English-Speaking Attorneys

Ramon Gonzalez, hailing from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, embarked on a transformative journey when he arrived in the United States at the age of 11. This early exposure instilled in him a profound understanding that the road to success is paved with hard work and unwavering perseverance. His academic journey reflects his commitment to excellence. Ramon earned a B.A. in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University, a Master of Public Service and Administration degree from the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. Each milestone in his education has fortified his foundation, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his impactful legal career. As a personal injury attorney, Ramon has earned a stellar reputation for his skillful advocacy and personal investment in each case’s success. His passion lies in championing the rights of those who feel powerless against the injustices perpetrated by big corporations and government entities, empowering his clients to hold them accountable. Beyond the legal arena, Ramon finds solace in the company of his canine companion, cherishing moments spent with his dog. Additionally, he channels his creative energies into playing the piano, demonstrating a harmonious balance between his professional rigor and personal pursuits. Ramon Gonzalez’s narrative is one of resilience, academic achievement, and a commitment to justice that extends beyond the courtroom. His journey reflects not only the triumph of an individual but also the embodiment of a compassionate advocate striving for positive change in the lives of those he represents.

Sean M. James

Lincoln, NE

No area of immigration law is off limits for Sean M. James. In his decade of practice, he has handled an expansive and ever-evolving range of legal matters - from removal, deportation, and naturalization to family-based petitions, employment-based visas, and appeals. A proud humanitarian and Lincolnite at heart, James fervently defends the local immigrant and refugee communities. While his current focus lies in removal court cases, appeals, waivers, and consular processing, his previous roles at various immigration law firms have provided him big-picture knowledge of all other aspects within the area of practice, making him a versatile and zealous advocate for both his clients and nationwide immigration reform. Bilingual in English and Spanish, James is a true “student of the world” who’s lived in Spain and visits Mexico regularly. His initial dream of becoming a United Nations interpreter pivoted to the legal field after he realized his talents and skills would best be exemplified through hands-on immigration defense. James received a J.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2014 and has since successfully helped countless clients realize their American dream.

ASHRAF DUGUM

San Diego, CA

Ashraf Dugum joined Aminpour & Associates in 2008 prior to graduating law school. Ashraf has a strong foundation in both business and law. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on Marketing and a minor in Economics, from California State University Northridge. In 2009, he graduated from California Western School of Law and gained valuable experience interning for Congressman Brad Sherman. Ashraf has a deep connection to his community, having worked in his family business from a young age and continuing to do so throughout his academic career. Bilingual in Arabic and English, he maintains strong ties to the Middle Eastern community. Outside of his legal work, Ashraf is passionate about coaching kids’ basketball and enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and their dog Harley. He is also an avid video game enthusiast, balancing his professional and personal passions.

Craig Call

Savannah, GA

Since joining Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C. in 2010, Craig Call has become an indispensable member of our legal team, offering a broad range of expertise in civil litigation, local government law, corporate/business law, and criminal defense. His diverse legal background allows him to tackle complex cases with precision and unwavering dedication, ensuring that each client receives comprehensive and personalized representation. Currently, he serves as the City Attorney of Pooler, demonstrating his continued dedication to public service and municipal law. Craig’s journey to becoming a respected attorney is rooted in his deep connection to Savannah, Georgia. Born to military parents at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, Craig experienced frequent relocations before settling in Savannah, where he proudly calls home. He graduated magna cum laude from Armstrong-Atlantic State University in 2004 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Before pursuing his legal career, Craig managed a River Street location for Par Management Group, now Live Oak Restaurants, showcasing his leadership and commitment to the local community. Craig earned his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was a recipient of the Governor’s Scholarship and consistently made the Dean’s List. His passion for justice was evident through his involvement in the pro bono Consumer Law Clinic, where he represented indigent clients in financial litigation. During his time in law school, Craig also gained invaluable experience working for the prominent firm Barnes & Cohen, where he collaborated with Glen Cohen, renowned for representing PGA Tour golfer Phil Mickelson. After graduating in 2009, Craig continued his work with Barnes & Cohen before returning to Savannah in 2010 to join Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C. His practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, which constitutes 60% of his caseload, but his expertise spans multiple areas of law, ensuring well-rounded legal solutions for his clients. Craig is admitted to practice in Florida and Georgia, and he holds bar admissions to several courts, including the U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. His representative cases, such as Ragan v. Mallow and Chatham County v. Massey, showcase his ability to handle complex legal challenges successfully. Beyond his legal practice, Craig is a devoted family man and an active member of the Savannah community. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Brooke, and their three sons, Cooper, Jackson, and Harrison. An avid golfer and passionate fan of Georgia Bulldogs football, Craig also has a love for music and animals, enriching his life outside the courtroom.

Norley E. Castañeda

Central Islip, NY

Norley E. Castañeda is an attorney who began her legal career in 2005 at the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, New York, specializing in Criminal Law. She has extensive experience representing clients accused of various felonies, misdemeanors, and violations, including DWI, violent offenses, drug-related offenses, theft, and domestic violence. Known for her professionalism and effective negotiation and litigation skills, she consistently achieves successful outcomes. Ms. Castañeda holds an LL.M. in American Legal Studies from Hofstra University and a J.D. with honors from Universidad Nacional de Colombia. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Zachary K. Kondo

Honolulu, HI

Zachary Kondo is a partner with extensive experience representing servicers, lenders, and government-sponsored enterprises in residential mortgage foreclosures across Hawaii. He also has experience in Hawaii condominium and real estate law and manages a dedicated legal team.

Jessica Lau

Leesburg, VA

Since law school, Jessica has dedicated herself to upholding the rights of her clients and treating each case with utmost care and attention. Jessica joined Marquis Law Group in 2025 after having practiced as a Public Defender in Loudoun County for seven years. Jessica has always guided her practice by the central tenet of _cura personalis_, a Latin phrase for “care for the whole person.” By getting to know her clients, and not just their legal matters, Jessica is able to foster a client relationship that is attentive to each person’s circumstances, concerns, and gifts. She is dedicated to studying the facts of every case to determine what legal issues may exist and ensure her clients feel informed and educated about the process. With numerous years of practice with intense negotiations as well as in court litigation, Jessica is sure to advocate for her clients in a way that can only be defined as zealous.

Michelle Garcia

Tucson, AZ

Michelle Garcia joined Bache Lynch Goldsmith and Mendoza in 2023. She is a licensed attorney in Mexico and holds a Master’s degree in Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy Law. Her academic background and perspective contribute to her thoughtful approach to legal work. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Michelle is able to assist a diverse range of clients and ensure clear communication throughout the legal process. Originally from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Michelle has been based in Tucson since 2022. She is known for her enthusiasm for learning and her collaborative spirit. Outside the office, Michelle enjoys reading, practicing Pilates, and spending time with her husband and their four dogs.

Elisabeth D. Hoeper

Dubuque, IA

Elisabeth D. Hoeper practices law to make a difference in the lives of others, especially those injured due to others' actions, advocating for their rights with dignity, consideration, and respect.

Austin Taylor

Dallas, TX

Austin Taylor was born and raised in southeastern Louisiana. Austin graduated from law school in May, 2016 and focused his practice on personal bankruptcy and finance. Austin assisted his clients through financial hardship and helped them create a fresh start. Austin moved to Dallas in 2021 and continued his service to those in financial hardship. In January, 2023 Austin expanded his expertise to assisting clients with personal injuries, handling everything from motor vehicle accidents to premise liability. Austin’s passion for helping those in need is what drives him to fight for the best result for every client.

Juan-Carlos Andaluz

Pompano Beach, FL

Juan-Carlos Andaluz is an attorney at Wooster Law specializing in personal injury cases, particularly traumatic brain injuries. He holds a background in health law and neuroscience. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from NSU Shepard Broad College of Law in December 2021 and studied Neural Science at New York University, graduating in December 2013. He passed the Florida Bar Examination in July 2022 and the New York State Bar Examination in July 2023, being certified in New York in April 2024. He provides pro bono legal services to disabled individuals and is fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

Alan Borden

Encino, CA

Alan Borden, Esq. is a Consumer Protection Lawyer who advocates on behalf of Consumers in financial trouble. He specializes in fighting foreclosures, debt collection lawsuits, and bankruptcy litigation. He is admitted to federal district courts in Texas and is a native Spanish speaker.

Bradford L. Geiger

Parker, CO

Brad has spent the last 35 years as a Colorado trial attorney and has focused that expertise on family law for the last 25 years. After working as a Deputy District Attorney and a criminal defense attorney, Brad moved on to represent children as a Guardian ad litem and then as an Assistant County Attorney for child protection. Brad has developed the type of courtroom skills that can only be found through experience, conducting literally thousands of contested hearings on all types of cases, from multi-week jury trials to emergency hearings. While always willing to litigate if needed, Brad strongly believes that in family cases, reaching a good result through negotiation and resolution is often in the best interest of the parties and their children. Handling complex parental responsibility actions requires a deep knowledge of the needs of children. Brad’s background in child protection means that he has worked with experts of all kinds to develop parenting plans that work for both children and parents. Parenting disputes are challenging, and Brad takes pride in listening carefully to parents and giving them the advice that they need to make good long-term decisions about their children. An equitable financial result is a vital part of any divorce. Brad has handled cases that involved multi-million-dollar marital estates and he understands the sensitive nature and complexity involved with those matters. Whether it is valuing businesses, discovering assets, calculating maintenance, or dividing complicated retirement funds, Brad has a wealth of experience and knowledge in handling these matters, and he has access to the best experts available when needed to assist in reaching a fair division of marital assets.

Carol F. Dreznick

Norwalk, CT

We take pride in helping our clients during their time of need and seeing them achieve a positive outcome. Witnessing their happiness and satisfaction at the conclusion of their matter is our ultimate reward.” - Carol Dreznick. Carol Dreznick is a former career prosecutor, with 33 years of experience prosecuting both misdemeanors and felonies while working in the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office. Her reputation as a prosecutor was as a diligent and zealous advocate. She was always driven to find the truth and work toward fair conclusions to the cases she managed. It is that very same diligence, zeal and drive that Carol has now brought to defending clients of The Maddox Law Firm.

Julie Barranco

Coral Gables, FL

Attorney Julie Barranco was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She attended Florida International University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a minor in Art. She went on to law school at St. Thomas University where she graduated with honors in 2014. While in law school, she was a Certified Legal Intern with the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office where she helped defend low-income individuals' constitutional rights. During her time at St. Thomas University, she also worked at a civil litigation firm in their finance acquisition department as well assisted with appeals. Upon passing the Florida Bar, Julie immediately began working at Gonzalez & Associates in the Civil Litigation Department representing medical providers in disputes against insurance companies.

Macarena Ortiz

Brownsville, TX

Ms. Ortiz is a native of Madrid, Spain who adopted the Rio Grande Valley as her home. She earned an MBA from the University of Texas at RGV and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2014. She is also a certified mediator.

Robert Bohjanen

Phoenix, AZ

Robert Bohjanen, raised in Minnesota, brings Midwestern friendliness and work ethic to Rafi Law Group. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and earned his Juris Doctorate at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU. In law school, he was an Honor’s Program participant, a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar, and Chief Brief Editor for Vis Moot Court. After law school, Robert served as in-house counsel for a Financial Advisor and Mutual Fund in Tucson, then gained extensive personal injury experience at a multi-state firm. He also learned the inner workings of insurance companies while working for a top subrogation law firm in Arizona. Before Rafi Law Group, he litigated personal injury cases at another firm. Robert is deeply passionate about personal injury law, fueled by his own experience as a pedestrian victim of a drunk driver in his youth, which gives him profound empathy for his clients. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Simon Nicholson

Winter Park, FL

Simon Nicholson has always had a heart to serve others. At a young age, he and his family moved from Florida to the countries of Guatemala and later Mexico to serve the less fortunate. Simon and his family focused on helping the local youth through gang related outreach and also hosted medical teams from the U.S. who would travel to remote villages to care for people in need. Growing up abroad and having the opportunity to be raised in an environment of constant service gave Simon a true understanding of the importance of compassion and the Golden Rule “Treat others how you want to be treated”. After living abroad for approximately 15 years, Simon returned to Florida, where his passion led him to pursue a career in Law and ultimately founding Sunshine State Law Firm. Simon naturally gravitated towards the practice areas of Personal Injury, Homeowners Insurance Claims, and Immigration Law, where he and our Sunshine team continued to help people in need.

Justin James

Salt Lake City, UT

Justin is a results-driven trial attorney known for his sharp legal acumen, strategic thinking, and commanding courtroom presence. Clients and colleagues alike recognize him as a pragmatic, relentless advocate who consistently delivers winning outcomes in complex litigation. Justin’s litigation prowess has earned him the trust of industry leaders, who rely on his counsel to navigate high-stakes disputes and optimize business strategies. Many clients retain him as their outside general counsel, recognizing his ability to foresee legal challenges and provide practical, business-oriented solutions that protect their bottom line. A successful and forceful litigator, Justin captures the respect of judges, opposing counsel, and clients. Judges and arbitrators describe him as a “street fighter” who is “well prepared” and “fearless.” Clients praise Justin as being 'the best lawyer I've ever worked with.' Justin is 'approachable, easy to talk to, but terrifyingly sharp.' Others say that Justin is simply 'the best.' Judges and arbitrators describe him as a “street fighter” who is “fearless.” INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Justin has extensive experience in direct sales and multi-level marketing, representing clients at every level-from individual distributors to billion-dollar enterprises such as Vivint Smart Home, Hawx Pest Control, Xyngular, and Modere. He is frequently called upon to handle high-value disputes, trade secret litigation, restrictive covenants and competitor conflicts in this complex and heavily regulated industry. Beyond direct sales, Justin is regularly called on to assist clients involved in complex estate disputes, successfully helping his clients navigate sensitive issues that are common in litigation amongst family. Justin also represents a diverse portfolio of clients in complex civil litigation matters, including auto manufacturers, home services, technology firms, and government entities. His litigation expertise extends to constitutional law (§ 1983 claims), commercial disputes, and corporate governance battles.

Michael Barrett

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Michael Barrett grew up in Charleston, attended Porter-Gaud School, and graduated from The Citadel in 1997. He served six years on Active Duty in the Army as an Infantry Officer before joining the South Carolina Army National Guard and attending Charleston School of Law, graduating in 2008. He retired from the Army Reserves in May 2021 after 23 years of service. He began practicing law in 2016, focusing on criminal defense, particularly DUIs. He has completed NHTSA DWI and SFST Participant and Instructor courses, ARIDE, and DRE familiarization, as well as the Datamaster DMT Familiarization and Operators Course. He is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National College for DUI Defense, Military Order of the Purple Heart (Life Member), and Veterans of Foreign Wars (Life Member).

Kevin Kemp

South Jordan, UT

Attorney Kevin Kemp is from South Jordan, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah in 2006 with a B.S. in Business Administration. He graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 2011. He gained experience as a law clerk for South Jordan City and an intern for the Solicitor General in the Kansas Office of the Attorney General. Prior to joining Trujillo Acosta Law, Mr. Kemp worked at various law firms and ran his own, which provided him with experience in criminal defense cases, family law cases, and general civil litigation. He has represented thousands of English and Spanish speaking clients across the state of Utah.

Mark Bohning, Esq. works in the firm's litigation department as a licensed Florida attorney, representing injured clients throughout the litigation process. He graduated from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D.) and Florida State University (B.A.). Before joining the firm, Mr. Bohning worked for a legal clinic assisting injured Spanish-speaking employees in workplace accidents. He is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.

A member of the Quebec Bar Association since 1984, Edouard has extensive experience in private practice with more than 18 years in medium and large Quebec-based law firms, with a focus in commercial law, banking litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, business restructuring, raising capital for startups, including involvement as director of numerous private entities. Edouard is Vice President of Sawnode Technologies Ltd., a Quebec City-based manufacturing company selling specialty products to primary aluminum smelters in Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. He is also Executive Chairman and Founder of KOBO Resources Inc., a private junior mining company with exploration titles and activities in Cote d’ Ivoire, West Africa. He is a strategic advisor, having acquired more than 15 years of experience in the management of high tech and industrial companies.

Jaye Duncan

Hampstead, NH

Attorney Jaye Duncan is an associate attorney with over 100 jury trials to her credit, specializing in criminal defense, ranging from DWI to homicide. She previously served as a criminal magistrate.