English-Speaking Attorneys

Greg Allen

Abilene, TX

Greg Allen was raised in Amarillo, Texas. After graduating from West Texas State University, he obtained his law degree from the Texas Tech School of Law. While in law school, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tech Law Review and graduated in the top two percent of his law school class. Licensed to practice law in 1991, Greg began his career as a litigation attorney representing and defending insurance companies and corporate clients in lawsuits arising from injuries and deaths. Over the last 15 years, his practice, in Abilene, Texas, has focused on the representation of individuals and the families of those injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, oilfield accidents, and injury and death due to nursing home neglect. Greg has successfully litigated 1000’s of personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in the area of Personal Injury Trial Law, and has been selected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. “Serious injuries can be devastating, not only to the injured person, but also to the person’s family. I feel privileged at this stage of my career to have the opportunity to use my trial experience and knowledge of the insurance industry to help folks whose lives have been disrupted due to no fault of their own.

Mariam L. Hafezi

Oak Park, IL

Mariam is an experienced trial attorney who has spent her entire legal career fighting for plaintiffs and their families in personal injury and wrongful death matters. Her philosophy is that the clients come first and justice must prevail to the fullest extent possible for every client. Communication is paramount between the clients and the law firm team. Vigorous representation is necessary in all parts of a case, but it must be done right and with integrity. If those are at the forefront of the representation, the results will come. In her early years, she practiced at a firm that only focused on complex medical negligence cases. She then moved to a law firm that practiced the gamut of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including auto accidents, premises liability, construction negligence, products liability, and medical negligence. She was a partner and owner at her prior firm and now runs her own practice. Trial Experience: Mariam has first-chaired numerous jury trials to verdict in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and Federal Court in Chicago. In November 2022, she secured a record-setting $3.3 million dollar medical malpractice jury verdict involving podiatric negligence, which was the highest podiatric malpractice verdict in the entire country. In 2018, she and her former partner won a record-setting $15.2 million dollar construction negligence jury verdict in Chicago. She has also secured six-figure soft tissue verdicts for her clients in ultra-conservative DuPage County in both auto cases and premises liability cases. Most recently, she obtained a $4 million verdict for the wrongful death of an 81 year old woman in Cook County, on behalf of her loving family. The jury awarded exactly what Mariam asked for. Appellate Experience: Mariam has extensive appellate experience, as well. She has successfully briefed, argued, and won appeals in the First and Second Districts, and has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield. Mariam was awarded the prestigious Northern Illinois University College of Law Young Alum of the Year Award for 2020. This award is bestowed to graduates who have made outstanding achievements early in their careers and for their dedication to the College of Law. Mariam has been peer-selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star every year since 2019, an achievement bestowed on only 5% of attorneys. For 2024 and moving forward, she is now a SuperLawyer. Outside of the office, she is a proud mom to her son and a wife to her husband, a Chicago Police Officer. She is an active member of the NIU Law Alumni Council and a parent member of the Local School Council (LSC) for her son's Chicago Public School.

Brendan S. Burns

Newport Beach, CA

Brendan Burns is the Founder and Principal of Burns Law Group, APC, specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation claims. He previously defended insurance companies, gaining unique insight into their strategies, which he now uses to secure high-dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients.

Jack Kiley

Decatur, IL

Jack Kiley was born and raised in Shelbyville, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign followed by an internship with the Chicago Blackhawks. While in Chicago, Jack attended DePaul University College of Law before being hired as an associate at Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson & Walsh in 2007. The firm became Kiley Klein Ltd. in March 2023. Jack became a shareholder in 2010. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing parties in civil disputes involving personal injury, nursing home litigation, property damage, premises and products liability, and labor and employment disputes. He also dedicates a significant amount of his practice to counseling individuals, businesses, and local governmental bodies in various legal areas. Jack has obtained winning jury trial verdicts in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued in state and federal courts of appeals. He is also a trained mediator.

Michael Brady Lynch

Winter Park, FL

Michael Brady Lynch is the founder and lead attorney for The Michael Brady Lynch Firm, specializing in complex litigation for victims of defective drugs, medical devices, and personal injuries. He has been actively involved in major pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts since 1997, holding leadership roles in numerous litigations including Pradaxa and Viagra. He is a nationally recognized trial attorney and consumer advocate, selected for the 2024 Law360 Products Liability Editorial Board and honored as a 2017 Trial Lawyers Care Finalist by the American Association for Justice.

Robert R. Simons

Haddon Heights, NJ

Robert R. Simons is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney in Southern New Jersey. He began his legal career as a prosecutor for the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office from 1990 to 1997, handling complex cases including homicides, serial rapes, and drug/weapons cases. In 1997, he founded The Law Offices of Robert R. Simons, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury. He is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney and has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court. He has also been recognized as an 'Awesome Attorney' by South Jersey magazine multiple times.

Charles Miller

Louisville, KY

Charles (“Chas”) W. Miller is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, with over 27 years of experience. He graduated cum laude from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 1997, after attending Western Kentucky University. Charles began his career as a civil defense attorney before opening his own firm in 2000 to represent injured individuals. He was appointed Executive Director for the Office of Administrative Hearings for the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet in March 2024. His practice areas include medical and hospital negligence, nursing home negligence, trucking and auto accidents, slip and fall claims, sexual harassment claims, employment discrimination, and civil rights actions. He is licensed in Kentucky and Indiana and has received numerous awards and recognitions, including an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and being named a SuperLawyer.

Louis W. Grande is the founding attorney of Louis W. Grande Law Firm in Providence, RI. With more than 32 years of experience practicing law, he has successfully represented clients in a wide range of injury cases, including car accidents, premise liability, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability, and other personal injury actions. He is a trusted and skilled personal injury lawyer, committed to providing quality legal representation and personalized attention.

Erica Rose

Houston, TX

Erica Rose is the founding partner and CFO of Rose Sanders Law Firm P.L.L.C. A native Houstonian, she holds an LL.M. from Southwestern Law School, a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, and a joint degree in English and Creative Writing with a minor in Theater from Emory University. She specializes in family law, particularly high-asset divorces, and entertainment law. Erica is also a certified life coach and has been recognized with multiple awards, including Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Texas by NAOPIA.

Ivan M. Diamond is a New York-based personal injury attorney who was born in Brooklyn, raised in Manhattan, and practices in the Bronx. He is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, Hunter College, and Brooklyn Law School, where he was awarded 'best in class' in Torts. Since 1995, he has focused exclusively on personal injury, negligence, and medical malpractice law, securing substantial awards for clients. He handles cases across New York's five boroughs and several surrounding counties. Mr. Diamond is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the New York County Lawyers Association. His achievements have been recognized in publications like Forbes and Fortune Magazine. He is married with two children and is an avid basketball player and history enthusiast.

Marc Karlin

Glendale, CA

Attorney Marc Karlin is the managing partner at Karlin & Karlin, APLC. He practices throughout Southern California in the areas of personal injury law, medical malpractice, and business litigation. Since September 2012, Mr. Karlin has secured settlements and awards in excess of 8 million dollars for his clients. He focuses his practice on representing persons injured by medical negligence, and in automobile, bicycle, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as surviving family members of wrongful death victims. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the California Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC).

Martin Block

Garden City, NY

Martin Block is a senior partner of the firm and is one of the few trial attorneys in the State of New York that has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist, which requires recommendations from at least three Judges and attorneys against whom he has tried cases. Mr. Block has been with the Sanders firm since 1985. Mr. Block has handled numerous cases that resulted in recoveries in excess of $1 million dollars including a case for an infant who suffered lead poisoning which resulted in a jury verdict of $2,000,000.00 which was affirmed by the Appellate Division of the State of New York. He obtained a jury verdict of $1,660,000 for a young motorcyclist injured in a motorcycle accident. He recovered an award of $3,000,000.00 for a young boy blinded by a defective toy. In 2008, 2009 and again 2010 through 2018, Mr. Block was listed in New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition. He was elected Chairman of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations for the years 2002-2003. He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association. Mr. Block received recognition from the Association of Trial Lawyers of America for his efforts as a member of Trial Lawyers Care, a collective of experienced trial lawyers who provided free representation to the families of victims of the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001. Mr. Block represented a young man whose mother perished on that date. Mr. Block is featured in Who’s Who is American Law 4th and 10th Editions; Who’s Who in the East, 21st Edition; Who’s Who in America, 2000, Who’s Who in the World, 8th Edition, and Who’s Who in Society, 1986. He is admitted to practice in all of the New York State Courts and has argued in the State’s highest Appellate Court, the Court of Appeals as well as the Appellate Division’s First and Second Department. He is also admitted in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. In the course of his career, he has handled a myriad of the firm’s civil litigation trials, but now focuses on cases involving construction accidents, product liability, and infant lead poisoning.

Michael T. Rosenberg

Washington, DC

Mike Rosenberg joined Phil Stein’s personal injury law practice in 1992. Mike retired from the firm in early 2020.

Stuart P. Huffman

Springfield, MO

Stuart P. Huffman graduated from Central Missouri State University with a bachelor's in science for Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology in 1997. He then went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City and graduated with a J.D. in 2000. Mr. Huffman, while in law school, was a law clerk for Wyandotte County Circuit Court in 1999 and then Jackson County Associate Court in 2000. While a law clerk, he worked directly with Judges to research legal issues and draft legal pleadings. After graduation, he desired employment where he could have the ability to try cases. After passing the bar exam in 2000, he started employment with the Missouri State Public Defender's office in 2001 at the Springfield Missouri Office. He was assigned to be in the trial division and handled all manner of misdemeanor and felony cases. His responsibilities included but were not limited to handling routine court appearances, filing motions on behalf of clients, client conferences, both in the jail and at his office trying felony and misdemeanor bench and jury trials. While at the Public Defender's office, Mr. Huffman had the opportunity to be the primary attorney for numerous felony cases. In September of 2002, Mr. Huffman left the Public Defender's office and became an associate at the law firm of Whiteaker & Wilson P.C., located in Springfield Missouri. There, he continued to handle criminal cases ranging from traffic to murder in the first degree but also had the chance to handle civil litigation and worker's compensation cases. Mr. Huffman became a partner in 2008 and continues to operate in that capacity with Richard Davis. Over time, Mr. Huffman's practice changed to where he now handles almost exclusively criminal cases. He practices criminal defense in federal, state, and municipal courts located in Springfield Missouri and the surrounding regions. Mr. Huffman is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL). He is also a member of the National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Lawyers and the American Society of Legal Advocates. The Missouri Bar selected Mr. Huffman as a Lon O. Hocker Trial Advocacy Award recipient (2009). His peers have recognized him as a Missouri and Kansas Rising Star in 2011 and 2012 Missouri Superlawyer magazine. He has been ranked in the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys every year since 2013, and in 2023 he was the recipient of the Charles Shaw Trial Advocacy Award. This award is for those who exhibit outstanding trial skills and a passion for trying cases involving the innocent accused.

Mehdi Vaghefi

Richardson, TX

Mehdi Vaghefi is an associate attorney at MAS Law, practicing Personal Injury. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas and Iranian Bar Association (Fars Province). Mehdi’s hard work and dedication in G.M. V. Cedar Point Apartments LP, et al. led to one of the top 100 settlements in Texas in 2024, earning him a membership in the Best of The Bar. This highly esteemed and prestigious membership is a testament to Mehdi’s unwavering commitment to his clients and his exceptional work ethic. In addition to his membership in the Best of The Bar, Mehdi is also a member of America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2025. This invitation is presented to less than 0.5% of the United States’ personal injury attorneys. This great achievement, once again, exemplifies Mehdi’s knowledge in personal injury law and dedication to providing excellent legal services. Prior to his arrival at MAS Law, Mehdi attended the University of Isfahan in Iran, where, in 2010, he earned his Bachelor of Law, L.L.B. Afterwards, Mehdi went on to receive his Master of Law, L.L.M. from Shiraz University in 2013, specializing in Public Law. After emigrating to the United States, Mehdi continued to pursue his passion for law and attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law and received an additional Master of Law, L.L.M. in 2021, this time specializing in International and Comparative Law. Mehdi’s dedication to learning every facet of the legal system has proven to be an invaluable asset to his clients. For many, the legal system is difficult to navigate, and Mehdi’s ability to guide his clients through the entire process has provided them with the justice they deserved. When Mehdi isn’t fighting for the rights of his clients, he enjoys playing the Persian traditional drums, socializing, and trying new drinks and foods with friends.

Michael S. Tilton

Houston, TX

Michael S. Tilton is a trial lawyer and a founding partner of Tilton & Tilton. He applies hard work, preparation, and dedication to all areas of trial practice, from negotiating settlements to battling defense firms. He has worked on a wide variety of cases, from automobile accidents to complex pharmaceutical litigation, assisting clients in obtaining millions of dollars against large corporations.

Peter D. Corti

Chicago, IL

With 49 years of experience handling Illinois workers’ compensation claims, Peter D. Corti has distinguished himself within the legal and insurance communities of Illinois. Mr. Corti is a respected authority in the fields of workers’ compensation, disability determination and related aspects of injury law. He has briefed and argued cases before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts of Cook and surrounding counties, the Federal District Court of the Northern District of Illinois and the State Appellate Court. Throughout his career, Peter D. Corti has received notable recognition for his exemplary work as a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney. He has been listed in Best Lawyers, “the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession,” for over 20 years (1995 - present). He has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer, described by the publisher as “a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” Martindale-Hubbell, “the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession,” has rated Mr. Corti AV® (very high to preeminent) for both legal ability and professional ethics. Among his many professional affiliations, Mr. Corti is a current member of the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association and has served as its past president, vice president, treasurer and board member. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and a former member of the Association’s Assembly for Cook County, which “is the supreme policy making body of the Association.” He has been a former Chairman of the 2012-2013 Illinois State Bar Assocation Standing Committee on Strategic Marketing for Illinois Lawyers. Mr. Corti also has been appointed to serve as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section Council. He has been a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and has been a member of the Justinian Society of Lawyers since 1974. In 2010, Mr. Corti was elected as Professional of the Year for the entire Law Industry by Strathmore’s Who’s Who - Worldwide Edition, “a registry & global network for executives and professionals.” A graduate of Long Island University, Mr. Corti earned his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Long Island University, and received his Juris Doctorate degree from DePaul University. He was admitted to the Illinois State Supreme Court and the Northern District of Illinois in 1971, the Seventh Circuit Court in 1972 and the US Supreme Court in 1976.

Darren Anderson is a seasoned attorney with over three decades of experience, licensed in Texas and Arkansas. He holds a J.D. from South Texas College of Law and a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Mr. Anderson is dedicated to providing aggressive and compassionate legal representation in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, fighting for justice, fairness, and results for his clients.

Linda Faith Burgos

Gaithersburg, MD

Linda F. Burgos lived in Lima, Peru for three and one half years as a child until she returned with her family to the United States to live in Illinois. She graduated in 1983 from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois with a B.A. degree in Political Science. In 1987, she graduated with a J.D. degree from the Washington College of Law at the American University in the District of Columbia. Mrs. Burgos founded the law firm, Burgos & Burgos, LLC in Montgomery County, Maryland. As a partner at Burgos & Burgos, she focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. On behalf of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, Ms. Burgos organized, and participated in District Court Open Houses, and legal fairs in Maryland to educate the Spanish-speaking community in domestic, criminal, civil, landlord and tenant, and juvenile law. Mrs. Burgos taught at the University of Maryland University College from 2002 until 2012. Her bar admissions include Maryland (1987), District of Columbia (1988), United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1988), United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1990), and the United States Claims Court (1989). Ms. Burgos’ professional associations include the Maryland State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Maryland Hispanic Bar Association. Ms. Burgos is recognized by Bethesda Magazine, Top Attorneys (2019).

David A. Concha is an attorney with over 24 years of legal experience, licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. He founded The Law Offices of David A. Concha P.C. in 2004, specializing in immigration law, criminal defense, personal injury, and divorce. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the National Immigration Project, and the Chamber of Commerce of Spain. Mr. Concha is bilingual in English and Spanish and was a recipient of the La Noticia Community Service Award in 2007 for his work with the Hispanic community.

Mark Underwood is the owner of Underwood Law Office, Inc. He makes the world safer by representing victims needlessly injured by others. He currently represents 185 victims of the West, TX fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 and injured 300. He also represents six of 14 class representatives in the class action arising from the Freedom Industries MCHM chemical spill that poisoned the water for 300,000 people in Charleston, WV. Past cases have ranged from the catastrophic Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion, to customers set fire at gas stations by static electricity, and a $40.00 ERISA case that made international news. He has been featured on talk shows, including Fox & Friends. A medical malpractice case was discussed on Oprah. He is licensed to practice before the state and federal courts of West Virginia, Texas, California and Washington, D.C. He was elected a member of the West Virginia State Legislature in 1996 at age 32. He has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Business, (2007), Marquis Who’s Who in American Law (2005-present), Marquis Who’s Who in America (2005-present), and Marquis Who’s Who in the World (2005-present). He is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (1992), the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College (2001) and the American Association of Justice’s Ultimate Advocacy College (2002, 2013). He received his law degree from the Pepperdine University in Malibu, California in 1989. He graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance) in 1986. While attending law school, Mark was elected to the School of Law Honor Board which adjudicated violations of the school’s honor code. He studied international law in London, England. While in college, Mark was the captain of his college track team and a conference champion in the pole vault. Mark formerly practiced law in Los Angeles, California, for Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May which has since become the California offices of one of the world’s largest firms, Reed Smith. He completed his first marathon at 48 years of age in Dallas, TX. He has been skydiving, heliskiing, white water rafting and obtained his private pilot’s license. He is married to Cynthia Walker Underwood of McKinney, Texas. They have a son, Chace Forest Underwood. They reside in McKinney, TX.

Alfred D. Stavros

Wheeling, IL

Alfred D. Stavros founded Alfred D. Stavros & Associates in 1980 and has over 40 years of legal practice. He has secured over $70 million in settlements and jury awards for personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Mr. Stavros also handles criminal and traffic matters, specializing in DUI defense and Illinois Secretary of State Hearings, having successfully managed thousands of bench trials and hundreds of jury trials.

Alan H. Fenton

Santa Barbara, CA

Alan H. Fenton lives in Santa Barbara with his wife, Annie and their twin boys Sam and Ben. He has been a practicing attorney in Santa Barbara for over 25 years. He is a tireless advocate for his clients, assisting individuals and families in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in receiving the maximum benefits they are due after sustaining a personal injury. His primary areas of focus are personal injury, workers’ compensation, and motor vehicle accidents.

Leno Thomas

Norristown, PA

Leno P. Thomas, is an attorney with an uncommon breadth of skills and experience that go well beyond his practice of law. Mr. Thomas was born in Ranni, Kerala, India, and speaks and understands Malayalam and English. Mr. Thomas graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1992 then received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996. Mr. Thomas graduated with honors and received his Juris Doctor Cum Laude degree from Michigan State University in 2002. Mr. Thomas’ practice is focused on personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, auto accidents, and wrongful death. Mr. Thomas also handles a significant amount of criminal and family law cases. Mr. Thomas has tried and arbitrated hundreds of cases to successful verdicts and awards. Mr. Thomas has also negotiated and settled countless claims procuring millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. Mr. Thomas is licensed to practice law in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as Michigan. Mr. Thomas is an active member of the American Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Thomas is also a member of Michigan Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. When someone has an accident or unfortunate occurrence, Mr. Thomas and his staff are prepared to investigate every aspect of the situation in order to discover not only what happened, but why. Using cutting edge technology, Mr. Thomas evaluates every option until he makes a determination as to who was responsible. Mr. Thomas is an aggressive litigator, as well as a skilled negotiator. Mr. Thomas is well known for employing innovative strategies and ground breaking courtroom techniques. He regularly consults with leading experts so that he can provide his clients with the most effective and efficient representation. Please allow Mr. Thomas and his staff to evaluate your case and get you the proper compensation that you deserve. As always, the initial consultation is free and there is never a fee unless Mr. Thomas recovers money for you.