English-Speaking Attorneys

Breanne Galvan

Sugar Land, TX

From an early age, Breanne Galvan felt a deep calling to stand up for those who couldn’t stand up for themselves. That sense of justice-rooted in empathy and a refusal to accept unfairness-has guided every step of her journey. Today, as a founding attorney of The Galvan Law Firm, she channels that passion into fighting for individuals facing some of life’s most devastating moments: catastrophic injuries, wrongful deaths, and the overwhelming aftermath of crashes caused by negligence. Breanne’s path to the law wasn’t a straight line-it was shaped by real-world experiences that taught her the power of advocacy. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego in 2009, she didn’t head straight to law school. Instead, she joined Teach For America, where she spent three formative years as a special education teacher in Houston’s most underserved communities. Those years in the classroom were more than a job-they were a lesson in resilience, patience, and the profound impact of fighting for those often overlooked. “Teaching taught me how to listen-not just to words, but to the struggles behind them,” Breanne reflects. “My students and their families faced systemic barriers every day, and I saw how easily the system could fail people who didn’t have someone in their corner.” That realization stayed with her, fueling her decision to pursue law to create change on a larger scale. Breanne’s time as an educator only sharpened her determination. She enrolled at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she quickly distinguished herself as a leader. Graduating at the top of her class in 2015, she wasn’t just a standout student-she was a fierce advocate in training. As a Law Review Editor and a Mock Trial competitor at the state and national levels, she honed the skills that would later define her practice: meticulous preparation, persuasive storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to her clients’ rights. After law school, Breanne returned to her roots in California, where she joined a well-respected Riverside law firm. There, she dove headfirst into high-stakes personal injury cases, representing families devastated by wrongful deaths, traumatic brain injuries, and life-altering crashes. Each case reinforced her belief that the legal system should work for people, not against them-but she also saw how often insurance companies and corporations prioritized profits over people. In 2018, alongside her husband and law partner, Aaron Galvan, Breanne founded The Galvan Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Their vision was simple but powerful: a practice where clients weren’t just cases-they were people deserving of respect, fierce advocacy, and a voice. Since then, Breanne has stood toe-to-toe with billion-dollar insurance companies, multinational corporations, and teams of high-powered defense attorneys, refusing to back down no matter how daunting the fight. What sets Breanne apart isn’t just her track record of success-it’s how she fights. She knows that behind every lawsuit is a person who has lost a loved one, endured unimaginable pain, or faced financial ruin because of someone else’s negligence. “This isn’t just about winning,” she says. “It’s about making sure my clients feel seen, heard, and supported through one of the hardest chapters of their lives.” Whether she’s negotiating with insurance adjusters, presenting a case to a jury, or comforting a grieving family, Breanne brings the same dedication she once brought to her classroom: a refusal to give up on people when they need someone most. For Breanne Galvan, justice isn’t just a career-it’s a calling. And for her clients, that makes all the difference.

Kevin T. Yen

Chicago, IL

Kevin Yen is a partner with Strom Yen Law Firm, managing the personal injury department and leading investigations into nursing home neglect and abuse cases. He has been a member of the firm since 2002 and has dedicated his practice to personal injury litigation, representing over a thousand clients. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

Taylor Bronstein

Chicago, IL

Taylor Bronstein joined Shifrin Law Group in 2016 as a law clerk and became an Associate Attorney in 2022. She holds a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Michigan State University. She has worked closely with founding partner Vadim Shifrin on numerous personal injury and criminal defense cases.

J. Miguel Flores

South Pasadena, CA

J. Miguel Flores practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, oil-field injuries, semi-truck collisions, and industrial equipment failures. Over the course of his career he has helped obtain over $40 million for his clients in settlements. Prior to the Carrillo Law Firm, Miguel worked for a plaintiffs’ personal injury firm in the Central Valley. Miguel has also practiced in the areas of Land Use, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Public Records Act, and Eminent Domain. In 2012, Miguel attended the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College in Wyoming, a three-week trial advocacy program.

Regina Jurczak

Los Angeles, CA

Regina Jurczak is a Trial Attorney at Blair & Ramirez LLP, dedicated to fighting for the injured and wrongfully terminated. She has recovered millions in compensation for clients in employment law and personal injury cases, taking numerous cases to trial in state and federal court, including a $26 million verdict in 2020. She is a graduate of Long Island University, C.W. Post and John F. Kennedy Law School.

Attorney Chasen Cohan lives this mission every day: To give you a voice. To fight for you. To figure it out. To be on your side. To hold them accountable. A Las Vegas native with over a decade of experience in complex litigation, Chasen has built his career on standing up to powerful corporations and protecting individuals when everything is on the line. Known for preparing every case as if it will go to trial, he embodies the firm’s belief that real results only come from relentless preparation and fearless advocacy. Chasen is an aggressive advocate who never settles for less than his clients deserve. He strives to recover the maximum possible compensation in every case, and because of his track record of success, much of his work comes through client referrals. His combination of local roots, courtroom tenacity, and high-level litigation experience sets him apart as a true trial lawyer who fights for people when they need it most.

Pavel Sterin

Canoga Park, CA

Pavel Sterin, founder of Sterin Law, was inspired to pursue law by his family's personal experiences with legal injustice, including a car accident and his father's wrongful conviction. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized representation, ensuring clients understand the legal process and receive the compensation they deserve. A graduate of UC San Diego (B.A., Cum Laude, 2011) and the University of West Los Angeles School of Law (J.D.), he earned three Witkin's Awards for academic excellence. Admitted to the State Bar of California in December 2017, he also practices in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals. Pavel is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, and operates on a 'no pay unless you win' guarantee, prioritizing clear communication and transparency with his clients.

Tanya P. Tambling

Oakland, CA

Tanya Tambling is a Partner at Hunter Pyle Law. Tanya was born on the East Coast to immigrant parents who came to this country after World War II. She grew up speaking three languages, Russian, German, and English, and later picked up some Japanese and Portuguese after spending time in Japan and Brazil. Tanya was a single mom when she attended and put herself through UC Davis School of Law. There, she gained invaluable practical experience working at the Immigration Clinic, competing on the Negotiations Team on a regional level, and externing at Solano County Superior Court. She also received the King Hall Certificate in Public Service. From 2016 to 2019, Tanya was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, an award given to the top 2.5% of lawyers in California under the age of 40. Every year since 2020, she has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer,” which is only awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in California.

Rhiannon Kelso

Dallas, TX

Rhiannon Kelso is a Texas attorney and the founder of Kelso Law, PLLC, established in 2017. She has practiced law since 2012, bringing over a decade of experience to personal injury and immigration cases. A litigator, she has tried over 25 cases before Texas juries and recovered millions for her injured clients, also assisting hundreds with legal status in the United States. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona.

Jimbo Yocom

Minden, LA

Jimbo Yocom is the founder of Yocom Law Firm, LLC, serving Minden, Louisiana. Legally blind since childhood, he is known for his perseverance and dedication. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University and a Juris Doctorate with Civil Law Certification from Mississippi College School of Law. He previously served as a Felony Prosecutor and currently acts as the City Attorney for Minden. He has received numerous academic and advocacy awards, including the "Best Advocate Award" in national moot court competitions and multiple American Juris Awards for academic excellence.

Scott Peebles

Los Angeles, CA

Scott Peebles is an Of Counsel Attorney at The Dominguez Firm with over 20 years of litigation experience, known for his distinguished trial record and success in catastrophic accident and severe injury cases. He has tried over 40 jury trials to verdict and handled more than 100 writs and appeals.

Alexander Tsao

Los Angeles, CA

Alexander Tsao is a Shareholder/Partner at Venerable where his current practice primarily focuses on personal injury/tort law, business/commercial litigation, and complex real estate and corporate transactions. He has helped his clients receive nearly 100 million dollars as compensation for their pain and suffering related to personal injury matters. He was formerly a judge advocate/military lawyer in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a Chief Prosecutor, Chief Civil Law Officer, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. He was appointed to the California Veterans Board by Governor Brown’s Administration in 2011 and served as its Chair from 2013-2014. He was also part of the initial Advisory Committee, Military Veterans Justice Project at Loyola Law School. He is admitted to United States District Court for the Central District of California since 2003, a member of the State Bar of California in good standing since 2003, a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces since 2005, and a member of the Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals since 2005. He is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

Dean Collinwood specializes in business and contract disputes, workplace discrimination, personal injury, and family law. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago, a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Utah, a Master's degree from the University of London, and a Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. Prior to his legal career, he was a professor at the University of Utah and a Fulbright Scholar. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Utah and in the United States District Court.

Matthew M. Maddox

Norwalk, CT

Nothing is more instrumental to success than the combination of desire and persistence. Yes, we’re smart. We are talented and creative. But it is voracious desire and unflagging persistence that tear down obstacles that stand in our clients’ way.” -Matthew Maddox. Matthew comes to the practice of law with a natural drive to advocate, protect, and seek solutions. He was raised this way from a very early age. His childhood and adolescence made him believe in the need to advocate for underdogs. He learned about fairness and resilience and fighting for what's fair. The Maddox Law Firm approaches every new client and every case with these fundamental philosophies always driving your representation. Matthew Maddox guides, protects, and advocates for the criminally accused. He fights relentlessly for the underdog.

Anthony M. DeBari

Iselin, NJ

Anthony M. DeBari serves clients in New Jersey and New York. He has extensive law practice experience that includes criminal defense, personal injury, and family law. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients who is dedicated to providing personalized legal advice and high-quality service. Anthony speaks English, French and Italian.

Phillip R. Shaw

Dallas, TX

Phillip R. Shaw joined Francis Injury in 2020, bringing over two decades of courtroom experience to the personal injury litigation team. He represents clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases across Texas and beyond. Fluent in Spanish, he is licensed to practice law in Texas, California, and Utah, as well as in several U.S. District Courts. He is known for his thorough preparation, persuasive advocacy, and commitment to justice, having secured millions in verdicts and settlements for clients.

Sean Regan

New Orleans, LA

Sean Regan is a New Orleans native and personal injury attorney who founded Sean Regan Law. He is a graduate of LSU and Loyola Law School and has recovered over $21 million in settlements for his clients. He is fluent in English and Spanish and provides personalized attention to each case.

James V. Fareri

Stroudsburg, PA

James V. Fareri focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Worker's Compensation. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1981, New Jersey Bar in 1984, and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1986. He received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law - Camden in 1981 and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating cum laude.

Lenden F. Webb

Fresno, CA

Lenden F. Webb is an experienced litigator and trial attorney representing companies and their principals in 87 jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations in 14 California counties spanning over 304 days. Mr. Webb handles civil litigation matters, including real property disputes, breach of contract and business disputes, along with various employment and general contract concerns. Mr. Webb received his law degree from California Western School of Law where he was a twice-published member of Law Review at Cal Western as well as Columbia Law School. Before establishing his law office in 2008, Mr. Webb was a partner at one of the older law firms in California. Mr. Webb serves as a paneled mediator for two California County Superior Courts and as Judge Pro Tem for the Superior Court of California. Lenden Webb holds a MBA from the University of Redlands. He finished the Honors curriculum while earning his Bachelor’s degree from Walla Walla University. Mr. Webb has been named as a California Super Lawyer® and Rising Star® eight times since 2012. With a notable track record in class actions, Mr. Webb has been court-approved as class counsel in over 30 cases. He has achieved several notable trial victories as class counsel including a verdict awarded “trial of the month” by the San Diego County Bar Association. Mr. Webb has led his clients to victory in both state and federal trial and appellate courts across the nation, including the Second, Fourth and Fifth District Courts of Appeal in California, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the United States Ninth and Tenth District Court of Appeals and writs of certiorari in multiple cases lodged with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Martin B. Lock

King of Prussia, PA

Martin Lock focuses his legal practice in the areas of premises security, commercial transportation, premises liability, and products liability for individuals and corporate clients, including one of the nation’s largest retailers. Martin has a wealth of courtroom experience including trials and litigation of pre-trial and post-trial motions. Martin is licensed in Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the firm, Martin served as an Assistant District Attorney and as an Assistant Public Defender, handling more than two thousand cases. Martin is bilingual (English/Spanish) and graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 2011.

Chris J. Fox

Atlanta, GA

Chris J. Fox was born in Johnson City, Tennessee. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from East Tennessee State University (“ETSU”). During his time at ETSU, Chris earned Dean’s List Honors during multiple semesters of his college career. He then attended Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where he served as a member of the Sports and Entertainment Society and was also elected the Student Body Association Representative during his second year. In 2014, Chris earned his Juris Doctorate, passed the Georgia Bar Exam, and was sworn in as an attorney in the State of Georgia. Chris began his legal career as a criminal defense attorney, and almost immediately, starting winning Motion Hearings and acquiring “Not Guilty” verdicts at Trial. However, after several years of practicing criminal defense law, and working every single day in the courtroom, Chris decided to branch out into the field of personal injury law. Like his start in the criminal law arena, Chris immediately garnered great results in the courtroom with his personal injury cases. He acquired Plaintiff Verdicts/Awards, time and time again. As a result, Chris gained a reputation as diligent, committed, intelligent, and highly skilled personal injury attorney across the state of Georgia. However, after several years of working for multiple firms, Chris and his wife, Melody, decided it was time for them to create their own firm. Thus, at the beginning of 2023, Fox Injury Law was born! Chris brings his experience in the courtroom, his skills in negotiation, and his overall knowledge in the personal injury industry to Fox Injury Law, where he strives every single day to achieve the absolute best results for his clients. In every moment of his workday, Chris works to put his clients first, while attempting to master his craft and grow Fox Injury Law into a premiere Atlanta law firm.

Yuanyuan Zhang

Oklahoma City, OK

YuanYuan (YY) Zhang is an attorney at Cain Law Office, focusing her practice on trial and appellate litigation in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases involving trucking accidents. She specializes in legal research and briefing, developing legal strategies, and arguing complex legal issues. YuanYuan has also represented multiple clients in federal court appeals for social security cases, successfully overturning unjust administrative decisions and helping clients secure the compensation they deserve. She is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice (OAJ), Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), and the National Trial Lawyers (NTL). In 2024, she was honored as a “Civil Plaintiff − Top 40 Under 40” by the NTL. YuanYuan earned her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Her strong writing skills led to a publication in one of the law reviews, Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal (ONE J), where she also served as a Case Editor. She was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll every semester during law school. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, YuanYuan previously attended one of China’s top law schools and passed the Chinese Bar Exam in 2014. In her free time, she enjoys practicing judo with her husband Elijah and friends at USA Stars in Moore.

Mark R. Schmidt

MEDIA, PA

Mark R. Schmidt is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist with over thirty years of experience. He is a founding partner of the firm and has argued several landmark cases before the Supreme and Commonwealth Courts of Pennsylvania. He has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2007 and holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

George D. Gountanis

Chicago, IL

Mr. Gountanis joined Therman Law Offices, LTD. directly upon completing his summer externship and graduating law school in November, 2010. Gountanis became one of Mr. Therman’s quick understudies, learning the art of aggressive negotiation, arbitration as well as trying cases to favorable verdict.