English-Speaking Attorneys

John Conrace

Ridgeland, MS

John Conrace received his bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern State University, majoring in International Studies with minors in French and Philosophy. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2014. John began his legal career working for the State of Missouri as an administrative hearing officer and then as Enforcement Counsel and Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Insurance and Professional Registration. His government practice included establishing and modifying child support orders, enforcing professional licensing rules, writing business regulations, and handling complex litigation. John moved to Mississippi in 2020. He joined Elmore Litton Law Firm in January of 2023, representing clients in criminal matters and immigration court.

Mona Armour

New York, NY

Mona Armour has been a personal injury paralegal for over 25 years. She joined Rosenberg & Rodriguez, PLLC in 2021. She is a native New Yorker.

Marlene Ramirez

Los Angeles, CA

Marlene Ramirez is an Associate Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, dedicated to helping accident injury victims. She handles each case with compassion, efficiency, and integrity, driven by her personal experience growing up in an immigrant community.

Ryan Hunt

Coral Gables, FL

Ryan is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced extensively in Washington State’s Federal and State Courts. Ryan has successfully tried more than 130 civil cases in Washington superior courts. Prior to joining Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., Ryan was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. As an Assistant Attorney General, Ryan represented Washington’s hospitals and Washington’s Special Commitment Center.

M. Abigail "Abby" Schueler

Frankfort, KY

M. Abigail 'Abby' Schueler is an associate attorney focusing on criminal defense, family law, divorce, and probate & estate administration. She graduated cum laude from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law in 2023, where she served as Articles Editor for the Kentucky Law Journal. She also holds a B.A. from Berea College.

Taimí Pabón

Kansas City, MO

Taimí Pabón Rodríguez serves as an Associate Attorney at Krause & Kinsman, working on the Boy Scouts of America case. She also works as an Immigration, Family and Torts Attorney in the courts of Puerto Rico. During her years in law school, Taimí served as a Legal Officer and Administrative Assistant at Estudio Legal 401, Inc., handling civil cases, and legislative matters. She worked pro bono at Sociedad para Asistencia Legal, best known as SAL, drafting legal memoranda for criminal legislation proposals. Taimí holds a master’s degree in International Protection of Human Rights from the University of Alcala de Henares in Spain.

James Winings

Phoenix, AZ

James Winings has been an Immigration Attorney at the Maria Jones Law Firm for several years. He became licensed to practice law in December of 2011, and he later joined Maria Jones Law Firm in April of 2012. Since then, he has appeared before every immigration judge in Arizona in over 500 separate hearings, including Master Calendar Hearings, Bond Hearings, Removability Hearings, and Merit Hearings on Cancellation of Removal, Adjustment of Status, and Asylum. Besides appearing in immigration courts, James Winings has attended over 90 interviews before the Immigration Service (“USCIS”) between the Phoenix and Tucson offices. Mr. Winings has also represented immigrants before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Mr. Winings defends his clients and their families to the best of his knowledge and experience and attacks their problems to reach the best outcome possible. He also is frank and honest with his clients regarding the outcome of each individual case. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Winings lived in Mexico near Monterrey, Mexico for two years, and then later in Mexico City for several weeks, first as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and then as a summer intern for the international law firm of Baker & Mckenzie. Due to his high achievements in the immigration field, in 2014 Mr. Winings was offered a position of the managing attorney at Maria Jones Law Firm - Tucson Office, where he vigorously defended immigrants in southern Arizona. As an attorney of high integrity, with extensive knowledge in various aspects of the immigration law and great experience in the field, at the beginning of 2016, James was offered by President Maria Jones a position of leading attorney for all court cases at the Maria Jones Law Firm - Phoenix Office.

J. Christopher Price

Wilson, NC

J. Chris Price is a dedicated and experienced attorney with a broad range of expertise in civil litigation, complex property issues, traffic offenses, DWI defense, and estate planning. With a proven track record of representing clients in a variety of legal matters, Chris is committed to providing clear, effective, and compassionate legal guidance. Outside of his legal practice, Chris is a proud father to three children-Ethan, Ashby, and Bodie-and is married to his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He balances his professional life with his passion for family and outdoor activities, including coaching his oldest son in competitive wakeboarding and enjoying camping trips with his family. Chris currently serves as the 1st Vice President of the Eighth Judicial District Bar and as a board member for the Wilson Chamber of Commerce. He brings his leadership experience and a commitment to service into his role, always striving to make a positive impact on both the legal community and the wider public. In addition to his legal career, Chris has an extensive background in public service. He is a former Senior Firefighter with the City of Rocky Mount, a Fire Inspector for the Town of Apex, and has served as a firefighter with the Rock Ridge Volunteer Fire Department. This experience has helped shape his strong work ethic, sense of duty, and deep understanding of the importance of service to others. Whether navigating complex legal issues or helping clients plan for the future, J. Chris Price is a trusted advocate with the skills and dedication to handle a wide range of legal matters while balancing a fulfilling personal life and commitment to community service.

Attorney Krislov received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota in 1989, his Juris Doctorate from Stanford University in 1994, and his Ph.D. in Jurisprudence & Social Policy from University of California at Berkeley in 1999. He was an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire from 1998 to 2005. He was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 2004. Since July 2005, he has concentrated his practice in bankruptcy, domestic relations, criminal defense, and civil litigation.

Johanna Idrovo-Sarmiento is an experienced Immigration Paralegal at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, where she advocates for immigrants with empathy, precision, and a commitment to justice. Since 2020, Johanna has helped hundreds of individuals and families navigate complex immigration matters, combining deep legal knowledge with a personal understanding of the immigrant experience. Originally from Ecuador, she holds a B.A. in Political Science from Quinnipiac University, graduating with honors, and an A.A. from Northwestern Connecticut Community College. She is fluent in Spanish and English, and her leadership and advocacy have earned her recognitions like the Litchfield County Leaders Under 40 Award.

Evan J. Kuiper

Grand Rapids, MI

Evan graduated from Central Michigan University in 2022 with a B.A.A. degree Magna Cum Laude. He graduated from Michigan State Law School in May 2025 and passed the July 2025 Bar Exam scoring in the top 10 percentile of all test takers. Despite living in Michigan his entire life, he is a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. Evan’s practice centers on litigation with an emphasis on real estate and trust/estate litigation.

Luisa Rivera is an Associate Attorney in the Immigration Department at Latorre Law Firm. She handles Adjustment of Status based on U Visas, and requests U Visa certifications on behalf of victims of qualifying crimes. Ms. Rivera is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and became licensed to practice law in the State of New York after attending law school in the northeast United States. While in law school, Ms. Rivera worked as a congressional staffer and later as a clerk at the disciplinary board for lawyers. Before joining the Firm in 2021, she worked in the private sector as legal counsel handling regulatory appeals. She is passionate about helping undocumented individuals who are victims of crime and bravely cooperated with authorities to make our streets safer and secure justice.

Luis Loyo

Albany, CA

Luis is an Intake Case Manager at California Trial Law Group, facilitating client intake and communication in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. With a background in software development and quality assurance, he applies analytical skills to streamline case management. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he supports a diverse client base. Outside of work, he enjoys music production and exploring new technology.

Marissa V. Singleton is a Litigation Attorney at Campbell & Associates, a personal injury firm serving North and South Carolina.

Michael J. Cavallaro

Nutley, NJ

Michael J. Cavallaro, Esq. is a personal injury attorney with a passion for litigation. He enjoys going to trial to ensure that his clients receive the best possible outcomes in court. Michael lives in Houston and is an active member of the Texas community.

Cynthia-Val Chapman started as a marketing intern for Tony S. Kalogerakos, Esq.-Injury Lawyers of Illinois. She is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer who is responsible for producing the firm’s communications collateral materials, executing the firm’s marketing strategy, and managing out of home, print and social media advertising. She likes to call herself a poster child for transferable skills, having worked at various times as a newspaper reporter, publicist, fundraiser, graphic designer and college media advisor. Writing, traveling, collecting distinctive eyewear and creating bespoke jewelry and textile items are her current favorite pastimes. She has been known to travel the globe in pursuit of new frames and hard to find fabrics. Cynthia-Val earned a BS in Journalism from Florida A&M University-go Rattlers!-and a MS in Integrated Marketing Communications at Roosevelt University.

Dani Scott

Walnut Creek, CA

Dani Scott received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She served in the Peace Corps as a Healthy Youth volunteer in Lesotho, where she developed a passion for advocating gender-based equality. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law and joined Cardoza Law Offices in February 2023. While at Golden Gate, she was a teaching assistant for torts, a research assistant in constitutional law, co-chair of the American Constitution Society, and a board member of Pride Law. She received a CALI award in Securities Regulations, was a Dean’s Scholar Recipient, and was gifted the Honor’s Lawyering Program Outstanding Student Award.

Shellee "Lee" Valle

Hillsboro, MO

Lee Valle has been practicing law for over ten years and a member of the Schnaare Law Firm since 2022. Her primary practice area is domestic relations, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, and modification of custody matters. She understands that often clients see her in one of the most difficult times of their lives. She strives to do everything she can to help, beginning with straightforward honesty tempered with compassion. Lee also handles estate matters, including estate planning and probate. She understands that like domestic cases, end-of-life matters sometime bring up unique and challenging issues. She seeks to ease that burden, guiding and standing along side her clients each step of the way. Lee lives in De Soto with her husband, Austin; daughter, Eliza; and their cat Attie. Originally from Mississippi, Lee graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2013, William Carey University in 2010, and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in 2007. In her rare spare time, Lee enjoys roadtrips, reading for fun, and finding the hidden treasures of Jefferson County and the St. Louis metro area.

Jalitza Serrano

Winter Park, FL

Jalitza Serrano is a bilingual advocate who represents homeowners in first-party property insurance disputes. Born in South Carolina and raised primarily in Florida in a military household, Ms. Serrano brings discipline, adaptability, and Spanish-language fluency to every matter. She joined Payne Law, PLLC in January 2023 and continues to focus her practice on policyholder representation. Ms. Serrano earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Florida International University (FIU), with a minor in Political Science and a Pre-Law certificate. She received her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she served on Law Journal, competed with the Mock Trial Board, and held multiple student-leadership roles. During law school, she interned with the Florida Innocence Project and the Conviction Review Unit in Hillsborough County, and served as a Certified Legal Intern at the State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit. Practicing since 2020, Ms. Serrano has obtained successful settlements for policyholders in disputes arising from cast-iron pipe failures, hurricanes and tropical storms, water leaks, windstorms, and hailstorms. Admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, she does not shy away from litigation and is committed to zealous, client-centered advocacy.

Nazi Rejali

San Diego, CA

Nazi Rejali, a paralegal at Rejali Law Firm, was born and raised in Tehran. She studied law at Shahid Beheshti University for two years before moving to the United States in 1976. After raising her children, she pursued her passion for law, earning a Bachelor's degree in Italian literature and translation from Azad University in 2001. She is currently completing her paralegal certificate at Miramar College and is involved with the paralegal association there. She is fluent in English and Farsi, and proficient in Italian.

Ivonne Sotelo was born in Mexico City and raised in Canton, Georgia. She graduated from Reinhardt University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a first-generation immigrant and an experienced personal injury paralegal. She is bilingual, which helps the firm serve a diverse population.

Michael Kammin

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Michael Kammin specializes in Defense Base Act cases, advocating for the rights of injured workers on military bases abroad. He brings a background in Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Compliance. He earned his J.D. Cum Laude from Florida International University College of Law in 2024 and a Bachelor of Arts from The Catholic University of America in 2012.