English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Tristen J. Woods

Kansas City, MO

Tristen is an attorney and co-founder of Jungle Law. He focuses on Federal Drug crimes, as well as DUI and Possession charges. He is a successful trial attorney who also works on Personal Injury cases. Prior to joining the Jungle, Tristen was employed at law firms in Los Angeles and Miami. He holds a Master's degree in Human Rights law, and he has volunteered for the Bankruptcy Clinic at Florida A&M University, providing financial guidance for the Orlando community. Tristen also played collegiate golf at Rockhurst University. He is now a scratch golfer. Tristen advocates for animals by sponsoring rescue organizations and local K9 units. He has also drafted legislation with state representatives, increasing penalties for animal abusers. Tristen currently lives with his wife Lauren Sierra and their German Shepherd Yoshi.

Kris Burgess

Hamilton, OH

Born and raised in Ohio, Kris Burgess is an injury attorney with Kruger & Hodges, committed to fighting for injured Ohioans. His diverse life experiences, from playing in rock bands to teaching math, inform his approach to advocacy. He represents families in serious injury and wrongful death cases, ensuring their voices are heard and they receive compensation. Kris is proud to be part of Cincinnati’s legal community.

Kelly Dominguez, Esq.

Miami Lakes, FL

Born and raised in South Florida, Attorney Kelly Dominguez has been fighting for the innocent throughout her collegiate and professional career. Shortly after graduating Florida International University with a Bachelors of Science, Mrs. Dominguez continued her dream to expand her degree in the legal field at Nova Shepard Board College of Law. While in law school, Mrs. Dominguez worked alongside her husband, Attorney Robert Dominguez, as they built the foundation to which their personal injury law firm has expanded on. Not to mention, all while graduating Magna Cum Lade (with honors) from the Facultad de Derecho NSU Shepard and obtaining de las mejores puntuaciones en el examen de Licenciatura del Colegio de Abogados de Florida de su generación. Mrs. Dominguez grit and dedication to her clients has been one of the driving forces in whether she represents multi-millions dollar companies in complicated commercial litigation matters or she vigorously fights to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars for those whom have been victim to the negligence of others. Undoubtedly, Mrs. Dominguez’s experience in high value personal injury claims and personal injury protections medical claims bring another level of precision in ensuring cases are rightfully resolved. Today, Mrs. Dominguez continues to oversee all Pre-Litigation matters of the personal injury department to ensure that all clients get aggressively represented for their injuries. Mrs. Dominguez is fluent in English and Spanish and licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

Marco Samson

San Francisco, CA

Marco joined Tenant Law Group in July 2025. His practice focuses on helping tenants recover monetary damages following egregious landlord behavior, guiding clients from the early stages of their case through resolution via settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration and trial if needed. Marco brings over five years of experience advocating for tenants across the Bay Area, with a strong focus on protecting vulnerable communities and pursuing justice through negotiation, litigation, and administrative proceedings. He earned his Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law, where he served as President of the Pilipino American Legal Society and was selected as the 2017 Commencement Speaker. He also holds a B.A. in Asian American Studies and Philosophy from San Francisco State University. Prior to joining Tenant Law Group, Marco served as a Staff Attorney and later Supervising Attorney at Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach in San Francisco, where represented tenants facing eviction, harassment, and unsafe housing conditions. He has advocated for clients before the San Francisco Rent Board, and in Superior Court, handling mediations, arbitrations, motions, discovery, and pre-trial negotiations. Most recently, he worked at Berg Injury Lawyers, managing pre-litigation case development in personal injury cases. Outside of work, Marco is passionate about community organizing, Filipino cultural advocacy, traveling, good food, the study of philosophy, time with friends and spending time in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family. In addition to English, Marco speaks Tagalog.

Louis Lopez represents clients who have suffered severe personal injuries in premises liability, motor vehicle, and construction accident cases. Before joining Hach & Rose, LLP, Mr. Lopez graduated from Brooklyn Law School, where his commitment to societal advancement earned him recognition with the Bronx County Bar Association Scholarship. Louis then began his career representing seriously injured clients. At the start of his career, he handled, settled, and litigated numerous complex cases, successfully securing fair compensation for his clients. Mr. Lopez then decided to gain insight into how insurance companies operate. He joined a defense firm where he handled medical practice cases and learned how insurance carriers' approach and analyze personal injury claims. After a brief period as a defense attorney, Louis realized his passion was helping those in need. He decided to leave insurance defense and has since returned to helping individuals who have been severely injured. He now utilizes everything he learned while representing insurance companies to best advocate for his injured clients. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Louis is steadfast in his commitment to providing compassionate and effective legal representation, tirelessly advocating for the rights of his clients at Hach & Rose, LLP.

Paul T. Schemel

Waynesboro, PA

Paul, licensed in Pennsylvania and Maryland, practices in the areas of government relations, business and non-profit law, contracts, estate planning and administration, trusts, real estate, land use and municipal law. He served ten years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives where he authored five bills signed into law. Paul also served a special appointment to the U.S. Department of State as a member of a Provincial Reconstruction Team working with local governments in Iraq. He has taught college and continuing legal education classes.

Michael Cabrera, Esq.

Coral Springs, FL

Mr. Cabrera is one of the founding Partners of Reinfeld Cabrera Tison. Mr. Cabrera focus’s his practice on Personal Injury and Real Estate Law. Mr. Cabrera received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Political Science as well as a minor in communication from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida and his Juris Doctorate Degree from Nova Southeastern University Law School in Davie, Florida. While in law school, he achieved several honors and participated in the VIS International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Team. He became a member of the Florida Bar in 2010. He received his Master of Business from Florida Atlantic University College in Boca Raton, Florida. After law school, Michael worked for two well-established law firms and gained the knowledge and skills to solve our client’s legal problems. Fluent in Spanish and English, Mr. Cabrera will work closely with you to help achieve your legal objectives and protect your rights. Because of his military experience, Michael Cabrera provides each client with a high level of individual attention as well as attention to detail. Michael is committed to helping our clients solve their legal issues so that they may continue with their lives.

Ricardo Julio

San Antonio, TX

Ricardo Julio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His family moved to the US at an early age, and he has lived in Texas ever since. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Baylor University in 2009. After graduating, Ricardo attended the night program at St. Mary’s Law School while maintaining a full-time job in Austin. At St. Mary’s, Ricardo was part of the St. Mary’s Civil Clinic where he provided pro bono representation to members of the San Antonio community for family law matters. Prior to accepting an Of Counsel position with Martinez and Associates, Ricardo was a solo practitioner representing clients in family law, estate planning, real estate, and personal injury cases. His background in medical sciences brings a unique perspective to injury cases. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Lee A. Kantor

Miami, FL

Lee Kantor was raised in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and earned his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in May of 2005, being admitted to the Florida Bar later that summer. He is an experienced trial attorney known for aggressive litigation and has obtained numerous defense verdicts and favorable settlements, including for the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse. Lee is a member of the Trial Law Institute and Diversity Law Institute, a Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, and has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer©, a Top Lawyer by Palm Beach Illustrated (2020-2025), Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE - Managing Partner (2023, 2024, 2025), and in The Best Lawyers in America ® for Litigation - Construction (2024, 2025, 2026). He is the Managing Partner of the firm and chairman of its Business Development committee. Lee is also the vice chair of the Construction Board of Appeals for the Village of Wellington.

Victor Zamora

Tampa, FL

Victor L. Zamora, Jr. is the founder and lead attorney at VIZA Law, established in 2018. He is a first-generation Cuban American and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Mr. Zamora's extensive experience includes prior prosecutorial roles, where he handled thousands of criminal cases and personally chaired or co-chaired over 50 jury and non-jury trials at both county and circuit court levels. He also gained experience in personal injury defense, overseeing various cases from auto accidents to negligent security. He is a graduate of Barry University School of Law, where he was an active participant in the Trial Team Program. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on his first attempt.

Gabriella Mossavar-Rahmani

Beverly Hills, CA

Gabriella Mossavar-Rahmani is a California personal injury attorney and a founding partner at Omega Law Group, PC, dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation to individuals injured due to negligence. She uses her undergraduate psychology studies to empathize with clients. She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 2012 and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2008. Her previous experience includes employment with the Murphy Law Group. She is Lead Counsel Rated (2014, 2015) and has been named a Rising Star from 2021-2025. She is fluent in English, Farsi, French, and Spanish. She is not intimidated by insurance companies and guides clients through the claims-filing process.

Born and raised in The Bronx, Kevin Jay Kohn opened his firm in 1991. His practice primarily focuses on Plaintiff’s personal injury cases, construction cases, and slip and fall cases. He has been providing legal services to residents of the Bronx for over 30 years.

Ralph K. Burgess

Texarkana, TX

Ralph K. Burgess has a diverse background, including serving nineteen years as a Judge for the State of Texas (Justice of Texas' 6th District Court of Appeals for seven years, and Judge of Texas' 5th District Court for twelve years). He is board certified in civil trial law (1998) and personal injury trial law (1997) by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a former litigator and arbitrator.

Erik Arriete

Miami, FL

Erik Arriete was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and has been practicing law since 2009. He primarily focuses on divorce and family law, with diverse experience in criminal law, immigration, personal injury, real estate, and commercial litigation. He was selected for inclusion in Florida Rising Stars from 2017 to 2021.

Claribel Padilla

Orlando, FL

Claribel Padilla has been licensed attorney for over 25 years. She is admitted in both Florida and New York states having received her B.A. with honors from New York University and her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo, School of Law. Ms. Padilla spent the first half of her career working for judges in New York City’s Civil Court’s system and Florida’s judiciary. She has drafted thousands of decisions and assisted judges settling hundreds of cases. Ms. Padilla has spent the second half of her career in private practice litigating cases involving personal injury. Claribel is fluent in both English and Spanish and is the proud product of Puerto Rican parents. Claribel is passionate about assisting Floridians with their personal injury claims having fallen victim herself to two accidents.

Jason Nichols

Shreveport, LA

Combining federal court experience with a deep commitment to community, Jason Nichols provides compassionate and knowledgeable representation in personal injury cases. His background as a federal law clerk and service on multiple community boards means you get an attorney who understands both the legal system and the human impact of injuries.

Jonathan Cox

North Palm Beach, FL

Jonathan Cox is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer specializing in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Crashes, Slip and Falls, Construction Defects, Construction Site Accidents, Water Intrusion, Mold, Liquor Liability, Negligent Security and Products Liability. He graduated with honors from the University of Miami School of Law.