Mr. Solomon also represents business clients and New Hampshire towns in both corporate and litigation matters.

Byron Browne

Gilbert, AZ

Byron Browne is the founding and managing partner of Browne Law Group. He grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and is known as an authentic, compassionate, and 'bulldog' lawyer. He has taken over three dozen cases to jury trial and actively handles client cases daily. He is committed to getting results for clients injured due to negligence.

Chris Minias

New Orleans, LA

Chris Minias, founder of Minias Law Firm, is a native of New Orleans. His practice areas include car accidents, personal injury, social security disability, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, and business optimization. He diligently handles cases involving car accidents, collisions, slip and falls, breaches of contract, medical negligence, discrimination, and disability claims. He is a passionate advocate for the people of New Orleans and serves as a personal business advisor and an official New Orleans Arabic speaking attorney. He holds a BA from Xavier University, a Juris Doctorate from Loyola College of Law, and a Master of Health Administration from LSU. He serves on the Medical Legal Interprofessional Committee and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and State Bar of Texas. He is licensed in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, and admitted to practice in various state and federal courts.

Ken A. Rosskopf

Decatur, GA

It is with heavy hearts that we share Ken Rosskopf passed away in August 2025. Ken's pioneering work as a bicycle law attorney and his dedication to cycling advocacy have left a lasting impact on our profession and community. Ken earned a B.A. in Economics and J.D. in Law at the University of Southern California. Before beginning his practice in Georgia in 1986, he practiced in California and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Ken literally wrote the book on bicycling law in Atlanta and Georgia. He says, “I wrote Representing Injured Bicyclists for the Georgia Trial Lawyer and contributed to The Georgia Law Enforcement Pocket Guide and Georgia Bike Sense. I’m a frequent lecturer about laws and safety to bicycle groups. I co-founded a national association of bicycle lawyers and bicycle accident reconstruction engineers.” As a daily bike and motorcycle rider, Ken is all too familiar with the dangers that cyclists face on the roads. When not in the courtroom, he was an international level masters road bike racer, National Champion, and State Champion. As a community activist, he founded Decatur Yellow Bikes, Inc., a community bicycle program that recycled over 750 bicycles for free community use. In Southern California, he worked to establish Bikeways along the coast. Ken successfully represented hundreds of injured bicyclists - including clients like Bicycle Ride Across Georgia and the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. In investigations, settlements, mediations, and trials, his reputation and expertise have been established on client service and obtaining positive outcomes. Ken also is a motorcycle enthusiast. He says motorcyclists face many of the same hazards from negligent drivers as bicyclists. He welcomes the opportunity to serve them and their families seeking compensation for injuries or death due to the negligence of others. His association with trial attorney, Bruce A. Hagen, one of Atlanta’s Super Lawyers, ensures that clients will have the representation they need from the time of the initial call through settlement or trial and judgment.

Michael S. Carrillo

South Pasadena, CA

Michael Carrillo is a trial attorney who fights for justice for his clients. He leads with compassion when working with families who have gone through immense suffering and prides himself on his advocacy for those who have been wronged. Michael Carrillo grew up seeing his father fight injustices but could not fully appreciate the gravity of the work his father was doing until he went to law school. Michael graduated from Purdue University and then attended Whittier Law School. During law school, he began working for one of the most prestigious and well-known criminal defense and family law firms in Orange County. After working there, Michael went on to start his own firm, The Law Offices of Michael S. Carrillo, A Professional Corporation. In his solo practice, he handled criminal defense and family law matters and has taken numerous cases to trial. His practice continued for some time until he and his father joined to form the Carrillo Law Firm, LLP. Working with his father, Luis Carrillo, the two have worked on a myriad of high-profile cases, such as the Miramonte Elementary School case out of south Los Angeles. Michael and his father were part of a nearly $140 million settlement with the Los Angeles Unified School District in which they represented children who had been sexually abused by their teacher, and serial predator, Mark Berndt while they attended Miramonte. This was the largest settlement ever garnered against a school district in the country. Thereafter Michael continued working on other high-profile sexual abuse and civil rights matters that resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Besides settlements and verdicts, he has had several published decisions in the area of child sexual abuse including D.Z v. LAUSD (35 Cal.App. 5 th 210), Doe v. Superior Court (15 Cal.5 th 40), and Victor Valley Union High School District v. Superior Court (91 Cal.App. 5 th 1121). Michael has also advocated for changes in the legislation including working with state Senators for the passage of recent laws to further protect children. Those changes to the law include “Melanie’s Law,” which further enhanced the school safety plans to address possible drug abuses taking place on campus and “Suzie’s Law” which further enhanced the civil Rape Shield laws in the State of California. Some of his recent wins include a $48 million-dollar verdict against the Mountain View School District on behalf of children sexually abused by their elementary school teacher. Oher recognitions include in 2018 being featured in the Daily Journal Article entitled “Children’s Champions” and in 2024, he and the firm were finalists for “Street Fighter of the Year award” for their work on a civil rights restraint asphyxia case. Michael continues to work on high-profile cases that have garnered national media attention. His practice today focuses on child sexual abuse cases, police misconduct cases, catastrophic injuries and other wrongful death matters.

Taylor Anderson

Charleston, SC

Taylor enjoys his job. Whether seeking compensation for the seriously injured, or litigating a construction defect case, Taylor has a passion for helping his clients. He is originally from Augusta, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia Law School in 2004. Since 2008, he has lived in Charleston, South Carolina. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Taylor has litigated a wide variety of cases, including personal injuries, construction defects, termite damage, business disputes, class actions, maritime accidents, insurance coverage, nursing home neglect and various other issues. He has obtained favorable results for clients in the State and Federal Courts of both South Carolina and Georgia. Taylor now focuses his practice on representing those with serious personal injuries and homeowners whose homes have been damaged through negligence or unscrupulous business practices. Taylor resides on James Island with his wife, Michelle, and their two children, Taylor and Hampton. In his spare time he enjoys boating with his family and fishing.

Jeff Metler

Provo, UT

Jeff Metler was born and raised in Utah. He graduated from Brigham Young University and later attended law school at both the University of Idaho and Brigham Young University. He is a founding and senior partner of MHM Law Offices. Jeff’s practice is limited to personal injury, wrongful death, and mass tort litigation. He has handled thousands of cases and represents clients throughout the United States. As he was the first attorney to graduate from the Personal Injury Institute, Jeff regularly teaches doctors and other lawyers how to successfully prepare and litigate injury cases. Jeff has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox networks as well as being featured in Forbes Magazine. Having spent 2 years of his childhood in a wheelchair, Jeff has a unique understanding of what injured people go through. As a personal injury attorney, he works for individuals and families to receive fair and just compensation.

Kurt Maahs

Phoenix, AZ

Mr. Maahs joined Shapiro Law Team in November 2021. For over 30 years, Mr. Maahs has successfully tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases including wrongful death, trucking, product liability, road design and defect, car crashes, and commercial litigation. He’s obtained numerous verdicts and settlements worth millions of dollars, including helping a client obtain a $5.7 million settlement for a major trucking accident. Prior to representing individuals injured due to the fault of others, he spent time as legal counsel for major corporations, including Walgreens, State Farm, United Technologies, Johnson and Johnson, Marriott, JLG Industries, and Home Depot. After earning a degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1991), he graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School (1994). Since then, Mr. Maahs has focused on providing the highest quality and most effective representation to his clients. He is admitted to the Bar in the state of Arizona as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. He is also admitted to the Federal Courts in Arizona, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, as well as the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. When he’s not working, Mr. Maahs enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, reading, golfing, and following the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Robert T. Naumes

Milton, MA

Robert T. Naumes has over 35 years of experience representing victims of transportation related accidents, toxic torts, personal injury and class actions. He graduated with honors from Boston College and Boston College Law School. He is a former president of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys and a member of the American Association for Justice and Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. He has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, and is rated 'AV' by Martindale-Hubbell.

Natalie Bausch is the leading specialist of Bausch Law Group, defending the interests of accident victims since 2011. She graduated with a Masters in international law from Kiev International University in 2000, where she was ranked number one in her class. After passing the California Bar, her practice expanded into personal injury. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers.

Bonnie A. Berns

Ormond Beach, FL

Bonnie A. Berns is an experienced general practice attorney based in Ormond Beach, FL, with over 30 years of legal experience. She handles personal injury, family law, and employee rights cases, and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and a Federally Certified Mediator.