English-Speaking Attorneys

William E. Cannon, Jr.

Asheville, NC

William E. Cannon, Jr. has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing on civil litigation, business law, municipal law, and community associations. He is a past President of the State Bar of Georgia and a former member of the Board of Governors of the North Carolina Bar Association. He is recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell.

Anjali Sharma

Houston, TX

Anjali Sharma, Esq., is a Houston-based attorney dedicated to advocating for those injured due to negligence, specializing in personal injury cases like automobile and trucking accidents, workplace liability, burn injuries, and wrongful death. With a background in environmental and political science from the University of Houston, she honed her litigation skills at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she was Review Editor of the Law Journal on Gender, Race & Justice and President of the Community Outreach Program. She joined Roberts Markland LLP as an Associate after passing the Texas Bar Exam.

Nearly thirty years’ experience representing injured persons allows Kathleen to undertake an exceptionally broad range of cases including maritime injuries, construction site injuries, and third-party liability litigation. In addition to her work at The Walthew Law Firm, she has chaired or co-chaired the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association’s Workers Compensation Section as well as numerous technical seminars on workers” compensation and complex third-party litigation issues. Her prestigious legal career began in 1992 when she graduated cum laude from the University of Puget Sound. She is a member of the Washington State and Seattle-King County bar associations, sustaining member of the Association of Trial Lawyers, Eagle Member of the Washington State Association for Justice, and is listed in the pages of The Best Lawyers in America.

Jake Burgess

Louisville, KY

Jake Burgess is a personal injury attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, dedicated to advocating for individuals rather than corporate interests. A graduate of West Virginia University College of Law, he is licensed in Indiana and West Virginia. His practice areas include car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, dog bites, and insurance bad faith. Jake's background in addiction treatment informs his empathetic approach, focusing on trust and connection with clients. He prepares every case for trial from day one, ensuring clients are heard and accountability is demanded. Outside of work, he enjoys family time and movies.

Kristina Potra

Suwanee, GA

Attorney Kristina Potra attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia and graduated in May of 2001, a year after her husband, Attorney Cornel Potra. While in law school, Attorney Kristina won the semi-finalist award in the Mock Trial competition. She also held an active role as a pastor’s wife helping her husband pastor a local church. During Attorney Kristina’s years in law school, the Potra family had two energetic children, and before Attorney Kristina graduated, their number increased to three. After graduation, Attorneys Potra moved to Georgia where Attorney Kristina became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2002. Over the years, she has enjoyed closely working with her husband as they established and steadily developed the firm. For years, she focused primarily on personal injury cases, and through that area of law, she brought variety to Potra Law Firm’s practice. Now, she continues to play an essential role at Potra Law Firm both as a Partner of the firm, and by working together with Attorney Potra to expand the firm and enlarge its community impact. In her spare time, Attorney Kristina enjoys building her family by spending time and being involved with the couple’s now five children and their activities. What she loves most about being a Partner at Potra Law Firm is the opportunity to contribute to the growth of its employees, and by extension, to the growth of the community in which Potra Law Firm serves.

Doug Kaplan

New York, NY

Mr. Kaplan is an experienced litigator with over 39 years of experience handling injury cases. Mr. Kaplan has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients in a wide range of cases, including car accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, birth trauma, cancer misdiagnosis and surgical errors. He has won numerous trial verdicts and argued successful appeals in the First and Second Departments.

Michael A. Greene

Beverly Hills, CA

Michael Aaron Greene is a partner at the Law Offices of Kaiman, Greene & Associates, practicing exclusively in the field of plaintiff’s personal injury law. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and earned his juris doctor law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. He was admitted to legal practice in the state of California in 2008.

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.