English-Speaking Attorneys

Joseph Cervantes

El Paso, TX

Joseph Cervantes, a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was raised farming near La Mesa in southern Dona Ana County. Cervantes graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1979, and the University of New Mexico with a B.A. degree in architecture in 1983. In 1985, Cervantes received a Master in Architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University. He was licensed as an architect by the State of California in 1987 and became an associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). In 1991, Cervantes received a J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law where he was a member of the UNM Law Review, and National Moot Court and Mock Trial teams. After graduating from law school in 1991, Cervantes worked for the Albuquerque law firm Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk, until founding the Cervantes Law Firm in 1995. In 2016, Cervantes joined hands with the El Paso firm Scherr Legate to form Cervantes Scherr Legate Law with a focus on wrongful death and personal injury. Mr. Cervantes tried the historic FedEx case, which resulted in a $165 million judgment, the largest verdict in New Mexico history, and the largest motor vehicle verdict in the U.S. in 2015, according to the National Law Journal. Attorney Cervantes is a member of the New Mexico State Bar, the ABA Litigation Section, and a former member of the Inn of Courts. Cervantes serves as a New Mexico State Senator and a Commissioner for New Mexico on the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). Mr. Cervantes and his wife, author Jennifer Cervantes, are the parents of three daughters, Alex, Bella, and Jules and reside in Dona Ana County.

Jessica Kane

Las Cruces, NM

Jessica Kane has always had a love of children and a desire to help those who have faced hardship, tragedy, and pain. Jessica started her career as a school guidance counselor and a licensed therapist specifically so she could help children in need find a positive way forward. This often included counseling, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and more. Jessica then went on to become a paralegal at the Law Offices of Samuel Kane, where she saw the suffering and pain that came with personal injury and tragic loss, especially when children and families were involved. This inspired her to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, becoming an attorney so she could help families get compensation and, eventually, closure. Her experience with children and the ways in which they process trauma help inform her approach to clients, especially minors and their families. Along with personal injury cases involving minors, Jessica has also successfully tackled cases involving active military and veterans, as well as wrongful death suits. Her clients appreciate her patience and compassion in the most difficult moments, paired with an unwavering determination when pursuing justice on their behalf. Outside of her law practice, Jessica is an avid “rim-to-rim” hiker, marathon runner, and a mother to five wonderful children. Her dream is to grow the practice so that it “runs like a big firm, but is personal like a small one.” Her patience and compassion when working with clients is matched only by her tenacity and determination when fighting for their cause.

Michael Oran

South Pasadena, CA

Michael Oran has practiced law in California since 1983, focusing on serious injury cases including medical malpractice and birth injuries. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2004. He is known for personally handling cases and providing high-quality legal services.

Nathan W. Jeppsen

Rock Springs, WY

Nathan W. Jeppsen is an experienced trial lawyer with over 20 years of legal experience. He is fluent in Spanish and represents clients in felony criminal matters, DUI, domestic violence, personal injury, medical malpractice, bankruptcies, and immigration law. He opened his private practice in 2006 after working as a Guardian ad Litem.

Nora Leto

Lakeland, FL

Nora Leto is a partner at Kaylor, Kaylor & Leto, P.A., with over 35 years of experience in civil trial law. Her practice focuses on Social Security Disability, workers' compensation, personal injury, and employment discrimination. She is admitted to practice in Florida and several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is fluent in Spanish.

Paul T. Curtis

Idaho Falls, ID

Paul Tibbitts Curtis, born and raised in Idaho Falls, earned an accounting degree from Brigham Young University in 1984 and a JD from Lincoln Law School in 1993. After practicing personal injury law in Sacramento for five years, he returned to Idaho Falls and founded Curtis, Porter & Adams, PLLC in 2001. He specializes in plaintiff's work, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death. Mr. Curtis is a Certified Specialist in workers' compensation law, approved by the Idaho State Bar Association. He has served as lead counsel in numerous jury and court trials in California and Idaho and is licensed in both states, as well as Federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. In 2012, he was recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the 'Top 100' trial lawyers in Idaho. He has also actively promoted legislation benefiting injured persons, including laws for under-insured motorist coverage and expanded damages for deceased plaintiffs' estates.

Jeremy Levin

North Stonington, CT

Jeremy Levin attended Columbus School of Law located at Catholic University in Washington D.C., graduating in May 2021 with both a Juris Doctorate Degree and holds a Certificate from the Law and Technology Institute in Legal Technology and Information Governance. He has now joined the team at Levin, Rojas Camassar, Reck law firm, where he is recognized as a strong addition assisting primarily on the various Mass tort cases which the Firm pursues. Committed to excellence, Jeremy utilizes his skills to help clients navigate the intricacies of mass tort and personal injury litigation. Fluent in both English and French. Jeremy’s commitment to ongoing professional development ensures he remains at the cutting edge of legal and technological progress. Prior to his current focus, Jeremy gained valuable experience working in both personal injury and immigration law practices while attending Law School where he developed a keen understanding of immigration law and personal injury practice management. These combined pursuits provided the opportunity to hone his skills in client advocacy principles and case management. This background complemented his law school certificate specialization in intellectual property rights, cybersecurity, and digital privacy, bringing a sharp analytical perspective to complex legal issues in the technology sector and mass tort practice.

James F. Scherr, a native El Pasoan, is the founding partner of Scherr Legate. Jim has been practicing law for over 43 years, and has been lead trial counsel for the Plaintiff in over 250 wrongful death and personal Jury trials. Jim has handled wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and New Mexico, as well as in the States of California, Arizona, Nevada and other states. Jim has been lead counsel for victims in cases involving construction, trucking, bus, product liability, trains, tire, fires and explosions, trench collapse, building collapse, excavators, stairs, power lines, electrocutions, closed space, chemical cases, carbon monoxide, forklifts, crashworthiness, civil rights, motor vehicle and work related incidents. Jim’s cases have made national news and have been the subject of numerous films and news articles including CBS, Insider Exclusive and other programs. Jim has been featured in many publications including Forbes Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Enquirer, Las Cruces Sun News, SantaFean, El Paso Inc and El Paso Times. In 1976, at age 22, Jim was sworn in as the youngest attorney in the State of Texas at the time, receiving one of the top grades on the Bar exam. Jim started practicing law when personal injury law was in its infancy, before the existence of any board certification, and shortly after the new legal theory of “comparative negligence” created. Shortly after his election as the youngest person ever elected to El Paso City Council in 1977, Jim was introduced to help victims of personal injury law by his friend who broke his back falling from an ASARCO smelter smokestack. Jim’s legal career has been paralleled by his active leadership and involvement in bettering his community of El Paso, like his grandparents and parents before him, and his children and grandchildren. Jim and his family are well known throughout the region for active involvement in civic, business, politics and community activities.

Benjamin B. Choi, Esq.

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Mr. Benjamin Choi is the managing partner of The Choi Law Group, LLC. He practices in personal injury, complex commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and corporate/business law. He also serves as outside counsel for small to midsize companies and has held various public positions including Municipal Prosecutor and Borough Attorney. He was admitted to practice in New Jersey State and Federal Courts in 1999.

Ben S. Silver

San Diego, CA

Ben Silver is an attorney at Gruenberg Law in San Diego dedicated to representing individuals in employment, personal injury cases and malpractice claims (legal and medical). Ben focuses on the areas of retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. He also works on wage and hour disputes involving meal and rest break regulations, failure to pay wages, overtime and misclassification of exempt employee status violations. As trial counsel, in 2022, Ben obtained a $1.85 million jury verdict for a buyer whose employer, a worldwide company, failed to adequately engage in the good faith interactive process with her. This verdict was a Top 50 Labor & Employment Jury Verdict in the United States in the year 2022. Having been with the firm for more than a decade, Ben has resolved numerous cases for six and seven figures and enjoys representing all types of employees, from laborers to C-level executives. Ben takes pride in representing those that need help and obtaining justice for those who have been wronged.

Edward Okwueze

Houston, TX

Both passionate and compassionate, Edward Okwueze is committed to obtaining justice for the residents of Texas. His hard work has resulted in numerous case dismissals for those accused of driving under the influence and other crimes. If you work with Edward Okwueze, you will enjoy the personalized attention of a Houston attorney who clearly cares about you and your future as a Texas resident. Prior to embarking on a successful legal career, Edward attended Southern University. After he obtained his Juris Doctor, he began to secure his reputation as a top criminal defense attorney in Houston. Over the years, he has handled a variety of criminal cases, including assault, DUI, and more. Edward Okwueze has been recognized on numerous occasions. He was highlighted by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the 40 top lawyers under the age of 40. Additionally, the American Institute of Criminal Lawyers named him to a list of the ten best attorneys. He has received numerous endorsements from fellow attorneys, who speak highly of his professionalism and assertive representation style. When you work with Edward, you can rest assured, knowing that your Houston attorney will make every effort to defend your rights in and out of the courtroom. During your initial consultation, you will be struck by Edward Okwueze’s demeanor and his clear desire to get to know you and the details of your case. You’ll learn that, although he’s kindhearted, he’s also determined to prepare you for the harsh realities of the criminal justice system. This means being completely open and honest with you, even while delivering bad news. He won’t sugarcoat your situation, but he will treat you with the respect you deserve.

Kathryn D. Anderson

Orlando, FL

Kathryn “Katie” Anderson is an accomplished Personal Injury Attorney at Overchuck Law Firm, dedicated to helping those who cannot speak for themselves. She is actively involved in her community through her parish council, baptism ministry, and Homeowners Association. Katie has secured significant settlements, including an $8.25 million for a motorcycle accident victim and $2.3 million for another client. She began her legal career as a paralegal in 1992 and earned her Juris Doctorate from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2003. During law school, she received the Gold Writing Award and held leadership positions. With prior experience as an insurance defense attorney, Katie now exclusively represents injured individuals, leveraging her understanding of insurance companies to develop effective legal strategies. She works collaboratively with her team to fight for clients' justice.

Matthew K. Joy

Los Angeles, CA

Matthew K. Joy is a Partner and Trial Attorney at The Dominguez Firm with over a decade of experience in personal injury litigation. He has helped hundreds of accident victims recover millions and is a fierce advocate for road safety.

Michael R. Huffaker

Farmington, NM

Michael Huffaker is a personal injury attorney based in Farmington, San Juan County, licensed to practice in New Mexico State and Federal Courts. He graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU in 1994 and has been serving personal injury clients for over 30 years. He is the only attorney in his firm and also speaks Spanish.

Nick Van Vleet

Scottsdale, AZ

Nick Van Vleet is an attorney at Loose Law Group, equipped with a rich background in both business and law. Beyond estate planning, Nick brings experience in commercial real estate, personal injury, corporate transactional law, and bankruptcy. He is dedicated to providing individualized guidance and support to each client. Nick’s academic journey led him to attain both a law degree and an MBA from Arizona State University. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he ensures seamless communication to serve a diverse clientele.

Virginia Lee

Concord, MA

Virginia Lee is a personal injury attorney with years of experience in Boston, Concord, and the greater-Boston area. She provides personal attention to each client's case, offers affordable fee structures, and has successfully handled hundreds of insurance claims, lawsuits, and court cases. She served as Chief of the Civil Rights Division of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General and worked at a Boston law firm specializing in complex civil litigation. She also has a bi-cultural background and works with Chinese clients, providing translators when needed.

Zaki Ali

Anderson, IN

Attorney Zaki Ali has over 20 years of legal experience, providing criminal defense, personal injury, and immigration representation in Anderson, Indiana. As a former prosecutor, he offers unique insight into legal strategies and is committed to protecting clients' rights with strategic advocacy and individualized service.

Raul “Rudy” Rodriguez

Edinburg, TX

Raul "Rudy" Rodriguez is an Edinburg personal injury attorney with over 36 years of experience, having helped more than 10,000 people. He is a personal injury victim himself, which gives him a unique perspective. He was admitted to the Texas bar in 1991 and speaks English and Spanish. He earned his JD from the University of Houston Law Center and his B.A. from the University of Texas Pan American. He is involved in pro-bono activities with Make A Wish Foundation and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

R. Steven Peters

Tustin, CA

R. Steven Peters is known as a tenacious fighter who protects his client’s interests as though they were his own. He was admitted to the State Bar as an Attorney at Law in 1975 and has continuously practiced personal injury and negligence law. He and his firm have handled many thousands of personal injury claims and cases, obtaining millions of dollars for clients. He is always accessible to clients and specializes in explaining procedures as cases move toward settlement or litigation.

Alexander R. Nemajovsky

Albany, GA

Alex is a 1986 graduate of Amherst College, with a B.A. in English, cum laude, and a 1990 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law. He has been practicing in the personal injury area over the past eighteen years. Prior to that time and after graduating from law school, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Asa D. Kelley, Jr.; Chief Judge, Dougherty Judicial Circuit, Albany, Georgia. Alex derives great pleasure from his law practice and from helping his clients obtain justice in the causes he is prosecuting. A native of Australia who speaks French, his legal interest lies mainly in premises liability cases, motor vehicle collision cases, products liability cases, trucking litigation, and medical malpractice cases. He is accustomed to handling a large volume of cases at any given time but most enjoys working on complex litigation and helping the “under dog" win against long odds. While in law school, Alex had two legal articles published, both in the area of pesticides law. Legal writing and research is another area of his practice which he finds most rewarding. His loving and supportive wife, Caryl, works as a librarian in Albany, Georgia. Her proficiency in computerized research and the internet has expanded his resources in doing legal research. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, traveling, gardening, and appreciating art, literature, and music.

Stewart Shamon founded Shamon Law in 2013 after nine years of litigation experience. He represents injured parties in personal injury and wrongful death cases, specializing in auto accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip-and-fall injuries, bicycle injuries, pedestrian accidents, and dog bites. He is known as a creative problem solver, tough negotiator, and tenacious litigator, treating clients like family. Mr. Shamon is bilingual, speaking English and Arabic.

Anna M. Crandall

Roanoke, VA

Anna M. Crandall received her B.A. degree from The University of Virginia in 2000. She completed the Virginia Law Reader Program in 2007 and has practiced law for over 14 years in Henry County, Virginia. Mrs. Crandall is fluent in Spanish and works regularly with Spanish and English speaking clients at the Firm. Her current practice with Crandall & Katt focuses on personal injury cases of all types.

John D. Garcia

Corpus Christi, TX

Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, John D. Garcia started his own firm in the summer of 2021 after working for a boutique employment law firm since 2017. He has guided thousands of clients through employment law cases and is dedicated to serving the people of Corpus Christi and surrounding areas in personal injury and criminal defense matters. He is licensed in Texas and several U.S. District Courts.

Koro E. Khamo

Troy, MI

Koro E. Khamo is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Khamo Law, established in November 2018. He is a personal injury attorney dedicated to his clients and community, fluent in Chaldean. He has received numerous awards including Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, and Lead Counsel Verification.