English-Speaking Attorneys

Andrew D. Swain

Bensalem, PA

Andrew D. Swain is a litigator of civil matters for plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect, Products Liability, Consumer Fraud, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Mass Tort, and Class Actions. He is dedicated to educating the public on the legal system, having served on the executive Board of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1991 and Temple Law School in 1994, also receiving an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple in 1997. He is admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars, as well as the U.S. District Courts in these states and the First and Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He has authored published materials and lectured on various legal topics.

Anthony “Tony” Garza-Vale

San Antonio, TX

Anthony “Tony” Garza-Vale, a San Antonio native, completed his early education at Central Catholic High School before earning his bachelor’s degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland. After college, Tony returned to San Antonio to pursue a law degree at St. Mary’s University School of Law. During his second year at law school, Tony interned at a local San Antonio personal injury firm which led to his career specializing in representing individuals harmed by the negligence of others. Since joining Gamez Law Firm, Tony has successfully achieved multiple seven figure settlements and verdicts. During his career, he has helped his clients obtain verdicts that have been recognized among the Top 100 Verdicts in Texas across all civil practice areas. He was nominated to the board of directors of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association from 2018-2022, has served as the organization’s monthly VP of CLE in 2023, VP of CLE in 2024, and has presented multiple continuing legal education (CLE) seminars for fellow trial attorneys and paralegals. He has also been honored as a Top 40 under 40 Lawyer in Texas for Civil Trial Law by The National Trial Lawyers. Throughout his career, Tony has seen how insurance companies and their lawyers make any excuse possible to not fairly pay people’s claims. He gets a lot of satisfaction making sure his clients get the fair compensation they deserve.

Manuel H. Hernandez

Albuquerque, NM

Throughout his career, Manuel has helped clients search for answers and solutions where there appear to be only questions and uncertainty. Whether it be in trial, on appeal, or via settlement resolution, Manuel works to find the best solution for each of his clients. Because he grew up on the border of the U.S. and Mexico, Manuel is fluent in both English and Spanish-a skill that helps him communicate and understand his clients on a personal level. After graduating from the University of Texas at El Paso, Manuel attended the Texas Tech University School of Law, where he served as editor of the Texas Tech Administrative Law Journal. He earned a place on the Journal’s Executive Board and was awarded the Texas Tech University School of Law Judge Meade F. Griffin Award. The award is given each year to the student who has “best utilized the law school experience to improve and prepare for service to the profession and to mankind.” Manuel was also selected for a Graduate Fellowship with the Central Intelligence Agency Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., clerked for the Honorable William E. Moody of El Paso, Texas, and began his legal career focusing on commercial litigation and personal injury cases in both state and federal courts for a law firm in Houston, Texas before joining FCHC. Since joining FCHC, Manuel has had the great honor of taking cases to jury verdict and beyond, including arguing cases before the Supreme Court of Texas. Manuel is a proud member of the Texas Trial Lawyers’ Association and has also gained lifetime admission into the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums based on the recoveries he has obtained for his clients.

David M. Poirot

Hartford, CT

David M. Poirot is the owner and managing partner of Gold, Levy & Poirot. He has twenty-six years of experience handling personal injury, criminal defense, and workers' compensation matters, successfully trying numerous jury cases and arguing appeals. He has represented hundreds of injured individuals since 1992 and is known for his advocacy and negotiation skills.

Tarak Devkota

Kansas City, MO

Tarak Alexander Devkota, founder of Devkota Law Firm LLC, has been a dedicated advocate for individuals in Kansas and Missouri since 1999. He champions justice against government entities, corporations, and large insurance companies. A Missouri native and Kansas City resident since 1996, he holds a biology degree from the University of Missouri and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (1999). Tarak is recognized for his extensive experience in jury trials and his willingness to tackle complex cases, with over two decades of litigation expertise in personal injury, insurance disputes, and governmental liability. His commitment to fairness has earned him trust and respect in the Kansas and Missouri communities.

Natasha Sadeghian de la Garza

Houston, TX

Natasha Sadeghian de la Garza is a personal injury attorney passionate about effectuating change through her work. She represents victims of serious and catastrophic personal injuries, including commercial truck and auto collisions, medical malpractice, civil rights violations, and workplace accidents. She is a native Houstonian with strong ties to the community.

Ryan Wham

The Woodlands, TX

Ryan Wham’s practice focuses on personal injury claims and business litigation. Before joining Wham & Rogers™, Ryan worked at one of the world’s largest law firms, where he litigated nine- and ten-figure complex commercial disputes in U.S. courts and in international arbitration. His experience includes disputes involving accounting fraud, consumer credit reporting, trade secrets theft, liquidated and delay damages under construction contracts, and oil-and-gas joint operating agreements.

Antonio Linares

Aurora, CO

Antonio Linares is an Attorney dedicated to pursuing justice for those in need, specializing in personal injury and consumer class actions. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2017 and Harvard Law School in 2021. He is admitted to practice law in Colorado (state and federal courts) and handles cases in both English and Spanish. He previously worked as a Guardian ad Litem in Florida and at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office on the Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit.

Jared C. Glugeth

Hoboken, NJ

Jared C. Glugeth is a partner and trial attorney at Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C., licensed in New York and New Jersey. He handles a wide variety of personal injury cases and has resolved several multimillion-dollar cases. He was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for six consecutive years.

Alek Hernandez

Dallas, TX

Languages: English, Spanish; Areas of Practice: Personal injury, civil litigation; Education: St. Edward's University

Miguel A. Ruiz

Chicago, IL

Miguel A. Ruiz is a trial lawyer with a proven track record of obtaining significant recoveries for his injured clients. He primarily practices in medical negligence but also handles cases involving wrongful death, nursing home neglect, motor vehicle accidents, and trucking accidents. His background in medical negligence provides him with a superior understanding of injuries. Miguel is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with non-English speaking clients. He is a past President of the Society of Trial Lawyers and has served as an adjunct professor of law and a frequent lecturer on legal topics.

Javier A. Finlay

Las Vegas, NV

Javier Finlay is a formidable litigator and partner at The Personal Injury Pros, with over 15 years of experience dedicated to personal injury claims. Licensed in Florida and Nevada, he is committed to championing the rights of injured individuals and securing fair compensation for them. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Finlay is highly acclaimed, recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a Lawyers of Distinction honoree since 2019, and a member of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. He is actively involved in professional associations including the American Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, and Dade County Bar Association.

Michael R. De La Paz

San Antonio, TX

Michael R. De La Paz is a San Antonio personal injury lawyer who has represented accident victims for over twenty years. He started his firm, the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, in 1996 and has devoted himself to pursuing justice for thousands of injured clients. He is licensed in all state and federal courts in Texas, and has represented clients throughout the United States and Mexico.

William J. Bribriesco

Bettendorf, IA

William J. Bribriesco is an attorney specializing in Personal Injury, Nursing Home Negligence, and Medical Malpractice. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in Finance and Financial Economics and a J.D. in 1980. He served as an Assistant County Attorney from 1981-1984 and has dedicated over 35 years to representing victims. He is bilingual and has served on the Board of Governors for the Iowa Association for Justice.

Edwin Grey Wicker

Greenville, SC

Grey passed away suddenly as a result of a cardiac event on Wednesday, May 10th. Professionally, Grey served as a law clerk to the Honorable Roger L. Couch in the Seventh Judicial Circuit for one year before going into practice with Mike Spears of Michael E. Spears, PA, in 2008. Grey joined Parham, Smith & Archenhold’s Spartanburg Office in 2017. While practicing many facets of the law, Grey focused his efforts on pursuing the legal rights of his clients in civil, medical malpractice, class action and trucking accident litigation. Grey committed his career to protecting his clients’ interests while zealously representing them and counseling them through the difficult litigation process. Grey received an “AV” rating as a Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. A Spartanburg native, Grey received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Music from Davidson College before receiving his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from The Charleston School of Law in 2007. During his tenure at the Charleston School of Law, Grey served as the Quality Control Editor of the Maritime Law Bulletin. Additionally, Grey served as the Chairman of the school’s Honor Counsel for two years and on the Judiciary Committee, tasked with writing the school’s honor code. While achieving great success in his legal career, Grey also contributed to his community in many ways. Grey was Chairman of the Board of Directors for Mobile Meals of Spartanburg County beginning in June, 2015. He was also Founder and Director of Public Relations for The Hub City Hog Fest, a charity BBQ competition in downtown Spartanburg, established as a benefit for Mobile Meals of Spartanburg County and raised over $200,000.00 for Mobile Meals in its first four years. While we could continue with Grey’s accolades and achievements, we know that his greatest legacy is his family. Grey could not have been more proud of his beautiful wife, Amanda, and their two young children.

Ava L. Zelenetsky, Esq.

White Plains, NY

Ava L. Zelenetsky, Esq. is the founder of Zelenetsky & Associates, P.C., a personal injury law firm in White Plains, New York. She graduated from Pace University School of Law in 1999 and was admitted to the New York State bar the same year. Ms. Zelenetsky also attended Queens College (C.U.N.Y), graduating magna cum laude with highest honors in English. Her legal career began in insurance defense, which now enables her to successfully negotiate with claim representatives and defense attorneys. She is recognized by Super Lawyers and has received multiple other awards.

Heather McCollum Harvey is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, specializing in personal injury, car accidents, and mass tort cases. She graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2001 and earned a Communications degree from the University of Kentucky in 1998. Heather is licensed in Kentucky state and federal courts, including the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, and is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and Kentucky Justice Association. She was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2013-2016. With a background representing large insurance carriers, she now brings her grit and skill to advocate for individuals impacted by negligence.

Fred Willumsen

Houston, TX

Fred Willumsen is a Board Certified Texas Personal Injury Trial Lawyer with almost 30 years of experience. He represents victims and their families harmed by reckless and careless individuals and businesses, focusing on wrongful death and serious injury cases caused by 18-Wheelers, commercial trucks, drunk drivers, and child abuse/neglect at Day Care. He is dedicated to ensuring clients are fully and fairly compensated through investigation, evidence collection, and prosecution of civil cases, including jury trials if necessary.

DeVun Stovall

Atlanta, GA

Attorney DeVun Stovall, J.D., joined The Millar Law Firm in August 2024. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Kennesaw State University and his Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center. He has a rich background in law, including internships at Fulton County Superior Court and Knowable, and five years at Bush & Miller, Attorneys At Law, PC, handling personal injury, criminal defense, probate/estate law, and civil litigation.

Gavin P. Kassel

San Bernardino, CA

Gavin P. Kassel, a graduate of University of West Los Angeles School of Law and UC Santa Cruz, joined the firm in November 2012. He serves 'Of Counsel' in association with McCune Law Group. Gavin is the youngest member of the multi-generational Kassel/Katz family of local attorneys, bringing legal talent and compassion to clients. He assists those injured due to another's fault or taken advantage of, particularly in employment discrimination, workplace retaliation, and wrongful termination. He is recognized as a ThreeBest Rated Employment and Medical Malpractice Lawyer in San Bernardino.

Patrick Cadiz

Portland, OR

Patrick Cadiz is an attorney with over 25 years of legal experience, specializing in personal injury and auto accident cases. He earned his JD from Cardozo School of Law in 2000. He has experience as both a plaintiff's trial lawyer and an insurance defense attorney, and served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. He is fluent in Spanish and admitted to practice in all Oregon state courts and the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon.

Matthew Andrade

Methuen, MA

Matthew Andrade, Esq. is an attorney at Perrault Blair Law Group specializing in personal injury litigation, including auto and motorcycle crashes, construction site injuries, medical malpractice, and product liability. He has successfully handled numerous cases at trial and appellate levels in Massachusetts, securing substantial settlements and verdicts. He is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and the U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts. He earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. He has been recognized by his peers as a 'Massachusetts Super Lawyer' (Rising Star and Super Lawyer) and is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. He provides legal representation in both English and Spanish.

Robert E. Somogyi

Orange Village, OH

Robert E. Somogyi joined the firm in 1993 and has developed a reputation for compassionate and effective representation of his clients' interests. His experience lies primarily in the areas of domestic relations, personal injury and criminal defense. Rob continues to win praise from his peers through outstanding trial work and superior negotiation in the resolution of difficult disputes. His efforts have provided his clients with great success and generated praise in courtrooms throughout Northeast Ohio. Rob has recieved numerous awards over the past several years as a result of his efforts and dedication to his client's needs, including an Avvo Client's Choice Award and has also earned the designation of SuperLawyer.

Eric Kirkpatrick

Houston, TX

Eric Kirkpatrick is an attorney licensed in Texas and New York, specializing in litigation. He graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2004. He has extensive experience in diverse areas of law including personal injury, securities litigation, and construction disputes. Since 2014, he has worked with Jim Walker, successfully trying jury and non-jury trials in state and federal courts. He is a member of several legal associations including the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Houston Bar Association, and volunteers for legal clinics.