English-Speaking Attorneys

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.

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.