English-Speaking Attorneys

Nelson Peña

Miami Lakes, FL

Nelson Peña is the founder and manager of The Peña Law Firm, with 30 years of experience as a member of the Florida Bar. He has extensive knowledge of South Florida's legal landscape and has tried over 150 jury trials, using his litigation experience to achieve favorable results for clients.

Wing Chi “Giselle” Tam

Seattle, WA

Giselle Tam joined Herrmann Law Group as a first-year attorney after completing her Master of Laws at the University of Washington in 2024. Giselle stands up for justice and seeks compensation for individuals and families who have been hurt following an accident. She understands that in personal injury cases, decisive action is key. She is a devoted advocate who puts your interests first and vigorously defends your rights, so that you can focus on healing and regaining quality of life. Additionally, Giselle is currently working on seeking restitution for the family members of the victims of Lion Air Flight 610, following the criminal prosecution of Boeing for the failures of the 737 MAX program. Giselle graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Originally from Hong Kong, she speaks Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. She is licensed to practice law in Washington State and the Western District of Washington. Giselle is a fan of the Seattle Mariners, and in her free time enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest through skiing, hiking, and climbing. You can contact Giselle at giselle@hlg.lawyer, or 206.457.4218

Scott Gray is the Chief of the Personal Injury Division at Guest and Gray Law Firm. He has the law in his blood, following his father's footsteps. After earning his JD in 2003, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney before opening his own office in 2006. He uses his extensive knowledge to advocate for personal injury clients.

Luis E. Ortiz is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and family law. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured and accused, offering personalized, caring service. Licensed in both Oklahoma and Texas, he serves a diverse range of clients and communicates effectively in both English and Spanish.

Clifford R. Mermell

Miami, FL

As your Defense Base Act lawyer, my purpose is to fight for your rights and ensure you receive the justice you deserve.

Diego Bueno

Tucker, GA

A native of Quito, Ecuador, Diego joined Poole Huffman as a business litigator upon graduation from Emory University School of Law in May 2024. During law school, Diego worked on several key aspects of business litigation, learning business through Emory Law’s Transactional Law Certificate Program curriculum and litigation though his diverse work at personal injury and business litigation law firms, for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s Home Defense Program, and by interning with the Dekalb County court system. At Poole Huffman, Diego’s work focuses on business disputes and commercial debt collection, aiming to advocate for his client’s interests while reaching the best results possible.

Keith Foster

College Park, GA

Attorney Keith Foster has dedicated over 2 decades to helping the local community by upholding the law, promoting equity, and fighting for justice. His commitment and focus has resulted in him being one of the most trusted and impactful attorneys serving the College Park area and nearby communities in south Metro Atlanta. He is not only a personal injury attorney, but an experienced criminal attorney as well. Attorney Foster served as an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia for more than five years. He was an insurance defense attorney for State Farm Insurance for 3 years. He is a trial attorney with over 2 decades of experience. As a reputable personal injury attorney in the College Park area, Mr. Foster puts 100% into every client's recovery. As an experienced criminal attorney in College Park, Mr. Foster will fight without wavering when it comes to defending your rights.

Abe Jaloudi

Clifton, NJ

Abe Jaloudi, Esq. is the principal and founder of Jaloudi Law, serving the New Jersey community for over 25 years. He focuses his practice primarily on personal injury law, criminal defense, and real estate closings, also handling matters in immigration law, PIP arbitration, employment law, and business law. He is widely respected for his integrity, honor, and compassion, and is known for his professionalism, legal acumen, and expertise at trial. He has successfully settled hundreds of cases, including a $10 million settlement after petitioning the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He is bilingual in English and Arabic.

Bobby Waltman

Newport Beach, CA

Bobby Waltman is an attorney at The Law Offices of Ted B. Wacker (TBW Law). He has extensive litigation, negotiation, and trial experience, including handling over 28 jury trials to verdict. He is dedicated to helping anyone who has been injured because of someone else’s negligence. Mr. Waltman is committed to obtaining maximum possible compensation through aggressive and compassionate representation for his clients. Mr. Waltman specializes in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death cases. He is passionate about fighting for his clients and taking care of all aspects of their legal matters so his clients can focus on their recovery. He previously served as a mediator at the Riverside Courthouse. Now, Mr. Waltman is a powerful negotiator who works with mediators and arbitrators to obtain the recovery his clients deserve. Throughout his career, Mr. Waltman has examined medical experts ranging from scientists to neurologists and orthopedic spine specialists. Mr. Waltman is devoted to studying the science and medicine underlying his clients’ cases to effectively negotiate with insurance companies. His experience with cases that involve complex medical issues helps Mr. Waltman negotiate everything from straightforward claims to the most complicated cases. He understands the importance of preparation to properly execute strategy in litigation as well as trial. Mr. Waltman was born and raised in Southern California. He received his bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was awarded Distinction in the Major. In 2012, he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Fowler School of Law at Chapman University, where he was awarded a full merit scholarship and served as the Social Justice Chair of the Public Interest Law Foundation. Mr. Waltman occasionally returns to Fowler School of Law as a guest lecturer on topics involving litigation and trial. As a former Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, Mr. Waltman practiced criminal law and dependency law, zealously advocating for his clients when they were charged with a crime or when their parental rights were at issue. He was also a founding Board Member of H.I.R.E., a non-profit organization that serves as a hub for re-integration and employment for the formerly incarcerated. When he’s not fighting for justice for the injured, Mr. Waltman can be found playing guitar, bass, or keyboards. He has performed in musical groups for over 20 years and attends concerts throughout Los Angeles in his free time. He also speaks three languages and enjoys traveling abroad to practice his Spanish and explore the outdoors.

Christian A. Ferrer

Coral Gables, FL

Christian A. Ferrer is a first-generation Cuban-American attorney in Miami, fluent in Spanish. He attended St. Thomas University School of Law on a Dean’s Merit Scholarship. Specializing in personal injury and maritime law, he focuses on helping clients wronged by negligent parties, with experience in slip and fall incidents, automobile accidents, and ship-related injuries. He is dedicated to thoroughly investigating claims and fiercely advocating for clients to achieve maximum settlements.

Ester Aronova

Garden City, NY

Ester Aronova graduated from St. John’s University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and earned her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in 2004. Ms. Aronova became an Associate and later a Partner in the Law firm of Baker Sanders LLC, representing medical providers. In 2008, as the manager of client relations, Ms. Aronova was responsible for networking, marketing and bringing new clients to the firm. In 2013, as a result of her highly successful track record of networking and referral sourcing, Ms. Aronova joined the team at The Sanders Law Firm as a Partner. In 2014, Ms. Aronova founded Aronova & Associates, LLC, a firm focused on representing injured workers, third party worker’s compensation negligence cases, labor law cases and disability claims. Ms. Aronova is a frequent guest at union membership meetings, providing training sessions to members on workers’ rights and safety advocacy.

Jeanette DeWitt-Kyle

Lake Charles, LA

Jeanette DeWitt-Kyle is a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana. She joined Stutes & Lavergne in 2012. Her practice focuses solely on helping people who have been injured in automobile, truck, industrial, work-related, and other serious accidents. She also helps people who have bad-faith claims against their own insurance companies. Her persistent, passionate advocacy has led to millions of dollars in recovery for her clients in both settlements and trial awards. Jeanette went to school in Moss Bluff and graduated from Sam Houston High School. After high school, she attended the McNeese State University Honors College, graduating summa cum laude in 2008 with two degrees, one in English and one in French. While she was in college, she worked a swing shift on the copy desk at the Lake Charles American Press. After college, Jeanette attended law school at Louisiana State University, graduating with honors in 2011. While in law school, Jeanette consistently earned high grades, including the top grades in her legal writing, family law seminar, Louisiana civil procedure, and family law classes. She was a member of the Moot Court Board and participated in the Law Center’s family law mediation clinic. Jeanette chose to return home to Lake Charles after law school. She clerked for Judge David Ritchie at the Fourteenth Judicial District Court before she joined Stutes & Lavergne. In 2015, she studied case presentation in Napa, Calif., with the well-known trial strategist Rodney Jew. She is a member of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and Louisiana Association for Justice. Jeanette believes that a good education opens doors, and it is the duty of everyone who has benefited from their education to hold that door open for others. She teaches a U.S. Government class to tenth-graders at Bishop Noland High School, where is she is grateful for a chance to witness the origin story of future senators, surgeons, inventors, and writers. All of Jeanette’s career and personal achievements have had the unconditional support of her amazing husband, Trevor. They have two young children: a son and a daughter. In Jeanette’s spare time, she enjoys growing English roses, reading literary novels, and planning road trips with her family. She loves to learn and is always in the middle of a deep dive into a new and interesting subject. Her son is the same way; both he and his mom enjoy staying up past bedtime to talk about big ideas. Jeanette’s daughter belongs to a lineage of women who value their intellect and are unafraid to use it.

Brendan Campbell

Norristown, PA

Brendan Campbell graduated from the Villanova University School of Law in 2004 in the top third of his class. He began his career with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office as an intern in 2003 and quickly rose to the position of Senior Narcotics Prosecutor. While he was at the DA’s office, Mr. Campbell prosecuted more than 1,000 cases in just four years, and obtained convictions in many high profile cases. Since joining Solomon, Berschler, Fabick, Campbell & Thomas, P.C., Mr. Campbell has specialized in criminal defense and has gotten NOT GUILTY verdicts in a variety of different cases. He has now expanded his practice to include family law, immigration, and personal injury.

Chris White

Lynchburg, VA

Chris White is the founder of Chris White Lawyer, LLC., specializing in Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Security Clearance Defense Law. Based in Lynchburg, Virginia, his commitment to personal injury law was inspired by his own severe auto accident. He has a proven track record of securing settlements and taking cases to trial. Chris earned highest honors for pro bono legal work assisting veterans and interned with the Broward County Public Defender’s office. His extensive education includes a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Legal Studies from Liberty University, with advanced studies at the University of Oxford and The Hague Academy of International Law, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Nova Southeastern University. He also enhanced his trial skills at the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Law and Policy (D.L.P.) from Liberty University.

Christian G.A. Zeller

Tampa, FL

Christian G.A. Zeller is the Managing Partner at Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. He limits his practice to Immigration and Nationality Law, offering expert representation in business immigration solutions, I-9 worksite compliance, business visa categories, consular processing, appeals, and immigration-related federal court litigation. He is individually AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, Board Certified by the Florida Bar in U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law, and admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. He serves as an Honorary Consul to the Republic of Austria and has authored numerous articles and is a frequent speaker on Immigration & Nationality Law topics.

Jaren C. Sandberg

St. George, UT

When your world flips upside down after an accident, Jaren C. Sandberg is the attorney who steps in with clarity, urgency, and the kind of leadership that gets results. As an original partner of We Win Injury Law and a seasoned Utah litigator, Jaren brings a unique mix of strategy, pressure, and personal accountability to every case. He’s not just interested in filing claims, he’s focused on forcing outcomes. The kind that change lives. Raised in Southern Utah and a proud graduate of Snow Canyon High School, Jaren never forgot where he came from, or who he fights for. After earning his degree from Utah State University and graduating from Gonzaga University School of Law, Jaren returned to his roots to build a law firm with his mentor Tyler T. Todd, focused solely on personal injury and serious civil litigation. Since then, he’s earned a reputation for being one of the most assertive voices in the courtroom, and one of the most responsive advocates outside it. Jaren handles a wide range of serious injury cases, including auto, motorcycle, and trucking collisions. He prepares every case as if it’s heading for trial, which is exactly why so many of them settle at or near policy limits. He’s known by insurers as someone who doesn’t bluff, and that’s why they pay attention when his name is on the file. Clients consistently describe Jaren as aggressive, knowledgeable, and unusually accessible. In reviews, people say he explains the law in plain English, keeps them in the loop, and “treats your case like it matters, because to him, it does.” He’s also praised for his ability to outwork the other side, hold negligent parties accountable, and navigate the process with both intensity and compassion. In short: Jaren shows up, follows through, and delivers. Outside the courtroom, Jaren plays a key role in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals within the firm. He also co-hosts the We Win Injury Law podcast and is known for his unapologetically direct approach to legal education, humor, and client empowerment. Whether he’s arguing liability or lighting up the firm’s group chat with a brisket photo, he leads from the front, with precision, purpose, and pride. If you want a lawyer who takes your case personally, prepares it relentlessly, and doesn’t stop until the job is done, Jaren Sandberg is the advocate who will go to war for you, and win.

Angela T. Vagotis

Canton, OH

Angela T. Vagotis is a Registered Nurse Attorney who founded her medical malpractice law firm in 1992. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bowling Green State University (1985) and a law degree from the University of Akron College of Law (1990). With over 20 years of legal experience, she specializes in medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases, leveraging her critical intensive care nursing background.

Scott D. Kruger

Hamilton, OH

Scott Kruger, born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio, graduated Valedictorian of Hamilton High School and Cum Laude from Ohio State University. He earned his law degree in 2005 and gained valuable trial experience with the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office before entering private practice in 2008. He specializes in criminal defense and personal injury, and is actively involved in his community, serving on school and community foundation boards.

Kristian A. Bie

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Kristian A. Bie is a third-generation Palm Beach County native and Director of Personal Injury at LaBovick Law Group. He focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases, including auto and truck accidents, boat crashes, slip and falls, cruise ship injuries, and negligent security. His background defending hospitals and insurance companies provides him with unique insight to aggressively advocate for his clients.

Tim Zerillo

Portland, ME

Timothy E. Zerillo is a civil and criminal litigator. Attorney Zerillo's practice focuses primarily on criminal defense and complex civil litigation. Renowned for his zealous advocacy, Zerillo has won numerous trials of all types, as well as motion hearings, settlements and criminal dismissals for his clients. Tim has a love for Maine, and that is why he has made the state his home. Despite practicing law in a small state, he has gained a national reputation. He has given talks to other lawyers across the country on a variety of topics, including lectures for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Federal Defense Attorneys, the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Virginia State Bar and the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Tim Zerillo was born in Portland, Maine. He is the grandson of noted writer and historian Earl Schenck Miers. His mother was a school teacher and his father an Economics Professor at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Zerillo attended the University of New Hampshire, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature degree in 1995. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from New England Law in 2000. Tim has represented people from all walks of life. He has represented actors and athletes, lawyers and doctors, lobstermen and laborers. Zerillo's cases are often notable and have at times been the subject of national, and even international, media coverage. Tim has been featured in newspapers throughout Maine and the United States, including the Boston Globe and New York Times, the Daily Mail in London, and in magazines such as Vanity Fair. Zerillo began his career in 2000, ultimately founding what became Zerillo Law Firm, LLC in Portland, Maine, with a focus on criminal defense and civil litigation. Zerillo has won jury trials all over the State of Maine. These include felonies and misdemeanors of various case types, including drug cases, sex cases, criminal threatening cases, assault cases and white collar cases of many different varieties. He has also hung juries in many criminal cases. For example, on one Class A Gross Sexual Assault case, the prosecutor told him it was impossible to win the case. The odds were heavily stacked against him to be certain. Zerillo tried the case anyway and hung the jury, preventing the State from convicting his client. Zerillo has also represented a number of individuals and businesses in complex "bet the house" business litigation. In 2020 and 2021, Zerillo earned two large trial verdicts in trial for his clients, each verdict which was worth multi-millions. Each involved disputes between business partners and Zerillo effectively sued for the value of the businesses. Each side was represented by able counsel, one lawyer of whom is now a judge. Zerillo prevailed in each trial.

Allan S. Night

Montebello, CA

Allan S. Night is a partner and founding member of LEYVA & NIGHT, APC, with law offices in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties. Allan manages the day to day practices of LEYVA & NIGHT, APC in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury law representing seriously injured persons throughout the State of California.

Iljaz “Eli” Shehu

Philadelphia, PA

Mr. Shehu immigrated to the United States in 2000, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and earning his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2015. He interned with the Williamson County Public Defender’s Office and now focuses on representing clients in motor vehicle accident cases, slip/trip and fall injuries, and general negligence claims. He is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Missouri and is fluent in English, Albanian, and Italian.

Joseph Fava

Totowa, NJ

Joseph Fava works extensively in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation law. With over 20 years of experience, he is well-respected by judges and adversaries. He handles various injury claims, including construction, motor vehicle, slip and fall, and work-related accidents. Mr. Fava has built a formidable Workers' Compensation practice, representing injured workers statewide, including law enforcement and teachers. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University (1994) and Touro Law School (1997), admitted to the New Jersey and New York State Bars in 1998, and also to the District Courts of New Jersey and New York.

Michael C. Doyen

Elgin, IL

Michael C. Doyen is a skilled litigator with over twenty-nine (29) years of experience trying civil and criminal cases. He has tried over forty (40) jury trials to verdict and has tried hundreds of non-jury cases. Mr. Doyen has concentrated his practice in the area of family law for over twenty-five (25) years. Mr. Doyen was born in Springfield, Missouri and was raised in the St. Louis area. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1983, where he also received a Regular Army Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, he sought a deferral of active duty military service to attend law school at St. Louis University School of Law. Mr. Doyen graduated from law school cum laude in 1986 and entered into active military duty in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps stationed at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. Mr. Doyen attained the rank of Captain and served as Chief of Military Justice. In addition to his duties prosecuting military personnel by Courts-Martial, he also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Northern Division, prosecuting cases in the United States District Court. In 1990 Mr. Doyen returned to his wife’s hometown of Elgin, Illinois and entered into private practice with his Father-in-Law, Robert A. Chapski where he practiced from 1990 until 2015. In 2016, as his daughter Kathleen and son Christopher reached the age at which time Mr. Doyen returned to Illinois, the family founded The Doyen Law Group, LLC. Mr. Doyen has established himself as one of the top family law attorneys in Kane County, Illinois. From 1995 through 2001 Mr. Doyen was responsible for planning all Family Law Continuing Legal Education Seminars for the Kane County Bar Association. He was Chair of the Kane County Bar Association Family Law Committee form 1999 through 2001. In 2001 he joined the Board of the Kane County Bar Association as a Director, served as Secretary/Treasurer in 2001-2003, Vice-President from 2003 through 2005, and as President from 2005 to 2006. Mr. Doyen became President of the Kane County Bar Foundation on July 1, 2007 and served until June 30, 2014. He was the recipient of the Kane County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Award for 2002 and has provided a minimum of fifty (50) hours of pro bono service per year for the past twenty (20) years. Mr. Doyen was recognized as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” in 2006, 2007, and 2008. While Mr. Doyen has extensive trial experience, the majority of the cases he handles are resolved by settlement. He appreciates that most clients want their cases resolved amicably and efficiently. His experience with the full range of family law issues enables him to navigate complex cases towards the resolution most favorable to his clients. These results are usually achieved by settlement, but when necessary he is prepared to zealously present his clients’ cases at trial. Mr. Doyen is available for consultation during regular business hours, but will also schedule appointments for evenings and Saturdays to accommodate his clients.