English-Speaking Attorneys

Harry A. Oxner

Georgetown, SC

Mr. Oxner has practiced law in South Carolina since 1992. A large percentage of his caseload is helping injured workers recover workers’ compensation benefits and representing injured parties in personal injury lawsuits. He is a tough litigator who is always prepared to go to trial when a fair agreement cannot be reached through negotiations. Mr. Oxner also represents individuals who have had claims for Social Security Disability benefits denied, as well as those who face drunk driving and other criminal charges, or construction disputes.

Phillip Menditto

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Phillip Menditto is a prominent Fort Lauderdale attorney specializing in personal injury, DUI, and criminal defense. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Liberty University and his law degree from Regent University. Prior to private practice, Mr. Menditto served as a Prosecuting Attorney for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted thousands of cases. He is licensed to practice in Florida and the United States District Court - Southern District of Florida, and has been recognized as one of the 'Top Three Best Fort Lauderdale DUI Lawyers'.

Brian S. Legum

Christiana, DE

Brian S. Legum is a partner in the Newark office of Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O'Neill, P.A. His practice is focused primarily on car accidents, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and products liability. Mr. Legum goes above and beyond to get his clients the compensation they deserve. He understands the stress experienced by those who have been injured, whether in a car accident, on private property or on the job. He works to put clients at ease, while maintaining a clear focus on how to build a strong case against those responsible for their injuries. He is a committed advocate and a skilled negotiator. Bilingual in Spanish and English, he works one on one with Spanish-speaking clients from their initial consultation to the closing of their case, alongside his fully bilingual support staff. Mr. Legum is honored to be able to use his Spanish language skills to ensure that his clients have a deep understanding of their cases, while educating the community at large on their workers’ compensation and personal injury rights.

Alexander McTarian

Portland, OR

Alexander McTarian is the founder and managing attorney of Nevada Legal Group, practicing law since 2014. He represents business clients and individuals with serious injuries caused by negligence. He is licensed in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Ido J. Alexander

Miami, FL

Ido possesses significant experience mediating first-party property claims, personal injuries claims, as well as complex business disputes. He is a Supreme Court of Florida Circuit Civil Mediator that is recognized by his peers. His straightforward approach cuts through the noise to focus the parties on resolving their disputes efficiently and beneficially. He is adept at understanding and utilizing new technologies, and has presided over hundreds of virtual mediations throughout the State of Florida.

Melba C. Rivera Sotomayor, Esq.

Miami, FL

Melba C. Rivera Sotomayor, Esq. is an Associate at Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, P.A., she represents clients in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful death, Workers’ Compensation, and Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Ms. Rivera received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Puerto Rico in 2012. She continued her studies at PUCPR Law School in Ponce, Puerto Rico where she graduated Cum Laude in 2015. Ms. Rivera is a member of the American Bar Association and is admitted to the Florida State Bar, the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida Trial Bar, and is also admitted to practice law in Puerto Rico.

Adam Chrzan

Vero Beach, FL

Adam Chrzan is an attorney with over 20 years of experience in criminal law, including six years as a prosecutor along Florida's Treasure Coast. This background provides him with unique insight into prosecution strategies, enabling him to build strong defenses for his clients. He handles a wide range of criminal matters, personal injury, and family law cases. Prior to his legal career, he worked as a newspaper reporter in Florida. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Indian River County Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is known for his aggressive approach, honest communication, and 24/7 accessibility to clients.

Alejandro Salicrup

Houston, TX

Alejandro Salicrup is a trial attorney with Williams Hart & Boundas, focusing his practice on personal injury litigation and mass torts. Alejandro has worked in the legal industry since 2010, working in one of the top law firms in the country and various prestigious positions within the government and judiciary. In addition to his current work, he has worked extensively to help victims of human trafficking in Mexico, Guatemala, and other countries in Latin America.

Bella A. Maslyak

Tukwila, WA

Bella A. Maslyak has dedicated over 20 years of her legal career to personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian/bicycle accidents, and dog bites. She is committed to ensuring her clients receive fair compensation and will pursue litigation when necessary. She is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Keith M. Gould

Corpus Christi, TX

Keith M. Gould is the founder of The Gould Law Firm, established in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2001. He practices in criminal defense, military criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. He is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services with superior communication and compassion, tirelessly working to resolve legal matters effectively and efficiently for his clients.

Zoelee Velez Lopez

Louisville, KY

Zoelee Velez Lopez is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, specializing in personal injury cases. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Universidad Interamericana Law School of Puerto Rico in 2010. Licensed in Kentucky and Puerto Rico, Zoelee initially practiced civil and family law in Puerto Rico. After moving to Kentucky in 2014, she worked with the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission and as an Immigration Attorney, advocating for the Hispanic community. Fluent in English and Spanish, she now helps personal injury clients during challenging times. She enjoys family, yoga, Peloton, and reading.

Jesse Vaughn

Calhoun, GA

Jesse Vaughn is a founding attorney of Vaughn & Clements, P.C. He founded the firm in 2006. He is actively involved in the community, serving on the Limestone Valley R.D. & C. Board, the Board of Directors at the Chamber of Commerce, and as Chair of Habitat for twenty years. He also serves as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist and is on the Gordon County Industrial Development Authority Board. His practice focuses on general civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, corporate, probate, and other miscellaneous areas, representing clients in all state and Federal courts in Georgia.

Clay J. Mitchell

Wauconda, IL

Clay J. Mitchell is a long-standing Wauconda attorney with over 23 years of experience in Illinois and federal courts, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury. He is a former insurance claims manager and speaks conversational Spanish.

Robert A. Rodriguez

Houston, TX

Mr. Rodriguez graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1978 and went to work as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney's office. He gained valuable trial experience trying hundreds of cases to juries. He served as chief judge of the municipal court of the City of South Houston from 1989 to 1992. For over thirty years, Mr. Rodriguez has focused his practice in the field of Plaintiff's personal injury. He is fluent in Spanish. He is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Adele R. Jacobs

Bridgeport, CT

Attorney Jacobs was born and raised in Connecticut. After graduating from high school, she attended Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Economics. Immediately following college, she attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, and graduated in 1983 with a Juris Doctor degree. She has been admitted to practice law in the State Courts in both New York and Connecticut, as well as the Federal Courts in the Southern District Court of New York, the Eastern District Court of New York, and the District Court of Connecticut. After graduating from law school, Attorney Jacobs worked as outside counsel for State Farm Insurance Company, and subsequently worked as staff counsel for the Home Insurance Company, and Chubb Insurance Group, all in New York City. In 1992, Attorney Jacobs established her own practice in Connecticut, representing people who had been injured, utilizing the wealth of knowledge obtained while working for insurance companies. The experience of working for insurance companies has resulted in her being able to effectively and successfully resolve cases to the benefit of her clients. Since 1992, Attorney Jacobs has dedicated herself to representing injured people. Attorney Jacobs has had multiple cases that settled in excess of one million dollars, and the dedication to detail and her perseverance have resulted in those cases settling before trial. The cases that have been successfully tried to verdict have all resulted in awards well in excess of the offers made. Attorney Jacobs has been very committed and involved in her community, and continues her family's tradition of charitable giving and concern for others. In addition, she volunteers her time as a Court Appointed Attorney Trial Referee, and Court Arbitrator, to assist the Courts in resolving cases. Attorney Jacobs has also successfully completed over 160 hours of training as a divorce mediator.

Richard J. Spencer

Woodland Hills, CA

Richard J. Spencer is the owner and lead attorney at Spencer & Associates. He has been in practice for over 30 years, handling only personal injury cases. Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Los Angeles, he connects with a diverse client base and is passionate about representing injured people in the justice system.

Sidney Sohn

Los Angeles, CA

Sidney Sohn, Esq. is a shareholder/partner at Venerable Injury Law, where his current practice primarily focuses on motor vehicle personal injuries involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, trains, rideshare vehicles, bicycles and commercial transportation. He has also represented plaintiffs off the roadways, in workplace incidents, mass tort claims, consumer class actions, products liability and construction defect claims. He has served as a lead counsel on several cases brought to protect California consumers and to seek compensation for harms against some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Costco, Target and Walmart, amongst others, for alleged violations of state consumer protection laws. He continues to support various community groups in an effort to give back to the people we serve through active participation in civic and professional organizations throughout the City of Los Angeles. He has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Southern California Rising Star in 2009, 2010, and 2011. He served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Dikran Tevrizian, United District Court, Central District of California. He is admitted to practice in all State Courts in California and before the Federal District Court for the Central District.

James D. Garbus

Garden City, NY

James D. Garbus is a Shareholder of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., Chair of the Corporate Law Department and Chair of the Corporate Finance Practice. He provides outside general counsel to entrepreneurs and middle-market businesses at all stages, offering day-to-day legal and business advice on operational matters such as employment, executive compensation, term sheet review, IP licenses, compliance, and strategic business decisions. He also manages the use of multiple practice disciplines. His practice focuses on industry agnostic middle-market mergers and acquisitions, representing buyers and sellers in financial and strategic transactions, including distressed transactions and 363 sales. He concentrates on corporate finance transactions, representing issuers and investors in seed, emerging and venture capital transactions, and borrowers and lenders in bank and alternative lending transactions. Mr. Garbus is also the co-founder of a film finance and production company and a producer of independent films. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Garbus was in private practice, a Partner at Parker Chapin LLP, and an Associate at Breed Abbott & Morgan LLP.

Kevin M. Cobbin

Jacksonville, FL

Kevin Cobbin is a Trial attorney in the state of Florida, who has been successfully serving clients in the Duval County area for over 20 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Washington & Lee University and his J.D. from the University of Miami, School of Law. He is passionate about serving the community and committed to helping others.

Lee Coleman

Albuquerque, NM

Lee Coleman, a distinguished attorney with over 40 years of experience, earned his law degree in 1981 and has since built a reputable career focusing on personal injury law. For more than 35 years, Lee has championed the rights of the injured, becoming a partner with Ron Bell Injury Lawyers in 2008. Today, as the Managing Partner, Lee is steadfast in his mission to “protect injured people and their families from getting screwed by corporations and big insurance”. During the first two years in his career, Mr. Coleman served as a prosecutor, honing his skills in criminal, traffic, and juvenile cases. With approximately 50 jury trials under his belt, he developed an impressive track record against well-prepared defense attorneys. This invaluable experience paved the way for his transition into private practice. By 1984, Lee had launched his own firm, providing an empathetic approach to clients facing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. His innovative approach extended to personal injury law by the mid-1980s, where his television advertisements helped him connect with victims seeking justice. During this period, Lee led more than 20 jury cases to verdicts, consistently advocating for clients who found themselves in challenging situations - not only financially, but also dealing with injuries and healthcare access. As Managing Partner of Ron Bell Injury Lawyers, Lee’s relentless pursuit of maximum compensation for clients is well-documented. He understands the crucial importance of ensuring clients receive necessary medical care and are protected from unjust insurance settlements. His dedication to excellence has earned him the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell™, a testament to his competence in the personal injury field. Since 1992, Lee Coleman has led the M&L Legal Marketing and Management seminar, a biannual gathering where personal injury lawyers share insights and strategies for client representation. Interestingly, the partnership with Ron Bell began at an early M&L seminar, where both shared a zeal for client advocacy. Their collaboration continues to thrive, with Ron Bell’s attendance at recent seminars illustrating a mutual commitment to learning and preventing unfair treatment of the injured by large corporations and insurers. In addition to his role at Ron Bell Injury Lawyers, Lee is also a proud co-owner and managing partner of Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, serving clients across Kentucky and Tennessee. Outside the courtroom, Lee cherishes time with his family - his wife, the Honorable JoAnn Spinks Coleman, a retired judge, and their three sons, each successful in their respective professions, two of whom, Andrew and Ben, are practicing attorneys and practice alongside him. His third son, Johnathan is a physician in Chicago. Whether golfing, biking, or skiing, Lee remains active, and also enjoys spending time with his grandchildren who keep him on his toes.

T. Lambert Tamin

Newark, NJ

T. Lambert Tamin is a seasoned and experienced practitioner in the areas of Real Estate, Family Law, Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation. He is also adept at handling matters before Planning and Zoning Boards. Attorney Tamin has an extensive range of experience with real estate transactions including representing sellers/buyers in Title Closings. He has successfully handled thousands of trials and hearings in family court involving many aspects of family law like Adoptions, Child abuse/Neglect, Child Custody/Support, Domestic Violence, Parental Rights, Juvenile Delinquency and Divorce actions. His litigation experience includes Commercial Litigation and plaintiff representation in Personal Injury matters.

Beatriz Sosa-Morris

Houston, TX

Attorney Beatriz "Bea" Sosa-Morris was born in McAllen, Texas, and raised in Angleton, Texas. She earned two Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from Sam Houston State University (Magna Cum Laude) and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law (Magna Cum Laude). She has first-hand experience representing those who have been injured and has litigated against numerous employers for violation of overtime and minimum wage laws, successfully arguing a case up to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is a native English and Spanish speaker.

Brad Scott

New Orleans, LA

Brad Scott is a partner at Scott Vicknair, focusing on estate and probate litigation and wrongful death. With over two decades of experience, he represents clients in Louisiana courts, handling a wide range of estate matters from asset transfers to multi-million dollar inheritance battles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Nicholls State University and a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts. His diverse legal background includes collections, business law, construction law, property disputes, banking law, and personal injury, which he leverages to find cost-effective solutions for his clients.

DOUG ROHAN

Atlanta, GA

Doug Rohan has been practicing law in Georgia for nearly two decades, graduating from Florida State University's Law School in 2000. He is a fluent Spanish speaker and a respected member of the Latino community in Atlanta, frequently appearing as a legal commentator on local news. He is an active member of several bar associations and legal organizations. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters for four consecutive years (2020-2023).