English-Speaking Attorneys

Jonaka White Hall

Albuquerque, NM

Jonaka White Hall is the Chief Legal Officer for Ron Bell Injury Lawyers and Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, as well as a practicing attorney for both firms. She is licensed to practice law in New Mexico, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. She started her career serving as a Staff Attorney in Family Court, but now concentrates solely on Personal Injury Law. Jonaka has been a multi-state licensed attorney for over 15 years and has gained vast experience by handling various types of Injury cases and taking care of the needs of those clients. Jonaka works to ensure we provide the best quality service to those needing help on an injury claim. She manages the team that is responsible for connecting our clients with the person who fits their needs and oversees all communications involving the intake and sign up processes. She also works closely with Personal Injury Law Firms in multiple states and builds lasting relationships with them so that our firm is able to help clients who are injured in states outside of our practice area. Jonaka earned her Juris Doctor degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. When away from the office, Jonaka enjoys spending her time with her children, Ayla, Brantley, Grady and Arbor. Most of her free time is spent watching her children perform and participate in many different activities. Jonaka also enjoys the outdoors, and explores as much as she can.

Shant Kotchounian, Esq.

Sherman Oaks, CA

Shant Kotchounian, Esq. is a trial lawyer who has devoted his legal career to the area of employment law. As the Managing Attorney of MB&A’s Employment Law division, Mr. Kotchounian focuses his practice on all forms of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, defamation, and wage and hour compliance. The majority of Mr. Kotchounian’s early career was focused on representing both private and public employers in the field of employment law. He obtained several favorable jury verdicts and court decisions in his clients’ favor and, over the years, has built a reputation as a skilled advocate and a tenacious litigator. Mr. Kotchounian joined MB&A in 2019. His prior experience working on the employer side enables him to provide his clients with a unique perspective. He is well-equipped to deconstruct an employer’s litigation tactics and defenses. He is driven by finding solutions that can establish liability against an employer and maximize recovery for his client. Mr. Kotchounian has received recognition within his field based on peer reviews and professional accomplishments, including being named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and a “Top Attorney” by Pasadena Magazine. Most recently, in 2019, he was nominated and selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates’ (ABOTA) SideBar program for promising trial lawyers. Mr. Kotchounian also has written numerous articles on labor and employment issues and is frequently requested to lecture at employment law seminars.

Blake Huffman

Suwanee, GA

Attorney Blake Huffman obtained his Bachelor’s degrees with high honors from the University of Georgia before graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2009. Since then, he has gained broad experience in several areas of legal practice, including but not limited to: real estate, estate/probate matters, personal injury, social security disability, criminal defense and civil litigation. Blake currently helps clients primarily in the firm’s deportation defense and drafting waiver departments. However, his practice also includes personal injury and criminal matters as well. Blake is passionate about fighting for his clients in order to obtain the best possible outcome available.

Christopher A. Yturralde

El Centro, CA

Attorney Chris Yturralde is fluent in Spanish and English, offering over 20 years of experience in criminal defense and civil law. He has served as a Deputy District Attorney, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and a private attorney in San Diego and Imperial counties, possessing seasoned knowledge of the law and extensive trial and negotiation experience.

Matthew J. Poirier

Flagstaff, AZ

With over 15 years of experience practicing law in Arizona, Matthew J. Poirier concentrates on personal injury and criminal defense, providing dedicated legal representation to individuals facing life-changing challenges. As a solo practitioner, he believes in maintaining direct communication with his clients, offering the personal attention they need during stressful times. His commitment is to fight vigorously for their rights, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. He began his legal career after being admitted to the Arizona Bar in 2006, following his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rice University. Additionally, being proficient in Spanish enables him to effectively assist a diverse range of clients, ensuring language is never a barrier to justice.

Richard G. Monaco

Bronx, NY

Richard Monaco is a native New Yorker who brings the city’s toughness to the table when representing clients against some of New York City’s biggest law firms. He graduated with honors from Iona College (economics, Summa Cum Laude) and Pace University School of Law (Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, member of Law Review). Rick is comfortable with personal injury and business cases, having won multi-million-dollar settlements and judgments. He is a commercial litigator with an impressive track record. Rick is a member of the bar in New York and Connecticut, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts in New York, and the District of Connecticut. Outside of work, he is an accomplished martial artist.

Geoffrey A. Tabor

Norman, OK

I am a trial lawyer who primarily practices in the areas of contracts, personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, employment law, and property disputes. I joined Glass & Tabor in 2016, and have litigated a wide range of civil cases. I aggressively represent my clients’ interests at all stages of litigation. Whether I am in the courtroom in front of a judge or jury, taking a deposition, or making strategic decisions on a case, my clients’ needs always come first. I am originally from Ardmore, OK, where I was a four-time state champion in the discus and shot put in track and field from 2005 to 2008. I then attended Stanford University, where I was a two time All-American and the 2011 PAC-10 champion in the discus. I received my Bachelors of Arts in both history and political science from Stanford in 2013, and returned home to Oklahoma to attend law school. I earned my J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2016. I enjoy litigation because it has many similarities to sports. Just like competing at the highest levels of a sport, litigation requires preparation, hard work, and patience. I often apply the principles and lessons I learned over the years competing at the highest levels of track and field to my law practice. In 2020, I was named to the “Top 40 Under 40” attorneys in Oklahoma by The National Trial Lawyers publication.

Linda Jacobson-Goldsman

Santa Ana, CA

Graduating Queens College in 1979, Linda quickly realized her dream was to go into law. Her passion and drive allowed her to graduate as a top 25% student from Southwestern Law, in which her emphasis was in Entertainment Law. During this time she clerked for Paramount Studios. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Linda is able to personalize her expertise to each and every client and treat every case as unique. Prior to working as a Plaintiff’s personal injury attorney, she had worked as an insurance defense attorney as a private and in house council for these large firms. She became a senior trial attorney for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. This experience allows her to overcome tactics that defense lawyers will use during litigation. Linda plays a key communal role as a very active member of the Camino Health Center Auxiliary - a support group affiliated with Mission Hospital which fundraises for Health Care for low income families. Linda has also served a a member of the board of directors for a local private education institution.

Jeff Grandjean

Roswell, NM

Attorney Jeff Grandjean has roots in Southeastern New Mexico. He graduated from New Mexico State University and Texas Tech University School of Law. Since 2011, he has practiced in Roswell and Southeastern New Mexico, representing clients in personal injury, family law, criminal law, employment law, environmental law, contracts, real estate, and landlord-tenant law. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, Chaves County Bar Association, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, and American Bar Association.

John R. Edwards, Jr. concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and business transactions and litigation. Mr. Edwards’ extensive real estate background includes the representation of banks and mortgage banking firms, title companies and other business clients in complex financing, loan reviews, the transfer of land for development and commercial purposes, zoning applications and commercial leasing. He further assists clients in the formation of business entities, business planning, and a wide variety of contractual matters. Mr. Edwards also handles complex financial and real estate litigation, including business disputes, large scale title disputes, governmental challenges, and mortgage and tax foreclosures. Mr. Edwards has been published in the New Jersey Law Journal, and lectured for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, The National Business Institute, and the New Jersey Mortgage Banker’s Association. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Bar Association, and the New Jersey State Bar Association. Mr. Edwards received his law degree, with honors, from New York Law School. At New York Law School, he was an editor of the International and Comparative Law Journal and won the American Jurisprudence Prize for Contracts. Mr. Edwards also served a student clerkship for the Honorable Mary Johnson Lowe in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. Upon graduation from law school, he clerked full time for the Honorable Frederick W. Kuechenmeister in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Mr. Edwards is admitted to practice in New Jersey and in New York.

Madiha Madhioub

New York, NY

Madiha Madhioub, Esq., is an associate in the Personal Injury Department at Georgaklis & Mallas. Madhioub received her Juris Doctor Degree from University of Carthage in Tunisia in 2014 and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2021. While in law school, she earned the award for "Distinguished Performance in the LL.M. Program." Ms. Madhioub is admitted to the New York State Bar. Prior to her admission, Ms. Madhioub has worked as a law clerk at multiple law firms specializing in Personal Injury Litigation, as well as Family Law, Matrimonial Law, and Immigration Law. At Georgaklis & Mallas, she represents plaintiffs in general negligence matters, advocating for individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents, trip/slip-and-fall accidents, construction accidents, and as a result of medical malpractice. Ms. Madhioub is fluent in Arabic, French, and English.

Michael J. Eisenberg

Arlington Heights, IL

Michael Eisenberg is an accomplished attorney known for successfully representing clients in personal injury matters, having recovered tens of millions of dollars. He focuses on nursing home claims and catastrophic accidents, providing compassionate and personalized guidance.

Edgar Velazquez, Esq. has 24 years of experience practicing law and is admitted to practice in the State Courts of Florida and Virginia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the District Courts for the Southern District of Florida and Eastern District of Virginia. He is a graduate of George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and the University of Virginia (B.A., 1997). Bilingual in English and Spanish, he handles all aspects of injury cases from consultation to trial, including motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and falls, and medical malpractice. Before joining the firm in 2005 as an associate, he defended insurance companies. He was named a shareholder in 2008. Prior to moving to Florida in 2002, he practiced immigration and employment discrimination law. He volunteers as a Justice Teaching volunteer at Quiet Waters Elementary School.

Michael A. Kahn

Los Angeles, CA

Michael A. Kahn has been a personal injury lawyer for over 35 years. Mr. Kahn was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Southwestern University School of Law. Mr. Kahn has gained admission to the California Bar, and has remained a member of the California Bar for his entire career. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Kahn has stayed committed to assisting his clients with obtaining the finest medical treatment and most financial compensation possible for his clients’ injuries. Mr. Kahn has developed a reputation as a fine negotiator who isn’t afraid to take on huge insurance companies or corporations. Mr. Kahn has spent a decade volunteering with Los Angeles Superior Court, where he has worked to assist others with solving disputes via mediation. Mr. Kahn is extremely respected by the legal community regarding his work as well as the dedication he shows his clients. Mr. Kahn is described by many as larger-than-life and has a big wit and personality to match. Mr. Kahn is also considered to be caring and honest by those who know him. He enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, three kids, and the family dog, Chip, in his spare time. Mr. Kahn’s hobbies include baseball, boxing and fishing.

DANIEL W. ANDERSON

Las Vegas, NV

Daniel W. Anderson is a managing partner at Mills & Anderson, practicing in Las Vegas, Nevada, since October 2006. He focuses on business and family law, and personal injury cases, handling civil litigation, corporate/advisory counsel for small businesses, and all types of family law matters. He also manages the firm’s appellate practice and is active in the legal community as a member of the Nevada Bar Association and a volunteer judge for the Clark County Truancy Diversion program.

Jeffrey Dressler

Hartford, CT

Attorney Dressler is licensed in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. He is admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals, First District, Boston. Attorney Dressler is a member of the American Association for Justice, Civil Justice Foundation, Inter American Bar Association, the National and Connecticut Hispanic Bar Associations. He is a bi-lingual, multi-faceted and multi-cultural community activist. He has served and serves on various non-profit board of directors, is a former radio station owner, a third-degree black belt in the martial arts, ring announcer, member of the State Boxing Commission and founder of Mega Education® , A Scholastic Incentive System, serving inner-city school children as a conduit for creative, socially responsible corporate support of scholastic incentives.

Steve Crifase

Chicago, IL

For 36 years Steven Crifase has been protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Illinois.

Cid R. Kallen

Yuma, AZ

Cid is the founder of Citrine Law. Since earning his J.D. and being admitted to practice law in Arizona, Attorney Cid R. Kallen has established a successful legal career thanks to his diverse background and extensive professional experiences. Before attending law school, Cid served in the United States Marine Corps in various positions between 1999 and 2004. During the latter half of his military service, Cid enrolled in Southern Illinois University Carbondale and earned his B.S. in Electronics Systems Technologies. He also completed Duquesne University School of Law and China University of Political Science & Law’s Chinese Law Program in Beijing in 2007. Throughout law school, Cid held various legal positions, serving as a judicial intern for Judge Samuel A. Thumma, Superior Court of Arizona and as a legal intern for the City of Glendale’s Prosecutor’s Office. After graduating in 2009, he joined the Office of the Legal Defender in Yuma County as an assistant legal defender. He went on to serve as Assistant Federal Public Defender with the Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona. In 2013, Cid founded his own private practice, Kallen Law, P.L.L.C. based in Yuma. Since then, the firm has grown into what is now Citrine Law LLC. Cid manages a significant caseload while performing duties as the CEO including business development, staff and personnel management, and daily office work. When representing clients, Cid’s highest priority is to inform and educate them. His goal for each client is to fully understand their situation and the law as it applies to their case. He works tirelessly to master the details of every case, striving to learn the facts and applicable law better than anyone else in the courtroom. Outside of work, Cid loves to spend time with his wife and two young children, enjoys lake days out on his boat and getting together with friends. His hobbies include bass fishing, motorcycle road racing, and restoring old motorcycles.

Miguel Abraham Elias

Kenner, LA

Miguel Abraham Elias is an aggressive litigation attorney known for his strong leadership, vast trial experience, and exceptional negotiation skills. Born in Puerto Rico and of Cuban descent, Miguel is fully bilingual in both English and Spanish. He founded his own law firm, Miguel A. Elias, APLC, in 2000. He also serves as an Adjunct Business Law Professor at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Peggy Campbell

Houston, TX

Peggy Campbell is a 1998 graduate of Washburn University School of Law. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated magna cum lade. Ms. Campbell is licensed in the State of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States Federal Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She currently practices law in Houston, Texas and practices as a plaintiff’s attorney, representing clients in Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation matters, Defense Base Act claims, Texas State Workers’ Compensation, insurance bad faith, and wrongful death. 25% of Ms. Campbell’s practice is devoted to litigation.

Gregory K. Mueller

Tenafly, NJ

Gregory K. Mueller, Esq. is the founding and managing partner of Mueller Law Group, established in 1993. He has well over twenty years of experience in transactional law, corporate litigation, and civil litigation, counseling numerous businesses and individuals. He emphasizes client communication and focuses his litigation practice on complex, high-stakes disputes, including trade disputes, RICO, antitrust, fraud, and state tort and competition law. He is licensed in New Jersey, New York, several United States District Courts, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a Barrister with The Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court and a member of the Hudson-Bergen Inn of Transactional Counsel. He was named a 'Forty Under 40' by Business News of New Jersey and is rated as a Distinguished Attorney by Martindale Hubbell.

John Caracuzzo

North Palm Beach, FL

John Caracuzzo is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer specializing in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Handling Automobile Accidents, Premises Liability and Product Liability. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Florida in 1994 and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1995.

Brian C. Allen is a Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2005 and a Bachelor of the Arts in History from Eastern Kentucky University. Brian is admitted to practice before all Courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including Federal Eastern and Western District Courts and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He helps injured victims and their families navigate difficult situations, handling car accidents, motorcycle accidents, commercial accidents, other personal injury cases, and social security disability cases. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association, and Kentucky Justice Association.

Paul “Woody” Scott

Baton Rouge, LA

Paul “Woody” Scott is the founder of The Scott Law Firm, specializing in immigration law, deportation and removal defense, criminal defense, and Federal Criminal and Immigration Litigation. Born in Honduras and raised in New Orleans, he is fluent in Spanish and has extensive experience with the immigration system. He holds a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law from LSU Paul H. Hebert Law School and studied Latin American Legal Systems in Argentina. He is a regular guest on Spanish radio stations and is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and municipal courts, all Federal Courts in Louisiana, the 5th and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeal, and all immigration courts nationwide. He is a member of AILA, LACDL, and NACDL.