English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Sergio D. Vichera, Esq.

West Palm Beach, FL

Attorney Sergio D. Vichera is a premier personal injury attorney in South Florida with over 17 years of experience. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients injured in car accidents and other incidents caused by negligence. Passionate about helping those in need, he is committed to securing the best possible compensation through his extensive knowledge and negotiation skills. His specialty is Personal Injury Law, serving clients in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. He gained extensive knowledge in automotive cases, stemming from his college days working in automotive shops.

Ryan J. Villa

Albuquerque, NM

Practicing Since 2006 My practice focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and plaintiff’s personal injury cases. I am licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico, the United States District Court in the District of New Mexico and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. I have conducted dozens of jury trials in federal, state, metropolitan, and various municipal and magistrate courts throughout the State. I have also argued cases in the New Mexico Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. I am a native of Albuquerque where I live with my family. I graduated summa cum laude from UNM Law School in 2005. After law school, I clerked for Chief Justice Richard Bosson of the New Mexico Supreme Court from 2005 to 2006. I worked as an attorney with the Robert Cooper Law Firm from 2006 to 2014 before I decided to take the plunge and open my own law firm. Before law school I attended New Mexico State University where I graduated in 2002 with bachelors’ degrees in Criminal Justice and Government with distinction in the University Honors Program. I attended Highland High School here in Albuquerque, graduating in 1998. I am dedicated to trial practice and remain active in the law school community by volunteering to judge and guest coach the UNM mock trial team every year. The majority of my work involves cases where the government or a large corporate insurance company is the opponent. Whether it be the State or the Federal Government prosecuting a client or a lawsuit against one of these governments or their agents, I take a large measure of pleasure keeping the government and large corporations in line. I have defended clients from all types criminal charges, large and small including DWI, domestic violence, drugs and narcotics-possession and trafficking/sale, white collar crime, and all types of violent crimes including sex offenses and murder. I have also sued all manner of government and governmental agencies, including police departments and police officers for civil rights violations and negligence including the federal government, the State of New Mexico, and several counties and cities. These cases include wrongful death, excessive use of force, illegal arrest, First Amendment violations and gender discrimination. I have also taken on dozens of lawsuits against auto insurance companies and cases involving injuries including premises liability, suits against drunk drivers, dramshop, dog bite, product liability and other injuries. I have handled cases against multi- national, multi-billion dollar corporations on down to small companies who have injured or taken advantage of the unsuspecting person. I believe that handling a different variety of cases has helped me craft a holistic, well-rounded approach to any case that comes my way. Trying cases in all different courts, criminal and civil, has given me skills that I would not have otherwise gained had I only focused on one area.

Attorney Thomas D. Hall has dedicated his career to helping victims of personal injury get the compensation they deserve from the parties responsible for the damage they have caused. Mr. Hall is a certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Since 1994, he has been committed to serving Pittsburgh area residents with a competent representation they need. Mr. Hall values the well-being of his clients above all, which why he frequently visits them at home or in the hospital if their injuries prevent them from safely traveling. He has also structured his practice so that he only collects attorney fees if he is successful in winning compensation for his clients.

Eran Lagstein

Los Angeles, CA

Eran Lagstein is an award-winning attorney, a graduate of UCLA and UCLA School of Law, licensed in California and Nevada. He is recognized for his dedication to fighting for the injured and his tenacious litigation skills, with consistent selections to Super Lawyers and other prestigious organizations.

Bret A. Gardner

Salt Lake City, UT

Bret A. Gardner's primary areas of practice include Workers Compensation, Appellate Practice, and Business Law. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Bret Griffin

Houston, TX

Bret Griffin is a former State District Judge for the 212th District Court and State prosecutor, now focused on plaintiff personal injury litigation. He has practiced law since 1997. He attended the University of St. Thomas and the University of Tulsa School of Law. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Tony Kestner

Smyrna, TN

A graduate of Tennessee’s own Vanderbilt University in 1997 and Arizona State College of Law in 2000, Tony spent over ten years working for insurance companies in Las Vegas and Nashville. Then, car accidents involving members of his own family gave him an up-close look at how insurance companies will try to take advantage of injured people. He decided to put his knowledge and experience to work for others in Tennessee, using the same professionalism, expertise, and tenacity that helped his own family members. Tony is one of the top personal injury attorneys in Smyrna and greater Nashville area. He has personally handled cases from beginning through jury verdict, including a multi-million dollar wrongful death action. Tony takes great pride in protecting the rights of individuals just like you, and he will approach your case as if he’s representing his own family and friends.