English-Speaking Attorneys

Terry A. Ekl

Lisle, IL

Terry Ekl is a founding member of the law firm of Ekl, Williams & Provenzale and has over 40 years of experience representing public and private sector clients in federal and state litigation. Throughout his career, Terry has distinguished himself as a tireless advocate for his clients in both civil and criminal cases. Terry has obtained successful verdicts and settlements in numerous high profile cases including, “code of silence” cases against the City of Chicago, wrongful death cases, civil rights cases, and malicious prosecution cases. Terry’s career has also focused on defending those wrongfully accused and he has successfully represented elected officials, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and municipalities in criminal and civil actions. Throughout his career, Terry has not only stood out in his legal community as a zealous advocate for his clients but his fair, practical and common sense approach has also been sought out by counties, local municipalities, and law enforcement agencies to conduct internal investigations and recommend policy reforms. Terry is a former president of the DuPage County Bar Association, a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction Committee, and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Gary J. Douglas

New York, NY

Gary J. Douglas is a nationally renowned trial attorney and member of the Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame, recognized as a trailblazer in Products Liability and Environmental Law. He has tried hundreds of cases, securing billions in verdicts and settlements. Mr. Douglas was lead trial counsel in the AFFF/PFAS trial, resulting in a $12.5 billion settlement, and successfully tried PFAS contamination cases against DuPont, leading to a $690 million settlement. His career is marked by numerous "firsts" in significant litigations.

Victor Olakunle Moses

Inglewood, CA

Victor Olakunle Moses is an attorney with nearly three decades of legal experience, specializing in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and immigration matters. He was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1988 and to the California Bar in 1994. He founded the LAW OFFICES OF VICTOR O. MOSES in Inglewood, California in 1994, serving the greater Los Angeles area.

Robert Sterling Guest

Forney, TX

Robert Guest is the top-rated criminal defense attorney in Kaufman County, Texas, and the co-founder of Guest & Gray Law Firm. With over 20 years of experience in both prosecution and defense, Robert provides aggressive, strategic legal representation for clients facing serious criminal charges. He is known for his compassionate approach, responsiveness, transparency, and deep knowledge of Texas criminal law.

Ron A. Austin

Harvey, LA

Ron A. Austin is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Ron Austin Law, known for his advocacy and results, including a landmark $1 billion judgment against Exxon Mobil. He is a nationally-recognized leader in personal injury and mass torts, with extensive multi-state and multi-district experience. He graduated from Southern University Law School in 1995 and Southeastern Louisiana University. Ron is active in several prominent bar associations and community initiatives.

Jacob J. Munch

Tampa, FL

At Munch and Munch, P.A., our practice is led by attorney Jacob J. Munch, a Florida Bar board certified specialist in admiralty and maritime law and in civil trial law, who has been widely recognized by his peers for his advocacy on behalf of accident victims and their families. Jacob is a native of Long Island, New York, and the son of two teachers. Jacob grew up fishing and boating with his family, and became highly familiar with boating and navigational rules at a young age. Jake attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, where he earned his bachelor's degree in marine engineering and nautical science, and graduated with honors. Upon graduating from Kings Point, Jake worked at sea for a living as a U.S. Coast Guard licensed 3rd mate and 3rd assistant engineer. After working at sea as a licensed seaman, Jake attended Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. With his passion for all things maritime related, Jake knew Tulane's extensive list of courses involving maritime law would help develop his unique expertise. It was not long after Jake began his time at Tulane when he met Kim, who would later become his wife and founding partner of Munch and Munch, P.A. But before beginning their own firm, Jake worked at Fowler, White, Boggs, Villareal and Banker, P.A. and also at Wagner, Cunningham, Vaughan and McLaughlin, P.A. A frequent lecturer and speaker on admiralty law, Jake has spoken at Maritime Law Seminars as well as other legal seminars. Jake and Kim have been blessed with four children: Jay - also a USMMA Kings Point grad - who is working as a marine engineer in Washington D.C., Casey - an attorney at Munch and Munch. Will - a mechanical engineer working for James Hardee in Fontana, California, and Josh - a dentist working at Temple University Dental School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jake is also the proud grandfather to four grandchildren, Casey's daughters, Quinn and Palmer, and Jay's sons, Jacob John III and Noah.

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.