English-Speaking Attorneys

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).

Craig K. Nichols

Syracuse, NY

Craig K. Nichols is the founder and attorney at Nichols Law Offices, PLLC, with over 31 years of experience in personal injury law. He has recovered millions for clients injured in auto accidents and is dedicated to representing a diverse clientele, including immigrants. He is known for his integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to making a difference for his clients and community.

Nicole A. Levine

Bridgeport, CT

Helping clients with personal injury law and workers' compensation in CT since 1997.

James M. Stein

Waynesboro, PA

Jim handles all types of litigation, including contract and business disputes, personal injury cases, and estate disputes. He is also experienced in alternative methods of resolution, such as arbitration and mediation. Jim has successfully handled multi-million dollar cases and tried various high-profile cases. In addition to his work for the firm, Jim also serves as the Divorce Hearing Officer and Support Hearing Officer for Franklin and Fulton Counties, and he serves as the Solicitor for Fulton County. He has been practicing law in Waynesboro for over 25 years.

Edward Y. Lee

Los Angeles, CA

Edward Y. Lee founded the Law Offices of Edward Y. Lee in 1995 and has been a licensed attorney since 1994. He is the firm's principal trial attorney, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, and civil litigation. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Seven Figure Lawyers collective, and has received recognition as a Who’s Who Top Attorney of North America and a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney by Best of the Best. He is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the American Association for Justice.

Michelle S. Vargas

Coral Gables, FL

Michelle S. Vargas is a partner at St. Denis & Davey P.A., focusing on construction law, insurance defense, and premises liability. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Ruben Anthony Nájera

Houston, TX

Ruben Anthony Nájera is a bilingual trial attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC with fourteen years of experience, with over half of that time concentrating on Family Based Immigration and Immigration Court Representation. Ruben has previous experience working as an Assistant District Attorney, in Hidalgo County, he has represented children and families in areas of Special Education Law, Criminal Defense, and Family Law. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas, graduating with honors, where he was also the founding father to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Texas Chi Chapter; President of the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association; and a member of the College Cheerleading Team. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he was the First Year Litigator Winner, member of 3 National Mock Trial Teams competing in Michigan, Ohio and New York, Voted Best Graduating Litigator, elected as the Student Speaker at graduation, and was on the Dean’s list. Ruben was born and raised in southwest Texas in the town of La Pryor. Family is extremely important to Ruben. He is married to his husband Brian, a high school band director and professional musician. They have two amazing children, Nathan and Isabella, that they were able to adopt in September of 2022, after they were placed in their home through the Texas Foster Care system. Ruben’s passion and drive all stem from the desire to help others. His one main goal in life is to know that he has made a difference in someone else’s life. Ruben’s past work as an Elementary and High School teacher combined with this activism and desire to fight for other gives him a unique and true understanding of the family dynamic when representing his clients. He knows that the legal issue that he is fighting has long lasting effects on the client and the family unit.

Gina M. Corena

Las Vegas, NV

Gina M. Corena is a distinguished lawyer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ranked in the “Top 40 under 40” in 2017, Ms. Corena is a leading personal injury attorney. Gina started her own firm when she was 34. Prior to starting her own practice, she represented creditors in commercial transactions and bankruptcy proceedings. She gained extensive Court exposure and trial experience in Bankruptcy Court. With 17 years of professional experience, she is the founding member and managing partner of Gina Corena & Associates. Ms. Corena earned her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2007 and passed the Nevada Bar that same year. Her background as an insurance defense attorney helps Ms. Corena understand the inner workings of insurance companies and their defense strategies, giving her an insider’s perspective when advocating for her personal injury clients’ rights. She is dedicated to providing clients top-notch service and maintaining her reputation as an industry expert, and as such attends numerous seminars on topics ranging from medical treatment to litigation strategy. Gina spends her free time enjoying quality time with her husband, Matt, and daughter, Catalina. In the decade since starting her legal career, Ms. Corena has established a reputation as a skilled and passionate client advocate. Looking ahead, she envisions a bright future in the years to come and hopes to try at least five cases per year.

Mustafa Latif

Houston, TX

Mustafa A. Latif is a native Houstonian and a first-generation Palestinian American. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Houston Clear Lake and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Houston Law Center. While in law school, he clerked for Judge David Mendoza. Mustafa has won hundreds of cases and secured millions of dollars for his clients, becoming a rising star in the Houston personal injury scene with cases worth over a million dollars. He has practiced on both sides of the bar, defending insurance companies before transitioning to representing injured parties. He is fluent in English and Arabic. Mustafa is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court to practice in all courts across the state of Texas and in federal courts for the Southern District. He was named a SuperLawyers Texas Rising Star in 2024 and 2025.

Alex Zeesman

Porter Ranch, CA

Alex Zeesman is a founding partner of Accident Fighters, APC. He handles all aspects of personal injury matters from initial intake through a final settlement or verdict. Recognized as a 'Top 40 Under 40' Trial Attorney multiple times, he is skilled in both pre-litigation negotiations and trial advocacy. He holds certificates in Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from 2011. Mr. Zeesman is licensed to practice law in California, Pennsylvania, and Colorado, and is a second-generation attorney working alongside his wife, Diana Zeesman.

Regina Irene Edwards

Lawrenceville, GA

Regina I. Edwards is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Edwards Family Law. Ms. Edwards has been practicing law since 2001 and has 21 years of complex family law litigation experience. She attended Tulane University School of Law where she concentrated in family law courses. She speaks three languages.

Saul L. Langsam

Philadelphia, PA

Saul L. Langsam is a founding partner of MyPhillyLawyer, inspired by his parents to help people through law. He earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1974. He has extensive experience in personal injury litigation, arbitration, estate planning, bankruptcy, real estate, probate, and commercial transaction litigation. He is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Information Service, and American Arbitration Association, and holds a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV.

Gregory Andrew Stapp is the owner of Stapp Law, LLC, with over 29 years of experience in workers’ compensation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. He is a trial lawyer who takes complex cases to achieve fair outcomes for his clients. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Jaret A. Spevak

Atlanta, GA

Jaret A. Spevak is an experienced Atlanta attorney specializing in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability claims and appeals in Georgia. He received his B.A. in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University in 1990 and his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1993. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in June 1993. He became a partner with David B. Rechtman in 2000, forming Rechtman & Spevak. He has successfully represented individuals in workers' compensation cases before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation and in various courts throughout Georgia. He has been a member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of both the Atlanta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia since 1995, and a member of WILG since 2019.

Alfonso Nevárez C.

Eagle Pass, TX

Alfonso ‘Poncho’ was born in San Antonio, Texas, and was raised along the Texas-Mexico border in the middle Rio Grande Valley. He received his B.A. in government from the University of Texas at Austin. Alfonso received his law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. He began his legal career as a Laredo car accident attorney with the office of Phil Watkins, P.C. in San Antonio, Texas alongside a collection of talented litigators. Mr. Nevárez is a skilled injury lawyer in Laredo that has litigated cases involving catastrophic injuries and death against some of the largest corporations in the world and is fluent in Spanish.

Howard S. Teitelbaum

East Brunswick, NJ

Howard S. Teitelbaum is an attorney with over 40 years of experience in civil, criminal, and municipal court matters. Raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey, he attended the University of Connecticut and Seton Hall University School of Law. After a clerkship and a year with a Jersey City firm, he opened his practice in East Brunswick. He gained experience as a pool attorney for the public defender's office, achieving numerous acquittals. He has received awards for his legal, charitable, and civic work and has secured significant settlements and jury verdicts, including a multi-million dollar dog bite settlement.

Jacqueline Garcell

Coral Gables, FL

Jacqueline Garcell is a senior partner and active trial attorney in maritime law for Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. She routinely handles passengers’ personal injury, sexual assault and wrongful death claims, as well as non-maritime personal injury claims. Ms. Garcell is the fastest attorney to ever make partner at the firm, having been promoted to the partner position after being with us for a decade.

Xavier Bennett

Houston, TX

Born and raised in Texas, Xavier is an accomplished engineer-attorney specializing in Injury Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Disputes, and Product Defects. Xavier obtained his Juris Doctor at South Texas College of Law - Houston, where he has been a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, executive board of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Society, founding pupil of The Honorable Nancy F. Atlas Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, and Phi Delta Phi legal honors society. After studying Electrical Engineering and logic design at Prairie View A&M University of Texas, Xavier worked as a senior engineer at Motorola, Inc. This experience has been advantageous, and has given him a detailed problem-solving perspective when analyzing and solving legal problems for personal injury clients. Xavier has met the qualifications for admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the United States District Courts for both the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas, and he is also a member of the Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Xavier is also a board certified Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney trained by and registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Xavier is an intellect and a highly intuitive, focused, litigator having experience negotiating settlements for clients, and recently working with a Texas litigation team recovering over $960 Million in verdicts and settlements. Mr. Bennett has been selected by The National Black Lawyers, Top 40 under 40; Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star; and his reputation is solidified regarding client management, case development, pre-trial and trial preparation; and ultimately, obtaining the best outcomes for his clients.

Israel Medina

Odessa, TX

Driven by his family's hardworking ethos, Israel Medina earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston. After graduating, he established his own practice as an oilfield injury attorney in West Texas, motivated by a passion for social justice and his firsthand experience with workers striving for a better life. Having lived through his father's struggles as an undocumented immigrant, Israel Medina was inspired to provide comfort and reassurance to his people. At the Medina Law Firm, our team shares the bond of Mexican heritage and Spanish fluency. Growing up and later working in the oil fields as a welder, truck driver, and maintenance technician, Israel Medina saw firsthand how both documented and undocumented workers were mistreated and put in dangerous jobs. He knew early on what he needed to do to make a difference. Israel chose a career in law to fight for their rights.