English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Michael Leyva

Montebello, CA

Michael L. Leyva is a partner and founding member of LEYVA & NIGHT, APC, with law offices in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties. He practices in the area of Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury law representing seriously injured persons throughout the state of California.

George P. Escobedo

San Antonio, TX

George P. Escobedo is the founding attorney at The Law Offices of George Escobedo. He holds a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law, an M.S. in Economics from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a B.B.A. from Angelo State University. He is dedicated to representing injured workers and has over 15 years of experience. He has been recognized multiple times as a 'Best S.A. Lawyer' by Scene in S.A. Magazine (2010, 2011, 2020, 2021) and as a 'Top Attorney' by San Antonio Magazine (2019). He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the San Antonio Bar Association.

Patrick Winburn

BENNINGTON, VT

Patrick Winburn is a highly awarded and board-certified attorney with over 20 years of experience in civil trial advocacy, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice law in Vermont. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, and is a member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum. He is also a past president and current board member of the Vermont Trial Lawyers Association.

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.

Yelina Angulo

Coral Gables, FL

Attorney Yelina Angulo was born and raised in Cuba. She moved to the United States with her family at the age of 13, and since that age was very passionate about speaking out for those in need. Ms. Angulo graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and two minors in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Ms. Angulo then followed to graduate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law with her Juris Doctor Degree. While in law school, Ms. Angulo was the founding President of the Cuban American Bar Association Student Chapter where she organized several events to raise awareness in the community of minorities within the legal field. Ms. Angulo also received various awards during her tenure at Nova including making Dean’s List and was recognized with the Honorable Margarita Esquiroz Scholarship. Ms. Angulo also interned for the Honorable John J. Murphy in the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County. Following her graduation, Ms. Angulo became an Associate Attorney at a prominent South Florida Law Firm. Ms. Angulo was later the Founder and Managing Partner of Angulo Diaz Law Group, P.A., where she advocated for small business owners and handled Civil and Business Litigation, Contract Drafting and Disputes, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Residential and Commercial Landlord-Tenant matters as well as Personal Injury. At Dream Team Law, she focuses primarily on Personal Injury and leads our team of legal professionals in Florida. Ms. Angulo is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and is fully bilingual in both English and Spanish.

Ashley Pi

Tampa, FL

Ashley Pi combines her experience as a former prosecutor with her passion for justice to provide exceptional representation in criminal defense and personal injury cases. Her firsthand knowledge of how cases are handled from inception within the justice system allows her to craft strong, strategic defenses for her clients. As a dedicated member of The Matassini Law Firm, Ashley ensures clients receive the personalized attention and legal expertise they deserve.

Mat Parke

Boise, ID

I’m Mat Parke and I want to be your personal injury lawyer. I was born and raised in Idaho and was taught how to work hard while doing chores on my father’s farm. I got up at 5:30 AM every morning to milk the cows before school. I knew my job was important because the cows would suffer if I slacked off. I was also taught personal responsibility. I was taught that if I made a mistake that harmed someone else, I should take responsibility and do everything I could to make it right. I applied the hard work that I learned on the farm to my academic pursuits. As a college student, I would wake up at 5:30 AM to study. My Idaho work ethic earned me a spot at Harvard Law School where I met my wife, the love of my life. As a lawyer, I have learned that many big businesses and insurance companies do not share my sense of responsibility. Instead, they put profits before principles. I choose to represent individuals who need an attorney to level the playing field against the team of attorneys hired by insurance companies. I find great personal satisfaction when I successfully take on the big guys and obtain fantastic results for my clients. If you are feeling upset, frustrated, or even angry because someone else’s carelessness has affected your life, I’m here to help you.

James Shadd III

Columbia, SC

James Shadd III is an attorney practicing in South Carolina since 2000. He attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and is licensed to practice in all South Carolina courts, the Federal District Court of South Carolina, and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. He specializes in personal injury, family law, business representation, criminal defense, and immigration law. Mr. Shadd is a sole proprietor, committed to providing personal attention to each client. He has served on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center and the Richland Library Board, and was listed as a ‘Who’s Who Attorney’ in the South Carolina Black Pages.

Alex Riddle

Charlotte, NC

Alex Riddle joined Riddle & Riddle in 2020 as a personal injury lawyer handling all types of injury cases throughout North Carolina. In 2025, she was elevated to partner, serving alongside her father, Gene Riddle, who founded the firm in 1985. She graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2020 and joined the firm immediately after passing the North Carolina State Bar. She is particularly interested in civil rights law. In 2021, Alex was recognized as a National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” attorney. In recognition of her significant case results, Alex has also been named a member of Million Dollar Advocates.

Nick Bonsignore

Louisville, KY

Nick Bonsignore is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He received his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2021 and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Criminology from Capital University. Nick's practice areas include motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, slip and falls, nursing home abuse, and medical negligence. As a former collegiate athlete, he brings a 'team mentality' to his cases, focusing on understanding each client's unique experience to advocate for their interests and secure just compensation. He is a Cleveland native and passionate sports fan, who enjoys cooking and family time.

Daniel C. Ghyczy

Los Angeles, CA

Daniel C. Ghyczy, Esq. is Of Counsel with Alexandroff Law Group and is one of the firm’s lead trial attorneys. Daniel began his legal career at a top-tier plaintiffs’ litigation firm, where he worked as a law clerk and then attorney. Later, he joined Maranga Morgenstern, specializing in complex civil defense litigation. This experience allowed Daniel to gain a unique insight into the strategies and tactics used on the defense side of civil litigation before returning to plaintiff-side trial work with Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley. Daniel joined the Alexandroff Law Group in 2021. A graduate of Southern California University, Daniel earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School. Admitted to practice law across California, Daniel is a member of a number of California legal organizations including: Los Angeles County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities - Board Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association, National Hellenic Society, USC Young Alumni Council. Daniel enjoys golfing, cooking, and traveling when outside of the office. Three non-profits that are important to Daniel are: Wags & Walks, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities, and Girls Who Code.

Crystal Baranco Garcia, Esq.

Miami Lakes, FL

Mrs. Baranco was born in Cuba and came to the United States at the age of 14. Arriving at this country without speaking English Crystal made it her mission to achieve her dreams. She started learning English in 9th grade at Westland High School, and by her junior year she was earning Cambridge ACE certifications and taking honors classes. She graduated with highest honors from Miami-Dade college with an Associate’s degree in Psychology. She later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science as well as a minor in International Relations at Florida International University where she graduated cum laude. She also recently graduated cum laude from Benjamin L. Crumb College of Law with her juris doctor degree. Crystal worked for many years in the insurance field and now uses that knowledge in the personal injury field. She enjoys philanthropic work such as serving in her local church, fundraising for kids in Cuba and fundraising for assistance after natural disasters. She continues visiting Cuba and helping people in need. She has a passion for teaching others what she has learned and teaching others that their dreams can always become a reality. Mrs. Baranco is fluent in English and Spanish and licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

Jeanne Laborde

Lafayette, LA

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Southern University Law Center in 1996, Jeanne joined her father and brother at Laborde Law Firm, practicing personal injury law. Jeanne fluently speaks both English & Spanish languages. Jeanne Laborde has spent two decades helping clients that have been injured with their medical treatment, bills, and losses. She offers legal services, compassion and understanding to all of her clients. The client should be concerned about their medical treatment and feeling better. They need a good lawyer on their side to take care of the legal issues and the insurance companies. In her career, she has rightfully earned the confidence and trust of her clients. Her diligence and conscious efforts are what she considers her greatest personal achievements. Growing up in Avoyelles Parish in Central Louisiana, Jeanne learned the importance of family and spends her free time with her husband of 30 years, her two boys, and their extended family. This quotation helps sum up the way Jeanne benefits her clients: “Many clients have little knowledge of the legal system and do not know how to proceed once they have been injured in an accident. My clients are always relieved once I spend time with them and explain the process and they know they are in good hands.”

Joseph L. Benson II

Las Vegas, NV

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a childhood spent in Incline Village, NV (Lake Tahoe) and Reno, Nevada. His high school years at Earl Wooster High School in Reno saw him excel in football and track & field, achieving AAA All-State Football Champions status and making a mark as “AAA All State” in two skill positions. He continued his education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, earning a B.S. in Hotel Administration from the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Joseph’s academic achievements placed him on the Dean’s Honor List, and he pursued international studies in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. Law called, and Joseph answered by obtaining his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA, in 2000. His legal education included instruction by the late US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in international Constitutional law during a stint at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Licensed to practice in Nevada since October 2000, Joseph started his career as an Associate at Benson, Bertoldo, & Baker from 2000 to 2003. In 2004, he co-founded Benson & Bingham, where he serves as the Founding Partner to this day. Joseph’s professional journey has been marked by thousands of successfully handled cases, trials in Justice, District, and Federal Court, and expertise in all aspects of Civil Tort Litigation. A proud member of the Nevada Justice Association (NJA), American Bar Association (ABA), and Clark County Bar Association, Joseph has also been recognized in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the “2022 Las Vegas Leading Lawyers” in Vegas magazine. His contributions extend beyond the courtroom, with features on NBC and ABC news as a contributor, along with newsworthy reports in the Las Vegas Review Journal. Beyond the legal realm, Joseph indulges in hobbies such as Real Estate Development & Redesign, holding a license as a Nevada DRE Broker/Salesperson. His interests also include traveling, golf, and enjoying snow sports.

Linh Do

Duluth, GA

Linh Do is the principal attorney at Do Law Office, specializing in immigration and personal injury law. A Vietnamese immigrant, she has over twelve years of legal experience. She holds a JD from Mercer University School of Law and double bachelor's degrees from Georgia State University. She is fluent in English and Vietnamese and is admitted to practice in Georgia and federal courts.

Sylvia K. Rutkowska

Middletown, CT

Attorney Rutkowska joined Arch Law Group in 2010 and focuses her practice on personal injury, civil litigation, land use, and municipal law matters. She has been recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer “Rising Star” since 2013, a Connecticut Law Tribune’s New Leader in the Law, and one of Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund’s 40 Women for the Next 40 Years. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Connecticut. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.

Navid Natanian

Los Angeles, CA

As a founding partner, Navid Natanian is passionate about helping his injured clients recover losses and receive the maximum compensation available. Under the leadership of Mr. Natanian, our California personal injury law firm has obtained Millions in verdicts and settlements for its deserving clients. While Mr. Natanian is certainly proud of the results his law firm has earned over the years, he continues to work tirelessly on behalf of his clients every day. His stellar reputation in the community over the years is in part due to the strong stance he takes with insurance companies and big businesses. As a result of these efforts, Natanian & Yaghoubi stands out as one of California’s finest personal injury law firms. In addition to offering high-quality, yet cost-sensitive legal services, Mr. Natanian and his associates and staff work hard to help injured clients find the expert medical attention they need and deserve.

Christian S. Scott is the founder of Scott Law Group P.C., representing consumers across California in lemon law, product liability, and personal injury cases. With over a decade of experience, he previously defended national automotive manufacturers and car dealerships against similar claims in 14 western states, providing him with unique insider knowledge. He is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law and is known for his aggressive litigation style and dedication to maximizing client results. He practices in state and federal courts and has successfully argued before the California Court of Appeals.