English-Speaking Attorneys

Alejandro G. Casas is a first-generation American, son of Cuban immigrants, who grew up in Palm Beach County. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University and a Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law in 1991. During his law studies, he was a member and Associate Editor of the Law Review and President of the Spanish American Law Students Association. He began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, and since 1998, has focused on civil litigation and personal injury matters, successfully resolving numerous cases in excess of one million dollars. He is fluent in Spanish.

Roxy S. Shekarriz

Newport Beach, CA

Roxy S. Shekarriz, Esq. is a formidable presence in the civil litigation arena, with a dynamic practice that spans personal injury, products liability, mass torts, employment law, and childhood and minor sexual assault. Her legal relentless advocacy make her a sought-after attorney for clients facing some of life’s most challenging legal battles. With proficiency in both state and federal court matters, Roxy’s dedication to her clients is reflected in her fearless representation of individuals who have endured catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death claims. She has also earned recognition for her work in complex mass torts and multi-district litigation, particularly within the realm of high-stakes product liability disputes. Roxy’s journey to legal prominence is rooted in a strong academic and professional foundation. She began her legal studies at the University of Oregon, where she developed a passion for advocacy, and earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school, she demonstrated her leadership and commitment to justice by serving as President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF), where she championed both human and animal rights-an early indicator of her dedication to upholding the rights of the vulnerable. Her early career was marked by a rapid ascent, gaining substantive experience at prominent personal injury law firms. She managed complex cases from pre-litigation through trial. Roxy’s track record speaks volumes. Her achievements include securing multiple six and seven-figure settlements ranging from $850,000 to $1,250,000 in cases involving severe automobile, semi-truck, and pedestrian accidents. She has also successfully litigated several high-profile federal mass tort product liability cases, often navigating the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional law and complex procedural motions. Her reputation extends beyond California, with pro hac vice admissions in states like Georgia and Illinois, underscoring her ability to lead and excel in diverse legal environments. Roxy’s approach to the practice of law is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to her clients: she believes that no challenge is too daunting and no detail too small. Her guiding philosophy is simple yet powerful: “When it comes to my clients, there is no task beneath me." She consistently delivers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of individuals grappling with multifaceted legal challenges. What sets Roxy apart is not only her formidable legal skill but also her holistic approach to problem solving. She integrates the discipline and tenacity developed through years of competitive sports into her practice, providing a competitive edge. Fluent in English, Farsi, and French, Roxy connects effortlessly with clients from diverse backgrounds, further enhancing her effectiveness as a legal advocate.

James A. Heuer, Jr.

St. Louis Park, MN

James A. Heuer, Jr., known as 'Heuer the Lawyer,' has over 40 years of experience. He transitioned from an insurance adjuster to a personal injury attorney, focusing on helping accident and wrongful death victims. He is recognized for his client-centric approach and building strong relationships.

Laurie Litster-Frost

Boise, ID

Laurie Litster Frost is a shareholder and the founding member of Litster Frost Injury Lawyers here in Idaho. She received a Juris Doctor degree from the Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2006 as a returning student. Laurie returned to her hometown of Boise to work in personal injury law. She has served as a principal attorney in the Litster Frost Small Lawsuit Resolution litigation division. Laurie manages the Mass Torts division at Litster Frost, serving clients who have suffered injury from defective medical products and devices. Laurie is fluent in Spanish, having learned as a volunteer missionary in Chile, from 1967 to 1969. She served as a Maricopa County, Arizona court interpreter while studying at Arizona State University. She is a mother to two daughters and six sons and is grandmother to thirty-one. Laurie was born in Reno, Nevada, and is the eldest of eight siblings. She moved to Boise in 1958 and graduated from Boise High School in 1963. She and her late husband S. Gibbons Frost, an attorney from Navajo County, Arizona, raised their children on a family homestead ranch.

Michael W. Levy

Hartford, CT

Michael W. Levy is of counsel to Gold, Levy & Poirot, which he co-founded in 1988. With 40 years of experience, he is a gifted trial attorney practicing in Connecticut and New York courts, specializing in personal injury cases including motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

Stacey M. Barrus

San Antonio, TX

Stacey Barrus is a personal injury lawyer in San Antonio and throughout South Texas, fighting for the rights of injury victims. His passion stems from personal experiences with tragic family losses due to negligence. He maintains a casual firm environment and is fluent in Tagalog. He graduated cum laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University. He is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the United States District Court, Western District of Texas.

Daniel J. Moriarty

Atlanta, GA

Daniel J. Moriarty began his career defending medical malpractice cases for six years before switching to represent injured individuals in 2018. He has since secured some of Georgia's highest malpractice verdicts and settlements. He has also handled appeals before the Georgia Court of Appeals and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to law, he taught high school English as a Second Language. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Texas School of Law.

Douglas G. McCormick

Erie, PA

Douglas G. McCormick is a partner at McCormick & Vilushis, LLC. He focuses his practice on personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security, and criminal defense. Doug is a 2000 graduate of Bucknell University, where he graduated cum laude, and a 2004 graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He has been admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 2004, where he began as an assistant district attorney at the Erie County District Attorney’s Office under Bradley H. Foulk. While there, he was fortunate to argue several cases before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving constitutional issues. Since 2008, he has helped injured plaintiffs and workers receive the fair and just compensation they deserve for their injuries. For his workers’ compensation practice, he has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star each year since 2012, a distinction received by only the top 2.5 % of Pennsylvania attorneys in the Commonwealth who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years.

Lupton Winningham

Chattanooga, TN

Lupton Winningham is a founding partner at Dennis & Winningham Law. He earned his JD in 2004 from Pennsylvania State University School of Law and is an experienced trial lawyer, capably representing plaintiffs against insurance companies and large corporations. He is Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Reviewed.

Raul G. Delgado

Miami, FL

Raul G. Delgado, Esq., also known as 'Raul Sr.', is a senior partner with over 44 years of experience in personal injury law in South Florida, focusing on wrongful death, auto accidents, slip/trip/fall accidents, and cruise ship accidents. He is a founder of Delgado Trial Attorneys and a Florida Bar member since 1977, licensed in all Florida state courts and the Federal Southern District Court of Florida. He holds a J.D. from Nova Southeastern College of Law (1977) and a B.A. in History from the University of Miami (1973).

Sebastian Gibson

Palm Desert, CA

Sebastian Gibson is an attorney with over 45 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Business, and Entertainment Law. He holds law degrees from both California and Great Britain, and has been named a Top Lawyer by Palm Springs Life Magazine for 14 consecutive years. He is also rated 'Superb' by Avvo, their highest rating. His practice areas include truck accidents, medical spa and IV hydration business setups, food poisoning cases, and international entertainment law.

David G. Moore

Show Low, AZ

David Moore is the founder and managing partner at Moore Law, PLLC. He began his professional career as an insurance adjuster in 2001 and later became a licensed attorney. He focuses his practice in personal injury, workers' compensation & disability law, and civil litigation, including landlord/tenant disputes, contract disputes, adoption proceedings, and wrongful death litigation. He is licensed in Arizona and Nebraska.

John Jewell Pace is the founder and principal attorney at the law office of John Jewell Pace, APLC, a Baton Rouge law firm serving individuals throughout southern Louisiana in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. He has over 30 years of experience and has achieved numerous successes for his clients, including a $750 million class action settlement. He is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College class of 2010 and was selected among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Louisiana by the National Trial Lawyers.

Kristy M. Rans

Granger, IN

Kristy M. Rans is a founding partner of Gardner & Rans P.C., born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. She has extensive experience litigating cases across Indiana for both plaintiffs and defendants, including catastrophic injuries, first and third-party insurance claims, and insurance coverage disputes. She has litigated hundreds of cases, achieving successful jury verdicts and trials, and has been involved in multiple appeals. She also has significant experience in mediation and arbitration. She was honored in 2015 by Sassy Magazine as 'Women to Watch'.

Steven A. Landis

Stamford, CT

Steven A. Landis is a Partner at The Pickel Law Firm, joining in 2017 and elevated to partner in 2022. Licensed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, he focuses on personal injury and family law, having resolved multiple million-dollar and six-figure cases.

Jorge Luis Flores

Covington, GA

Attorney Jorge Luis Flores founded The Law Offices of Jorge Luis Flores, L.L.C. in 2002. He is a leading practitioner in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims in Georgia, recognized for his expertise and professionalism. He has successfully represented injured victims throughout Georgia, achieving numerous top results and handling thousands of injury-related claims with multiple settlements exceeding a million dollars.

Matt Lewis

Dallas, TX

Matt has represented injured workers pursuing Texas workers’ compensation claims since 1998. He also assists clients in obtaining social security disability benefits. He serves on the board of the State Bar’s Workers’ Compensation Section and speaks annually at their seminar. Matt is board certified in Workers’ Compensation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer since 2012. He started his own firm, Matt Lewis Law, in 2015, expanding into social security disability and personal injury cases, and later combined his practice with Daniel Morris to form MLF Legal, PLLC.

Robert Nelson

Oklahoma City, OK

Mr. Nelson is a Senior Partner with over 30 years of experience practicing law in Oklahoma. His practice areas include products liability and medical malpractice, employment practices, auto insurance defense, legal and accountants malpractice, civil rights and police misconduct litigation, insurance coverage questions, bad faith litigation, insurance agent malpractice, and securities fraud litigation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Jonathan Torres

Altamonte Springs, FL

Jonathan Torres is an aggressive yet compassionate and skilled attorney, negotiator, and advisor with over 16 years of experience. He has extensive experience being a litigation, family law, criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury attorney. Mr. Torres has lived in Central Florida for more than 25 years. Mr. Torres was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. He attended the University of Central Florida, where he studied Legal Studies, Business Administration, and Urban and Regional Planning, graduating cum laude and with Honors in the Major. He then attended Barry Law School to obtain his law degree. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009, he has represented thousands of clients in various legal areas. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has a working knowledge of French and Portuguese. He is a member of the Orange County Bar and admitted to practice in the U.S. Middle District Court. He also belongs to the Golden Key Honor Society and NSCS.

Ray Thomas

McAllen, TX

Ray Thomas is rated by his peers as one of the best lawyers in the country. Board-certified in Civil Trial Law, he has tried over 100 cases and won dozens of million and multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients. He has been recognized in The National Law Journal, ALM’s Top Texas Verdicts and Southwest Verdicts Hall of Fame. He is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, and has been selected to Best Lawyers of America and Super Lawyers for 17 consecutive years. He is also a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and holds the rank of Advocate and Senior Life Fellow with the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has served in various leadership positions including Director of the State Bar of Texas and President of the Texas Young Lawyers Association.

Timothy T. Sempf

Amery, WI

Timothy T. Sempf has been a partner since 1994. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and William Mitchell College of Law in 1989. His practice includes personal injury and Social Security, with over 36 years of experience.

Jacob Cukjati

San Antonio, TX

Jacob Cukjati, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, is an Attorney of Counsel specializing in Personal Injury Litigation and Complex Commercial Litigation. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Trinity University in 2014 and his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2017. He has experience in products liability and oilfield injury cases, and is admitted to practice in Texas and several U.S. District Courts.

Brian Craig

Atlanta, GA

Brian W. Craig is an Atlanta based attorney specializing in representing those who have been injured by the negligence of others. Brian strives to serve his clients through his thorough understanding of the law, work ethic, and personal approach to each case. His promptness and communication with each individual has led to a client base of both personal and business referrals. Brian's extensive courtroom experience in personal injury enables him to obtain higher settlement values. Because of his excellent verdict and settlement results in the area of personal injury, Brian’s peers have recognized his results and dedication to clients by selecting him for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ list of 2012-2019, signifying that he is one of the top 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40 in the state of Georgia. Super Lawyers are determined through a rigorous, multi-phase process involving peer nominations and evaluations, third party research, and evaluation based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. In addition, in 2013 Brian was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40 as well as the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Brian has been selected for these groups each year since his initial election. Brian is dedicated to maximizing your recovery should you be injured by the negligence of another person or party. “I don’t prepare my cases for settlement - I prepare them for trial.”- Attorney Brian Craig

Jason Kisner

Hyattsville, MD

Jason Kisner is the founder of Kisner Law, a personal injury and workers' compensation law firm. He has a blue-collar background and worked for a railroad company before becoming an attorney. He earned a B.A. from Villanova University, an M.S. from West Virginia University, a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law, and an LL.M. from The George Washington University Law School. His experience in insurance defense gives him insight into insurance company tactics. He has represented clients in over 500 district court trials and more than 75 jury trials, aggressively advocating for their rights.