English-Speaking Attorneys

Louise D. Monaghan

Uniontown, PA

Attorney Louise Monaghan has been practicing law in Uniontown since 1982. She is a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law and Wright State University, concentrating her practice in Personal Injury and civil litigation.

Jesse Chrisp

Santa Rosa, CA

Attorney Jesse Chrisp was born in Santa Rosa and raised in Lake County. He grew up learning the values of life in Northern California. From humble beginnings, he worked his way through college and law school, starting his own law firm in 2010. Mr. Chrisp shares time between his apartment in San Francisco and his home in Lake County. Each week, he drives throughout the North Bay, meeting with clients and going to court. Mr. Chrisp actively supports these communities by making donations to local charities and many local little leagues throughout the area. You might have even seen his face on a few billboards or little league fences. Since 2010, Mr. Chrisp has been continuously recognized as a leader in personal injury law. He is one of the preeminent trial attorneys throughout the North Coast. He has been selected to Northern California Rising Stars℠ from 2013 to 2019. Only 2.5 percent of all attorneys in the state have the honor of achieving this distinction. He holds the record for the highest personal injury verdict in Lake County, and he was one of four finalists for San Francisco Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2018. He is a proud graduate of the famed Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, practicing exclusively plaintiff-side personal injury in the North Bay and Lake/Mendocino region. He is active in the legal community and a sought-after national speaker on trial skills. He has represented thousands of clients in their injury cases, and he is highly experienced in trial and litigation. He is frequently sought out by other law firms in the area to take their cases to trial or to give advice on jury trials. Mr. Chrisp is a member of numerous national trial lawyer organizations and California trial lawyer organizations, including local North Coast bar associations in Sonoma, Mendocino, Napa, and Lake County. His passion and diligence are well known to the local insurance adjusters, and he has earned a hard-fought reputation of trustworthiness and diligence which makes him much more preferable to out-of-town lawyers. The insurance companies also know Mr. Chrisp works exclusively in the North Bay and has worked on thousands of cases in Sonoma, Mendocino, Napa, and Lake County. His familiarity with the courts and juries gives his clients the advantage of a skilled local trial lawyer who won’t get hometowned. When asked why local clients are better served with a local injury attorney, Mr. Chrisp said, “Before you hire some random out-of-town lawyer off the internet who’s never stepped foot in a Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, or Lake County courtroom, you should know the insurance companies hire local attorneys to fight against your case. These local insurance attorneys know who is a serious courtroom threat, and they know which attorneys are from out of town. If you’ve been injured in the North Bay or Wine Country, then your case will be in our local courts, and you don’t want to start off bringing some out-of-town law firm against a hometown insurance attorney.” As a Northern California native, Mr. Chrisp speaks our language and knows our values. These are critical advantages in front of a jury, and the local insurance adjusters and defense attorneys know this. In fact, many times, local insurance attorneys and adjuster refer clients to Mr. Chrisp based on their experience with going up against him. Find out for yourself the advantage of hiring a top-notch local attorney trusted enough to get local insurance adjusters to refer their family and friends.

Joseph M. Bedoy

Houston, TX

A life-long Houston resident, Joseph Bedoy graduated with honors from The University of Houston in 2002, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature with a minor in Marketing. Afterwards, he attended the University of Houston Law Center, where he graduated in 2006. Joseph’s legal career began with the Ngo Law Firm in Houston. There, his practice focused on criminal defense, family law and personal injury cases. He stayed with the firm for more than 4 years. In December 2011, Joseph joined the team at Abbott, Clay & Bedoy, LLC. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and other types of injury cases. As a natural leader, Joseph’s extreme work ethic and innovative ideas have brought many positive changes to the way Abbott, Clay & Bedoy approaches client representation in a technical environment, leading to an overall increase in our clients’ obtaining the medical care and income benefits that they deserve.

Elif Dag-Milano, LL.M.

Houston, TX

Elif Dag-Milano is an attorney at Milano Legal Group, providing passionate representation in various personal injury cases. She has extensive experience with insurance companies and ensures maximum recovery for clients. Prior to this role, she had several years of litigation experience as In-House Legal Counsel for a major European consumer electronics retailer. She is licensed in Texas and is a member of the Istanbul Bar Association and the Union of Turkish Bars. She speaks English, Turkish, and Azerbaijani.

Jon Simon Stefanuca

Timonium, MD

Jon Simon Stefanuca is a trial attorney at Gilman & Bedigian, LLC, specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury cases, particularly those involving catastrophic injuries in children such as cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. He also has extensive experience with toxic exposure cases. He has achieved verdicts and settlements exceeding $350,000,000.

John K. Overchuck

Orlando, FL

John K. Overchuck is the Managing Attorney at Overchuck Law Firm. He is dedicated to his clients, making himself accessible even on weekends and providing his personal email for direct communication. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2002 and passed the Florida Bar Exam on his first attempt. With over 20 years of experience, he has handled over 1000 personal injury and wrongful death cases, recovering over $75 million for his clients. His career began at a personal injury law firm at age sixteen, building the foundation for his successful practice. He is a relentless advocate for justice and a trusted referral source for legal matters.

Gregory E. Blackwell

Orlando, FL

Greg Blackwell is a Partner in the Jacksonville office of O’Connor and Stolinas Law Group, focusing primarily on Construction Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Commercial/Civil Litigation representing clients throughout the State of Florida. Greg has over 20 years of legal experience and has spent the majority of his career working for prominent insurance defense firms.

Quynh Truong-Johnson

Atlanta, GA

Quynh Truong-Johnson, native Vietnam, is a celebrated Atlanta attorney in the area of workers’ compensation and personal injury law. She was inspired to become an attorney by the struggles faced by her family as they navigated a new country without the knowledge of their rights nor the language. This experience motivated her to dedicate her career to represented injured workers.

Charles "Charlie" Hands III, Esq.

Charlotte, NC

Charles "Charlie" Hands III, Esq., is an attorney who focuses on personal injury and family estate planning. He graduated in the top 10% of his law school class from North Carolina Central University School of Law and earned his bachelor’s from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a NCCU Foundation Scholar, CITI Scholar, Contracts Assistant Professor, and Senior Editor of the NCCU Law Review.

Michael C. George is a distinguished attorney with deep roots in West Palm Beach, Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science in political science and philosophy from Florida State University and a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. His career includes an internship with the U.S. House of Representatives, serving as an Assistant State Attorney where he prosecuted over fifty jury trials, and working for an insurance defense firm. He now practices exclusively in personal injury, wrongful death, various accident cases (automobile, tractor-trailer, commercial motor vehicle), product liability, commercial litigation, and criminal litigation. Since 2003, he has recovered millions in settlements and verdicts for clients across Florida and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Marc Madrigal

Austin, TX

Marc Madrigal is a Litigation/Trial Associate at Ramos James Law, known for his trial experience in Central Texas, including a favorable jury verdict in Williamson County. Fluent in Spanish and English, he helps clients navigate litigation with clear communication and pragmatic solutions. Marc earned his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School, where he received the Order of Barrister honor and a civil litigation certification. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Government and Legal Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to law school, he served as a MALC legislative fellow and clerked for a Texas Congressman.

Armando Flores

Fort Worth, TX

Attorney Armando Flores is an accomplished Fort Worth lawyer and the co-founder of Cañas & Flores. At the firm, he represents clients in an array of complex legal matters, ranging from criminal defense to divorce cases to child custody battles to personal injury and wrongful death litigation. With over two decades of legal experience, Armando understands what it takes to build strong cases on behalf of his clients. In every case, his goal is to secure the best possible outcome and protect his clients’ rights, futures, and freedoms.

Brian Hills is an attorney authorized to practice law in Utah and California. He is a devoted and aggressive advocate for his clients, with extensive experience in personal injury claims including car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, brain injuries, dog attacks, and wrongful death claims. He prioritizes personal communication and is fluent in Spanish.

Kathy Adibe Iwueke

Houston, TX

Kathy Adibe Iwueke is an experienced Personal Injury Attorney and the founder of Adibe Law Group. She is dedicated to fighting for the rights of clients, specializing in diverse personal injury cases from auto accidents to 18-Wheeler incidents, and has successfully recovered millions in settlements. Kathy earned her law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she was President of the Civil Rights Law Society. She also holds a Psychology and Sociology degree from UTSA. Prior to her legal career, she worked at Goodwill Industries, assisting homeless veterans. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

Attorney Kenneth King leads The King Law Firm, dedicating his career to assisting injured individuals, with over $50 million in settlements and jury awards. He passionately represents under-represented clients, including farm workers and laborers, throughout Southern California. Known for his hands-on approach, he meets personally with every client to maximize their compensation. He has over a decade of experience and is recognized by AVVO, Martindale-Hubbell, and SuperLawyers.

Brett A. Owens

Columbia, SC

Brett A. Owens is a lawyer and shareholder admitted to practice in South Carolina since 2003, focusing on workers' compensation, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, social security disability, and insurance bad faith.

Kelly is a fearless and zealous advocate committed to seeking justice for individuals who have endured the unimaginable. Kelly is a compassionate and client-focused advocate who brings her innovative problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and strong ability to advocate to every matter she handles. Kelly focuses her practice on sexual abuse, sexual assault, and personal injury litigation. Kelly represents minor and adult survivors of sexual abuse and assault and has the honor of empowering them with a voice. Kelly has experience working on a wide range of sexual abuse matters, from highly publicized cases and multi-million-dollar exposure to cases in tandem with criminal investigations. Kelly recently served as lead plaintiff’s liaison counsel in a case involving over 80 survivors, most of whom identified as LGBTQ+, who alleged they were sexually assaulted by a university physician at their student health center. Kelly is passionate about her work and understands that it can be difficult for survivors to share their stories. Kelly takes special care to protect the identities of those who have the courage to come forward and maintains the highest standard of confidentiality when working with her clients. Kelly also represents individuals who have been seriously injured because of another’s carelessness. She has successfully handled cases involving life-altering personal injuries resulting from car accidents, bike accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and falls due to the negligence or intentional conduct of another. Kelly also represents tenants throughout the Bay Area in affirmative lawsuits for wrongful eviction, uninhabitable conditions, harassment, and violations of local rent ordinances. Before founding Kellogg & Van Aken LLP, Kelly practiced as a trial attorney at a prominent defense firm in San Francisco where she represented energy companies, automotive and consumer product manufacturers, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies in mass tort and high stakes personal injury matters. There, Kelly handled all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery and depositions, motion practice, mediation, expert discovery, and trial.

Ashkan Minaie

Irvine, CA

Mr. Minaie is the founding member of Minaie Law Group and has been a practicing attorney since 2004. He has successfully fought and obtained numerous high value settlements for injured workers. He is a highly skilled attorney that focuses on workers’ compensation law, helping injured workers throughout State of California. Previously, Mr. Minaie has been general counsel for both multi-million-dollar real estate development companies and fuel & gas companies. It has given him experience with hundreds of employees, and he is well aware of the needs and issues associated with the modern-day employee. Mr. Minaie is a zealous advocate of employee rights.

Elias J. Sayegh

Yonkers, NY

Elias J. Sayegh has been practicing plaintiff’s personal injury and criminal law since 1999 and currently manages the Personal Injury and Criminal Department of the Firm. An accomplished client advocate, Mr. Sayegh has negotiated many significant plaintiff’s personal injury actions and has been extensively involved in criminal defense matters. Over the years, he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation, including Liability, Premises, Construction and Motor Vehicle Negligence. Mr. Sayegh’s professionalism and zealous representation of his clients has made him well respected among members of the bench and other members of the Bar.

Joel B. Pardo

Houston, TX

Joel B. Pardo focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death claims, having started his career overseeing a class action docket and gaining extensive litigation and trial experience. He is known for securing significant verdicts, including a landmark $43.6 million premises liability verdict. Joel has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

Tonya Hinkemeyer

St. Cloud, MN

Tonya is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Guardianship & Conservatorship, and Probate/Estate Administration. Tonya provides her clients with legal counsel and representation in a way that supports their best interests. Tonya strategically prepares for each case by developing the approach, having thoughtful timing, and really listening to her clients. Tonya is known for being tough when necessary, yet compassionate, as she navigates her clients through complex legal matters.

Debra “Debi” Toews

Walla Walla, WA

Debra 'Debi' Toews is a retired founding partner of Willis & Toews, specializing in personal injury law. She graduated from Whitman College in 1976 and was admitted to the Washington Bar in 2002. She is a strong advocate for bicycle and pedestrian safety and has received awards for her public safety and bicycle advocacy work.

Katy Thompson

Austin, TX

A natural advocate, Katy was drawn to the art of arguing at a young age and turned to law as quickly as she realized she could turn her talent into a profession. Much to the relief of her parents. She received a BS in Political Science and a BA in History from Tarleton State University and an MA in Political Science with distinction from Texas State University before attending Baylor Law School. At Baylor, Katy was a brief writer for a national championship team, participated in client counseling and mock trial competitions, and attended a two-week trial intensive at St. Andrews in Scotland. At graduation, Katy was lauded as both a public interest scholar and a leadership development scholar for her efforts in volunteering at the veterans legal clinic, the immigration clinic, and adoption day. Katy is licensed in Texas and has honed her skills in personal injury and complex civil litigation. With a strong track record of successful outcomes, Katy has established herself as a respected advocate for her clients. Her extensive experience in advocacy and litigation has provided her with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively represent clients in a variety of legal matters in family law, estate management, and immigration law. I believe that my ability to advocate on behalf of my clients and negotiate favorable settlements would be beneficial in the practice of family law and estate planning. Katy is a proud member of the Texas Bar College, which recognizes attorneys who go above and beyond the legal education requirements, and enjoys legal research. When not zealously advocating for her clients, Katy can be found hiking with her vizla, traveling, working with Austin theater and education non-profits, or exploring the Austin food scene.

Cassandra A. Rodríguez

Newport, KY

Cassandra A. Rodríguez is the founding partner of Rodriguez & Porter, Ltd. She earned her Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Spanish Studies and minoring in Philosophy. She is bilingual in Spanish and English. Cassandra is licensed to practice law in Ohio, the federal immigration courts (Executive Office of Immigration Review), and the Southern District Federal Court. Her practice focuses on immigration law, including family immigration and deportation defense, as well as criminal law, traffic law, federal criminal law, personal injury, wrongful death, and wills. She has successfully handled complex immigration cases, including I-601 and I-601a provisional waivers, Asylum, and Cancellation of Removal cases, and has won jury trials for serious criminal charges. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association and local bar associations.