English-Speaking Attorneys

Nicole Lahmani is a dedicated personal injury attorney committed to helping accident victims seek justice after suffering from someone else’s negligence. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyal Law School, Los Angeles in 2011, graduating at the top of her class. She is a published author and speaks English, Hebrew, and Spanish. She was selected to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars in 2020 and 2021.

Steve A. Olczyk

Saint Charles, IL

Steve A. Olczyk is an accomplished Associate Attorney at Scott W. Sheen & Associates, P.C., providing legal solutions in personal injury, workers' compensation, family law, and criminal defense. He is a member of several bar associations in the Chicago legal community.

Matthew Golden

Louisville, KY

Matthew Golden has been practicing law since 1997. He attended Transylvania University, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Immediately upon passing the bar, he was hired by the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office as a trial court prosecutor and tried his first jury trial three weeks later. Since then, Matt has been promoted to every position the office has to offer including First Assistant Jefferson County Attorney, the office’s highest appointed position. He retired from government practice in 2019 after serving County governments for almost 30 years. Matt continues to consult with several small cities, has served as the Interim General Counsel for TARC, and is currently serving as Chief of Public Services under Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration. In addition to his public service, Matt went into private practice and spent the better part of two decades at the law firm of Naber & Joyner, where he focused on bankruptcy, debt restructures, property law and personal injury. He joined the firm of Daniels & Associates in 2015 as a partner. Over the years, he obtained many favorable verdicts and settlements for his private clients. Matt is most proud of a six-figure judgment and recovery against a mortgage company for fraud and a 3.85 million dollar settlement for personal injuries against a trucking company. He is very happy to continue to help his clients.

SEYDI A. MORALES

Woodland Hills, CA

Seydi A Morales is an attorney licensed with the Californian State Bar since early 2019. She earned her J.D. from Glendale University College of Law, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, and a B.S. in Social Work from Fresno Pacific University. She has transactional and trial experience in Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, and Personal Injury, serving communities in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area.

Dustin R. Hurley

Middletown, OH

Dustin R. Hurley has enjoyed a diverse legal career, making him uniquely qualified to effectively represent businesses and business owners. His practice is focused on Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Litigation. He was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio, the son of a steel worker and a probation officer. After graduating from Middletown High School, he attended Miami University Farmer School of Business. He graduated from business school with a degree in Business Management. Dustin immediately attended University of Dayton School of Law. During law school, Dustin worked in his stepfather's law practice located in Springboro, Ohio, where he learned the business side of running a law practice. It was also during law school that he interned for the prosecutor of a local municipal court, which sparked an interest in trial practice. Following graduation from law school, Dustin accepted a position as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Montgomery County, Ohio. He was immediately in the courtroom every day, handling a high volume of cases. This is where Dustin had his first trials and started to develop his strong litigation skills. Dustin eventually left the Prosecutor's Office and rejoined his stepfather's law firm. In this role, Dustin worked directly with individuals and families in resolving debt issues, including bankruptcy. He also gained extensive experience in federal court litigation during this time, including many motions, oral arguments, and evidentiary hearings. Always having an entrepreneurial spirit, and a business education background, Dustin wanted to use his knowledge and experience to help business owners. That was the driving force behind starting Hurley Law. Since that time, Hurley Law has grown into a law firm with multiple attorneys and staff, working in multiple office locations, and representing clients in nearly all practice areas. Now, Dustin's practice is primarily focused on serving as outside general counsel for businesses. His diverse experience allows him to effectively advise business clients on a wide range of legal topics, from drafting simple contracts to being lead trial counsel on multi-year federal litigation. This reduces the need for business clients to work with multiple lawyers or law firms, and allows him to be more effective by having a deeper understanding of his clients' business. Dustin is also known for being an active volunteer within the Middletown, Ohio community. He has served as a board member and officer for multiple non-profit organizations, and commission member for the City of Middletown. Dustin was previously the City Attorney for a nearby municipality. He has been an acting prosecutor in multiple courts. Dustin is also a frequent lecturer to attorneys and Judges for Continuing Legal Education seminars. He frequently plays drums for his church's music team. He has been voted by other attorneys as an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2016. Dustin is also rated by his peers and Martindale-Hubbell as having High Professional Achievement.

John C. Stevens graduated from The Dickinson School of Law in 1996. His primary practice areas include family law, business law, personal injury, estate administration and planning, and various traffic and criminal defense matters. He received the American Bankruptcy Law Journal Award and has served on multiple community and chamber of commerce boards.

John Q. Kelly

Greenwich, CT

Subsequent to his landmark verdict as lead attorney for the Estate of Nicole Brown Simpson in its wrongful death action against O.J. Simpson, John Q. Kelly continues to successfully handle matters that receive national and international coverage, most recently representing President Donald J. Trump in his lawsuits against the major social media companies. Kelly has a reputation as a meticulous, no-nonsense litigator, schooled in the nuances of physical, forensic, and circumstantial evidence, battle-tested in the courtroom on countless occasions, and seasoned by 30 years of deftly interacting with the media.

Sharon M. Nagle

Walnut Creek, CA

Sharon Nagle has worked at Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson & Judson since 2003. She focuses on a variety of civil litigation matters, including representation of both individuals and public entities. Her public entity work has emphasized defense of personal injury, civil rights claims, and inverse condemnation litigation. Sharon frequently represents courts, judges, and court employees in state and federal court at both the trial court and appellate levels. She also assists public entity clients respond to subpoenas in civil and criminal matters and has obtained civil harassment restraining orders. From 1995 through 2003 she worked for the Law Offices of Thomas C. Nagle, focusing on civil litigation and appeals. Her areas of emphasis at that time included eminent domain, inverse condemnation, real property disputes, and multiple-party construction defect cases. Sharon received her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her J.D. from the University of San Diego. While at USD, she served as a member of the Moot Court Board. She is a former board member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association and the California Association of Young Lawyers, and Past President of the Contra Costa Barristers. She has been active in her community, volunteering with the National Charity League, Boys’ Team Charity, and Project Second Chance. In her free time, Sharon enjoys exploring the Bay Area and beyond with her family.

Diana Zadykyan

Los Angeles, CA

Diana Zadykyan is an employment attorney known for her thoughtful approach, strong commitment to her clients, and ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity and compassion. Diana focuses her practice on employment matters, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, wage and hour violations, as well as class and PAGA representative actions. Before joining Starpoint, Diana represented public entities in both employment and personal injury matters, providing her with a broad and practical understanding of disputes from multiple perspectives. Diana is fluent in Russian, allowing her to advocate effectively for a diverse client base.

Karina Ochoa

Houston, TX

Karina Ochoa is an Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC. Ms. Ochoa assists clients in creating an estate plan that is tailored to each client’s unique needs and familial situations, whether the planning is for large or modest estates. She also counsels’ clients on various fiduciary matters, including will contests, probate and trust administration, and guardianship proceedings. Ms. Ochoa began her career advocating for the rights of children in special and general education by safeguarding their right to a free, appropriate education, protecting them from unfair disciplinary sanctions, and shielding them from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Prior to joining The Gonzalez Law Group, Ms. Ochoa worked as a family law attorney where she helped clients navigate difficult family issues like divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and marital property agreements. Ms. Ochoa understands that estate and trust matters can be overwhelming, complicated, and emotionally draining. She takes great pride in taking the time to learn about what matters most to her clients, assessing their situations, and delivering thoughtful, individualized solutions.

Gregory Hazelwood is a personal injury attorney at The Williams Firm, specializing in car accidents, truck accidents, defective product cases, and slip-and-fall incidents. He is licensed in all Tennessee state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. He is known for meticulous case preparation and clear communication.

Alexander Rudolph

Phoenix, AZ

Alexander Rudolph, known as Alex, is a Junior Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group. He is a dedicated personal injury advocate who prioritizes clients' needs and works tirelessly to maximize recovery and achieve excellent results. Born in Utah and raised in Wisconsin before moving to Arizona, Alex earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Sustainability from Arizona State University. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Alex worked in finance at Northern Trust and practiced election law at the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, basketball, board games, and is a fan of the Packers, Sun Devils, and Badgers.

James Houston Washburn

Lawrenceville, GA

James Houston Washburn focuses on criminal defense and personal injury. He graduated from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2014 and is admitted to the Georgia Bar.

Carlos Perez-Mesa, Jr.

Honolulu, HI

Carlos D. Perez-Mesa is an active trial attorney in New Jersey and Hawaii since 1986, with extensive experience in jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and mediations. His practice covers products liability, construction law, employment discrimination, personal injury, and civil rights law. He previously served as a law clerk and worked as a trial attorney for AIG's Staff Counsel's office.

Jimmy Fasig

Tallahassee, FL

I believe that there’s nothing in life that matters more than relationships. The business model of our law firm is founded on the practice of building genuine relationships with our clients and giving them world class legal service. This allows us to get full and fair compensation for them, as well as enriching our lives with lifelong friendships.

John Schultz

Atlanta, GA

John Schultz joined Wood Craig Miller after working for a prominent civil defense firm, gaining extensive experience in how insurance companies and corporations value and strategize cases. He uses this knowledge to maximize recovery for clients injured by negligence, focusing on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases including motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and premises liability claims. John is a Georgia native and avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hiking, biking, snowboarding, and traveling. He also creates GoPro and drone videos of his adventures.

Alfonso Cabañas

San Antonio, TX

Alfonso Cabañas is the founding criminal defense lawyer of Cabañas Law Firm. He has extensive trial experience in federal white-collar, drug, and state criminal defense cases, as well as international criminal defense and business cases, particularly in Mexico and Latin America. A bilingual attorney, he represents English- and Spanish-speaking clients. He has been recognized as San Antonio's Best Lawyer by Scene In S.A. and a Super Lawyer, and has been providing legal representation since 2007.

Branson K. West

South Jordan, UT

Branson K. West is a highly respected criminal defense attorney in Utah with over 16 years of experience and more than 5,000 criminal cases fought. He is known as one of Utah's most trusted and effective trial lawyers, handling trials, motion hearings, preliminary hearings, and appeals. He has secured reduced charges, dismissals, and acquittals in cases ranging from DUI and drug offenses to domestic violence and serious felonies, and is recognized for his knowledge of the Utah court system and his dedication to clients.

Julian Lewis Sanders

Atlanta, GA

Julian Lewis Sanders is a Georgia personal injury attorney and founder of The Law Offices of Julian Lewis Sanders and Associates. He started his law practice in July 2003, aiming to help clients receive adequate compensation. His dream of becoming an attorney began at eight years old. He graduated cum laude from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and from The University of Baltimore, School of Law in 2002.

Kseniya Y. Stupak

Ladera Ranch, CA

Kseniya Stupak is a partner and trial attorney at Strongin, LLP, born and raised in Sevastopol, Ukraine. She independently mastered English and earned her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Iowa and her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. She has successfully litigated civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts, including representing clients against corporate giants. Kseniya is a member of the California State Bar and actively provides Pro Bono assistance to Russian-speaking citizens.

Destiny M. Verdugo

Glendora, CA

Destiny M. Verdugo is a social worker turned attorney specializing in medical malpractice and elder abuse cases. She pursued a Master of Social Work degree before attending law school. She earned her J.D. to advocate for clients who were limited by her social worker role. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is passionate about traveling and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Kyle A. Quintana

Miami, FL

Kyle A. Quintana is an Associate at Simon Trial Firm. Mr. Quintana represents victims of serious and catastrophic injuries resulting from, including but not limited to, slip and fall accidents, automobile accidents, negligent security, maritime accidents, and products liability. A lifelong Miami Hurricanes fan, Mr. Quintana earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Miami. After graduating, Mr. Quintana earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude. During law school Mr. Quintana worked as a legal intern for the Honorable George A. Sarduy of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, a law clerk for a Complex Litigation & Bankruptcy firm in Miami, FL and as an intern at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s office. Prior to joining Simon Trial Firm, Mr. Quintana worked as a litigation attorney at a Maritime Law Firm in Miami, Florida representing Plaintiffs in the areas of personal injury and admiralty and maritime. Mr. Quintana is admitted to practice in the state of Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Quintana is fluent in English and Spanish.

Estela Barajas

Oakland, CA

Estela Barajas is a trial attorney at Franco Muñoz who represents injured workers in all phases of California workers’ compensation litigation. Since joining the firm in 2022, she has drawn on her extensive litigation background to secure multiple six-figure settlements and victories on medical treatment, temporary disability, and permanent-disability benefits-results that showcase her readiness to depose physicians, cross-examine adverse witnesses, and take insurers to trial whenever justice demands it. Before joining Franco Muñoz, Estela litigated high-value class action claims at Girard Sharp, where her research, briefing, and discovery work helped achieve multi-million-dollar recoveries for consumers and investors. Earlier in her career, she managed the Drug Court Program at the Asian American Drug Abuse Program, where she sharpened her client-advocacy skills while serving as the court liaison at the Inglewood and Long Beach Superior Courts. Estela earned her J.D. from UC Davis School of Law, where she served on the Moot Court Honors Board and advocated for underserved communities through the Workers’ Rights and Water Justice clinics-experiences that enhanced her legal research, writing, litigation, and advocacy skills. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and studied international business law in Madrid. Fluent in Spanish and English, with conversational Italian and French, Estela is committed to making the legal system accessible to every client.

Rush D. Lawson has practiced law since 1996 and has extensive experience in personal injury law in Florida, where he has been licensed since 1999. He provides bilingual representation in English and Spanish. Mr. Lawson was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States of America in 2003.