English-Speaking Attorneys

Joshua D. Brabant

Quincy, MA

Quincy Personal Injury Attorney, Joshua Brabant mainly represents civil litigants with a focus on Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Slip and Falls and Dog Bites. He has practiced in the area of personal injury for more than a decade and has litigated and fought for client’s rights always seeking their best interests, making sure he stays in contact with the client every step of the way until the case settles or goes to trial.

Antonio R. Nieves

West Palm Beach, FL

Antonio Nieves, began his legal career in the Personal Injury field. He focuses his practice in personal Injury, general negligence, and premises liability. He has zealously advocated for personal injury clients since being admitted to practice law in Florida. Originally from Venezuela where his mother was a judge, he has been around a court room for as long as he can remember. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law. During his time in law school, Mr. Nieves was an Associate Editor of the International Law journal and Mr. Nieves is also fluent in English and Spanish. He has practiced law in South Florida during his entire career and has litigated cases including slip and falls, as well as automotive accident claims. He is passionate and aggressive about fighting for his client's rights and getting them fair compensation for their injuries. During his time off, Mr. Nieves enjoys spending time in the Florida outdoors with his wife and two children.

Wes Bailey

Lafayette, LA

Wes Bailey is a highly experienced trial attorney in Lafayette, Louisiana, specializing in personal injury and immigration matters. He graduated from Louisiana State University with dual degrees in Political Science and Spanish, and earned a Master’s in Spanish before receiving his Juris Doctor from LSU Law in 2008. He has successfully represented thousands of clients in Louisiana state and federal courts. He also serves as an Assistant District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District Court. Wes is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Christopher J. Uyhelji

Granger, IN

Christopher J. Uyhelji is a partner at Gardner & Rans P.C., focusing on personal injury litigation, insurance defense and coverage, business and construction litigation, and appeals. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He is a member of the St. Joseph County Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University and his law degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Sophia J. Arshad

Merrillville, IN

Sophia J. Arshad is the managing partner of Arshad, Pangere & Warring, LLP. Licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Illinois, she was admitted to the Indiana State Bar in 2003, the Illinois State Bar in 2004, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana in 2003. Her legal practice includes various civil law matters, estate planning, probate, guardianships, real estate, civil litigation, family law, appeals, and immigration matters. Computer literate and multilingual, she can communicate effectively with Punjabi-speaking clients. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Chicago in 1996 and a Juris Doctorate cum laude from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2003, along with a joint Master of Arts degree in Psychological Foundations.

Jason L. Call

Columbia, MO

Jason L. Call is a seasoned trial attorney with a wide range of first-hand jury trial experience. He has successfully represented clients involved in litigation throughout central Missouri. His love of science and medicine provides keen insight to help evaluate the injuries and damages in a case and to develop the best possible trial strategy. He also has a vast knowledge base from dealing with a multitude of legal claims and insurance issues over his more than 30 years in legal practice. Jason has a general trial and appellate practice focusing on insurance defense, insurance law, professional licensing, and business litigation. He has twice defended lawsuits that ended up in the top 20 defense verdicts in Missouri, as reported in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. One of those lawsuits, in which Jason served as co-counsel defending a medial malpractice birth injury claim seeking over $20 million in damages, ended up earning top recognition by Missouri Lawyers Weekly in 2015 as the Largest Defense Verdict in Missouri. In addition, Jason has represented numerous health care professionals before Missouri's professional boards and in the Administrative Hearing Commission, including defense of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and licensed professional counselors. Jason joined Rogers Ehrhardt in February 2025, after having spent more than a decade as the founder and co-owner of Call & Gentry Law Group, LLC, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Prior to that, Jason was a partner at Carson & Coil, P.C., where he worked from September 2000 to July 2013. Before joining Carson & Coil in September of 2000, he practiced with a well-known insurance defense firm in downtown St. Louis where he gained significant litigation and appellate practice experience. Outside of the law practice Jason enjoys spending time with his family, including visits to Missouri State where his son Kendall is attending college. He also enjoys hiking, biking, all things outdoors, working out and watching his favorite college and pro football teams. Jason is a member of the Missouri Bar and the Cole County Bar Association.

Tim Spangler

Sacramento, CA

Tim Spangler, a Sacramento personal injury attorney, is an associate attorney at the Demas Law Group, P.C. Tim graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a Bachelor of Arts in English and was a four-year Varsity water polo player. In 1993, he received his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco where he graduated in the top 2% of his class. Tim has been a practicing civil litigator for 25 years.

Inguna Varslavane-Callahan

St. Petersburg, FL

Inguna Varslavane-Callahan has over 20 years of experience in a variety of civil litigation and appellate matters including bodily injury and wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, insurance extra-contractual liability (bad faith) and insurance fraud litigation, nursing home liability, and lawyer professional malpractice. Originally from Riga, Latvia, Inguna has a master’s degree in International Relations and a Juris Doctorate, both from Florida State University where she served on the moot court team. She is a graduate of University of Latvia, where she was on the varsity track and field team and excelled in the 100 meter and long jump events. She was a member of a team in the 100 meter relay event that won the Latvian National Championship. Inguna is fluent in English, Russian and Latvian and is conversant in French as well. After moving from Tallahassee to St. Petersburg, Inguna practiced law at Callahan and Martinez, P.A. and became a partner at the law firm of Martinez Denbo (now Segundo Law Group), primarily working with Dan Martinez, Esq. She focused her law practice on medical malpractice and insurance bad faith cases. In 2018, Inguna joined her husband Mick Callahan at Callahan Law Firm, LLC, where they focused their practice on medical malpractice, insurance, personal injury and legal malpractice cases. Inguna was pleased to join the law firm of Emerson Straw, PL in 2023 in an Of Counsel position continuing in the same specialized area of law practice.

Mr. Concha has over 24 years legal experience and is licensed to practice law by the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. David began his career as an associate in two local firms and garnered experience in various areas of the law including Contract Law, Corporate Law, Divorce, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family and Business based immigration. In 2004 he chose to established his own firm, The Law Offices of David A. Concha P.C. where he continues to pursue his passion for the law. A member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and The National Immigration Project. David is also registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Spain, for his ability to conduct business in Spanish. David often speaks on immigration issues to a variety of businesses and groups as well having previously participating in a radio program on 1220 AM, on the internet, in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving the Hispanic community. He is a 2007 recipient of La Noticia Community Service Award for his work with the Hispanic community. David also taught a class on Immigration Law at Central Piedmont Community College.

Gregory D. Forsythe

West Palm Beach, FL

Gregory D. Forsythe is a partner at Sternberg | Forsythe, P.A. He has been a Florida lawyer since 1998, licensed to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida. He has 27 years of experience in various civil litigation areas, including workers' compensation, auto accidents, and social security disability.

Joseph B. Walterman

Greenwood, IN

Joseph B. Walterman is an attorney with nearly 20 years of experience, helping individuals, families, and businesses in central Indiana. He focuses on family law and personal injury, also handling debt collection, civil lawsuits, estate planning, and business contracts. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law in 2003 and his B.A. from Indiana University in Bloomington in 2000. He opened his own practice in 2003, became a partner at an Indianapolis firm, and founded Walterman Legal in 2014. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, and Johnson County Bar Association.

Beatriz Reardon

Miami, FL

A proud first-generation Cuban-American, Beatriz is deeply rooted in her community and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and is a proud graduate of Florida State University College of Law, a top 40 law school in the nation, where she honed her legal skills and developed a passion for advocating on behalf of those who have been wronged. During her time at Florida State, she was a proud member of the Moot Court team, where she had the distinct privilege of presenting oral arguments in front of the Florida Supreme Court. Throughout her legal career, Beatriz has been committed to providing the highest standard of service to her clients. Her work spans a broad range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and workplace injuries. Beatriz is known for her tenacity, efficiency, and ability to navigate complex legal challenges. Having litigated since graduating law school, Beatriz has successfully represented hundreds of clients and has been instrumental in securing favorable settlements and verdicts. Beatriz prides herself in her pursuit of justice and passion for community. Beyond her legal practice, Beatriz is an active member of the Cuban-American Bar Association and the Florida Justice Association. In her free time, Beatriz enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her husband, daughter, and dog, Lola. Beatriz prides herself in her pursuit of justice and passion for community.

Eugenio Mancini

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Eugenio L. Mancini, Jr. is an attorney in the litigation department at The Injury Firm. With a passion for advocating on behalf of those wrongfully injured by the negligence of others, Eugenio aids clients in both English and Spanish. Eugenio graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. While studying for his undergraduate degree, Eugenio worked for a personal injury law firm as a litigation paralegal. It was there he realized his passion for helping the injured, which led him to attend law school at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Since being admitted to practice, Eugenio has dedicated himself exclusively to cases of personal injury. He has experience handling an array of injury matters throughout pre-suit, litigation, mediation, and trial phases. Eugenio strives to utilize his advocacy skills, experience, and personable style to produce favorable client outcomes. In recent years, Mr. Mancini has focused on personal injury cases that include animal attacks, commercial and residential slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful deaths, negligent security, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and an array of others. Mr. Mancini has acted as the voice for individuals against big insurance organizations and corporations, vigorously fighting for the injured to achieve the best possible outcome to ensure they are rightfully compensated for any and all losses. As a trial attorney, he handles litigation matters throughout the State of Florida and in U.S. District Courts in the Southern District of Florida.

Robert Cheris

Chicago, IL

Robert J. Cheris is an experienced trial lawyer specializing in medical malpractice lawsuits, with a decade of prior experience defending such cases. He has successfully litigated numerous cases to verdict across Illinois and has a unique understanding of healthcare systems and defense strategies. While primarily focused on medical malpractice, he also handles construction negligence, nursing home negligence, premises liability, and other personal injury matters. He graduated from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he received a Certificate in Trial Advocacy.

Christopher J. Lee

San Diego, CA

Christopher Junho Lee is a founding partner of Golshani Lee LLP. His practice focuses on personal injury, including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, products liability, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian versus auto, assault/battery, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death, as well as business disputes. He has extensive trial experience, taking numerous cases to verdict and judgment. Prior to founding Golshani Lee LLP, he worked on the defense side for nationally recognized insurance companies, gaining in-depth knowledge of their case prioritization and settlement strategies. He is also an adjunct professor at California Western School of Law, teaching Trial Practice and Trial Skills, and coaches the CWSL Competitive Advocacy Programs. He serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors for California Western School of Law and is an active member of various diversity bar organizations.

Melissa Vazquez-Sanchez

Hartford, CT

Attorney Melissa Vazquez-Sanchez joined Zayas Law Firm as an Associate Trial Attorney in January 2019. Melissa earned a J.D. from Western New England University School of Law. Prior to joining Zayas Law Firm, Melissa provided pro bono legal services in immigration and gained experience in other areas such as criminal defense, civil litigation, and civil rights matters. Melissa also previously worked as a professional rehabilitation counselor, which provides valuable insight into injury recovery, disability, and client advocacy. At Zayas Law Firm, Melissa focuses on personal injury, premises liability, probate matters related to personal injury, insurance coverage, and bad faith litigation.

Breck Barton, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and raised in Rexburg, Idaho, is a founder of Barton Atkinson & Murdoch, P.C. He served as an LDS missionary in Chile, learning Spanish. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah with a bachelor's in economics and with honors from J. Reuben Clark Law School of Brigham Young University. He began practicing law in Rexburg in 1976 and founded his own firm in 1984. Breck is an active member and former president (2003-2004) of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, receiving the James J. May Award in 2008 as Trial Lawyer of the Year. He is licensed in Idaho and the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. He handles a wide range of cases including medical negligence, personal injury, and business litigation, and is fluent in Spanish.

Brian L. Williams

Emporia, KS

Brian L. Williams is a lifetime Kansan who graduated from Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies, and from the University of Kansas School of Law with his Juris Doctorate. Admitted to practice law in Kansas and the U.S. District Court in 2004, he is a member of several legal associations and focuses his practice on adoption, criminal law, child custody, civil litigation, drug defense, DUI, divorce, forfeitures, and personal injury cases.

Geoffrey D. Pelosi

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Attorney Geoffrey D. Pelosi was born and raised in northern New Jersey. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration from Western New England University, graduating magna cum laude in 2005. He then moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and began his studies at Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center. After starting his career in criminal defense, he switched to personal injury. In January 2015, he opened his own law firm. He is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was selected for the National Trial Lawyers Association’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2018. He ensures client satisfaction and litigates cases for the best possible results.

J. Tanner Heintz

Bradenton, FL

Tanner was born and raised in Manatee County, Florida. He graduated from the Florida State University with a degree in Marketing and went on receive his J.D. from The Florida State College of Law as well. Tanner knew he wanted to be an attorney from a very young age. By age 16, Tanner was already working at the Heintz Law Firm, scanning and organizing client files. This early immersion into the legal profession made Tanner aware of the unfair tactics used by insurance companies and sparked his dream to help clients obtain full justice. During his time at Florida State University’s College of Law, Tanner worked and interned with some of the most experienced trial attorneys and judges in Florida. He served as a clerk for The Honorable Judge Robert Farrance in the 12th Judicial Circuit in Manatee County, as well as an intern at the prestigious law firm of Hinkle & Foran in Tallahassee. At age 28, Tanner became a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This membership is exclusive to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts, awards, or settlements for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers have been permitted membership into The Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Tanner is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40.

Magdalena Cuprys

Miami, FL

Magdalena Cuprys received her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 2002. She was admitted to the practice of law in California in 2003 and in Florida in 2006. Before law school, she completed two bachelor’s degrees, one in Political Science and one in Latin American Studies, at the University of Chicago in 1999. Ms. Cuprys is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and was the Panhellenic President at the University of Chicago. She speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Polish, and is conversant in Russian and Italian. She is the principal attorney of Serving Immigrants (Cuprys and Associates), a full-service immigration law firm offering a complete range of immigration services to both businesses and individuals. She is a seasoned immigration lawyer based in Orlando and Coral Gables, Florida, with years of legal experience working with immigrants of all kinds.

J. Chad Parker

Tyler, TX

J. Chad Parker is a Texas Attorney, Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. He is the founder and owner of J. Chad Parker PLLC. He obtained his law license in 1993 and has nearly 3 decades of experience, including twenty years representing insurance companies. He has tried over 100 jury trials to verdict.

Sara Carlson

Fargo, ND

Sara Carlson focuses her practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, and general litigation. She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from North Dakota State University and graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She served as the technical editor of the North Dakota Law Review and clerked for the firm and the East Central Judicial District.

Todd I. Shugart

Duluth, GA

Todd I. Shugart is a personal injury lawyer committed to seeking justice for the injured. He gained experience with Spence, Moriarity & Schuster and as an Assistant United States Attorney, handling complex white-collar cases. He also served as an infantryman with the Army National Guard and as an attorney with the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.