English-Speaking Attorneys

Rhonda Jennings is an attorney practicing law since 1992, with over 30 years of legal advocacy experience in South Carolina. She is dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, vehicle accidents, construction injuries, and defective products. Attorney Jennings provides direct, honest, and effective legal counsel, ensuring personalized attention and transparent communication. She is committed to helping those injured due to others' negligence achieve physical and financial recovery. Rhonda is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and the Charleston County Bar Association. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 1989 and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992. She opened her own practice in 2006.

Whitney True Lawson

Frankfort, KY

Whitney True Lawson is a partner specializing in state and federal criminal law, domestic relations, disability law, and administrative law. She graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2011. She has represented clients in high-profile cases, including the 'Pappy-gate' case, and is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Eastern District of Kentucky. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Aleksandr Y. Troyb

Stamford, CT

Aleksandr ("Alex") Y. Troyb is a partner at Benjamin, Gold & Troyb, P.C. He advises clients on immigration, residential and commercial real estate, financing, civil litigation, business entity formation, construction and development law, estate planning and probate administration. He is licensed in Connecticut and New York courts, as well as the Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut. Alex is a member and former President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, and a committee co-chair of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, where he previously served as Chapter Chair and member of the National Board of Governors. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2004 with a B.S. in Business Administration (Information Technology) and magna cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2008 with a J.D. He is fluent in English and Russian.

Gregory B. Fell

Richardson, TX

Gregory Fell, a 1994 graduate of Southern Methodist University, has devoted his career to providing effective legal representation and attentive client service. Greg has skillfully represented a diverse clientele over his career and is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts throughout Texas. Mr. Fell is recognized throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across North Texas for his ability to accomplish our clients’ goals in all types of cases.

Jacqui Ford

Oklahoma City, OK

Jacqui Ford is a fierce, no-nonsense attorney and the founding attorney of Jacqui Ford Law. She became a defense lawyer after her personal experiences with the criminal justice system, driven by a desire to help those accused of crimes. She focuses on not just the present case but the client's future, advocating fiercely for their rights. Jacqui has been involved with the Trial Lawyer’s College since 2013, first as a student and now as a faculty member, where she honed her trial skills and learned to connect with clients and juries on a deeper level. She was recently recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from America’s Top 100 Attorneys. She has nearly 20 years of experience.

Steven Kay

North Palm Beach, FL

Steven Kay specializes in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Automobile Accidents, Premises Liability, and Products Liability. He previously worked in insurance defense and as a prosecutor for the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s office. He attended Stetson University College of Law.

David J. Emas

Miami, FL

David Emas prides himself on advocating for individuals that have been injured by the negligence of others. David has many years of litigation experience and has obtained countless favorable jury verdicts and settlements. David began his legal career fighting for victims as a prosecutor in the nation’s fourth largest prosecuting office, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, David served in various Felony Divisions, Economic Crimes Unit, and Career Criminal and Robbery Unit, where he prosecuted the most violent repeat offenders. After serving as a prosecutor, David garnered extensive legal expertise at several distinguished law firms in Florida. His roles at some of the state’s premier defense firms involved the successful defense of multimillion dollar liability case. As a defense attorney, David defended hospitals, healthcare professionals, and insurance carriers in a wide-range of complex litigation including medical malpractice, premises liability and trucking lawsuits. David always intended to become a Plaintiff lawyer, but first wanted to obtain invaluable courtroom experience on the defense side. David has the benefit of understanding how the insurance carriers and corporate defendants create their defense strategies and uses that information to zealously advocate for his clients.

Goda Bravo

Aurora, IL

Ms. Bravo Graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with honors and a double major in Political Science and Psychology. Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, Goda Bravo attended and graduated in 2017 from The John Marshall Law School, Chicago. During her legal studies, Ms. Bravo was awarded the prestigious Cali Award for Excellence in the Study of Evidence and worked for two years as a teaching assistant for a well respected professor. Goda has obtained her LLM in Real Estate from John Marshall Law School at University of Illinois. Her current practice is devoted to representing personal injury clients and residential real estate transactions.

Mark E. Murray

Atlanta, GA

Mark E. Murray is dedicated to ensuring clients' interests are pursued and protected, providing exceptional legal service, and representing clients nationwide under multijurisdictional practice rules.

Omid Azari

Falls Church, VA

Omid Azari, the founding attorney of our firm, is renowned for his creative and effective legal strategies that consistently deliver favorable outcomes for our clients, moving beyond traditional methods. His approach is particularly evident in challenging cases, such as defending clients with high blood alcohol concentrations in DUI proceedings or advocating at MVA hearings to prevent any action against them. His dedication ensures that every aspect of a case is thoroughly explored to protect our clients’ rights vigorously. Mr. Azari’s unwavering commitment to justice and client service has garnered him extensive praise and numerous five-star reviews from clients across various platforms, including AVVO, Google, and Yelp. His proactive approach and ongoing pursuit of knowledge ensure the highest standard of legal representation.

Ben Sposito

New Orleans, LA

Ben Sposito is an attorney in the personal injury division at Scott Vicknair, dedicated to client advocacy and justice. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Louisiana State University in 2021 and his Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During law school, he was a Managing Editor of the Loyola Maritime Journal and received the 'Best Casenote' Award for his publication. He is licensed to practice in Louisiana.

Matt O'Herron

Roanoke, VA

For more than 20 years, Roanoke attorney Matt O’Herron has helped injured workers secure workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury damages. Attorney Matt O'Herron is a workers' compensation lawyer in Roanoke, Virginia. For more than 20 years, he has helped individuals recover from workplace injuries in workers' compensation cases.

Rhett D. Klok

Mount Pleasant, SC

Rhett D. Klok is a litigator who helps individuals resolve their disputes and protect their rights. As a U.S. citizen raised in Mexico City, Rhett is not only bilingual, but has a worldview that has served him well when representing the differing needs of his clients. His versatile background along with the flexibility and know-how to successfully resolve conflicts, has served his clients well throughout the years. Before founding the Klok Law Firm, Rhett worked on complex litigation such as In re Silicone Breast Implant Litigation, the groundbreaking Castano v. American Tobacco Company, the Tobacco Litigation on behalf of the states of Texas and New Mexico, as well as several medical device and drug Multi-District litigations. He founded Klok Law in 2009 and is a strong believer in community involvement, offering pro-bono wills and powers of attorney to cancer patients through Clauses for Causes, and serving as a volunteer Guardian ad litem.

Orlando Echeverria

Boynton Beach, FL

Orlando Echeverria, born in Cuba, is an Associate Litigation Attorney. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida International University and a JD from Ave Maria School of Law. He specializes in personal injury law and is fluent in English and Spanish, and conversational in Portuguese.

Qumars Behzadi

Las Vegas, NV

Qumars Behzadi is the founder of Centro Legal Hispano. He earned his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School in 2000. He began his legal career defending insurance companies, which provided him with unique insights into their operations. In 2007, he established his own firm to more effectively advocate for individuals against insurance companies and employers. Licensed in Nevada and Hawaii, he has represented numerous clients in state and federal courts, recovering over $40 million and achieving a 95% success rate. He has been recognized as an Attorney of Distinction by the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and has received multiple awards including the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and AVVO Clients’ Choice Awards. He is known for treating every client with respect and integrity, fighting for justice and compensation.

Daniel Rubinov

Phoenix, AZ

Daniel Rubinov is the lead litigation attorney at RAJ Law, specializing in personal injury, vehicle collision, premises liability, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith cases. He graduated magna cum laude from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2019, where he earned the distinction of Trial Advocacy Fellow and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. He also holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University (2016). Daniel has extensive experience working at state and federal courts, including clerkships for Chief Judge Kent E. Cattani and Judge James A. Teilborg.

Tom A. Peterson IV

Vidalia, GA

Tom A. Peterson IV is the managing partner and founder of the firm. He has extensive trial experience as a former assistant district attorney, public defender, and private practitioner, specializing in criminal defense, workers' compensation, personal injury, and immigration matters. He is known for his diligent counsel, innovative representation, and ability to secure successful outcomes for clients facing serious state and federal charges, including DUI, armed robbery, child abuse, and drug conspiracy. He also handles real estate transactions, municipal law, and probate and estate law. Tom is committed to providing personalized service, developing legal strategies around each client's unique goals, and ensuring clients are informed throughout their case.

Kevin A. Zangara, Esq.

Taos, NM

Kevin is from Roswell, New Mexico and used his intelligence and hard work ethic to support himself through undergraduate and law school, graduating in 1980. He then served as a law clerk for the United States District Court of New Mexico before finding a home in beautiful Taos, New Mexico. With over 40 years of experience, he has developed a reputation of successful litigation focused on personal injury and medical malpractice. He treats clients with respect, is extremely knowledgeable of the law governing injury claims, and his litigation team works closely with clients to exceed expectations. They frequently reach favorable settlements before court, and if not possible, aggressively manage cases through trial to obtain the best recovery.

Michael A. Winkleman

Coral Gables, FL

Michael A. Winkleman is one of the nation’s top maritime lawyers. An active trial and appellate attorney, Mr. Winkleman is also a frequent contributing expert on maritime and cruise ship law. He has made more than 100 national television appearances regarding cruise ship law, including The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, 20/20, Inside Edition, OutFront with Erin Burnett, Fox News Channel’s ‘American’s Newsroom,’ ‘Fox & Friends,’ ‘America Live,’ ‘Happening Now,’ ‘Justice with Judge Jeanine’; and ‘Imus in the Morning.’

Ricardo J. Rios is a native of El Paso, Texas, who graduated from Coronado High School and the University of Texas at El Paso with a double major in Business Management and Marketing. He earned his Juris Doctorate Magna Cum Laude from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He provides legal representation in criminal law, personal injury claims, and immigration services.

Jeff Garfinkel

Los Angeles, CA

Jeff Garfinkel is a dedicated personal injury attorney with a proven track record of advocating for individuals and families affected by serious accidents and injuries. With a compassionate approach and a fierce commitment to justice, Jeff has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Jeff specializes in representing victims of car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and wrongful death cases. He understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll these situations can have on individuals and their loved ones, and he fights tirelessly to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. Jeff earned his Juris Doctor from Hofstra School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in California and New York. Prior to joining the firm, Jeff was a named partner at an insurance defense firm for many years. He is well versed in the insurance companies’ tactics and is adept at outmaneuvering them. When not advocating for his clients, Jeff is passionate about giving back to the community. He frequently volunteers with organizations supporting accident survivors and their families.

Sol Mahoney

Fairfield, CT

Attorney Sol Mahoney is a litigator specializing in family law and personal injury in Fairfield County, CT. He earned his BA in Economics from Villanova University and his JD from Quinnipiac University, where he was a member of the Probate Law Journal. With 23 years of experience, his financial background is crucial for high-net-worth divorce cases. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut.

Matthew Sheena

La Mesa, CA

Matthew M. Sheena joined Garmo & Garmo, LLP as an associate in 2014. He has experience handling matters concerning estate planning, business and real estate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Mr. Sheena obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and minor in English from San Diego State University and earned his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. He is also a licensed real estate salesperson in California.

James G. Devinney

Ponca City, OK

Jim Devinney has practiced in the field of workers’ compensation law for over thirty-one (31) years. In 1993, Jim began working for Fred Boettcher, Oklahoma’s most prominent workers’ compensation attorney. In 2018, Jim, Fred, and Brad Wicker formed the BDIW Law firm. Along with Derek Ingle, BDIW has become a statewide law firm representing injured workers all over Oklahoma. Jim continues to represent injured workers in the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court and Commission. He has tried or settled over 40,000 cases and has recovered hundred of millions of dollars in benefits for his clients. He is dedicated to taking care of injured workers and their families. He also practices in the area of Social Security Disability.