English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Jordan T. Klein

Decatur, IL

Jordan T. Klein joined Erickson, Davis, Johnson & Walsh, Ltd., as an associate in 2015 and became a shareholder in 2021. The firm became Kiley Klein Ltd. in March 2023. He received his Juris Doctor from the DePaul University College of Law in 2012 and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2009. His practice includes civil law, property and personal injury claims, contract negotiation, small business services, estate planning, advising local governments, and insurance litigation. He has significant trial experience from a previous firm in Chicago.

Michael W. Favicchio

Cranston, RI

Michael W. Favicchio is a multi-state attorney specializing in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate, and Personal Injury. He has over twenty-five years of experience and is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island, Florida, Massachusetts, and Federal Districts in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He aims to provide a pain-free and easy legal experience for all clients, including Spanish and English speakers.

Roberto L. Sanchez

El Paso, TX

Roberto L. Sanchez is an attorney dedicated to personal injury law for nearly two decades, helping clients rebuild their lives and secure compensation. He has a track record of handling serious injury cases and recovering millions. He provides personalized attention to cases involving multi-vehicle collisions, semi-truck accidents, and oil field accidents. He is known for his straightforwardness and compassion. He serves clients in Texas and New Mexico and supports youth soccer clubs.

Shawn M. Stepleton

Cincinnati, OH

Shawn M. Stepleton is a personal injury attorney who graduated with honors from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. He established his law practice in Cincinnati and has recovered millions of dollars for clients in personal injury cases. He is dedicated, aggressive, and responsive, offering accessible, responsible, and reliable service.

Steven M. Vitale

Troy, MI

Steven M. Vitale is an aggressive Troy Defense Attorney with experience in Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury cases, serving Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties, Michigan. He founded his firm in 2014 and has been practicing law since 1991. He is known for being a compassionate counselor, aggressive litigator, and responsive advocate.

Amy L. Menzel

Neenah, WI

An efficacious attorney known for defending her clients through all obstacles, Amy L. Menzel is a partner at Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC, in Neenah, Wisconsin, and focuses her practice primarily on criminal law, where she represents those accused of both felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal court. Additionally, she also handles legal matters pertaining to personal injury, family law and juvenile law. Ms. Menzel is truly a consummate professional, thinking about every step before taking action. This methodical approach has yielded positive results for her clients, and her compassion and cooperative skills allow her to work with the other side to reduce the burden on her clients. For her generous client contributions, she holds an impressive “Superb” rating on Avvo and has been featured in the Top 40 Under 40 list by The National Trial Lawyers. After graduating from Lawrence University in 2003 and earning her bachelor’s degree in political science and government, Ms. Menzel went on to pursue her legal education at the Marquette University Law School and received her Juris Doctor in 2006. The same year she graduated law school, she obtained her license to practice in Wisconsin. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Menzel served the better half of five years as an assistant district attorney at the Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office, which gives her extensive insight into how the opposition works and to prepare for any development that may arise. In her free time, she helps educate students about different legal topics and procedures as an adjunct professor at the Fox Valley Technical College, where she has taught for more than a decade. Ms. Menzel is very involved within her legal community through affiliations with many prominent legal organizations such as the Wisconsin Association of the Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Outagamie County Bar Association, the Winnebago County Bar Association and the Wisconsin Association for Justice.

Bruce Hess

Bethayres, PA

Bruce D. Hess has concentrated his practice in personal injury since 1976, handling motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases. He also has extensive experience in estate planning and administration. He is a trial lawyer skilled in negotiating settlements.

Kurt A. Gardner is a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, who graduated cum laude from The Dickinson School of Law in 1987. He concentrates his legal practice in family law, personal injury, civil and criminal trial litigation, and estate planning/administration. Mr. Gardner is a certified member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Shawn Hashemi

Carrollton, TX

Shawn S. Hashemi is a principal and civil litigator at GoSuits, licensed in Texas and Illinois. He focuses on personal injury, premises liability, construction law, business torts, professional liability, and real estate law. He also serves as the Managing Attorney for the Illinois office. Shawn brings over a decade of experience from the construction industry, which informs his legal practice.

Dulio R. Chavez, II

Arcadia, CA

Dulio R. Chavez, II is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Dulio R. Chavez, II & Associates. He specializes in California workers’ compensation law, personal injury, and criminal defense. A lifelong California resident, he earned his undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge, and his law degree from LaVerne University School of Law. Admitted to practice in all California state courts, he has over 22 years of legal experience, recovering millions for injured Californians.

Samuel G. Encarnacion

Lancaster, PA

Samuel G. Encarnacion is a personal injury attorney at Haggerty Silverman & Justice, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has decades of experience fighting for the rights of injured people. He is actively involved in the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Lancaster Bar Association, serving on various boards and committees. He also has experience in criminal law with the Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office since 1993.

Scott Occhiogrosso

New York, NY

Scott Occhiogrosso is a partner at Block O’Toole & Murphy, known for handling significant construction accident and catastrophic injury cases, including a $110 million verdict for a cyclist. He is a former prosecutor and an adjunct professor of trial advocacy at St. John’s University School of Law. He is recognized as a New York Super Lawyer.

David P. Vicknair

New Orleans, LA

David P. Vicknair specializes in personal injury, maritime injury, property damage, and class action litigation, representing individuals and small businesses. He graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Business Administration from Nicholls State University in 2007 and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2011. He is admitted to practice in various Louisiana state and federal courts, including the Federal United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. David is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for Volunteers of America.

Sonia Lopez

Edinburg, TX

Sonia Lopez joined the Law Office of Ramon Garcia in 1998, bringing over 20 years of legal experience. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law in 1996 and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the University of Texas Austin in 1993. She was a finalist for National Trial Lawyers of the Year in 2003 and has served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. She is admitted to practice in Texas and several federal courts, and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Hidalgo County Bar Association, and American Trial Lawyers Association.

Kelley M. Huff

Wilmington, DE

Kelley is a trial lawyer specializing in the areas of medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and personal injury.

Maria Del Pilar Ocasio-Douglas

New York, NY

Maria del Pilar Ocasio-Douglas, Esq. is trial counsel to Douglas & London and a former Prosecutor for the Bronx County District Attorney. She is the past Chairperson of the Board of Governors for the New York City Trial Lawyers Association, where she was the first and only Hispanic woman to serve as President. Ms. Ocasio-Douglas has been trying civil cases with million-dollar results for over two decades, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability.

Paula M. Rosales

Dallas, TX

The Honorable Paula M. Rosales rejoined the Law Office of Domingo Garcia in February 2023 as the Litigation Attorney Manager for the Dallas Office. She previously served as presiding judge of the Dallas County Court at Law No. 4 and as a City of Dallas Municipal Court Judge. She has experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, and advocating for victims as a Dallas County Assistant District Attorney.

William D. Andres

Omaha, NE

William Andres began practicing law after graduating from Creighton University School of Law in 2006 and immediately focused his practice on workers’ compensation as well as personal injury law. William has successfully represented injured workers from across the states of Nebraska and Iowa.