English-Speaking Attorneys

Byron Warby

St. George, UT

When you’ve experienced an injury and need someone knowledgeable in your corner, Byron Warby takes pride in guiding you through the complicated insurance process to get the treatment and compensation you need to make things right. For Byron, it is about more than just winning cases; it is about making clients feel supported and informed every step of the way. Byron earned his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska, with a concentration in Litigation. While there, he excelled in competitive trial practice and negotiations, served as vice president of arbitration on Creighton’s ADR Board, and was inducted into the Order of Barristers honors society. Born and raised in Utah, Byron’s deep roots and love for Utah shape the way he serves clients and make him personally invested in fighting for the people and communities he calls home. Whether advocating for injured clients or enjoying life beyond work, Byron brings commitment, compassion, and drive to everything he does. These are the qualities that make him a trusted advocate when it matters most.

Celine Cutter

Sacramento, CA

Celine Cutter is a partner who represents individuals in serious injury cases including sexual assault, product liability, and dangerous condition of public property. She also works with whistleblowers, holding large companies accountable for fraud and corporate wrongdoing. She is committed to providing high quality representation for ordinary people in complex civil actions.

Thomas Noel Brooks

Richmond, VA

T. Noel Brooks received his J.D. from the University of Richmond in 2002. He worked for the Virginia Attorney General's Office and as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Chesterfield County. He then joined Hairfield Morton and later opened his own practice before co-founding Brooks & Baez. He is licensed in Virginia and practices in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.

Timothy D. Ament

Waterloo, IA

Timothy Ament has practiced law in Waterloo, Iowa since 1988, focusing on civil trial and litigation in personal injury, divorce, adoption, guardianship, business transactions, wills, probate, and estates. He authored a scholarly work on parental loss of consortium claims. He is an active community member, serving on various boards and commissions. He earned his J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1988 and a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985.

Kenneth G. Cole

Oklahoma City, OK

Kenneth G. Cole is a distinguished litigator recognized for his expertise in insurance coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, products liability, personal injury, and general civil litigation. He graduated cum laude from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and earned his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1986. He maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers.

Cyrus Tabibnia

Los Angeles, CA

Cyrus Tabibnia is a top rated criminal defense and personal injury lawyer at the Tabibnia Law Firm. With 20 years of experience, Cyrus has developed a reputation for passionately and skillfully defending clients in a wide array of felony and misdemeanor criminal defense cases, including DUI (driving under the influence), drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, white collar crime, sex crimes, theft, violent crimes, domestic violence, DUI & DWI, cannabis-related charges, states and federal crimes. Additionally, Cyrus handles all types of personal injury cases such as animal and dog bites, brain injuries, car accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, truck accidents, wrongful death, product liability, and employment law issues. The Tabibnia Law Firm is known for its “A to Z” approach, providing comprehensive legal services and ensuring that clients receive not only expert representation but also compassionate and caring support throughout their legal journey. Understanding the emotional and challenging circumstances under which clients seek legal assistance, Cyrus and his team pride themselves on thoroughly explaining the legal process, promptly addressing client questions, and treating each case with the utmost empathy and dedication.

Manuel Portela, Jr. is the principal attorney at The Portela Law Firm, P.C., with over 26 years of experience in criminal defense, immigration, family law, and personal injury. He leads a team handling complex state and federal cases, and his work has been featured in various top publications. A former Assistant District Attorney in King’s County, he graduated with honors from Fordham University in 1986 and received his Juris Doctorate from The Washington College of Law in 1990. He is committed to providing exceptional legal service, particularly to New York's Hispanic communities, and is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Criminal Defense Association, and AILA. He has been recognized by The Who’s Who Directories as one of the Top Attorneys of North America 2021-2022, Super Lawyers, and AAAA Top Ranking Criminal Defense Badge.

David Maxwell Duree

O'Fallon, IL

David Maxwell Duree is a sole practitioner with over 40 years of legal experience. He was named an Influential Appellate Attorney for 2023 by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a road and bridge engineer. His practice areas include Personal Injury Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration Litigation, Construction Litigation, Consumer Litigation, Franchise Litigation, and Engineering Litigation. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Missouri, as well as various U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Nicholas Anderson

Matthews, NC

Nicholas Anderson graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law, where he was a member of the Gonzaga Law Review and achieved the Dean’s List. He interned with Federal District Court Judge Lloyd D. George. After a brief period in civil litigation insurance defense, he focused on personal injury law in Las Vegas, settling millions for clients. He is rated on Super Lawyers for 2020, 2021, and 2022. Nick is committed to helping clients obtain justice efficiently.

Ed Meade

Richmond, VA

Ed Meade is a personal injury attorney with over 23 years of experience. He obtained undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and with Highest Distinction. He was trained at Allen & Allen and by his father, Frank O. Meade, who represented insurance companies. Ed Meade now represents individuals in Virginia, focusing on serious personal injury cases including accidental death, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. He is known for his unique insight into the insurance industry and his commitment to providing personalized service.

Steven M. Corson

Stewartville, MN

Steven M. Corson, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, obtained two degrees from the University of Minnesota and a Doctorate of Law from William Mitchell College of Law. He founded Corson Law Offices LLC in Preston, MN in 1978 and expanded to Stewartville in 1986. He has served as a counselor to several small cities, townships, and school districts. Noteworthy cases include a $6.8 million personal injury recovery, a $960,000 judgment for inadequate medical care, and a successful appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court for an inverse condemnation action.

Daniel M. Gonzales

Corpus Christi, TX

Daniel M. Gonzales is the founder and principal attorney at The Law Office of Daniel M. Gonzales, PLLC, a personal injury law firm in Corpus Christi, Texas. He represents injured Texans, focusing on cases such as car accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, premises liability, products liability, and wrongful death. Mr. Gonzales personally handles every case, ensuring clients work directly with him. He has extensive experience with large cases, having acted as lead attorney on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases with settlements and verdicts ranging from $1,000,000 to $13,000,000, earning him lifetime membership in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. He is known for his responsiveness, providing clients with direct access and responding to inquiries within 24 hours. Daniel is passionate about fighting for his clients against large corporations and insurance companies.

Nathan D. Pace

Medina, NY

Nathan D. Pace has been an attorney since 1993, graduating from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He specializes in protecting families, fortunes, and freedoms, handling family law (divorce, custody, child support), elder law (nursing home debt, estate planning), and criminal defense. He is skilled in civil and criminal litigation, emphasizing a solution-based approach. Nathan is fluent in Spanish and has served on the Board of Bar Examiners for the Utah State Bar and as a Judge Pro Tempore.

Caitlin B. Carrigan

New Orleans, LA

Caitlin B. Carrigan is a New Orleans native with extensive legal experience in personal injury, business, and maritime law, including Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims. She graduated from Louisiana State University and earned her legal degree from Loyola University School of Law, where she excelled in the Moot Court Program. She is admitted to practice in Louisiana and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2017 and a New Orleans City Business One to Watch. She is actively involved in several legal organizations and volunteers with Covenant House and Eden House, also serving as an adjunct professor at Loyola.

Nicole Dalton

Vancouver, WA

Founder of Dalton Law Office, PLLC, Nicole Dalton is a Washington native. She completed her undergraduate studies at Portland State University and obtained her J.D. from Lewis and Clark School of Law in 2006. She is licensed to practice law in Washington State and admitted in the Federal Courts for the Western District of Washington. Nicole handles personal injury and select criminal defense matters, is an experienced trial attorney, and is fluent in Spanish. She is an active member of several professional organizations including WSBA, WACDL, WDA, WSAJ, WWL, CDACC, and the Clark County Bar Assn.

Jeffrey Spencer

Irvine, CA

Jeffrey Spencer founded the Spencer Law Firm in 2000 with the goal of helping individuals who need legal representation in complex litigation against large corporations and insurance companies. Since that time the Spencer Law Firm has recovered over $120 Million for clients and class members in cases ranging from employment and consumer class action litigation to individual personal injury cases. Mr. Spencer is an experienced litigator and has tried several cases to verdict. He argues frequently before the Court of Appeals and has published opinions from the California State Court of Appeal and the Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Spencer has had great success litigating difficult high damages cases against some of the largest corporations and law firms in the country. At the same time he has maintained a small firm environment where clients always have an open channel of communication with the attorney directly responsible for their case. As a testament to the firm’s success, over 90% of the Spencer Law Firm’s cases come from client referrals. Mr. Spencer also receives frequent referrals of class action and civil litigation cases from other attorneys and is regularly consulted by other law firms regarding class action, personal injury, employment, consumer and business matters.

Ryan Perdue

Albuquerque, NM

Ryan is a fierce and fearless litigator who has made it his mission to fight tirelessly for the rights of injury victims. With years of experience representing some of the country's largest corporations and insurance companies, Ryan understands the strategies employed by the opposing side and uses that knowledge to his clients' advantage. Ryan has handled thousands of cases throughout his career and has witnessed firsthand the injustices faced by individuals who suffered injuries due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Motivated by a deep sense of empathy and justice, he made the decision to shift his focus entirely to helping injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Ryan's dedication to his clients is unparalleled. He approaches every case with unwavering commitment, investing his time, resources, and expertise to build effective, winning arguments. Known for his sharp intellect and legal acumen, Ryan possesses an innate ability to unravel complex legal issues and present them in a clear and compelling manner. Ryan's relentless advocacy for his clients has earned the respect and recognition from both peers and opponents. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, Ryan is ready to stand by your side, fighting passionately for your rights.

Drew N. Evans

Pasadena, CA

An attorney at the law firm Ball & Evans, Drew N. Evans serves clients in Southern California and throughout California from the firm’s offices in Pasadena, California. He focuses his practice on the following areas: Personal injury: Premises liability, auto accidents, dog bites, products liability, wrongful death and so on. Employment law: Harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation and more. Medical and legal malpractice. Graduating from the University of California, Davis, Mr. Evans earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and communications. He attended law school at the Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, focusing on civil litigation, and earned his Juris Doctor in 2010. While in law school, Mr. Evans was the chief production editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International & Comparative Law Review. After finishing law school, he went on to become a fellow with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is licensed to practice in California and before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Mr. Evans started his legal career as a litigation defense attorney representing medical professionals who have been accused of medical malpractice. Later, he decided to use his prior experience as a defense attorney to fight for the rights of those who had been wronged or injured. A fierce advocate for his clients' liberties and freedoms, Mr. Evans has received a "Very Good" rating on Avvo. He has compassion for the challenges his clients suffer as a result of the carelessness of others and works tirelessly to secure the justice they are due.

Kendrick K. McWilliams, Sr.

Decatur, GA

Kendrick K. McWilliams, Sr. was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended St. John’s University (MN), obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Communication. While there, he was a member of the football team, playing under legendary coach, John Gagliardi. Mr. McWilliams obtained his Juris Doctor from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. McWilliams spent 11 years defending corporations and insurance companies in personal injury matters ranging from car accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death, municipal liability and police misconduct cases throughout the state of Georgia. In 2014, he joined Hagen Rosskopf, LLC to pursue a more meaningful career as a zealous advocate for those injured by the negligence of others. Mr. McWilliams is honored to have the opportunity to use his technical knowledge and skill in the law, and his insight into how corporations and insurance companies defend injury claims, for the benefit of his clients. Kendrick has extensive experience litigating cases throughout the state and welcomes the opportunity to positively impact your life or the life of a loved one who may need assistance.

Elizabeth S. Holder

Champaign, IL

Betsy Holder is a partner at Holder Law Group, LLP, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, including car accidents, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and various medical malpractice cases. She has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution and has worked on complex class action litigation. Betsy is actively involved in pro-bono work and community volunteering, and provides translation services to Spanish-speaking clients. She graduated from Dartmouth College and Vermont Law School, and is admitted to practice in Illinois state and federal courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

J. Arthur "Art" Smith, III

Baton Rouge, LA

Mr. Smith has been practicing law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for nearly 50 years. Labor and employment law is the principal focus of his practice. He is the President and founder of the Baton Rouge affiliate of the National Employment Lawyers Association, President of the Louisiana Employment Lawyers Association, and Former Chair of both the Labor and Employment and Civil Rights sections of the Louisiana Association for Justice. He is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also the founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Stand Up for Workers Political Action Committee. As a seasoned and experienced trial and appellate attorney, he is licensed and practices in all Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as in the U.S. Fifth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Smith has successfully handled many labor and employment cases in state and federal courts and many of his cases have shaped the landscape of labor and employment law in Louisiana.

Joseph J. Mondock

Miamisburg, OH

Joseph J. Mondock is a partner at Thorson Switala Mondock & Snead LLP, joining as a partner in 2008 after being the firm's first associate attorney. He graduated cum laude from Bowling Green State University in 1998 and earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2002. He practices in personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2011-2015) and a Top Rated attorney by AVVO. He participates in the Dayton’s Volunteer Lawyer Program and mentors new attorneys.

Norman Sawyer

Atlanta, GA

Norman Sawyer is the founder and principal attorney at Sawyer Injury Law, an Atlanta personal injury law firm dedicated to helping accident victims recover the compensation they deserve when harmed by another’s negligence. With more than 22 years of experience representing clients in personal injury matters, Norm offers a rare perspective. He has practiced on both sides of the courtroom, first as a defense attorney and now as a plaintiff’s lawyer. His years defending large corporations and insurance companies gave him extensive jury trial experience, far more than the average personal injury lawyer, and a deep understanding of how insurers evaluate, negotiate, and fight claims. This experience makes Norm uniquely qualified to anticipate the strategies used by insurance companies and defense lawyers, giving his clients a powerful advantage in negotiations and at trial. He has represented individuals, corporations, and governmental entities in cases ranging from automobile collisions to mass torts, unsafe premises, and catastrophic injuries. His work has included clerking for two county judges early in his career, serving as staff counsel at two of the largest insurance companies in the United States, training Travelers Insurance’s municipal claim department on Georgia governmental liability, gaining specialized training in automobile and trucking accident litigation, and serving as a supervisory attorney at a large plaintiff’s firm. At Sawyer Injury Law, Norm leverages this insider knowledge of insurance defense to deliver high-quality work and personal service to every client. He is licensed to practice law in both Georgia and Arizona and is committed to handling each case with the care it deserves, ensuring clients receive not only results but also respect and compassion throughout the process. Clients describe Norm as approachable, organized, and deeply knowledgeable. He is known for being the lawyer who will actually speak with you, not push you off to a case manager.

Tyler Lee

Columbia, SC

Attorney Tyler Lee is the founder of Lee Injury Law, established in 2019 after 14 years at a large firm. He focuses on helping injured workers and their families, having handled over 2,000 claims. Recognized for nearly two decades of workers' compensation experience, he has received accolades such as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers (since 2019), a 10.0 AVVO rating, Legal Elite of the Midlands (2019), National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Best Law Firms (since 2021).