English-Speaking Attorneys

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).

Jason Michael Rosenbaum

Portland, OR

Jason focuses his practice on real estate, business and commercial, and construction litigation. Jason represents both plaintiffs and defendants in business and contract disputes, construction defects, lien foreclosure, payment disputes, and real estate torts and boundary/easement disputes. Upon graduating Columbia Law School in 2015, Jason clerked for the Honorable Charles E. Ramos, the recently retired senior judge of the New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division in Manhattan. After litigating in New York for seven years, Jason took his talents to the West Coast in 2023, and became licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon. Jason graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University in 2012. When he is not zealously advocating for his clients at the office and the courthouse, Jason is an avid tabletop gamemaster, a coffee aficionado, and a proud uncle.

Mauricio A. Ortiz

Aurora, IL

Mr. Ortiz is an associate. Born in Chicago, Mr. Ortiz joined the firm after graduating law school and has been a member since. Mr. Ortiz's core values focus on integrity and handling each case with great care. While in law school, Mr. Ortiz interned at the Aurora Hesed House. There, he gained an invaluable experience by assisting Aurorans apply for governmental assistance benefits. Mr. Ortiz is bilingual in English and Spanish and is committed to assisting the Latino/a community.

Neal Metler was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University, Idaho, and a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Neal is fluent in English and Spanish. He volunteers at a local faith-based congregation in Newport Beach. As an experienced Personal Injury Attorney, he has settled hundreds of personal injury cases worth millions of dollars. He loves achieving outstanding results for clients and making a positive impact. Originally from Virginia, he now resides in Newport Beach, CA. He enjoys spending time with friends and family at the beach and sports games.

Eber Bayona

Beverly Hills, CA

Eber grew up in New York City and loves to travel to new places at every opportunity. He has one son, who also loves to travel. Eber sits on the board of the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation of the First A.M.E. Church, the oldest black church in Los Angeles. Eber has practiced law Pro-Hoc Vice in several other states, such as Florida, Arizona, Washington, New York, and Illinois.

Jeffrey Leonard Bomber

Detroit, MI

Jeffrey Bomber joined McKeen & Associates in 2023. Before joining the firm, he worked on the defense side of healthcare law. He graduated from Penn State Dickinson Law School in 2021, where he was certified in health law and policy; served as a mentor for the Women’s Law Caucus; as a tutor in Civil Procedure; and was a Phi Alpha Delta Legal fraternity member. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University with a double major in political science international relations and philosophy. When Bomber is not practicing law, he is at a Red Wings or Lions game, playing guitar, or visiting his parents in his hometown in the Upper Peninsula where he enjoys boating, hiking and fishing.

Patrick Elahmadie is Of Counsel at Guichard Teng & Garret. He is an estate planning attorney who focuses on comprehensive estate plans - including Revocable Trusts, Pour-over Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directives. He also handles creating and filing all necessary deeds for transferring property. His background allows him to advise clients in creating, growing, maintaining and protecting their wealth through providing estate planning and business legal services, with a comprehensive view that considers both personal and business needs.

Tim Masterson joined McCollum Crowley in 2016. For over two decades following his graduation with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School, Tim has successfully defended individuals and business entities in personal injury matters. His practice evolved to include the defense of Class I railroad claims ranging from acute injury and property damage to occupational diseases such as repetitive stress disorders, asbestos related illnesses, and cancers of the blood. Tim is considered one of the top litigators in Twin Cities having tried dozens of cases to verdict.

Joseph A. Heath

Raleigh, NC

Joseph Heath completed his law degree at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Law in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from Brigham Young University (2016) and a Master of Science in Russian and Eastern European Studies from the University of Oxford (2017). He is fluent in English and Czech, and proficient in Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. He enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with his wife, Paige.