English-Speaking Attorneys

Melissa Cavaliere

Hicksville, NY

Melissa Cavaliere joined Bergman Bergman Fields & Lamonsoff, LLP in October of 2020 as an associate attorney. She has over a decade of experience as a general civil litigator in State and Federal Courts, handling cases including general negligence, automobile liability, premises liability, property damage, construction defect, labor law, and commercial litigation. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

E. Ralph Hoover

Indianapolis, IN

E. Ralph Hoover is a personal injury lawyer dedicated to helping injured victims, with a focus on workers' compensation, medical malpractice, products liability, and motor vehicle accidents. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers and Indiana Trial Lawyers associations.

Erin K. Voss

Columbia, MD

Erin K. Voss is a principal at Nagle & Zaller, P.C., specializing in civil and personal injury litigation, particularly negligence and motor vehicle accidents. She has significant experience in toxic tort cases and has secured millions in damages for clients. She is admitted to practice in Maryland, Illinois, and the District of Columbia.

Jamie Salimi

Marietta, GA

Jamie founded The Auto Accident Attorneys Group to be a personal injury lawyer for the people. She proudly brings fierce negotiating skills to fight for her clients and compassion and commitment to help them endure the difficult process of an accident case. Jamie has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and judgments.

J. Benjamin Cahill

Sumter, SC

Ben Cahill began practicing law in August of 2015. He worked as an associate tax attorney at Merritt, Webb, Wilson & Caruso, PLLC handling the majority the firm’s federal and state income tax controversies. In addition, he assisted clients in forming various types of legal entities for closely held business and estate planning purposes. In 2020, he opened his own practice, the Cahill Law Firm, LLC, handling similar cases, but also expanding to include real estate and personal injury. In 2024, the Cahill Law Firm successfully merged with Curtis & Croft to become the existing firm it is today. He is licensed to appear in the United States Tax Court. He currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife, Cindy, and four children.

John R. Francis

Temple, TX

From car accidents to medical malpractice to construction accidents, board-certified personal injury attorney John R. Francis has been helping personal injury victims protect their rights for over 40 years. Admitted to practice by the State Bar of Texas and the U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 100 percent of his practice is dedicated to litigation. He also handles a variety of commercial and business litigation claims and defense for local businesses.

Michael G. LoRusso

Syosset, NY

Michael G. LoRusso is a seasoned personal injury lawyer who has represented accident victims for over three decades. He has been a practicing attorney since 1988, focusing on maximizing recoveries for injured persons and their families. He is a long-standing member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and Nassau County Bar Association.

Nathan DeCorpo

Lynbrook, NY

Nathan DeCorpo is an attorney with the Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo. He is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law and The Pennsylvania State University. His practice focuses mainly on Matrimonial/Family Law and Criminal Defense, and he is also an experienced Elder Law attorney. He is a member of the Nassau County and Queen’s County Bar Associations and the New York Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Jeffrey D. Boyd is a founding partner at Nelson Boyd Attorneys, with a legal career starting in 1982. He is licensed in both Ohio and Washington and has tried over 100 civil jury trials to verdict. He is also the president of Boyd Trial Consulting, providing trial consulting services nationally. Jeff is active in the legal community, serving on the Board of Governors of the Washington State Association for Justice and as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Washington School of Law. He is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2012. In 2020, he received the Washington State Association for Justice’s 'Professionalism Award'.

Mena H. Ibrahim

Fort Lee, NJ

Mena H. Ibrahim, Esq. is a Partner at the Law Offices Rosemarie Arnold, LLP, representing injured Plaintiffs in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls, and Animal Bite cases. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the United States District Court- District of New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate degree through a program between Rutgers University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, earning his Bachelor of Arts. He then attended Delaware Law School, where he completed his Juris Doctorate and was on the Dean's list. Prior to graduating, he completed the Delaware Law School's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program and worked as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Michael A. Toto, A.J.S.C. and as a law clerk at a Personal Injury Law Firm. Mena joined the Law Offices Rosemarie Arnold in January of 2022 and has been a stellar advocate and litigator. He grew up in Union, New Jersey, and is fluent in English and Arabic.

Roger A. Riedmiller's law practice focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation. He is the host and creator of “Lawyer On The Line®,” a live question-and-answer television show. He earned his B.A. from Wichita State University in 1984 and his J.D. from Washburn University in 1987, the same year he was admitted to the Kansas Bar. He founded his own firm in 1999, which later became Riedmiller, Andersen & Scott LLC.

Joel Piedra

Orlando, FL

Joel L. Piedra is the Managing Attorney of The Pendas law Firm Orlando office. He joined The Pendas Law Firm in 2009. Mr. Piedra is experienced in Personal Injury and Products Liability cases. He dedicates his practice to helping accident victims get a firm understanding of the legal process and their individual cases and assists clients in obtaining the maximum value for their claims either through settlements or trial. Prior to joining the Pendas Law Firm, Mr. Piedra worked as an Assistant State Lawyer for the North Judicial Circuit trying numerous cases involving felonies and misdemeanors. He continued to sharpen his trial skills by working for one of the top criminal defense law firms in Central Florida. In 2005, Mr. Piedra moved to Miami and commenced his career as a civil trial lawyer working in the personal injury defense field. Mr. Piedra received his JD from Stetson University College of Law. He received his BA, with honors, from the Florida State University. Mr. Piedra is admitted to practice in Florida and in the U.S. District court for the Middle District of Florida. During his undergraduate tenure Mr. Piedra was accepted as a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma, the only national criminal justice honor society for criminal justice majors. Mr. Piedra is a first generation Cuban-American born and raised in Miami.

Kendal Sim

Palisades Park, NJ

Kendal Sim graduated cum laude from Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Urban Law Journal. He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. Kendal began his legal career in commercial litigation, handling contract disputes, labor law claims, and matrimonial law, while also gaining experience in personal injury. He now exclusively focuses on personal injury law, finding it the most rewarding aspect of his profession. Kendal is dedicated to achieving individual client goals, settling cases pre-litigation for quick results or litigating when necessary. He has a track record of obtaining favorable outcomes tailored to his clients' needs. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List in 2022, 2023, & 2024.

Andrew Daniel Finnicum

Roanoke, VA

Andrew Daniel Finnicum has been practicing law for 13 years, primarily in personal injury. He has represented catastrophically injured plaintiffs in Virginia state courts and federal courts, including the Western District of Virginia, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Middle District in California. He has helped clients recover over $20 million and has experience representing both injured workers and large employers in workers' compensation cases. He is also involved in missions work in Central America and is developing his Spanish-speaking abilities to assist Spanish-speaking clients.

John C. Carlson is the Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of John C. Carlson, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, restraining orders, and traffic matters. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2004 and the University of San Diego Law School in 2014. With over a decade of experience, he is dedicated to achieving efficient and affordable resolutions for his clients, securing fair compensation for injuries, and significantly reducing or dismissing criminal and traffic charges. He is an active member of several legal associations, including the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Bar Association, and local bar associations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.

Jonathan Frank

Richmond, MI

Jonathan Frank has been a trial lawyer since 1987, practicing in California, Illinois, and Michigan. He returned to Michigan 25 years ago and is based in Richmond, focusing on complex legal matters to seek justice for his clients.

Machell C. Williams

Dallas, TX

Machell C. Williams is a Senior Trial Attorney at Garcia Legal Group, P.C., with over a decade of experience in personal injury, criminal defense, real estate and construction law, and family law. Licensed to practice in Texas since 2013, he served 20 years in the United States Navy as an aviation specialist (1997-2017). He earned a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He volunteered with the Innocence Project and is active in the legal and local community, including the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

Zhanna Sanamyan is an experienced attorney in the area of personal injury. Ms. Sanamyan went directly to law school, never attending high school and college in the USA. She put herself through a three- and half-year night program while working full time at a law office where she started as a file clerk. Ms. Sanamyan’s unique skills of research, knowledge of three foreign languages, organization, dedication and management of her time, enables her to obtain good results for her clients. Ms. Sanamyan has extensive experience in personal injury starting from client intake up until a settlement or a jury trial. Her primary focus is obtaining justice for her injured clients with a compassionate yet firm approach at litigating cases. She is committed to consistently giving each case personal attention and making sure her clients feel at ease throughout the legal process.

Abasi Major

San Antonio, TX

Abasi Major represents people who have been injured through no fault of their own. He is an advocate for victims of car accidents, 18 wheelers accidents, and assaults, focusing on representing individuals against large insurance companies. Prior to focusing on plaintiff injury claims, Abasi handled complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal courts, giving him unique insight into investigating claims and building compelling cases for injured clients. He is a top-rated Personal Injury attorney, consistently delivering exemplary legal services and personalized solutions.

Jeffrey E. Foster

Kailua-Kona, HI

Jeffrey Foster is the Founding Partner of Foster Law Offices LLLC in Hawaii and The Law Offices of Jeffrey E. Foster PLLC in Washington state. Mr. Foster's practice is focused on representing injured victims and their families in automobile accidents, slip/trip and fall, pedestrian accidents, premises liability and nursing home negligence. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of those injured and financially harmed. He is a member of Hawaii and Washington Bar Associations as well as the American Association for Justice, Hawaii Association for Justice and the West Hawaii Bar Association. He graduated from Seattle University School of Law and Central Washington University. He has over 20 years of experience in personal injury law.

Vincent A. Petersen

Excelsior, MN

Vincent A. Petersen is a leader in workers’ compensation litigation, serving injured workers in Minnesota. Licensed in Minnesota since 2000, he focuses on Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, and Premises Liability. He is rated by Super Lawyers and is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association and the Minnesota Association for Justice.

Alice Bagirova

Bellevue, WA

Alice Bagirova is a Washington state attorney practicing in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties. She obtained her juris doctorate degree in law at Seattle University in 2014. Her professional focus is in the areas of family law, personal injury, traffic tickets, and DUI’s. She has extensive experience litigating matters in court and works tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for her clients.

Joe Weir

Smyrna, TN

A life-long Middle Tennessean, Joe utilizes his unique life experience and background to be a highly effective advocate for the injured. In 2005, Joe began his law career in Nashville working for the insurance companies defending cases against injury victims. He saw firsthand how often the insurance companies mistreated injury victims who were only seeking justice. During his time working for the insurance companies he learned how insurance companies approach risk management and how they value cases. Most importantly, he realized he was called to serve people not corporations. In 2009, after relocating from Franklin to Smyrna, Tennessee, Joe realized Rutherford County did not have many local injury law dedicated lawyers. So, the Law Office of Joseph Weir, PLC was born. In three short years, his passion for the injured helped grow his law practice, and he partnered with his colleague Tony Kestner becoming Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers in 2012. Today, Joe uses his unique background and life experiences to put himself in the shoes of his clients and apply effective strategies for maximizing results as one of Middle Tennessee’s top personal injury attorneys. Joe’s philosophy is that every case (regardless of size) is important because he represents people, not corporations. Joe and his family live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where his passion for defending the rights of injury victims reaches across the entire Volunteer State. Joe’s unique background began before he was born. His mother emigrated from Colombia, South America and met Joe’s Pennsylvania-born father while both were working in the medical field in Nashville. On top of the different cultural backgrounds, Joe’s parents had seven children. Growing up in a big family blending cultural backgrounds, taught Joe the importance of independent thought and effective communication. In his early years, Joe grew up in Bellevue, Tennessee. Around middle school age, Joe’s family moved to South Nashville near Southern Hills Medical Center. Joe’s first and only car accident happened in high school coming down the hill next to Southern Hills Medical Center. A simple miscommunication with the other driver caused the accident to happen. Joe became fascinated by driver behavior in an effort to understand how accidents happen. Joe attended high school at Lighthouse Christian School where he was a standout athlete winning various all-state and all-tournament awards for basketball and baseball. Joe also claims his formative years coincided with Nashville’s best shopping mall years. He claims the original Bellevue Center was built in his backyard, took his first job at the Caster Knott in Harding Place Mall, spent way too many hours at the Wilson’s in Hickory Hollow Mall, , and also claims Cool Springs Galleria was the ultimate mall game-changer. After high school, Joe enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University to complete his undergraduate studies all while working full time in Nashville at the American Red Cross off Charlotte Avenue. After graduating from MTSU, where he majored in print journalism and minored in history and political science, Joe was offered a management position at The American Red Cross. He moved to West End Avenue and began his management position. Being the youngest management level employee by about 20 years, Joe learned many invaluable lessons, including how to work as a team with people from different backgrounds. After two years Joe decided to attend Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. Before leaving Tennessee Joe was lucky enough to meet his future wife in Nashville. Joe was able to survive three Iowa winters receiving a J.D. with honors from Drake. After graduating from Drake in 2005, he moved back to Nashville, completed the bar exam, and accepted a position with a Nashville insurance defense firm located in the L&C Tower. In 2007, Joe and his wife decided to open a franchise health club in Smyrna, Tennessee. Joe and his wife relocated from Franklin to Smyrna and the gym officially opened in 2008. Joe believes he got as much of an education selling gym memberships as he did in his three years of law school. In 2015, Joe and his wife welcomed the birth of their son and moved to Murfreesboro in 2016. They planted roots in Murfreesboro and cherish being a part of the the local Middle Tennessee community. Joe is eternally grateful for the opportunity to put his unique skillset to work for his clients each and every day.

Belinda Z. Theam

Long Beach, CA

Belinda Theam is a Partner at Nguyen Lawyers, ALC. Alongside Minh T. Nguyen, she has second chaired multiple trials to verdict and obtained settlements in excess of $21 million on behalf of her clients. Recent results include Minh and Belinda obtaining a $6 million settlement in 2018 for a young woman who sustained a brain injury in a truck versus automobile crash, and a $4 million settlement in 2017 for a man who was injured in a construction site incident. She attributes her passion for helping injured people to having lost her parents at a young age under tragic circumstances. In March of 2019, California State Assembly member for the 70th District, Patrick O’Donnell selected Belinda as a 2019 Woman of Distinction for having made a significant contribution and meaningful impact in the community and recognized her along with other honorees in her hometown of Long Beach. Belinda is the daughter of Cambodian-American immigrants and speaks Khmer. She has served as a community liaison for the U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, William Heidt. In her spare time, she enjoys being an auntie to her two nephews and seeking new eateries with her friends.