English-Speaking Attorneys

James H. Daigle, Jr.

Maitland, FL

James H. Daigle, Jr. is an attorney and shareholder at Jackson Law International, practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana. His law practice focuses on domestic and international civil litigation matters, including contractual disputes, personal injury, maritime law, employment discrimination, and immigration law. He has experience in insurance defense. Born in New Orleans, with a German mother, he spent a significant part of his youth in Germany, providing him with a unique international perspective. He is licensed in Louisiana and admitted before various Federal courts, and his experience in Louisiana offers a unique perspective on the differences between Civil Law and Common Law.

Jose Ceja

Houston, TX

Jose Ceja is the managing attorney of Ceja Law Firm. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has practiced law since 2007, starting as a felony drug prosecutor and later joining a top criminal defense firm before founding Ceja Law Firm in 2019. He has tried almost 100 trials and regularly obtains dismissals, not-guilty verdicts, and grand jury 'no bills'. He is licensed in Texas and Arizona.

Ron Torem

Los Angeles, CA

Ron Torem is a Personal Injury Attorney at Torem & Associates, joining in 1988 and becoming a partner in 1995. With over 30 years of experience, he handles personal injury and wrongful death claims, including car wrecks, truck accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, catastrophic injuries, and pedestrian accidents. He has successfully managed numerous jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and over 1,000 depositions. From 1997 to 2000, he served as a neutral court-appointed mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Isaac Tyroler

Oakdale, MN

Attorney Isaac Tyroler is a strong advocate for injured individuals, passionate about correcting wrongs and representing clients navigating the legal system. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2017 and is an elected member of the Board of Governors of the Minnesota Association of Justice (MAJ), where he chairs the legislative committee. He graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 2009 and Hamline University in 2005.

Mark J. Jaffe focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law - Newark in 2008 and is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey. He is a member of the Justice H. Coleman, Jr., American Inn of Court and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Shannon Inkelaar Acton

Tampa, FL

Attorney Shannon Inkelaar Acton is bilingual in English and Spanish, dedicated to advocating for her clients without language barriers. She is passionate about law and problem-solving, providing personalized representation to help clients receive fair compensation, primarily in Personal Injury cases. She has experience strategizing against large insurance companies. Shannon earned two degrees from Union College in 2014 (Spanish and Business Administration, Marketing) and her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2018. She is licensed in Nebraska and Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys bike riding, traveling, coffee, and farmers markets with her family.

Brandon Ritchie

Kennewick, WA

Brandon Ritchie is an Attorney at Law specializing in personal injury, having recovered over $15,000,000.00 in settlements. He earned his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2012, an M.B.A. from Washington State University in 2012, and a Bachelor's degree in Business and English from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He is admitted to practice in Washington since 2013 and is fluent in English and Samoan.

Michael Aquino

Paterson, NJ

Michael Aquino is an attorney at Salomon & Aquino, LLC. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1986 and passed the New Jersey and New York Bar examinations. He has 30 years of experience in transactional, litigation, and trial law. He is a member of the Passaic County Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Elizete Velado

Sarasota, FL

A member of the Florida Bar since 2012, Elizete Velado initially decided to become an attorney because she viewed it as an opportunity to work on behalf of disenfranchised individuals. She continues this pursuit at Mallard Perez by protecting the legal rights of those who have been severely injured and are being mistreated by an insurance company. She works hard to secure the best outcome possible for her clients and is in the process of working towards board certification in Civil Trial Law. Elizete earned her Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University and later earned her Juris Doctor with Honors from Florida State University College of Law. As a law student, Elizete used her strong leadership ability to excel in academics. She earned two “Book Awards,” a distinction given to the student that achieved the highest grade in a particular class. She also worked as an editor for the FSU Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law and was recognized as an Outstanding Articles & Notes Editor in her third and final year. An accomplished writer, Elizete is published in the FSU Journal of Transnational Law and Policy and has contributed to trade publications including the Florida Justice Association’s FJA Journal. Her first few years of practice focused on legal writing and research for complex insurance bad faith and catastrophic injury cases at both the trial and appellate level. Since then, she has transitioned to a more active role in litigating these types of cases and more, where her writing skills and ability to craft legal arguments serve her and her clients well. Her personal injury practice includes motor vehicle accident, premises liability, wrongful death, institutional child abuse, and sexual assault cases. Elizete is fluent in Portuguese and continues to improve her working knowledge of Spanish. She is an active “Eagle Member” of the Florida Justice Association and President of the Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. She is an active member of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, an organization that promotes and recognizes professionalism in the practice of law, and the Sarasota Bar Association. Currently, Elizete is licensed to practice before all Florida state courts, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Farhan Ali

Philadelphia, PA

Farhan Ali is a Partner at Galfand Berger, LLP, specializing in automobile collisions, premises negligence, and construction site injuries. Since 2016, he has achieved substantial recoveries for clients and successfully guided numerous cases to verdict. He was part of the team that secured a landmark win at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Bourgeois v. Snow Time, Inc. Farhan has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Rising Star every year since 2022 by Super Lawyers. He serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for HIAS Pennsylvania and is a board member on the Temple University's Law Alumni Association. He is fluent in Hindi and Malayalam.

Leif H. Kleven

Chula Vista, CA

Leif H. Kleven founded his practice in 2013, focusing on personalized legal representation for clients in San Diego and Southern California. He began his career defending individuals in federal and superior courts, gaining invaluable courtroom skills and practical knowledge, including successfully handling criminal immigration appeals. Transitioning to civil litigation, his primary focus is now personal injury cases, where he has successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients over more than 10 years of practice. He is a dedicated attorney with a passion for justice and is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients.

Aimee Clark-Newberry

Las Vegas, NV

Aimee Clark-Newberry is an attorney specializing in medical malpractice and patient rights, focusing her practice on medical malpractice and personal injury actions in Nevada and California. She earned her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2003 and her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2007. Aimee is licensed to practice in all state courts in Nevada and California, as well as in the U.S. District Courts for the District of Nevada, the Eastern District of California, and the Northern District of California. In her free time, she enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, vegan cooking, and spending time with her children.

Jeffrey Schonbrun

New City, NY

With over 27 years of experience, Jeffrey Schonbrun has built a reputation for providing unwavering legal support to clients facing challenging times. At ROCKLAND Schonbrun Law, he specializes in Criminal Defense, Family Law, Divorce, Personal Injury, and Immigration Law, offering skilled representation to protect your rights in every legal situation. Jeffrey has tried hundreds of cases to conclusion across Family Court, County Court, Supreme Court, and Justice Courts, demonstrating a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes-whether through negotiation or trial. His deep understanding of the legal process allows him to craft personalized strategies that reflect your needs and goals.

John H. Howard

Oxnard, CA

John H. Howard is a seasoned attorney with over 45 years of experience, dedicated to representing the seriously injured. He maintains a low caseload to provide personalized attention and prepares every case for trial. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Pacific University in 1972 and his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Ventura College of Law in 1979, he began his solo practice. In 2014, he joined Lowthorp Richards LLP as Of Counsel. He has tried approximately 80 jury and court trials with significant verdicts. Mr. Howard is also a veteran, having served in the United States Navy Reserve for over a decade, and is actively involved in community service.

Joshua Joe Jimenez

Boise, ID

As a kid, Josh spent summertime visiting his grandparents’ farm outside of Rupert, Idaho or staying at his great grandparents’ cabin outside of Island Park. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who loves New Mexican and Mexican food, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University before getting his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Idaho. Licensed in both State and Federal Courts in Idaho and New Mexico, he has enjoyed success as a trial attorney trying to verdict about a hundred cases, including serious cases involving homicides, robbery, sexual abuse, and motor vehicle collisions involving DUI’s and reckless driving, among others. Besides personal injury, Josh’s vast experience includes probate, property, estate planning, family, and criminal law. With a wide breadth of experience he brings practicality, understanding, compassion and the necessary fight as he works with and for his clients. Josh has successfully settled several types of personal injury cases: auto accidents (including those caused by DUI), bicycle accidents, hit and run accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and serious injury accidents. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children. He enjoys attending his children’s sporting events, choir concerts, dancing and piano recitals, and other events. Josh likes to fish and golf. He can also be found doing maintenance work on his family’s cars. He is active at his church and serves in his community.

Mark L. Simpson

Charlotte, NC

Mark L. Simpson earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University (1987) and his Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law (1994). He previously served as a police officer for the Portsmouth Police Department and as an Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina's 2nd Prosecutorial District. He has worked for Dr Ted Injury Law since January 2001, handling personal injury cases including traffic wrecks, major truck wrecks, and premises liability, and also practices South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Law. He is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and the District of Columbia (inactive), and in federal courts including the Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and the South Carolina United States District Court, as well as the Cherokee Supreme Court.

Enrique Ferrer

Miami, FL

Enrique Ferrer is the founder and managing partner of Ferrer & Gonzalez. He oversees all aspects of the firm's business and is admitted to practice before the Florida Supreme Court and all Florida courts. He received his J.D. cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and his B.A. cum laude from Florida International University.

Mark Kelley Schwartz

Troy, MI

Mark Kelley Schwartz is a nationally recognized, Board Certified Specialist in Aviation Law, focusing on aviation, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He is also a FAA licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor, and represents clients nationwide in civil litigation.

Chet Zawalich

South Bend, IN

Chet Zawalich is an attorney and owner of the Law Office of Chet Zawalich, specializing in personal injury, vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, slip and fall, and wrongful death cases. With over 40 years of experience, he serves clients in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Supreme Court Bar, Northern District of Indiana Bar, and Southern District of Indiana Bar.

David A. Schulenberg

Highland Heights, KY

David A. Schulenberg is a Northern Kentucky attorney who graduated from Northern Kentucky University and NKU’s Chase College of Law. He has over a decade of experience litigating personal injury and workers' compensation cases across Kentucky. He volunteers with ProKids and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass.

Jonathan Williams is the owner and managing partner of The Williams Firm, a Nashville personal injury lawyer with over 18 years of litigation experience. He specializes in complex cases including truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, construction site injuries, and wrongful death. He holds a 10.0 'Superb' Avvo rating and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2015. He is a Nashville native and a former collegiate wrestler.

Soraya Yanar Hanshew

El Paso, TX

Attorney Soraya Yanar Hanshew has over 23 years of experience providing exceptional legal representation in employment and personal injury law. A Stanford University and Stanford Law School graduate, licensed in both California and Texas, she is committed to fighting for the rights of workers across the El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM area. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Ronald J Attanasio

Knoxville, TN

Ronald J Attanasio was admitted to practice in Tennessee in 1985. He has over 40 years of experience with an emphasis on litigation, representing plaintiffs in personal injury and defective products cases, as well as domestic, corporate, and probate matters. He is a member of the Knoxville, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations.

Allen Belluccio

North Palm Beach, FL

Allen Belluccio specializes in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death and Negligent Security. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and the United States District Court Southern District of Florida. He graduated with Honors from Florida State University College of Law in 1994.