English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Parham Hakimi

Bellevue, WA

Parham Hakimi is the founder of Select Law, focusing his legal career on helping consumers, particularly injured people and those seeking a fresh start. He is recognized for his client-centered approach, ensuring direct and unlimited access for clients. He has been recognized with several awards including Top 40 Under 40, Rising Star by Super Lawyers and American Institute of Legal Advocates, and AVVO Clients’ Choice Award. He is licensed in Washington and Arizona and speaks Farsi, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and English.

J. Marshall Rice

Shreveport, LA

A tireless advocate for the injured in Louisiana and Texas, J. Marshall Rice brings award-winning dedication and a passion for helping clients rebuild their lives. Following his father's legacy of excellence, J. Marshall Rice brings unmatched dedication to personal injury law in both Louisiana and Texas. His impressive track record has earned him multiple AV Peer Review Ratings and membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. But what truly drives Marshall is his passion for helping injured clients rebuild their lives.

Patrick J. Kang

Bellevue, WA

Patrick J. Kang is a trial attorney focusing on personal injury and employment cases. He graduated cum laude from Whitworth University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and received his JD from Willamette University, admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2000. He became a partner at Premier Law Group in 2004. He is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice and is admitted to practice in federal courts.

Renee Y. Tucker

Peachtree City, GA

Renee Y. Tucker is a trial attorney with two decades of experience litigating cases throughout Georgia. She specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, commercial vehicle liability, and premises liability. She was selected as one of Georgia Rising Stars in Atlanta Magazine/Law and Politics in 2010.

Robert P. Harper

Valparaiso, IN

Robert Harper was born and raised in Northwest Indiana. He taught elementary school before attending Valparaiso University School of Law, graduating in 1968. He served as Judge of the Portage City Court and later as Porter County Prosecutor. He has extensive trial experience in personal injury and criminal defense. He also served as Porter County Commissioner for 8 years and as a part-time public defender for 14 years. He co-founded Harper and Harper, LLC with his son Harold.

Jose A. Raposo, Jr.

Coral Gables, FL

Jose A. Raposo, Jr. was born, raised, and educated in South Florida and is dedicated to serving his community. Since 2011, Jose has put his heart and soul into representing injured or deceased individuals and their families. He takes great pride in being the voice for good people against large corporations and powerful insurance companies. He is an aggressive personal injury and medical malpractice trial lawyer who believes in fighting for justice. Jose handles an array of different injury cases including medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, truck accidents, negligent security, bicycle/pedestrian accidents, trip/slip and falls, boating accidents, nursing home negligence, construction accidents, aviation accidents, and other negligence matters. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results on behalf of his clients. Jose’s dedication to his clients usually results in a friendship and bond that endures long after their case has been resolved.