English-Speaking Attorneys

Britanie Crippen

Van Nuys, CA

Britanie Crippen, a Portland, Oregon native, has pursued law well before becoming an attorney. She interned for the Honorable Sherrie L. Krauser, and has worked on jury trials while she was a Certified Law Student. Today, Ms. Crippen is an aggressive litigator who passionately fights for the underdog. She primarily focuses on employment and personal injury litigation.

Joseph E. Spires

Augusta, GA

Joseph E. Spires is a founding partner at Ward & Spires, LLC, specializing in Worker's Compensation, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury. He is a Georgia native with over two decades of legal experience. He graduated from Augusta College with a B.S. in Mathematics and John Marshall Law School with a J.D. magna cum laude. He was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General for Georgia in Workers' Compensation and has extensive trial experience in personal injury claims.

Gordon Rahn

Clarksville, TN

I have worked at the Kentucky Innocence Project and the New Mexico Innocence and Justice Project for 17 years conducting investigations and litigating post-conviction claims of innocence; I have been involved in the exoneration of 14 men and women who had been convicted of a crime they did not commit. The experience of conducting in-depth investigations and litigation of serious and complicated criminal cases is one that fits with many areas of the law, including personal injury and family law as well as criminal law. No detail is too small.

Nathan Elmore

Ridgeland, MS

Nathan H. Elmore is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 1995. He began his legal career with the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office and established his own law firm in 1998. Since 2005, Mr. Elmore has focused his practice on assisting immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Latin-America, and India. He represents clients in Federal and State felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in Mississippi, and handles removal matters in immigration courts nationwide. Mr. Elmore has won verdicts of acquittal on charges ranging from DUI to murder and has helped clients achieve large financial recoveries in worker’s compensation and personal injury claims. He also handles divorce, custody, and guardianship matters. He has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America and has conducted oral arguments before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Since 2011, Mr. Elmore has served as a consulting attorney to the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans.

Charlie J. Blake, Jr.

Florence, SC

Charlie J. Blake, Jr. is a partner at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, specializing in general litigation, personal injury, automobile accidents, probate & real estate matters, and governmental/municipal matters. He earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1999 and his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in 1996. He joined the firm in 2006 and became a partner in July 2020. He is a member of several legal associations and has been recognized for his leadership and community involvement, including being featured on the cover of Diversity Works Magazine.

Matthew Bradley

Sacramento, CA

Matthew Bradley is a personal injury attorney with extensive jury trial experience and a strong background in complex civil litigation. Before joining Demas Law Group, P.C., he spent years defending individuals, businesses, and public entities in personal injury and general liability matters at respected civil defense firms, including a national litigation firm. His experience on the defense side gave him firsthand insight into how insurance companies evaluate, litigate, and minimize claims. Today, he leverages that knowledge to advocate for people who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, where he earned his degree in Political Science, Matthew went on to serve as an officer in the United States Army. As a Civil Affairs officer, he held leadership roles that honed his discipline, strategic thinking, and mission-driven approach, qualities that continue to define his legal practice.

Betty Ann Rogers

Fairfield, CT

Betty Ann Rogers focuses her practice in personal injury, medical malpractice, and civil litigation, bringing over 30 years of experience. Prior to law, she was a broadcast journalist. Ms. Rogers has a successful track record in court and settlements, obtaining compensation for clients with serious injuries and wrongful death claims. She is a 1990 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Bridgeport School of Law and a 1976 graduate of Fairfield University, admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1991. She is an active member of several professional associations, including the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation.

David J. Pierguidi

Hoboken, NJ

David Pierguidi represents clients in personal injury and medical malpractice in New York, New Jersey, and Hawaii. He graduated from Seton Hall Law School and performed a judicial clerkship. He is a member of the Bars of New Jersey and New York, and several U.S. District Courts.

Justin I. Idiart

Central Point, OR

Justin Idiart began practicing in 2011 although he has been working in the legal industry since 1998. Justin graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law. During law school, he clerked for the Honorable Daniel L. Harris in Jackson County Circuit Court. He also received an MBA from Brigham Young University in 2007. Justin is fluent in English and Spanish. Justin has been practicing law since 2011, his primary focus is helping the injured.

Michael J. Vroman

San Francisco, CA

Michael (Mike) joined Tenant Law Group in January 2023 as Trial Counsel and currently serves as the firm’s Lead Trial Counsel. A highly skilled courtroom advocate who has personally tried scores of cases to verdict before a jury, Mike leverages his extensive experience guiding and supporting his fellow attorneys in crafting successful trial strategies for the firm’s clients. Mike dedicates one hundred percent of his practice to helping tenants recover money damages following egregious landlord behavior. Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. He has been licensed to practice law in California since December 2006. Prior to joining Tenant Law Group, Mike spent over fifteen years as a Deputy District Attorney at the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, he conducted over seventy-five jury trials to verdict ranging from DUI to narcotics to multi-defendant gang homicide with special circumstances; wrote and argued dozens of motions including Motions to Suppress, 995 Motions, and Motions in Limine; and conducted hundreds of preliminary hearings on all types of cases. In recognition of his efforts, Mike was named Region II California Narcotics Officers Association Attorney of the Year in 2012. An Eagle Scout, Mike is passionate about trial advocacy and looks forward to any opportunity he can spend in the courtroom.

Stephanie Ovadia is a New York attorney who has been practicing law for more than 35 years. She began her prestigious career at the Law Office of Phillip Unger in Garden City, New York, eventually becoming managing attorney. She oversaw the pioneering success of attorney advertising with the simple philosophy that “clients come to attorneys because they need help.” During her time with the Law Office of Phillip Unger, Ms. Ovadia helped clients by litigating countless cases including trip and falls, wrongful death, medical malpractice, assault/battery, product defects and car/motorcycle accidents. Ms. Ovadia went on to open her own practice, litigating numerous high-profile legal matters and solidifying her reputation as a formidable force in New York’s judicial system. A seasoned and respected professional, Ms. Ovadia has established herself as a sought-after, no-nonsense attorney. After years of working as a solo practitioner, she served as Senior Attorney to the firm of Ratsenberg & Associates, P.C. for more than four years before joining The Sanders Law Firm. Outside of law, Ms. Ovadia hosts her own celebrity-focused radio show, The Stephanie O Show, focusing on celebrity interviews on LI News Radio 103.9 FM. This is her tenth-year broadcasting live on Tuesday nights at 9pm. Ms. Ovadia is frequently called on by various news outlets to offer insightful legal commentary and has been interviewed in multiple print publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Newsday, the New York Post, the Daily News, the New York Law Journal, People Magazine, Radar Online, TMZ, Channel 5, Channel 11, Channel 4, CNBC, 1010 WINS, and KJOY 98.3. Ms. Ovadia’s greatest accomplishment is proudly being the mother of 8 amazing children ranging in age from 33 to 15.

Suzette A. Ferreira

Milford, MA

Attorney Suzette A. Ferreira was born on February 23, 1973 and is a life-long resident of Milford, Massachusetts. She attended Milford Public School and graduated from Milford High School in 1991. After high school, she attended Boston College where she graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1995. While at Boston College, she was a Dean’s List student. In 1997, she accepted a position at Fidelity Investments in Smithfield, Rhode Island where she worked until October of 2001. Her last position there was a policy business analyst. In the fall of 2001, she became the New Construction Manager at D & F Afonso Builders, Inc. in Milford, a position which she held until July, 2006. While working full-time in that position, she enrolled as a student at Suffolk University Law School. She graduated as a Dean’s List student with a Juris Doctor Degree in 2005. Attorney Ferreira was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2006 and on July 10, 2006, she accepted a position as an associate attorney with Consigli and Brucato, P.C. She is fluent in the Portuguese language and proficient in Spanish. Since joining the firm, Attorney Ferreira has involved herself in real estate, personal injury, criminal, family and workers compensation law. She has appeared in the Probate and Family Court, Superior Court, and several Massachusetts District Courts.

Daniel R. Chaidez

Naperville, IL

Daniel R. Chaidez is an associate attorney at Mathys & Schneid Personal Injury Lawyers. A lifelong Chicagoland resident, he is fluent in English and Spanish and focuses on personal injury cases. He earned his J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 2013 and was admitted to practice law in Illinois that same year.

Robert M. Baldwin

Monroe, LA

Robert M. Baldwin was born in Bernice, Louisiana, in 1954. He graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Louisiana Tech University in 1979 and earned his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1982. He joined Hudson, Potts & Bernstein in 1982 and became a partner in 1987. Bob is admitted to practice before the Eastern and Western U. S. District Courts of Louisiana, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Supreme Court, and all Louisiana state courts. His practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Civil Rights, Class Action & Mass Tort Litigation, Employment Law, Insurance Litigation, Personal Injury, and Workers Compensation.

Heidi Kendall-Sage

Madison, IN

Heidi Kendall-Sage is a managing partner at West Sixth Law, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, social security disability, and civil litigation. She graduated from Hanover College in 1991 and Indiana University School of Law in 1994 with honors, where she won the American Jurisprudence Award for trial practice and was a member of the National Trial Team. She is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and attorney for the Town of Dupont, Indiana.

Seth I. Fields

Hicksville, NY

Seth Fields is a trial attorney representing individuals injured due to personal injury matters including motor vehicle, slip/trip and fall, wrongful death, intentional tort, construction accidents, and medical negligence. He began his legal career as a clerk for Supreme Court Justice Ira B. Warshawsky and Federal Court Justice Arthur D. Spatt. He has achieved significant verdicts, including a $1.2 million verdict against the NYC Transit Authority and a $7.5 million wrongful death verdict. He has been honored by the New York Law Journal for obtaining a Top 100 Verdict for New York State for two consecutive years.

Kerry Hames

San Jose, CA

Kerry Hames is an experienced workers compensation attorney, representing injured workers. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Spanish. She spent several years living and working in Mexico before attending Santa Clara University Law School where she received her J.D. degree in 2006. She was admitted to the California Bar as an attorney, also in 2006. Since that time, her practice has almost exclusively been dedicated to representing injured workers. She appears frequently in the Workers Compensation Appeals Board, primarily in San Jose and Salinas. She represents workers in all types of occupations who have suffered work-related physical and psychological injuries or occupational diseases, helping workers obtain compensation for temporary and permanent disability as well as vocational services. Ms. Hames is fluent in Spanish.

Nayef A. Mubarak

Orlando, FL

Nayef A. Mubarak is the founding partner of Mubarak Law, with over 15 years of experience in complex immigration cases. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Barry University College of Law (2010) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida (2006). He has received numerous awards, including 'Super Lawyers Rising Star' (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), 'AVVO Clients’ Choice Awards' (2014-2019), 'Orlando Business Journal 40 Under 40' (2020), and 'Top 40 Under 40 by The National Advocates' (2017). He is also EB-5 Verified and holds leadership positions in prominent legal associations like AILA and the Orange County Bar Association.

Richard N. Rosenberg

Arlington Heights, IL

Richard N. Rosenberg is a co-founder and partner of Rosenberg, Eisenberg and Shactman, LLC. He has successfully represented clients in personal injury matters for over 35 years, achieving tens of millions of dollars in recoveries. He is licensed to practice law in Florida and Illinois.

Tanner Hesterberg

Pikeville, KY

Tanner Hesterberg, a dedicated Kentuckian, was born and raised in Morehead. His journey began with a strong foundation in journalism and legal studies from Morehead State University. For over seven years, Tanner served as a respected reporter and anchor at WYMT-TV in Hazard and WKYT-TV in Lexington, where he earned accolades from the Associated Press, including awards for Best Enterprise Reporting and Best Sports Play-by-Play. Tanner’s passion for storytelling and justice naturally transitioned into a legal career, leading him to graduate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. After passing the bar, he quickly established himself as a capable attorney, securing his first trial victory in Hazard-the very town where his media career began. Specializing in criminal law, DUI, personal injury, appeals, civil litigation, and expungements, Tanner has demonstrated a relentless commitment to defending the rights of Eastern Kentuckians. Beyond the courtroom, Tanner’s legal expertise has led him to write numerous appellate briefs, including a petition for writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. His work on social security fraud cases was notably featured in the Apple TV documentary “The Big Conn,” where Tanner appeared to discuss the federal government’s impact on vulnerable Eastern Kentuckians. Outside of his legal practice, Tanner continues to engage with his community by calling games for TV and radio at the high school and college levels. He also cherishes time spent with his niece, nephew, and his loyal dog, Mugsy the Legal Beagle.

Steven Jarvis

Philadelphia, PA

Seasoned trial attorney who has achieved numerous exceptional jury verdicts for his personal injury clients. A 2010 graduate of Temple University Law School’s distinguished Trial Advocacy program, he was awarded the Law Faculty Merit Scholarship. He represents clients in state and federal courts across Pennsylvania and New Jersey and frequently serves as a court-appointed arbitrator in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

LoAn Kim Vo

San Antonio, TX

LoAn has been a passionate advocate for those who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, or defective medical devices from the beginning of her legal career. Her thorough understanding of the law translates into highly competent representation for injured individuals and their families. Our clients unreservedly trust her caring dedication.

Mark T. Freeley

Woodbury, NY

Mark T. Freeley is a personal injury lawyer with over 35 years of experience on Long Island, New York. He is known for his client-centered philosophy, meticulous preparation, and compassionate approach. Mark has successfully represented clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, construction site injuries, premises liability claims, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. He is also a dedicated community advocate, serving as a pro bono attorney, volunteer, and supporter for Last Chance Animal Rescue. Mark is accessible to his clients and has a proven track record of securing significant settlements.