English-Speaking Attorneys

Victoria O’Grady Conway

Louisville, KY

Victoria O’Grady Conway is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, licensed in Indiana and Kentucky. She earned her J.D. from the University of Louisville - Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in 2013 and a B.A. in History from the University of Kentucky. Her practice areas include car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and other personal injury cases. Victoria is a member of the Louisville Bar Association, Kentucky Justice Association, and Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsberg, she brings kindness and integrity to her work, aiming to ease clients' minds during difficult times. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, reading, and playing tennis.

Carlos Solis

San Antonio, TX

Carlos Solis, founding partner of Hilley & Solis Law Firm, moved from Mexico to the United States at the age of twelve. A native Spanish speaker, Carlos is adept at communicating with clients for whom English is a second language. As an expert in his field, Carlos is a frequent guest on Univision. Carlos Solis holds a B.S. degree from St. Mary’s University and a law degree from the University of Houston. Carlos Solis began his legal career in 2007 at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where he spent nearly five years sharpening his courtroom skills as a prosecutor. Today, he uses that experience to advocate for individuals injured in car accidents. With a background in both criminal prosecution and personal injury law, Carlos brings a strategic, results-driven approach to every case. He listens closely to his clients, builds compelling arguments from the facts, and fights relentlessly to protect their rights - all with one goal in mind: maximizing their recovery and helping them move forward with confidence. Carlos enjoys spending time with his family.

Telana Poe

Wilmington, NC

Telana Poe grew up in Ashe County, North Carolina, where she was inspired by her parents’ careers in emergency services. She earned her B.S. in Political Science - Public Administration from Appalachian State University before going on to receive her J.D. from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Telana is a litigation attorney at Horton & Mendez, where she focuses her practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Telana formerly worked on Camp Lejeune toxic water litigation as well as catastrophic personal injury litigation. Telana is a member of the American Association for Justice, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Wake County Bar Association, and North Carolina Bar Association. In 2024, she was selected for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice NEXT Leadership Program. She was also featured in Attorney at Law Magazine in the Young Attorney Spotlight (Vol. 12 No. 3).

Dean I. Weitzman

Philadelphia, PA

Dean I. Weitzman is the managing partner of MyPhillyLawyer. He is known for his lively advertisements and hosts the Court Radio show, addressing legal issues from car accidents to wills and real estate. He earned his J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1987 and has extensive litigation experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey State and Federal Courts, covering medical malpractice, products liability, wrongful death, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, worker's compensation, and estate litigation. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania trial lawyer’s associations, and a recipient of the 2018 Who’s Who in Injury and Injured Workers Advocacy Honor. He is also a community volunteer.

Mallon A. Snyder

Rockville, MD

It has been Mallon Snyder's privilege to help clients and their families for over 40 years as an Attorney. In many instances he has helped the client, their children, and now their grandchildren. Mr. Snyder did not go to law school to simply walk into a courtroom and enter a guilty plea as is done in far too many cases.

Attorney Vel Belushin is the founding partner of Belushin Law Firm. He has over a decade of experience representing injured plaintiffs in personal injury cases, including negotiation and litigation. He is admitted to practice law in New York and graduated with a Bachelor's degree from St. John's University and a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in 2001. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, The Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers, The American Association for Justice, and The New York City Bar Association. He is bilingual in English and Russian and has been acknowledged for his pro bono work. He focuses on helping accident victims against large insurance companies, handling various personal injury claims, including those exceeding six figures.

Sergio Escamilla

Phoenix, AZ

Mr. Escamilla is the founding member and managing principal at ELG Accident Attorneys. He is a graduate of Loyola Law School and was admitted to the California Bar in 2000 and Arizona Bar in 2007. He is proficiently bilingual in Spanish and English and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers.

Laurence P. Posner

Alhambra, CA

Laurence P. Posner has been a California licensed attorney since 1994. He has devoted himself to helping victims of personal injury, successfully handling thousands of cases and securing tens of millions of dollars in settlements. Mr. Posner is known for his personal attention to clients, offering direct access via cell phone for emergencies. He and his staff provide 24/7 availability and serve the Chinese community with Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff. His legal career began in Employment Law, representing employees in discrimination and sexual harassment cases. He is committed to helping those who cannot help themselves through extensive litigation, arbitration, and trials.

Paul C. Swainston

Boise, ID

Paul C. Swainston is a shareholder in Litster Frost Injury Lawyers. Paul graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Political Science and received his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington. Paul has successfully litigated and represented hundreds of injured victims with an emphasis in automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycle accidents, including wrongful death. Paul is a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association. He enjoys basketball, tennis, opera, classical music, hiking, and attending his grandchildren’s activities.

Robert Ott

Louisville, KY

Robert Ott is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, licensed in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida, with experience in both State and Federal Courts. He earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Louisville-Brandeis School of Law in 2007, after graduating from Clarkson University. Rob's practice areas include premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. He brings a unique perspective from his years as an insurance defense lawyer, where he rose to partner and gained extensive litigation and trial experience. Rob has successfully argued before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers of America and Kentucky Super Lawyers. He enjoys spending time with his daughter, playing golf, and attending University of Louisville athletic events.

Bradford J. Gilde

Houston, TX

Bradford J. Gilde is the founder of Gilde Law Firm, known for his aggressive, bold, and creative approach to law. He specializes in personal injury cases including trucking and auto accidents, industrial accidents, mass torts, and defective products. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, and has been recognized with the Order of Barristers and featured in Super Lawyers.

Eric T. Eberwine

Louisville, KY

Eric T. Eberwine is a personal injury attorney in Kentucky and Indiana. With 19 years of experience defending insurance companies, he now uses his insider knowledge to advocate for seriously injured individuals in cases including truck wrecks, car wrecks, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

GLENN A. MONTGOMERY

Bridgewater, NJ

Glenn A. Montgomery is the Montgomery Fetten senior partner, who has been practicing law for over 43 years. He is a seasoned veteran of numerous trials, hearings, motions, mediations, and arbitrations. He has tried to conclusion many product liability cases, discrimination cases, automobile cases, and personal injury cases of many types and varieties. Ninety percent of his entire practice involves litigation. He has argued numerous cases at the Appellate and Supreme Court levels. Glenn has handled cases for numerous Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, large and small businesses and institutions, and individuals. Glenn has appeared in cases in every county in New Jersey. Glenn has handled hundreds of the following types of matters: Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, DWI/DUI, Employment Law, Whistle Blower, Wrongful Termination, Family Law, Domestic Issues, Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith, Motor Vehicle, Assault and Battery, Premises Liability, Property Damage, Subrogation, Firearms Matters, Farm and Agricultural Products, Machinery and Tool Accidents, Construction Accidents, Worker’s Compensation. Glenn has a well-known reputation for being a staunch advocate for his clients’ rights with vast experience to rely upon in all legal matters. At the Appellate and Supreme Court levels, he has been involved in at least 100 cases over his career and has handled over 2,500 to 3,000 legal cases overall. Over the years, he has been a member of numerous legal organizations. Glenn’s interpersonal skills have served him well as a trial lawyer. Moreover, he serves the interests of his clients zealously, regardless of any difficulties his clients may face. Before becoming a lawyer, Glenn was an English teacher certified to teach both English and Spanish in New Jersey. He was also a school board member for a number of years and is an avid fisherman. Glenn is a New Jersey native and has five children and ten grandchildren. To the extent that he has free time, Glenn always attempts to spend most of it with his grandchildren and children, treasuring all of them.

Melissa D. Dwyer

Boca Raton, FL

Melissa D. Dwyer is a bilingual attorney fluent in Spanish, originally from Chile, South America. As a proud first-generation college and law school graduate, Melissa brings a deep sense of dedication and perspective to her legal practice. She joins Shiner Law Group as an attorney with both Defense and Plaintiff personal injury experience wherein she has represented both victims of personal injury matters as well as defended insurance companies. Throughout her time representing insurance carriers, negligent drivers, and healthcare professionals, Melissa developed a strong understanding of how the defense side evaluates claims. This insight is now a valuable asset to the injured clients she serves, allowing her to anticipate insurance tactics and strategically advocate for full and fair compensation in both bodily injury and property damage cases. Melissa earned her undergraduate degree in pre-medical sciences from Florida Atlantic University after graduating from Cardinal Newman High School. At Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, Melissa distinguished herself through academic excellence and extracurricular leadership. She was an active member of the Nova Trial Association Honor Society, where she secured first place in a competitive in-house trial competition. Melissa also achieved top rankings in courses including Ethics, Professionalism, and Constitutional Law, and participated in the law school’s Personal Injury Clinic to gain hands-on experience in tort litigation. Today, Melissa focuses her practice on personal injury and wrongful death cases, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, rideshare (Uber/Lyft) claims, slip and fall incidents, premises liability, and defective product injuries. She handles both pre-litigation and litigation matters and is committed to fighting for those harmed due to the negligence of others. She is a member of the Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Justice Association, Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association, and the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for Middle District of Florida, and the United States District Court for Northern District of Florida.

Steven L. Brown was raised in the Bay Area and has lived in the San Joaquin Valley for 23 years. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University in 1989, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Kappa Phi. He then obtained his Juris Doctor degree from J. Rueben Clark School of Law, at Brigham Young University, in 1993. Upon graduating, he promptly passed the California Bar exam and was hired by the medical malpractice defense firm of Craddick, Candland and Conti, where he subsequently became a partner. In 2005, he and Douglas A. Gessell formed their current firm. He served as the President of the San Joaquin County Bar Association in 2011 and is an active member of the American Inn of Courts and the Consumer Attorneys of California. He speaks fluent Swedish.

Julia Armendariz

Las Vegas, NV

Julia Armendariz is a Senior Trial attorney at Gina Corena and Associates, PLLC., focusing her practice on catastrophic personal injury, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. She is dedicated to holding businesses and individuals accountable for injuries caused by negligence and assists in all stages of the litigation process. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Armendariz worked at a preeminent National law firm focusing on personal injury matters, commercial litigation and corporate disputes. She was recognized by Nevada Business Magazine as a Best Up & Coming Attorney in Nevada. Ms. Armendariz graduated cum laude from William S. Boyd Law School where she was a member of the Society of Advocates and received awards for top advocate and best opening statement. She is a member of the Clark County Bar Association and Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. She also received the Nevada Justice Association’s 2020 Club X Rising Star Award.

Sharon L. Azoulay

Delray Beach, FL

Sharon L. Azoulay, a Florida native, graduated from the University of Miami in 1989. She has been handling personal injury claims in South Florida since then. She is a member of the Florida Bar and a Certified Circuit Court Mediator. Sharon is fluent in English and Hebrew, and can accept Spanish-speaking clients. She is dedicated to managing each case personally and volunteers for local charities.

Osvaldo Rodriguez

Elmwood Park, IL

Osvaldo Rodriguez graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1994 and founded Osvaldo Rodriguez, PC in 2004. He is a plaintiff’s attorney with over 20 years of experience successfully representing clients in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Beverly R. Caruthers

Houston, TX

Beverly R. Caruthers is an attorney with over three decades of experience, focusing on Personal Injury, Criminal Law, and Business Law. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Tougaloo College and earned her Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.

Danilo Cruz Carino

Orlando, FL

Danilo Cruz Carino holds a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Florida. He served as a Certified Legal Intern in the State’s Attorney’s Office and as a Federal Judicial Intern. After graduation, he worked as a Judicial Staff Attorney and then as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, handling criminal appeals and writs. He is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Middle District of Florida. Fluent in Spanish, he heads the Appellate Section and manages the Tampa and Bradenton offices at The Pendas Law Firm, focusing on civil litigation, workers compensation, and appeals.

J. Michael Parsons

Atlanta, GA

J. Michael Parsons is the founding partner of Parsons Law Group, a Georgia law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers. He has over 30 years of experience, initially defending employers and insurance companies, and now focuses on helping injured workers and accident victims. He is licensed in Georgia and Mississippi and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

Anna M. Restovich

Rochester, MN

Anna M. Restovich is a partner at Restovich Braun & Associates, co-owning the firm her father founded. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2002 and has diverse litigation experience in family law, civil litigation, estate planning, personal injury, and criminal defense. She is also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral for civil and family mediations and has been actively involved in the Rochester community.

Christopher Walker

Duluth, GA

Christopher S. Walker is a Senior Attorney at Michael E. Carroll & Associates, and has practiced law in Georgia for over 15 years handling cases in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Domestic Litigation and Wills & Estates. As a former Insurance Defense attorney, he has extensive experience in how insurance companies defend injury claims, and he now successfully uses this knowledge to help his injured clients receive the compensation they deserve. Christopher was born and raised in Georgia. In 1998, he left to serve a mission for his church where he spent two full years living in and serving the people of Monterrey, Mexico. As a missionary, he became fluent in the Spanish Language and gained a love for the people and culture of Mexico which now informs his passion for defending and fighting for the rights of the Hispanic Community. Upon his return from Mexico, Christopher completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he graduated with honors with a Batchelor’s degree in Political Science in 2003. Christopher went on to attend Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, he was active in the Legal Aid Volunteer Association and received many honors including a place on the Dean’s List, CALI Award for Legal Writing, Faculty Legal Writing Award, and the Public Interest Fellowship Award. He was able to intern in the Georgia Advocacy Office where he participated in the Georgia Advance Health Directive Drafting Committee, Georgia Children’s Freedom Initiative Committee, and The Long Road Home/Olmstead Commemoration. Christopher is a member of the State Bar of Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Law, General Practice & Trial Law, Tort & Insurance Law, and Criminal Law Sections. In addition to his professional career, Christopher enjoys serving his community through his involvement with his church, the Boy Scouts of America, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Marcus Autism Center and other charitable organizations. Christopher currently resides in Hoschton, Georgia with his wife and four children.

John Patrick Pratt

Coral Gables, FL

John Patrick Pratt received his Bachelors of Arts from Florida State University with honors in 1994. He graduated from Tulane University School of Law, receiving his juris doctor degree in 1997. Mr. Pratt also studied abroad at the University of Paris, and is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Pratt is admitted to the bar of the State of Florida, District of Columbia, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pratt has appeared numerous times on local, national, and international television as a commentator analyzing immigration and nationality law matters. He is a frequent speaker in immigration matters in national and local conferences. In addition, Mr. Pratt's biography has been selected for inclusion in Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and the South Florida Legal Guide selected him as an Up-and-Coming Attorney. Furthermore, has been selected as one of the top attorneys in Immigration and Nationality law by the publication Best Lawyers in America and is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell that indicates the highest level of legal ability & ethics. Mr. Pratt concentrates in all areas of immigration and nationality law, including employment based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, deportation or removal, and federal court litigation.