English-Speaking Attorneys

Vasil L. Kirifides

MEDIA, PA

Vasil L. Kirifides is a founding member of the firm, dedicated to defending injured workers in Pennsylvania for over 30 years. He has argued and won numerous cases before the Appeal Board and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, including landmark decisions. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer and has a strong following in Hispanic communities.

Paul F. Kinsler

Oxnard, CA

Paul F. Kinsler is the founding partner of Kinsler Law, practicing in Oxnard, California for over three decades. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. He is dedicated to defending the rights of injured employees and accident victims in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, with a client-first approach and extensive experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law. He is an active member of the Oxnard community.

Martin Schubert

Fairfax, VA

Martin Schubert is a principal at McGavin, Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz, P.C. and he enjoys the more difficult, out of the ordinary cases, that require customized legal solutions and approaches. He focuses primarily on the defense of individuals, companies, and governmental entities in claims of personal injury and property damage, regardless of the theory of recovery. He represents individuals and entities being sued for negligence, industry standard breaches, defamation, intentional torts, business disputes, insurance coverage disputes, as well as select personal injury claims on behalf of insured individuals. Martin Schubert is a first-generation immigrant to the United States from Germany. Speaking to him, you would not know that he is not a native English speaker, but English is in fact his second language learned after moving to the United States when he was ten years old. Knowing a different heritage and culture brings a different perspective to claims and defenses.

Aaron Blank

Silver Spring, MD

Aaron Blank is a patient safety advocate who holds the healthcare system responsible when it fails. He keeps businesses accountable if they choose profits over the safety of the community, and he ensures car insurance companies pay their fair share for the harm that reckless drivers cause. Clients have previously recommended Aaron because he “ranks among the very best” and serves as a “caring, competent attorney.” As an experienced negotiator, litigator and trial attorney, Aaron is a true believer in the civil justice system and passionately fights to get his clients the compensation they deserve. He has won numerous cases in front of judges and juries throughout Maryland, and he frequently travels the country working with some of the nation’s top expert witnesses. Aaron and his proficient legal team bring an approach based on dedication, guidance, and compassion through the difficult process of pursuing serious injury claims. He has dedicated his career to fighting for injury victims to recover losses from medical expenses, lost income, loss of enjoyment of life, or the loss of a loved one. Aaron regularly represents individuals and families in cases involving: Medical malpractice, Personal injury, and Wrongful death. The brief list above also includes claims against the United States Government and the State of Maryland as well as claims against local governments, public schools, state university systems, and local colleges. Parents of injured children frequently turn to Aaron for his thoughtful guidance. He brings experience in representing children that have suffered serious injuries or have lost a parent due to another’s negligence. Aaron’s greatest professional joy as an advocate is being able to help families recoup and pay for lifetime medical needs, loss of financial support or the inability to work through adulthood.

Adrejia Boutte

Opelousas, LA

Adrejia Lajoy Ann Boutté is a Senior Attorney and the Chief Operating Officer in the Baton Rouge office of Doran & Cawthorne, PLLC. As a native of Olivier and New Iberia, LA, she grew up in a Louisiana Creole French and English-speaking household. Adrejia handles personal injury, insurance defense, creditors’ rights, and compliance related matters. She is a former in-house counsel for the State of Louisiana; a commercial defense litigator; an adjunct instructor for paralegal studies at Herzing University; and an Academic Counselor for Southern University Law Center. As a licensed Title Insurance Producer, Adrejia has performed limited real estate closings work and plaintiff work for a title insurance company. With a certification in Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution, she also has experience as a co-arbitrator on issues of creditor/debtor and landlord/tenant disputes and experience as a business consultant for the homeless and small businesses.

Eui Chul Lee

Fort Lee, NJ

Eui Chul Lee, Esq. (a.k.a. E.C.) is an associate at Jae Lee Law, P.C. He was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Purdue University and his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School - Newark. During law school, E.C. actively participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic, where he represented neglected and abused minors seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. He also contributed to the Intellectual Property Law Clinic, assisting non-profit organizations, low-income individuals, and start-up businesses with issues related to business, contracts, and intellectual property. Currently, E.C. is a member of the litigation team at Jae Lee Law, P.C., focusing his practice on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases. He is admitted to practice law in both New Jersey and New York. Fluent in Korean, and proficient in conversational French, E.C. brings a diverse skill set to his legal practice.

Gabriela G. Raful

Philadelphia, PA

Gabriela Raful is a Senior Partner at Galfand Berger, LLP, representing clients in workers’ compensation, personal injury, products liability, and social security disability cases, with millions in client recoveries. She is a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine and included in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers of Pennsylvania. A native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she is fluent in Spanish and works with Hispanic clients. She is Past President of the Berks County Bar Association, the first racial minority, youngest, and first naturalized citizen in this role. She also serves as Chair of the BCBA’s Jury Diversity Committee and is a member of the Language Access Advisory Group for the United Judicial System of Pennsylvania. She was awarded the BCBA Presidential Award of Merit and the PBA Pro Bono Award for her extensive community and pro bono work.

Eric P. Escamilla

Fresno, CA

Eric P. Escamilla is an attorney practicing in Fresno, California, specializing in criminal defense, bankruptcy, immigration, and personal injury cases. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Fresno with a BA in History and Economics in 1996, and earned his Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law in 1999. He is admitted to practice in all California State Courts and the Federal Courts of the Eastern and Central Districts of California. His firm is dedicated to "Standing Up For the Little Guy" and is known for its aggressive representation and ethical standards.

Tania Clark

Lakeland, FL

A car accident is a traumatic event that is life altering. In an instant, everything changes. Victims and their families suddenly have to figure out how to piece their lives back together, knowing it will never be the same. I come from a family who understands what this feels like. Their story inspired me from a young age to become a lawyer, so that I could bring new hope to others. And for nearly 20 years, I have fought for the rights of those who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. My team and I focus on building relationships with our clients based on trust and compassion.

Frederick J. Salanitro

Bronx, NY

Frederick J. Salanitro has been an attorney with the Law Office of Mark B. Rubin, P.C. for over 32 years. He specializes in personal injury litigation, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, including Estate Planning. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases from inception through conclusion via litigation, mediation, or arbitration.

Kirk Gavin Ladner

Ridgeland, MS

Mr. Ladner lives in Jackson, Mississippi, with his wife and two children. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Mississippi. Upon graduation, Mr. Ladner served as judicial law clerk for the Circuit Court 7th District. After his clerkship, in 1996, Ladner began representing individuals that have been injured in the work place, through use of dangerous products or prescription drugs, or in highway accidents. He has practiced personal injury law ever since and appreciates the continued opportunities he has to assist clients in navigating the system and getting the results they need and deserve. Mr. Ladner is an experienced attorney and a compassionate person whose motivation is to serve his clients’ best interest. Each case is about more than an injury it’s about a person, a life, and a family and how they have been affected by that injury. Mr Ladner is an attorney who understands and cares about each and every one of his clients. The greatest reward in practicing law is when a client tells you “Thank you” and knowing that they know you truly cared about them and what was in their best interest. According to Mr. Ladner, “If I can look back at the case and think that my own grandmother would have thought justice was done, I know I did my job.”

Elliot S Schlissel

Lynbrook, NY

Elliot S. Schlissel has been practicing law for more than 31 years. He attended Hofstra University School of Law and SUNY at Buffalo Law School. He received a scholarship to study international protection of human rights at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. He is currently a member of the New York State, Nassau County, Queens County and Suffolk County Bar Associations, and served two terms as the President of the Commercial Lawyers Conference of New York, a regional bar association. He is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s registry of pre-eminent lawyers.

David H. Blackwell

Manchester, CT

Attorney David H. Blackwell practices in residential and commercial real estate, criminal defense, collections, personal injury, workers’ compensation, subrogation, business and commercial law, landlord and tenant disputes, wills, and probate matters. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1999 and has 13 years of private practice experience.

Melody Shekari

Marietta, GA

Melody brings her vast experience in civil and criminal law to advocate for her clients at The Auto Accident Attorneys Group. She has held board positions with the ACLU of Tennessee, American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee, and Chattanooga Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

Tom Vertanous

Los Angeles, CA

Tom Vertanous is a first-generation Armenian-American attorney at Martinian Lawyers, specializing in catastrophic injury, trucking accidents, premises liability, civil rights, and wrongful death cases. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School and a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Health Care administration from the University of Southern California. He was selected to the 2024 Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers.

William C. Herbert III

Lewiston, ME

Will began his career as a prosecuting attorney in Columbus, Ohio, directing criminal investigations and representing municipalities. Will transitioned to private practice in 2013 when he moved to Maine and began focusing on civil litigation, including personal injury, criminal defense, family, and general real estate litigation. In 2015, Will joined the personal injury practice of Hardy Wolf & Downing and now devotes his entire practice to trial work in the context of personal injuries, wrongful deaths, nursing home malpractice, industrial accidents, and sexual assaults. Will is also licensed to practice in New Hampshire. Will earned his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and holds bachelor’s degrees in English and Political Science from The Ohio State University, which he earned with honors. In law school, Will served as a managing editor on Ohio State’s Criminal Law Journal, was an executive member of the Criminal Law Society, and received Ohio State’s Award for Excellence in Criminal Law. Since 2013, Will and his wife Jenna have lived in Androscoggin County, with their two boys Charlie and Jonah. Will is a bass player, drummer, and fitness enthusiast who enjoys litigating and trying cases about as much as all his other hobbies combined.

J. David Murrell

North Charleston, SC

J. David Murrell earned his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law in 1997 and has been practicing personal injury law since 1998. He is a member of the South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates, the South Carolina Association for Justice, and the Charleston County Bar Association. He is also active in coaching youth sports and enjoys playing music.

Tyler R. Rossworn

Hauppauge, NY

Tyler joined the Firm in 2019. His practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense and general litigation. Tyler is a native of Long Island where he continues to reside today. He received his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University prior to attending law school. After law school, Tyler worked as a law clerk for one of the most prestigious CJA-empaneled criminal defense attorneys in Southern California, advocating at the state and federal level on behalf of indigent international clientele. As one of the firm’s trial attorneys, Tyler handles all aspects of cases from inception to resolution. He has successfully represented clients in a wide array of personal injury cases including slip and fall, motor vehicle accidents, police brutality, and lawsuits against the City of New York. His practice areas include motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and general negligence.

Connie Taylor Henderson

Vancouver, WA

Connie Taylor Henderson, a Pacific Northwest native, earned her J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law. She is licensed in Idaho and Washington and focuses her practice on personal injury, medical negligence, and family law. She is also an instructor at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and the University of Idaho.

Heather Duhon Moore

New Iberia, LA

Heather Duhon Moore is an attorney licensed in Louisiana and Chitimacha tribal courts. She holds a psychology degree with a criminal justice minor from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a law degree from Southern University Law Center. Her practice focuses on family law, criminal law, and personal injury. She is an active member of several legal and community organizations and has received multiple awards, including graduating Magna Cum Laude and being recognized as a Daily Iberian's Top 20 under 40 Recipient.

Maen Elaiwat

Richardson, TX

Maen Elaiwat is an associate attorney at MAS Law and a licensed member of the Texas Bar Association. His passion for law is reflected in his wide range of specialties, including business disputes, contract formations, commercial litigation, and personal injury. A graduate of Baylor University School of Law, Maen realized the powerful impact a dedicated attorney can have on a person’s life when he sought legal counsel at a young age, and from that moment on, Maen’s path was determined: he would become a lawyer and use his career as a positive outlet to direct his desire to help others. While earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Texas at Dallas, Maen attended the course Civil Rights Law and Society. Quickly, Maen realized that the professor of the class, Mr. Sean Modjarrad, was the very same attorney that helped him years ago and instilled in him the desire and passion to become a lawyer. The serendipity of it all was not lost on Maen. After completing the course, he began interning at Mr. Modjarrad’s law firm, MAS Law, where Maen’s tenacity and commitment to the legal profession were apparent. His exceptionalism was instantly recognized, and he became a paralegal, assisting attorneys and gaining valuable insight into what it takes to ensure clients see the justice they deserve. Seven years and a Juris Doctorate later, Maen is an indispensable part of the MAS Law team. His wide breadth of knowledge paired with his determination continues to leave an enduring mark on the lives of everyone he represents. “When our clients come to us with an issue ... it becomes a problem that needs to be solved, and the great thing about the legal profession is finding the right way to solve the problem; that’s what I thrive in.” When Maen isn’t at the office diligently fighting for his clients, he enjoys drawing, sand volleyball, soccer, and boxing.

Nazeh R. Abusaad

Richardson, TX

Nazeh Abusaad is a shareholder of MAS Law and is admitted to practice in the State of Texas. Mr. Abusaad earned his Juris Doctor from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. In his free time, Nazeh enjoys a nice afternoon on the golf course, and he has three sons.

Heather E. Bushor

Phoenix, AZ

Ms. Bushor is an Arizona native and second generation Arizona attorney. She joined Shapiro Law Team in February 2019. Prior to joining Shapiro Law Team, Ms. Bushor spent a decade working as an insurance defense attorney for the largest insurance defense firm in Arizona. In that time, she learned the tricks and tactics of the defense side and uses that knowledge to help advocate for personal injury victims. In her free time, Ms. Bushor spends time with her family which includes merely surviving in a home with 5 kids (3 of which are teenagers). Ms. Bushor is an avid hiker and recently completed Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon. She also enjoys wine-tasting (see reference to 5 kids above) and golf.

Norman J. Homen

Garden Grove, CA

Norman J. Homen is an attorney practicing general civil law in Garden Grove, California. He has served in the State of California since 1988, focusing on Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and Employment Law. With over 30 years of experience, his firm is dedicated to representing the injured and disabled across Southern California.