English-Speaking Attorneys

Jamie Priest is from the small town of Liberty in Amite County, Mississippi. He began his legal career representing large corporations and insurance companies. In 2000, Jamie joined his current partners at their former firm where their practice focused on representing people who had been injured by dangerous products and the carelessness of others. Jamie and his partners formed Gill, Ladner & Priest, PLLC in 2005, and their focus has remained on representing individual clients who have been harmed by others. Jamie has extensive experience in litigation involving complex legal and medical issues. Among other types of cases, his current cases involve industrial accidents, medical injuries, insurance disputes, and employment discrimination. In addition to his normal practice, Jamie also represents clients pro bono in consumer protection, family law and civil rights matters.

Theresa Childress

Memphis, TN

Theresa Childress is a native Memphian who has been licensed in Tennessee since 2010. She has successfully represented clients in criminal law, business law, family law, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation, and has experience as a Guardian Ad Litem.

Sydnie C. Barnes

Monterey, CA

As a case handler, Sydnie C. Barnes enjoys building relationships with clients and guiding them through the personal injury process. She is dedicated to helping those injured by negligence find their voice and overcome hardships, believing everyone deserves an advocate. Sydnie thrives on tackling challenges with a problem-solving mindset to maximize justice for her clients, allowing them to focus on recovery. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing board games, and volunteering in ASD and early childhood development programs.

Melissa Betancourt

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Melissa Betancourt is an Associate Attorney in the Elder Law division at RTRLAW, focusing on probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters. She was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2024 and is a first-generation Colombian American. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from St. Thomas University College of Law, where she also received a Certificate in Elder Law. She served as Editor-in-Chief of the St. Thomas Law Review and held leadership roles in student organizations. She interned with the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Probate Division, and worked as a law clerk. Prior to law, she was a Settlement Specialist at a public adjusting firm. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminology and Anthropology from the University of Florida. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Raj Patel

Riverside, CA

Mr. Raj Patel is a well-versed, experienced, and practical attorney. He pays particular attention to detail and communicates regularly with his clients. His office is equipped with a Spanish interpreter and Spanish-speaking staff. He is very involved in local communities and businesses. Fighting on behalf of employees and workers is his passion, and he concentrates on workers’ compensation and work injuries, specifically the injuries that employees sustain while benefiting their employers, including invisible injuries.

Se Habla Español. First in his family to attend college and law school, Amed has a passion for truth and the pursuit of justice. Amed was personally sworn in by Judge Elizabeth G. Macias in Spanish within the walls of the Orange County Superior Courthouse, before a small audience made up of his mother and spouse. A Santa Ana native, Amed returned to his hometown to dedicate his legal knowledge and skills to those left without a voice. For Amed, the true potential of the law became apparent after concluding his Berkeley Law Public Interest Fellowship with Young Minds Advocacy and Seneca Family of Agencies, where he advocated for mental healthcare for children with serious emotional disorders. Amed has a practical approach to the practice of law and enjoys explaining complex legal matters in English and Spanish to those overwhelmed by the process. As a positive agent of change, Amed is proud to align himself with Brockmeier Law Group, APC and their progressive team!

Ashley

Birmingham, AL

Elizabeth is an Atlanta native who moved to Huntsville several years ago. She is a new mom to twin girls. She started her career as an Immigration Paralegal for Petro Abogados de Inmigracion in 2021. She works primarily on family-based petitions, specializing in residency applications, naturalization cases, consular processes, petitions to remove conditions on residence, VAWA, U visas, tourist visas, and deferred action. She is passionate and dedicated to helping clients with their immigration processes.

CAMILO SALAZAR

Albany, CA

Camilo Salazar is a skilled civil engineer with a strong background in data analysis and technical problem-solving. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he brings a unique perspective to personal injury cases, leveraging engineering expertise to analyze evidence, assess damages, and support legal strategies. With proficiency in advanced Excel and data programs, Camilo plays a key role in organizing case information, streamlining processes, and ensuring efficiency within the firm. Known for his organization, friendly approach, and commitment to helping others, Camilo Salazar is dedicated to supporting clients and attorneys in achieving the best possible outcomes.

MAYRA FERNANDES

Albany, CA

Mayra has a proven track record of working on the personal injury cases since joining California Trial Law Group in 2019. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and assists attorneys in all phases of litigation, including client intake, filing for motions, discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Sacramento State University. She also holds a notary public certification and is now, continuing her education at Northwestern California University School of Law.

Bridget Woolum

Hamilton, OH

Bridget Woolum is a determined and passionate criminal defense attorney. She graduated from Eaton High School in 2001, earned an Associate's degree in paralegal studies, and a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from NKU, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2017. As the first college graduate in her family, she is a strong advocate for constitutional protections and represents individuals in Preble County and throughout southwest Ohio.

Timothy C. Prather

Nashua, NH

Attorney Timothy C. Prather is a former Assistant District Attorney in Massachusetts and Assistant Prosecutor for the Salem Police Department. Attorney Prather has sworn to protect and defend the Constitution as a Prosecutor and now for those suspected of committing a crime. With over 13 years of criminal law experience inside a courtroom, Attorney Prather has the necessary experience before a judge and jury. Offering a free consultation, Attorney Prather has the requirements to assist in helping his clients in a time of need. If you need quality representation at a reasonable rate, Attorney Prather can provide you with superior service.

Qui Ngoc is a Legal Assistant at 844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers. Born in Da Nang, Vietnam, he holds a degree in Computer Science. He has experience in the computer industry and as an entertainment company organizer. He uses his background to help the Vietnamese community resolve legal issues and has been involved in charity work for over 10 years.

David Cruz

St. Charles, MO

A St. Louis native, David graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 2018. He then found a passion for helping people accused of crimes and honed his skills with the Public Defender for six years. David practiced in Springfield and St. Charles, Missouri, successfully defending clients charged with all levels of felonies and misdemeanors through trial. David brought his wealth of experience to Boehmer Law in 2024 and continues his practice of defending clients with compassion, honesty, and zeal. David speaks fluent Spanish. Si necesitas hablar con un abogado en espanol, por favor, pide a David.

Megan A. Flaherty

Portland, OR

Megan focuses her practice on litigating civil disputes, including employment, business, estate planning and environmental issues. She joined Chenoweth Law Group in 2024, and graduated magna cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2025. While at Lewis & Clark, Megan served on the board of the Northwest Environmental Defense Center and externed with US District Court in the District of Oregon. Megan also served on the board of If/When/How, a nonprofit focused on ensuring equitable access to reproductive healthcare, and Phi Alpha Delta, a legal fraternity aimed at connecting law students with legal practitioners in the community. Megan earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, San Diego, in 2014, where she graduated with a major in ecology and a minor in human rights. Megan also obtained a Master of Science in conservation biology from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and worked for several years in the environmental non-profit world before transitioning into the legal field. In her free time, Megan enjoys exploring Oregon's beautiful natural areas, taking in Portland's culinary scene, and traveling.

My main objectives as a professional are to provide the utmost competent and diligent services for my clients while maintaining a compassionate and respectful relationship with them.

Friedrich K. Moeckel

Concord, NH

Friedrich 'Fritz' Moeckel graduated from Arizona State University in 1995 and received his J.D. from UNH School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) in 2004. He was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 2004 and the Massachusetts Bar in 2005. He represents clients in complex civil, commercial, and corporate litigation, creditor's rights, lending matters, elderly financial abuse, and land use law.

Benjamin Suess

Tenafly, NJ

Benjamin Suess, Esq. came to law from sports television, where he covered major events and received a Sports Emmy Award. He now provides legal advice on business operations, litigation evaluation, risk analysis, and contract negotiations, serving as an outside general counsel for individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small to mid-size businesses. His expertise includes corporate governance, breach of contract, partnership disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, non-compete/solicitation/disclosure, employment and executive compensation, finance, securities and broker-dealer regulation, procurement and government contracting, class actions, and intellectual property and licensing.

Lauri J. Corley is a Senior Associate at Nagle & Zaller, P.C., with over 10 years of experience in community association law, focusing on transactional needs. She assists clients with drafting amendments, interpreting governing documents, and negotiating vendor contracts. She is a member of the Community Associations Institute, Professional Women in Building Association, and Maryland State Bar Association.

Krista K. Freier

Lake Worth, FL

Krista Freier is an associate in GFM’s Class Action Practice Group, based in the Minnesota office. Her practice focuses on products liability and consumer protection cases. A 2009 graduate of Hamline University School of Law, she has prior experience as a student attorney, intern for a state court judge, and clerk for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Rebecca Sommers

Raleigh, NC

Rebecca Sommers has called North Carolina home since age 7. During law school, she worked in the Immigration Clinic helping asylum cases. Following graduation, she served as a staff attorney at Church World Service refugee resettlement agency, helping over 40 people obtain permanent residency.

Hector González

Tampa, FL

Hector González is a Senior Litigation Paralegal at Black Rock Trial Lawyers. Born in Puerto Rico, he has resided in Tampa since 1991. He began his legal career as a Specialist Paralegal in the U.S. Army from 2009 to 2018, including a year in Afghanistan. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida and an M.A. in Global Affairs from the University of Oklahoma. Hector is a registered paralegal with the Florida Bar and a Florida notary. His contributions include helping set judicial precedent for punitive damages in consumer discrimination cases in federal courts.

Jonathan Gutierrez

Miami, FL

Jonathan A. Gutierrez, Esq. is a talented attorney with vast experience in Immigration, especially in the preparation and drafting of visa petitions, adjustment of status applications, and other critical forms directed to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). His knowledge of immigration processes, both employment-based and family-based, makes him an excellent addition to Gallardo Law Firm and a passionate advocate for those facing deportation, reunification, visa, or political asylum proceedings. Mr. Gutierrez also stands out for his ability to lead appeal strategies and to prepare well-argued legal files that maximize our client's chances of success. His professional capabilities are complemented by an excellent academic trajectory, which includes his Juris Doctor degree from the renowned School of Law at the University of Miami and the completion of his studies in Economics and Philosophy from Florida State University, where he graduated Cum Laude. The main commitment of this attorney is to his clients: to advise them, represent them, and fight for each of them tirelessly. His organizational skills, personalized attention, and continuous follow-up contribute to making his work exceptional. Mr. Gutierrez is fluent in English and Spanish, has a thorough understanding of the LexisNexis and Westlaw legal databases, and is a member of the Cuban-American Bar Association (CABA).