English-Speaking Attorneys

Lance D. Youd

Salem, OR

Lance D. Youd is the Principle Attorney and Owner of Youd Law, with 30 years of experience in personal injury law. He has recovered over $10,000,000 for clients and maintains a 99.8% success rate. Lance is admitted to practice in Oregon, Utah, and the Federal Court, and is known for his client-centered approach and dedication to advocating for those in need.

Michael B. Brehne

Altamonte Springs, FL

Michael B. Brehne is your leading Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer at 911 Biker Law. Michael concentrates his practice primarily on injury cases and insurance litigation. He has also dedicated his substantial experience developing a commercial law and family law practice in Altamonte Springs, FL. As a rider and a lawyer, Michael and members of his practice at the Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. are able to adapt their litigation tactics to the demands of each area of law and give personal and individual attention to every legal claim presented to them. Originally from East Brunswick, N.J., Michael graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Law. He went on to receive his Law Degree (Juris Doctor) from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. Prior to law school, Michael served his community as a police officer with the Orlando Police Department and as an Auxiliary State Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol. In both assignments, Michael rendered aid and investigated hundreds of accidents which has helped him understand and witness first-hand the experiences that personal injury victims endure. In addition to his duties as a trooper with FHP, Michael worked with a Felony Squad which consisted of specially trained troopers and a K-9 focusing on tactical duty assignments such as narcotics interdiction and fugitive apprehension. While with the Orlando Police Department, Michael graduated 1st in his academy class. He achieved a perfect score on the law exam which was an accomplishment never before realized at the J.C. Stone Memorial Police Academy. As a patrol officer, Michael received 2 Medals of Commendation and 3 Merit Citations for his bravery in apprehending armed and dangerous felons during the commission of robberies and burglaries. He went on to serve as a senior field training officer for new academy graduates teaching them patrol techniques and providing them firearms instruction. He also was a member of the Emergency Response Team responsible for quelling mass disturbances and providing rapid response to police emergencies. After only 3 years, Michael was promoted to Detective functioning as an undercover agent in the Drug Enforcement Division. Michael worked side-by-side with agents of various state and federal law enforcement agencies such as the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshall’s Service, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Naval Investigative Service (now known as Naval Criminal Investigative Service). Having graduated 17th out of 141 students in his class from Mercer University, Michael has many accomplishments from his law school career. In his first year, he was selected to represent the law school as a Moot Court competition team member and participated in national competitions. He was also chosen to be a member of the Mercer Law Review based on his academic performance and won a scholarship his final year of school due to his academic success. Michael was admitted to the Florida Bar and Federal Bar in the Middle District of Florida in 1997. His professional association memberships include the Orange County Bar Association, Seminole County Bar, the American Association for Justice, and the Florida Justice Association and the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association. Michael is a former adjunct professor of legal studies teaching course work in criminal law and legal research and writing. As a civil justice attorney, he has litigated hundreds of personal injury, insurance, workers’ compensation, false arrest and police misconduct cases. When not in the courtroom, Michael enjoys spending time with his children at the beach and other outdoor activities. He is often out and about on one of his custom motorcycles spreading the word of rider safety wherever he goes. Michael is also an avid Florida football fan, a devoted “foodie” and self-proclaimed chef, and enjoys challenging regimens of physical fitness training. When you need someone in your corner, you can count on Michael Brehne. With over 16 years of experience as a civil justice attorney, he has worked with clients from children to seniors. His experience in winning high-dollar recoveries for injured clients and navigating through the complexities of insurance claims and policies has equipped him well to help you.

John W. Reese

Waldorf, MD

John W. Reese is an Associate Attorney at Trollinger Law LLC. Before joining the firm, he represented personal injury victims in Washington, D.C., and previously worked for a South Carolina insurance defense firm, gaining firsthand insight into how insurance companies evaluate and defend claims. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Charles Sanders is a managing partner at Rose Sanders Law Firm, co-founded with his wife Erica Rose. He is passionate about advocating for the injured against insurance companies, leveraging his prior experience as an insurance adjuster and claims counsel. He earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Texas A&M University, along with a Paralegal Certification from Rice University. Charles is licensed to practice in Texas and several U.S. District Courts, and has been recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association.

Derek Deake Lim

Fremont, CA

Derek Lim was born and raised in Hong Kong and graduated from the renowned Diocesan’s Boys School. He furthered his studies at University of California, Riverside, majoring in Economics. Passionate to help the immigrant population, the disadvantaged, and the disabled, he attended law school at San Francisco New College of Law. Derek has practiced law for 20 years, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. In 2022, Derek was selected for the Northern California Super Lawyers list for his legal work in immigration and personal injury, a distinction awarded to the top 5% of attorneys. For many years, he wrote a weekly column on immigration law for the Sing Tao Daily, the largest and most influential Chinese newspaper in the US. He is also featured on various Chinese Radio stations in northern California as an expert on immigration law. Derek Lim speaks six languages, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Chaozhou Dialect, Thai, and Lao. Because of his language proficiency, and his desire to help the immigrant population, Derek Lim focused his practice on immigration law. Over the years he has helped thousands of clients from all around the world obtain U.S. permanent residency and citizenship. Besides immigration law, Derek Lim also specializes in California personal injury law, estate law (drafting wills and trusts) and family law (drafting, review or implementing modifications to prenuptial and post-marital agreements).

Javier Villarreal

Brownsville, TX

Javier Villarreal is a highly-rated personal injury attorney based in Brownsville, Texas, specializing in trucking accidents. He is known as "El Campeón de la Ley" (The Champion of Law) and "Abogado de los Tres Millones" (Lawyer of Three Million) for his aggressive representation against insurance companies and his success in securing large settlements for clients. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, licensed in Texas and Arizona, and has over 25 years of experience.

Tim O'Keeffe

Fargo, ND

Tim O’Keeffe is a founding partner and current president of the firm. He focuses on serious personal injury, wrongful death, business/commercial litigation, and criminal defense. He graduated from Jamestown College with a BA in History and Political Science and earned his law degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1998. He has extensive experience in civil and criminal trials and is actively involved in professional organizations like the North Dakota Association of Justice and the American Association of Justice.

Felix Gavi Luna

Seattle, WA

Felix Gavi Luna is a trial lawyer at PWRFL, specializing in personal injury, civil rights litigation, and business disputes. He graduated from the University of Washington and UW School of Law with highest honors in 1997. Before joining PWRFL in 2007, he was a shareholder at Heller Ehrman LLP, focusing on complex commercial and civil rights litigation. He is an adjunct professor at UW School of Law, a "Top 10 Super Lawyer" (2021-2024), and a member of prestigious legal organizations like the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Jeremy D. Wiss

Amityville, NY

Jeremy D. Wiss, Esq was inspired by his father, Scott L Wiss, Esq., to pursue a career in law from a young age. He earned a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Political Science from Quinnipiac University in three years, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law. During law school, Mr. Wiss advocated for veterans denied service-connected PTSD claims with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. He was awarded the Excellence in Clinical Legal Education Award and the Service to the Law School Award for his work with the Connecticut Veteran’s Legal Center. He was also an active member of the Mock Trial Honor Society and the Society for Dispute Resolution. His academic achievements include the Superior Classroom Performance Award, the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award in Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award in Elder Law, and the Connecticut Bar Association's Real Property Award. He has previously defended insurance companies, providing him with insider knowledge to anticipate opposing strategies and build powerful, results-driven cases for his personal injury clients.

Jonathan Friedland

Coral Gables, FL

Jonathan R. Friedland, Firm Founder at Friedland | Carmona, has devoted his legal career since 1994 to representing Florida citizens in negligence cases, focusing on personal injury for the past twenty years. He has litigated over eighty jury trials in both Florida state and federal courts and was elected into the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Arthur Rubenstein

Bronx, NY

Managing Partner Arthur Rubenstein is highly experienced in all stages of a personal injury lawsuits from inception to trial. As a plaintiff lawyer, he has settled over $85 million worth of personal injury cases including over $5 million thus far in 2024, often far exceeding client expectations. Having previously worked defending insurance companies, he has unique insight into their requirements, which he leverages into maximum recovery. Prior to his time at Alpert, Slobin & Rubenstein, he founded the plaintiffs personal injury practice at a prior firm. Mr. Rubenstein has built his reputation through a strong commitment to clients and aggressive advocacy on their behalf, and his connection with those he represents frequently extends beyond the courtroom. Notable clients include former New York Mets pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden, a member of the New York Yankees organization, and the Police Benevolent Association. Mr. Rubenstein has earned the distinction of being selected by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" for each of the last 3 years. Mr. Rubenstein received his JD from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, achieving Dean’s List four times and graduating third in his class. He has a degree in business management from Adelphi University, where he captained the baseball team and in his junior year hit .448 which ranked him 8th among NCAA leading hitters. He is a member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association and New York County Lawyers Association, as well as the Bronx Bar Association. In 2020, Mr. Rubenstein was selected as a Lawyer of Distinction based on “objective evaluation of qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history."

Andrew Howell

Louisville, KY

Andrew Howell is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, certified to practice before all Courts in Kentucky. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2009 from the University of Kentucky College of Law and a B.A. in Economics from Centre College. His primary practice areas include personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice. Andrew has secured numerous 7-figure settlements for his clients, including $1.2 million and $1.4 million in 2023. He is a member of the Kentucky Justice Association and Lawyers of Distinction, and serves as a Board Member at House of Ruth. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Enrique Chavez, Jr.

El Paso, TX

Enrique Chavez, Jr. is an experienced personal injury and employment attorney serving El Paso and West Texas. He specializes in truck accidents, car crashes, wrongful death, workplace discrimination, and employment law, with proven results and bilingual services in English and Spanish. He fights against those who break laws and violate community safety rules, holding corporations and individuals accountable.

Kevin Goldberg

Gaithersburg, MD

Kevin Goldberg is the founder of Goldberg Law, LLC, with 28 years of legal experience since 1997. He specializes in personal injury and business law, with a unique focus on the cannabis industry, having founded Green Leaf Medical, LLC. He is licensed in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and co-counsels in Virginia. Mr. Goldberg has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent 5.0 rating, an Avvo Rating of 10.0 (Superb), and has been selected for Maryland and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers since 2007. He was also selected into the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and served as President of the Maryland Association for Justice (2009-2010). He graduated magna cum laude from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where he was an Associate Editor for the Law Review.

Amanda M. Richards

Davenport, IA

Amanda Richards has practiced in civil litigation since 2003, specializing in personal injury, medical/pharmaceutical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and employment law. She graduated with honors from Illinois College and Drake University Law School. She was inducted into the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers in 2020 and served as President of the Iowa Defense Counsel Association from 2023-2024. She is active in her community volunteering and as a handler to her therapy dogs.

Inna Fershteyn

Brooklyn, NY

Inna Fershteyn is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Office of Inna Fershteyn & Associates, P.C., with over 27 years of experience in asset protection, estate planning, and elder law in New York. She is a New York State Certified Mediator and is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian. Ms. Fershteyn is recognized for her expertise and community involvement, including her work with NYU Langone Pediatrics SALA Institute for Child and Family Centered Care.

Jon Michael Smith

Austin, TX

Jon Michael Smith is a board-certified trial attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Consumer and Commercial Law and Insurance Law. His practice focuses on resolving disputes for individuals and small-to-midsized business owners, including insurance claims, breach of contract, collection matters, personal injury, and probate matters. He handles cases from filing through jury trial and appeal. Jon Michael Smith has received the highest rating from his peers through the Martindale Hubbell rating system and has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2019 to present.

Rick J. DeMedeiros

Alpharetta, GA

Rick J. DeMedeiros was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and raised in Orlando, Florida, and Peachtree City, Georgia. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2004 after earning his business degree, magna cum laude, and law degree from Georgia State University. During law school, he served as a Senator for the Student Bar Association and was certified as a mediator. He began his legal career defending insurance companies for five years, gaining valuable insight into their strategies. Since 2009, he has dedicated his practice to representing injured workers and individuals harmed by others' negligence, leveraging his prior experience to secure maximum benefits for his clients. Rick is fluent in English and Spanish.

Seth Pachter

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Seth Pachter is a personal injury attorney dedicated to helping victims of negligence. His passion for advocacy began during law school at a domestic violence litigation clinic. With over a decade of experience, he ensures clients receive just compensation for their hardships. He is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognizing his achievement of significant recoveries for clients. He embodies the firm's core values by fighting tirelessly for his clients.

Eric G. Rudin

Los Angeles, CA

Eric G. Rudin is a partner in the law firm of Baer Treger LLP. He focuses his litigation practice on cases involving childhood and adult sexual abuse victims as well as general personal injury victims. He has been with the firm since 2010.

John Rajaee

Irvine, CA

John Rajaee was admitted to the California Bar in 2008, and before he was an accident attorney, he began his career working as a defense lawyer representing large corporations. Although John was very successful in the corporate law arena, he grew to believe that the human element was missing from his work, so he made a drastic change to plaintiff’s personal injury law. Since then, John has devoted his heart and soul to representing seriously injured victims of car crashes, truck wrecks, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other accident victims who truly need his help, rather than deep-pocketed companies that are simply looking to protect their reputations and wallets. Of course, John’s background on the defense side is now his secret weapon, and more often than not in a mediation or settlement discussion, John leverages his vast knowledge of the defense’s motivations and weaknesses to get his clients the high dollar value personal injury settlements they deserve. John is renowned for his compassionate and friendly approach towards his clients, and his goal is always to answer every question a client poses in a helpful and respectful manner - it is never to end a call or a meeting as fast as possible. His human approach to client relations has earned him many glowing testimonials, and John has also been awarded the prestigious Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for his consistently high ratings among clients. John’s undergraduate education was at UC Riverside, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Following this, he earned his Juris Doctor at the Whittier College School of Law in Orange County, where he participated in numerous regional mock trial competitions with great success. Since obtaining his law degree, John has made it his mission to serve the local community through charity work, including contributions to the International Society for Children with Cancer. He currently resides in Rancho Santa Margarita, and he is an avid car buff and motorcycle rider. These pursuits help him to connect with victims of auto and motorcycle accidents which he passionately represents in his practice.

Kurt P. Widmaier

Islandia, NY

Kurt P. Widmaier is a partner with Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC and has been a member of the firm for over 30 years in different capacities. Mr. Widmaier began his legal career with the firm in 1985 as an intern. Mr. Widmaier focuses his practice in all areas of estate planning, both basic and sophisticated, including wills, trusts, estate and gift taxation issues, business succession planning and asset protection. Kurt also helps individual clients to become Medicaid eligible, including the drafting of Medicaid Qualifying Trusts. Kurt and his staff prepare and file applications on behalf of clients for home care Medicaid as well as chronic long term nursing home Medicaid and related needs. In addition, Kurt regularly practices before the Surrogate’s Court in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. Kurt handles various litigated matters, including complex contested matters, contested accountings, guardianship proceedings and other miscellaneous proceedings in the Surrogate’s Court across New York State. Kurt and his staff also serve as counsel to numerous fiduciaries, including executors carrying out their duties in the probate process, trustees in various lifetime trusts, as well as testamentary trusts and those trustees who are serving beneficiaries with special needs under a Supplemental Needs Trust. Kurt is a member of the New York State Bar Association Trust and Estates Section and Elder Law Section, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Suffolk County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section, as well as being a member of the Estate Planning Council of Suffolk County. He is former Co-Chairman of the Suffolk County Surrogate’s Court Committee, and regularly serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem to protect the interests of infants and minors, as well as people under a disability. Kurt provides advice to families to help protect their loved ones with special needs which is something that has increased dramatically over the last 30 years. Protecting those who can not protect themselves has been a passion for Kurt and the firm from the outset of his career. Kurt graduated Stony Brook University with honors and received his Law Degree from Touro College, Cum Laude. Kurt was the recipient of several prestigious American Jurisprudence awards throughout his law school career. Kurt has lived on Long Island his entire life and currently resides in East Northport with his wife and three children.

Greg Prosmushkin

Philadelphia, PA

Led by founding attorney Greg Prosmushkin, who has nearly 20 years of legal experience, our firm provides intelligent, cost-effective representation for individual and business clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Lauren E. Bronson

St. Louis, MO

Lauren Bronson exclusively represents individuals and families who suffer injury or death caused by the negligent or reckless conduct of others. She handles cases arising from automobile, school bus, and truck accidents; medical negligence; product liability, including medical devices and pharmaceuticals; premises liability; railroad and aviation incidents; and all types of catastrophic damage cases.