English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Mark Gonzales

Fontana, CA

Mark Gonzales, Esq., is lead counsel at Gonzales Law Offices, where he has represented injured clients across Southern California since 2007. He focuses on personal-injury litigation including car, motorcycle, and truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and premises liability. A graduate of the University of La Verne College of Law, he is admitted to the State Bar of California and is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Mark Gonzales, Esq. has recovered over a million dollars for clients in difficult cases and uses his experience from working for the insurance defense industry to help his clients.

Ann H. Rosato

Seattle, WA

Ann Rosato is a Managing Partner at PWRFL, focusing on personal injury and medical/dental negligence litigation. A University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law graduate, she began her career in insurance defense before transitioning to plaintiff's trial work in 2005. She is an active member and former President of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer®" and one of Washington's top 50 women super lawyers.

Arin Khodaverdian

Pasadena, CA

Arin Khodaverdian is a fierce advocate who exclusively represents injured victims and their families. He handles a broad range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck collisions, premises liability, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death. He has secured over $250 million for thousands of clients, including numerous seven-figure settlements and verdicts within 30 days. He graduated early from U.C. Berkeley at age 20 with a double degree and from Loyola Law School at age 23. He is licensed to practice law in California and Washington and offers legal services in Armenian, English, and Spanish.

Scott Wallitsch

Louisville, KY

Scott Wallitsch is an associate attorney at Cooper & Friedman, PLLC, specializing in personal injury. He was selected as a 'Rising Star' by the Super Lawyers Organization. A Louisville native, he graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2011 and completed undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University. He joined Cooper & Friedman as a law clerk in 2010. Mr. Wallitsch is fluent in English and Spanish, serving Spanish-speaking clients. He volunteers at the Latino Law Clinic and Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is a member of the Associate Board at Gilda’s Club.

Christian Lewis

Lewiston, ME

Chris Lewis joined the firm in 2006. He is a partner and an active trial attorney handling personal injury cases. He is a graduate of the Duquesne University School of Law, (J.D., 2006), and James Madison University, (B.A., 1996). Chris has served on many boards and committees over the years and is a past President of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), as well as a long-time board member and past President of the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project. Before attending law school, Chris was an analyst with the U.S. Department of Justice. While working for the federal government he attended the National Intelligence University and earned a Master of Science degree, (MSSI, 2004). Chris enjoys many different outdoor activities including motorcycling, hunting, fishing, and boating with his family.

George Z. Goldberg

New York, NY

George Goldberg is a founding partner at Goldberg & Loren. After graduating from Emory University and the University of Miami School of Law, George began practicing in 1994. He opened his own firm in 1996, focusing on personal injury and workers' compensation cases. He has expanded the firm nationwide and has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, continuing to handle significant Mass Tort claims.

Mario Solares, Esq.

Miami Lakes, FL

Mario Solares is a dedicated personal injury litigation attorney at The Founders Law, where he advocates for individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. His practice focuses on a wide range of complex personal injury matters, including automobile collisions, wrongful death, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries. Mario began his legal career on the insurance defense side, representing major rideshare companies, national commercial automobile insurers, and homeowners insurance carriers. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of how insurance companies and corporate defendants evaluate and handle claims. He now uses this insight to strategically and aggressively represent the injured. His ability to anticipate defense tactics allows him to build stronger cases and pursue maximum compensation for his clients. As a Miami native, Mario is fluent in both English and Spanish, and he is passionate about serving Florida’s diverse communities with professionalism, compassion, and a relentless commitment to justice. Mario earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and International Business from Villanova University. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida.

Mike Gardner

Rockport, TX

Attorney Mike Gardner is a Rockport personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience, having personally handled more than 100 trials. He is a skilled negotiator and battle-tested trial lawyer who provides thoughtful legal counsel and personalized attention to his clients.

Bethaney Embry Jones

Douglasville, GA

Bethaney Embry Jones is the Founding Attorney, recognized as an 'On the Rise' attorney by the Fulton County Daily Report and a 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers. She is a hardworking, experienced, and passionate attorney focusing on serious personal injury matters. She began her legal career as a Staff Attorney in DeKalb County Superior Court and has extensive experience in personal injury and adoption cases. Bethaney is actively involved in the legal and local communities, volunteering for non-profit organizations.

Scott Klotzman

Palmetto Bay, FL

Scott Klotzman is the Founder of Klotzman Law Firm, passionate about holding insurance companies accountable. He helps individuals and families affected by personal injury accidents and insurance disputes. After working at a top NYC law firm, he earned his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. His experience as an insurance defense litigator provides a unique perspective in advocating for his clients. He is known for his relentless advocacy and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes.

Lucila Alvarado

McAllen, TX

Lucila Alvarado is a Partner at the firm. She graduated from Pan American University and the University of Houston Law Center (1992), and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1993. She practices in Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, and Construction Defects. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is a member of several legal associations.

Neil Lindquist

Kirkland, WA

Neil Lindquist is an experienced attorney specializing in catastrophic injury and maritime law. A U.S. Marine veteran with two combat tours in Iraq, he brings dedication and tenacity to his practice. He earned his B.A. from Boston College in 2013 and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 2016. Neil is admitted to practice in Washington and the Ninth Circuit, and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and Washington State Association for Justice. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Melissa Winthers

Greenwood Village, CO

Melissa Winthers is a trial lawyer specializing in personal injury law for twenty-four years. She is dedicated to helping clients and their families recover from injuries, leveraging her deep understanding of medicine. She has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and resolutions and has spoken on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Melissa authored 'Colorado Personal Injury' for Lexis Nexis, published in May 2024. She is active in the community, serving as President of the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, and on the boards of the Chanda Plan Foundation and the Colorado Trial Lawyers’ Association. She is recognized for her legal excellence, ranked among the top 50 women attorneys in Colorado by Super Lawyers, listed in Best Lawyers in America, and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV preeminent rating.

Craig A. Rosenstein

Greenbelt, MD

Craig Rosenstein is the Managing Partner of Rensin & Rosenstein, LLP. He graduated from the American University School of Law in 1987 and has represented clients in hundreds of trials and workers’ compensation hearings. He has successfully argued before the Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals in Maryland and Washington, DC, and is a court-appointed mediator for Prince George’s County District Court.

Cydney Korek

New York, NY

Cyd's passion for public service has provided her with great satisfaction in representing children and elders, as well as victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Cyd joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C. as an Associate after serving the people of the State of New York for three years as an Assistant District Attorney at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. At Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C., Cyd focuses on medical malpractice cases and handles personal injury cases. She works on cases from investigation to trial. While at Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C., Cyd was honored to have been asked by Judge Anthony Cannataro, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest Court, to serve as one of the Judge’s law clerks. During Cyd’s clerkship, she honed her legal research and writing skills and gained valuable experience and insight into the important work of the Court. She worked on both civil and criminal appeals and attended the Court’s monthly sessions in New York State’s capital, Albany, NY. Through Cyd’s work as a prosecutor, she gained insight into the neighborhoods and people of Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Dumbo, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, Bedford Stuyvesant, East Flatbush, Dyker Heights, Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton. Her caseload consisted of matters ranging from Domestic Violence to DWI’s to Drugs to Guns to Felony Assaults. During her years at the District Attorney’s Office, Cyd was no stranger to the courtroom. She presented to the Grand Jury securing numerous indictments and worked daily with witnesses and law enforcement in presenting the People’s cases and often relied on forensic science in doing so. Post indictment, Cyd continued her courtroom work appearing at arraignments, evidentiary hearings, trials, and sentencing. Cyd received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 2017 following her graduation from The Pennsylvania State University in 2014, where she graduated with a B.A. in English and a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies. In her spare time, Cyd and her husband, Andrew, enjoy chasing after their toddler and Weimaraner.

N. Alex Lopez

Los Angeles, CA

Alex was born in Colombia and is fluent in Spanish. A former partner at a prominent plaintiff’s personal injury trial firm in Pasadena, he now heads the Personal Injury Department at Brock & Gonzales. Alex has dedicated his entire legal career representing the injured. He has aided in obtaining results in the multiples of millions of dollars from pre-litigation through trial. His notable results include: $9 million settlement (auto vs. bicyclist - open policy case); $5.5 million stipulated judgment (auto v auto); $3.2 million verdict (auto vs. auto); $2.75 million settlement during trial (auto v. pedestrian - against a public entity); $1.75 million settlement during pretrial (forklift v. pedestrian wrongful death); $1 million settlement (truck vs. auto - passenger injured); $1 million settlement (auto v. pedestrian in a parking lot); $950,000 settlement (passenger injured while in a rideshare vehicle); $500,000 settlement (Bar fight); $400,000 settlement (auto v. motorcycle); $290,000 settlement pre-litigation (trip and fall) and $260,000 settlement (auto v. auto pre-litigation). Alex obtained his law degree from Southwestern Law School in 2013. Prior to law school he attended California Lutheran University where he double majored in his undergraduate studies and obtained a Master’s degree graduating with high honors. Alex was an avid soccer player growing up playing for multiple club teams and for California Lutheran University men’s program. While at Southwestern Law School he was part of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program (TAHP). He was given the “Junior Advocate of the Year” award in 2011 and was a Mexican American Bar Foundation (MABF) scholarship recipient. Following law school he was selected to take part in the prominent American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Fellowship program.

Nicholas G. Sekas

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Nicholas G. Sekas was born and raised in New Jersey and was the child of Greek Immigrants. He graduated from Fordham University in 1982 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Marketing in Finance and went on to pursue his Juris Doctor degree from Pace Law, where he graduated in 1986. Nicholas has more than 34 years of total legal experience and has gained a reputation for his in depth knowledge, outstanding trial abilities and unwavering dedication to his clients’ needs and helping them achieve the positive outcomes they expect and deserve as efficiently as possible. Although Mr. Sekas devotes a majority of his time to managing the firm, his legal experience is broad and his client base continues to grow. He has represented a variety of clients from Fortune 500 Companies such as LG Electronics, to underprivileged members of society like Mamadou Soumare, a Bronx man who lost his family in a deadly fire. In recognition for his exemplary professionalism and exceptional client service, Nicholas had earned a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished peer review rating as well as designated as a “Top American Professional” in the United States. He prides himself of the many other top rankings and endorsements he receives from his peers and numerous clients.

Elena Bolonina

Houston, TX

Elena focuses her practice on civil litigation, primarily on personal injury, premises liability, and products liability. Prior to joining Bush and Ramirez, Elena refined her litigation skills by representing business owners in complex business litigation that involved partnership disputes, protection of trade secrets, employment issues, and IP infringement.