English-Speaking Attorneys

Brittany Petrillo Fisher

Pennsauken, NJ

Brittany Petrillo Fisher is an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania (2021) and New Jersey (2023). She earned her law degree from Temple Beasley School of Law, where she served as an editor for the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal and completed Temple’s Integrated Trial Advocacy Program. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Templeton Honors College of Eastern University with a BA in History. Before becoming an attorney, she was a staff attorney at HIAS Pennsylvania and an associate in KPMG Philadelphia’s International Tax Department. She also previously worked as a paralegal for Petrillo and Goldberg and taught English in Spain.

Gabriela "Gaby" Alanis

McAllen, TX

Fiercely competitive, Gaby likes to joke that it only took her 2 ½ years to finish law school, while it took the rest of the team three. Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, Gaby pursued her undergraduate and law degrees at the University of St. Mary’s in San Antonio. Aside from successfully completing law school in 2½ years, Gaby also impressively worked over 100 pro bono hours during her first and most demanding year of law school, volunteering at the St. Mary’s Immigration Clinic. Gaby’s passion for advocacy led her to the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office, where she served as a First Chair Assistant District Attorney in the 275th Judicial District Court. After her work with the District Attorney, Gaby transitioned to civil defense, specializing in defending medical professionals, including representation before the Texas Medical Board and in overpayment audits. In her free time, Gaby enjoys all things true crime and spending time with her husband and two boys.

Kelly B. Crockett

Columbia, MD

Kelly B. Crockett is an Associate Attorney at Nagle & Zaller, P.C., specializing in community association law, construction law, civil litigation, real estate, land use, corporate law, contract law, commercial law, and creditors' rights/collections. She has extensive experience in Maryland foreclosures and Sheriff's sales. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland.

Katelyn R. Becker

Coon Rapids, MN

Katelyn Becker joined Midwest Disability LLC in 2017 and has dedicated her practice to workers' compensation litigation as well as short term and long-term disability disputes. She has experience representing injured employees in mediation, administrative conferences, hearings before a Compensation Judge and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Katelyn enjoys connecting with her clients and advocating for the benefits they deserve. She finds a collaborative approach and open communication keys to effective representation. Katelyn enjoys spending time her husband, daughter, and two dogs. They love boating, fishing, and going for bike rides.

Mike P. Vespa

Wheaton, IL

If you seek an attorney with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, Mike Vespa is the ideal choice. With years of experience handling criminal and civil cases throughout Illinois, Mike has successfully defended clients in various legal matters, from traffic violations to serious criminal charges. Mike's legal expertise extends to civil matters, including divorce, child custody, and collections cases. He has also successfully handled civil and felony jury trials in state and federal courts and argued before various administrative agencies, including the Illinois Liquor Commission and Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Mike Vespa has been practicing law since 2009 and has a wealth of experience arguing cases throughout the state of Illinois. His criminal experience ranges from defending traffic tickets to murder charges and his civil experience ranges from collections to divorce and child custody matters. He has handled civil and felony jury trials in both state and federal courts. In addition to Illinois trial courts, he has successfully argued before the Illinois Liquor Commission, Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Illinois Appellate Court, and the United States District Court. Outside of the courtroom, Mike is currently a councilman for city of Peoria, he has also served as Traffic Commissioner for the City of Peoria, as an elected precinct committeeman, and on the board of directors for the Twin Towers Condominium Association. In his free time, Mike likes watching his Chicago White Sox and Bradley basketball and spending time with friends and family including watching his sister Maggie report for NBC News. Mike is licensed to practice law in all Illinois courts, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, which covers the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Additionally, he was licensed pro hac vice to conduct a federal jury trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. He's a member of the Peoria County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Cookie Navarro

Tucson, AZ

With over 15 years experience with our firm, Cookie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to your case. Cookie earned her Associated Degree in Paralegal Studies from Pima Community College. In addition to her paralegal duties, Cookie is our office bookkeeper and is fluent in Spanish.

Donald J Dowling, Jr

Alpena, MI

Donald J Dowling, Jr has been a practicing attorney for the past 31 years. He specializes in Criminal law, State work, Workers' compensation, Personal injury, Divorce, Driver's license restoration, Property and real estate law. He is willing to schedule appointments after hours and on weekends.

DEANNE GRAY

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Deanne Gray is an Associate Attorney at Cobb Hammett, practicing family law. She received her B.A. in History/Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law. She interned with the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the United States Attorney’s Office. After relocating to Charleston, she clerked for Judge William L. Howard, Sr. on the South Carolina Court of Appeals and served as an Assistant Solicitor for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. In Fort Worth, Texas, she was a Prosecuting City Attorney and an Assistant City Attorney. Upon returning to South Carolina, she became the Managing Attorney for the South Carolina Department of Social Services in Dorchester County before joining Cobb Hammett in 2022. She is licensed in South Carolina and the U.S. District Court District of South Carolina.

Meredith A. Shuford

Shelby, NC

Meredith A. Shuford is a Family Law Attorney in Lincolnton, NC. She served as a District Court Judge in Lincoln and Cleveland Counties for fourteen years. She obtained certification as a Juvenile Court Judge in July 2012. She is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to conduct mediations of Equitable Distribution and other Family Financial Cases in District Court Actions. She graduated from NC State University with a BA in Communications and Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor from NC Central University in 1997.

Gary Collins

Springfield, MO

Gary L. Collins is a long time Springfield resident. His family owns a local restaurant that is a staple of the community. He is a graduate of Kickapoo High School. He studied Political Science and International Relations at Missouri State University, graduating in 1997. After college, he contemplated a master's degree in international relations but ultimately was called to his passion for law. He attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law, where he graduated near the top of his class, earning various awards in Property Law. He was an editorial member of the Urban Law Journal. After graduation he worked at the Missouri Public Defender's office, where he was able to try multiple cases from misdemeanor charges all the way up to more serious felonies. He eventually moved to private practice where he concentrated on representing individuals in a wide variety of practice areas including family law, civil law, criminal defense, and juvenile law.

Parker Caruthers is an attorney who graduated from Clements High School in 2012. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Texas Southern University in 2017 and his Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at TSU in 2021. He won the Helen Dawn Williams Mock Trial competition and interned at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office before joining Caruthers Law Firm in 2021. He is an avid sports fan and dog owner.

Sean C. Johnson

Nampa, ID

Sean has served the community in a variety of legal areas including representing the disabled as well as serving the people of Idaho as a deputy prosecutor. Today, Sean primarily represents those who have been involved in work accidents as well as those who have been injured in automobile accidents. Sean enjoys fighting for the individual by stepping into their shoes and standing against big insurance companies, making sure his clients get a fair and just outcome for their case.

Alexander Gonzalez, a Case Manager at Gonzalez Law Firm, developed a passion for law in high school. He began studying Business Administration with a focus on accounting at Oklahoma Wesleyan University after graduating high school in 2017, and continues his studies at Seminole State. He joined Gonzalez Law Firm upon returning to Florida. In early 2020, he co-founded a digital advertising agency, where he serves as Vice President. At the firm, Alexander provides legal support in Social Security Disability and Personal Injury, handling disability appeals, medical records, and client communications.

Founded by Attorney Frank Carrizoza, Carrizoza Law is rooted in the Maryvale, Arizona community. Frank's journey into law was driven by a desire to provide legal representation, especially as one of the few bilingual attorneys in the state. He is committed to meeting personally with each client and has represented hundreds of families across Arizona in personal injury and criminal defense matters.

Sevana Nourian

Santa Monica, CA

Sevana Nourian is an associate attorney at Mesriani Law Group, focusing on employment and labor law disputes. She is a passionate advocate for her clients, many of whom have faced discrimination and harassment. She has experience in civil litigation, contract causes of action, employment discrimination, labor law violations, and legal ethics. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and her law degree from California Western School of Law.

Ali Sadrarhami graduated with Honors from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy. He attended Loyola Law School on a Merit-Based Scholarship, receiving Honors in Trial Advocacy. He joined Kazerouni Law Group, APC as a law clerk and became an Associate Attorney in 2017. He is fluent in Farsi and proficient in French.

Jordan N. Hutchins

Temple, TX

Jordan was born and raised in Arizona, with family roots in central Texas. She grew up visiting Rockdale and Temple, Texas. After starting their family, Jordan and her husband relocated to Temple, Texas to be closer to family while raising their young children. Jordan received her Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University in 2017. In 2021, she received her Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. While in law school, Jordan took an interest in domestic relations and was excited to begin her career at the firm in the family law department in 2022. Jordan is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Bell County Bar Association, and the Bell County Young Lawyer’s Association. She handles family law matters, including divorce, custody issues, adoptions, and prenuptial/postnuptial agreements. Kind, ethical, and friendly representation are of the utmost importance to her. In her free time, Jordan can be found with her husband, Brian, or playing with their two children. She loves to visit local parks and restaurants, take walks with their Newfoundland dog, or curl up with one of her cats.

Ricardo Saucedo joined KLS Law in 2023 as a personal injury paralegal, handling pre-litigation and litigation matters. He manages day-to-day case responsibilities, including opening claims with insurance companies, assisting with property damage, asserting policy limits, guiding clients through treatment, and maintaining constant communication. Ricardo is a certified lawyer in Bolivia, having earned his law degree from Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Michelle Dor is a skilled litigation attorney at LA Century Law, representing injured clients in personal injury and tenant rights litigation. She is fluent in English and Russian and earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School.

Growing up in Luling, which was once known as the “toughest town in Texas,” Ryan has spent some time in the “oil field.” Ryan attended Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, and South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, where he was on the Dean’s List. Ryan’s practice is devoted to helping people who have been killed or injured as a result of the negligence of others. Ryan has successfully handled all manner of cases from cases on principle, to multi-million-dollar cases, and everything in between. Among other awards, Ryan was selected as a “Rising Star” for several consecutive years, a “Top Professional on the Fast Track,” by H-Magazine, and is a member of The Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-million Dollar Advocates

William Vásquez is a native of Queens, NY. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2000-2007 as a Spanish linguist for the Defense Intelligence Agency. He graduated from Campbell University in 2007 with a degree in computer science and earned his J.D. in 2011 from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. His practice areas include immigration law and criminal defense cases. He is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of North Carolina and a member of the American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA).