English-Speaking Attorneys

Massimo Guffanti is the Head of Corporate and Commercial at The Italian Lawyer in London, providing expert counsel in Italian and cross-border transactions. Registered with the Bar of Milan since March 1999, he offers strategic guidance in contract negotiation, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. He has over two decades of experience, including leading legal departments at major corporations, and specializes in M&A, Real Estate, and Energy Law. He is fluent in Italian, English, and French.

Douglas J. Phebus

Ft. Thomas, KY

Douglas J. Phebus is a partner and shareholder at Arellano & Phebus S.C., focusing on personal injury, medical negligence, employment, criminal, and immigration law. He is part of a legal team recognized for its successful practice and high ratings in legal ability and ethical standards.

Victor M. Arellano

Ft. Thomas, KY

Victor M. Arellano is a partner and shareholder at Arellano & Phebus S.C., focusing on personal injury, medical negligence, employment, criminal, and immigration law. He is part of a legal team recognized for its successful practice and high ratings in legal ability and ethical standards.

Kenneth Leong, Esq.

Pasadena, CA

Kenneth Leong brings an exceptional blend of legal expertise and engineering precision to the Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates. With a career spanning both complex litigation and high-level technical leadership in aerospace and defense, Kenneth delivers unmatched insight and strategy to every case he handles. Kenneth holds a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property, along with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering. He has represented clients in family law matters ranging from divorce and custody to conservatorships and restraining orders, while also advising on intellectual property strategy and trademark protections. Known for his analytical rigor and meticulous attention to detail, Kenneth has a proven ability to simplify complexity-whether it’s navigating a sensitive family law issue or dissecting a technical trademark dispute. Prior to his legal practice, Kenneth held leadership roles in engineering management where he oversaw major defense projects and held high-level security clearances. Today, he brings that same level of discipline, integrity, and problem-solving to serve clients with focus and care. At the Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates, Kenneth is a cornerstone of our legal team-dedicated, driven, and always thinking several steps ahead.

Maegan J. Savarise

Columbus, OH

Maegan J. Savarise is an Associate Attorney specializing in criminal defense, traffic/OVI, and family law. She gained experience at the Ohio Public Defender’s Office and private law firms, and is a Teen Court Hearing Officer in Franklin County.

Barbara Faustin

Boca Raton, FL

Barbara Faustin was born in Haiti and speaks fluent French and Creole. She graduated with a Diploma of Vocational Studies from Christ the King Secretarial School and attended the “Faculte de Droit” (law vocational school) in Haiti. She worked for 6 years in logistics and procurement at CARE International in Haiti. In 2000, she moved to Florida and began working with Gary Drucker, now serving as a senior paralegal at Drucker Law Offices. She handles all litigation matters with Gary and assists with case closing, including collateral source and medical bill issues. Barbara is dedicated to serving all clients, especially those from the Haitian community. She is married with two children and resides in Coral Springs.

Cheyenne Nicole Younger

Lawrenceburg, IN

Cheyenne Nicole Younger is a criminal defense attorney at Pillar Law Group, admitted to the Ohio Bar in October 2021 and the Indiana Bar in November 2021. She graduated from Bellarmine University and Salmon P. Chase College of Law. She is known for her individualized attention to clients and her skill in jury trials, bench trials, hearings, and plea negotiations. Cheyenne is also an executive board member for 1Voice and is active in her community.

Jason R. Smith

Monroe, LA

Jason R. Smith is an attorney specializing in insurance law, commercial litigation, and banking law, with a focus on property insurance claims and coverage disputes. He represents clients in state and federal courts across Louisiana. Jason has authored articles on Louisiana property insurance law and has extensive experience representing creditors in collection matters. He is known for his practical, results-driven approach.

Kevin Rajabalee

Lake Worth, FL

Kevin Rajabalee is an attorney who fights for consumers, giving a voice to those whose rights are challenged by corporations. His personal experience with credit issues fuels his passion for his work. He is dedicated to achieving the right results for his clients.

Zachary J. Strom

Seattle, WA

Zachary J. Strom is an associate attorney at PWRFL, joining in September 2023. He graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015 and earned his J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 2018. His legal career includes clerkships for the Washington State Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Western District.

Jack P. Gates

Catonsville, MD

Jack P. Gates is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. He received his J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 2013. His practice areas include Family Law, Wills, and Land Use/Zoning. He is a member of the Maryland Bar Association and Howard County Bar Association.

Jorge Geraige

Coral Gables, FL

Jorge Antonio Geraige Gonzalez joined the Remer, Georges-Pierre & Hoogerwoerd firm in 2023 as a Litigation Coordinator. Mr. Geraige obtained his Law Degree in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2000, where he worked for 5 years in a firm specializing in labor law. Mr. Geraige maintains his active status as an attorney enrolled at the C.P.A.C.F. Public Bar Association of Capital Federal, Buenos Aires. In 2006, Mr. Geraige relocated to Chile, where he served as Director, Partner and Legal Representative for several corporate entities over a period of 15 years. In 2014, Mr. Geraige founded J.G. Turismo, a successful real estate and tourist agency that connects multinational investors and travelers. Mr. Geraige was born in Valparaiso, Chile, and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He speaks Spanish, English and Italian.

Nurlan Makenov

Charlotte, NC

Nurlan Makenov is a senior paralegal in the Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Departments of the Firm. Mr. Makenov assists our attorneys with the investigation of new claims, coordination of client’s medical treatment, and the preparation of lawsuits and claims. Mr. Makenov obtained his Law Degree in 1999 from the National Law University in Kazakhstan. He specialized in civil and commercial litigation for 16 years in Kazakhstan before he moved to USA in 2018. During that time, he successfully represented clients in lawsuits against insurance companies, financial institutions, and government agencies. He is licensed to practice law in Kazakhstan only. He is not licensed in NC or SC. He is fluent in English, Russian and Kazakh, which is essential in helping our foreign national clients.

Jonathon Paul Coomes

Owensboro, KY

Jonathon Paul Coomes is an attorney focusing on criminal defense, landlord/tenant, protective orders, and civil litigation. He earned his J.D. from Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law and a B.A. in History from the University of Kentucky in 2005. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2010.

Jimmy De La Espriella of DLE Lawyers actively litigates cases involving catastrophic injuries and cases involving wrongful death on behalf of the victims and their families. These cases include vehicular collisions, civil liability for defective products, medical negligence, abuse and neglect in nursing homes, catastrophic heavy vehicle accidents, negligence of manufacturing industries, insurance claims, premises liability, slips or falls, drowning victims, air accidents, burn victims, among others. The representation of individuals injured by medical negligence, malpractice or defective products is one of the most challenging and rewarding specialties in the practice of law. This passion manifests itself in the dedication we give to our clients and their cases.

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.