English-Speaking Attorneys

Justin K. Summary

St. Louis, MO

Justin K. Summary is an attorney with 20 years of experience in civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury. He started his career as a public defender in 2005, then moved to private practice in 2007. He has extensive trial experience in both bench and jury trials across Missouri and Illinois, handling cases from minor traffic violations to federal felonies.

Louis P. Lombardi II

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Louis P. Lombardi II is a personal injury trial lawyer practicing since 1981. He concentrates his practice in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, leveraging his prior experience representing insurance companies. He served as chairman of the Workers' Compensation Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association and is a frequent speaker on legal topics.

Vanessa Angeles

New York, NY

Vanessa Angeles is a Filipino-origin attorney licensed in New York. She joined Proner & Proner in 2005 and has over 20 years of experience defending injured victims in various accident cases, including auto, motorcycle, truck, construction, slip and fall, and other personal injuries. She is an expert in motions, petitions, appeals, and laws related to traffic accidents, premises liability, and Labor Law for construction accidents. She speaks English and Filipino.

Anthony Ortega

Alamo, TX

Anthony M. Ortega is a Rio Grande Valley native and the owner of Anthony M. Ortega Law, PLLC, based in Alamo, TX. He represents clients in personal injury, real estate, criminal defense, and divorce cases. He earned his undergraduate degree in criminal justice from Texas Christian University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Ortega is dedicated to his community, serving as a board member of Freedom Bank and supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He is also a member of the Hidalgo County Young Lawyer’s Association. He is known for his caring approach, understanding, and commitment to providing effective legal services and guiding clients through complex legal processes.

Chris Moeller

Louisville, KY

Chris Moeller is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, specializing in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury litigation since earning his J.D. from IU Maurer School of Law in 2005. He also holds a B.A. from Purdue University. Chris has a stellar track record, handling class actions, complex product liability, trucking, and auto cases, and has won multi-million dollar settlements. He has been recognized on the Indiana Superlawyers Rising Star list for seven consecutive years and has tried over 50 cases. Chris is licensed in Indiana and is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He is passionate about his health, family, and community, enjoying powerlifting, cooking, reading, and coaching.

Mario Alvarez

Brownsville, TX

Mario Alvarez is an associate attorney at The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers. He earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and is also licensed in Mexico. He has extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies, successfully assisting hundreds of clients in maximizing recovery for property damage and bodily injury claims. He is dedicated to protecting clients from unfair insurance practices.

Olga Steinreich

Denver, CO

Olga Steinreich is a Partner and head of the personal injury department at Balaban Law. She represents plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability cases. With a background in education and intercultural communication from Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University, she graduated from California Western School of Law in 2013. A bilingual trial attorney fluent in Russian, she is admitted to practice in the Supreme Courts of Colorado and California, and U.S. District Courts for the District of Colorado and Northern District of California.

Thomas A. Womble

Batesville, MS

In addition to the regular duties as partner in the law firm of Bailey, Womble & Yelton, he is a part-time actor who previously worked as a legal consultant to actor Jon Voight in the film version of John Grisham's The Rainmaker. In the film, he also was cast as assistant defense counsel, George Pelrod, of the Law Firm Tinley Britt.

Kareem A. Ramadan

Upland, CA

Kareem A. Ramadan is the Principal Attorney at Kareem Law APC, which he founded in 2012. He exclusively practices criminal defense, representing clients in state, federal, and juvenile courts across San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties. Mr. Ramadan is known for his dedication, extensive trial experience, and success in securing dismissals and reduced sentences. He holds a Bachelor's in Criminology, Law, and Society from the University of California, Irvine, and graduated at the top of his class from the University of La Verne. Leveraging his training from former police officers, he identifies flaws in investigations, leading to numerous dismissed cases. He is a skillful criminal defense attorney committed to challenging the unequal justice system.

Shpresa Idrizi Esq.

Clearwater, FL

Attorney Shpresa Idrizi is an accomplished Florida personal injury and criminal defense attorney. For nearly two decades she has been practicing in all fields of accident law as well as in the areas of criminal defense regarding manslaughter and murder charges, domestic violence, drug crimes, assault and battery, violent crimes, violations of probation, weapons charges, sealing and expunging of criminal records, juvenile arrests, and DUI defense. Beginning in May 2005, Shpresa worked as a state prosecutor for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County State’s Attorney Office where she prosecuted thousands of criminal cases. In June of 2008, Shpresa developed her trial attorney skills as a criminal defense attorney by representing and defending numerous people for criminal charges. During this process, she acquired valuable trial experience and obtained extensive knowledge of both sides of the criminal justice system. Attorney Idrizi is now the owner and lead trial attorney of Idrizi Law Group where she fights hard for the rights of the injured and those accused of criminal charges throughout Florida.

Caroline Castellani

Northfield, NJ

Caroline Castellani specializes in Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Contract Law, Estate Planning, DUI defense, and traffic violation defense. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Temple University and her Juris Doctor Degree from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2019. She has been selected to the 2024 and 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and recognized as one of the Top 10 Under 40 in New Jersey by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.

Connor Castellani

Northfield, NJ

Connor Castellani focuses his practice on Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Employment Discrimination, Contract Law, DUI defense, and traffic violations. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Temple University and his Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2019. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, he is committed to protecting clients' rights across South Jersey.

Maury M. Garrett

East Hartford, CT

Attorney Maury Garrett Jr., is a graduate of Princeton University with a B.A. in Political Science and a Certificate in African-American Studies (2001). He earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law in 2010. Attorney Garrett has over 15 years experience in the legal field going back to his extensive paralegal work in Connecticut and Georgia, as well as his fellowships, internships and clerkships while attending law school. Attorney Garrett has extensive experience in the areas of Personal Injury Law, Insurance Law, and Contract Dispute issues as well as numerous other areas. While attending law school in Camden, New Jersey, Attorney Garrett spent countless hours participating in Pro Bono outreach and service programs designed to help underprivileged and economically disadvantaged persons within the many troubled local communities. Attorney Garrett has always been greatly dedicated to community service and serving the underserved and has received numerous awards for his community service and Pro Bono work. Attorney Garrett has deep roots in the Hartford area, having been born in Hartford and raised in nearby Bloomfield, before attending college and law school in New Jersey and ultimately becoming a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. Maury joined Adler Law Group in June of 2015 and focuses primarily on Litigation Matters. In his spare time, Attorney Garrett serves as a youth sports coach for his local community as well as serving as a Finance Committee officer for his town. He also enjoys spending time with his three children and his amazing wife, who also happens to be his college sweetheart and a local physician.

Stephen Sweatt

Portland, ME

Known for his zealous advocacy, Stephen Sweatt is a trial lawyer at Zerillo Law Firm. Oftentimes, facing criminal charges or fighting for parental rights can be very challenging for the client. These are life changing cases, which impact not only the client, but also for their family. Stephen’s passion and skill to zealously represent clients in these cases help them navigate these troubled waters. Stephen would describe his relationship with his clients as a “partnership” and “client driven.” At all times Stephen is focused on the client’s goals. Client engagement is essential. Stephen takes the time to truly involve the client, and incorporate their goals, concerns, values, and feedback. Stephen manages the attorney-client relationship with transparency, so clients can see how their interests are being served during the litigation process. Stephen’s practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. He is licensed to practice in Maine State and Federal Courts. Stephen is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves on their Continuing Legal Education committee. Prior to joining the firm, while in law school, Stephen served as a student attorney at the York County District Attorney’s Office and at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic. Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Clinic provided Stephen with skills and knowledge to navigate the very complex criminal and family law world. He has worked for ZLF since 2019. Stephen grew up in Scarborough, Maine, where he attended Scarborough High School. He graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Biology, followed by earning his Juris Doctor of Laws at the University of Maine School of Law. Stephen received the Laurie A. Gibson Award for Excellence awarded to the applicant who obtained the highest score on the essay portion of the Maine Bar Examination. In his free time Stephen and his wife enjoy spending their time hiking, camping, running, cooking, playing soccer, and playing with their dogs, Rooney and Stella.

Manny Ibay

Culver City, CA

Manny Ibay is here to TALK TO YOU and offer EXPERIENCED GUIDANCE through the challenges of insurance claims, medical bills, and other post-accident issues. With a deep understanding of injury law and a genuine commitment to each client, Manny listens, advocates, and fights for your rights, giving you the PEACE OF MIND you deserve. Serving clients across Los Angeles County and beyond, Manny Ibay provides compassionate, personalized representation-at NO COST TO YOU. You don’t have to face this difficult time alone. CALL TODAY to connect with someone who truly cares about your recovery and will give you the answers and support you need. Manny personally returns calls during business hours, ensuring you’re always in the loop and on the right path to resolution. Manny Ibay is the founding member of Ibay Law, with over 27 years of dedicated experience representing accident victims in personal injury cases. Over the years, Manny has secured nearly $75 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients, underscoring his commitment to achieving justice. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he served as Vice President of the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. Manny is also a published author, with works including the well-known self-help book Thank You, Tony Robbins and The Accident Victim’s Guidebook to Getting the Money You Deserve: A Lawyer Shares His Secrets. His dedication to advocacy has made him a trusted figure in personal injury law, and clients consistently find him to be approachable and accessible, always available to answer questions and provide guidance about their cases.

Yanet Gonzalez

Miami Lakes, FL

Yanet is an experienced Litigation Paralegal at Redemption Law, where she plays an essential role in assisting clients through the Litigation process. With a strong background in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury law, legal research, preparation of legal documents and pleadings, case management, Mediation, discovery, and trial preparation, Yanet ensures that our clients receive the legal support they need when their case arrives at our Litigation department.

Andrés E. Almanzán

El Paso, TX

Mr. Almanzán is a third-generation native and bilingual El Pasoan. For the last 26 years, he has been licensed and has maintained an active, civil defense litigation practice in both Texas State and Federal Courts, and more recently, in New Mexico State and Federal Courts as well. His clients include local companies and individuals, as well as regional, national, and international companies. Mr. Almanzán maintains a broader legal/litigation practice than many other attorneys, which entails a more diverse and thorough understanding of an exposure to various legal areas and venues which has proven to be a significant benefit to his trial practice and professional development. He is the Chief Executive Officer and a Vice-President of the Firm. He also serves as the Chair of the Firm's Recruiting Committee.

Ellen B. Rittgers

Lebanon, OH

Ellen B. Rittgers is an Ohio Super Lawyer, named in the Cincinnati Top 50 and Cincinnati Top 25 Women Lawyer lists. She has been in private practice for nearly 40 years, focusing on family law, including divorce, dissolution, child custody, and collaborative law. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Miami University and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Scott Hyland Sheffron

Hendersonville, NC

Scott Sheffron’s professional mission for over 25 years has been to do everything in his power to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. Mr. Sheffron has been licensed to practice law in Florida & North Carolina since 1998. He received his bachelor’s degree (specializing in banking & finance) as well as his law degree (Juris Doctor) from Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, he has received diplomas from the American Institute of Banking, the Carnegie Institute, and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. In 2001, Scott became one of only a few practicing attorneys to earn the title of Certified Trust & Financial Advisor. Mr. Sheffron has tried countless “bench” and “jury” trials. He has been involved in several “high-profile” matters throughout his career including the recent case involving Top Gun actress Kelley McGillis and the NBC televised case Killer Couples “Killer Couples”. Scott has obtained numerous acquittals and produced hundreds of positive results for his clients as a result of his experience as both a trial attorney and a negotiator. Mr. Sheffron is extremely well respected and admired by his current and former clients evidenced by hundreds of thank you cards and online reviews. Scott does all in his power to obtain the best possible outcome under challenging circumstances, and after 25 years of practicing law he has a proven record of success.

Courtney M. Williams

Jackson, MS

Courtney M. Williams is a member at Williams Newman Williams, as well as Co-Chair of the Williams Newman Williams Nursing Home Group. Courtney devotes all of her time to representing injured individuals, with her primary focus in representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. Courtney had extensive involvement in the defense of many nursing home cases, and this involvement serves her well today, providing an insightful perspective into the litigation process facing her clients. Courtney utilizes her prior experience representing healthcare companies, nursing homes, and large insurance companies for the benefit of her personal injury clients. Although she is now 100-percent devoted to serving victims of elder abuse and other severely injured individuals, Courtney has been on the other side of the fence, and she knows what it takes to obtain the best possible results for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. Courtney represents clients throughout the country. Courtney has helped her clients recover millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

J. Scott Keller

North Palm Beach, FL

J. Scott Keller was admitted to the Florida Bar in May of 1996 and has devoted his practice entirely to representing individuals against insurance companies. He specializes in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Handling Automobile Accidents, Premises Liability and Product Liability. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida.

Sarbdeep Atwal

Sacramento, CA

Sarbdeep Atwal is an attorney specializing in Criminal Defense, DMV hearings, Social Security and Disability, and Real Estate Issues. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School and was admitted to the California Bar in June 2010. He is trained by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and speaks fluent Punjabi and conversational Spanish. He has over 10 years of experience.

David Bryce Barber

Prospect, KY

David Barber’s practice is devoted to holding people and corporations accountable when they have violated safety rules and harmed people in the community throughout Kentucky. David's experience includes over one-hundred jury trials as a prosecutor and as a private lawyer. David has also successfully resolved thousands of cases for his clients through the pre-lawsuit or claims stage, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration. David's involvement in the profession has also included service in the Kentucky Bar Association (on the Board of Governors and the charitable Kentucky Bar Foundation), the American Bar Association (including chairing the Solo and Small Firm Committee of the Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section), the Kentucky Justice Association (presenting programs and writing articles for other attorneys), the Brandeis chapter of the American Inns of Court, and as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The ABF is a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Membership in the Fellows is limited to 1/3 of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation. David has published over forty articles in state and national legal publications on topics including attorney ethics, public service, and representing people harmed by violation of safety rules. In addition to speaking to lawyer groups, David has been invited to speak to community groups and other professional groups such as the Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky. In the community, David has helped to found charitable groups such as the Gravy Cup, benefitting Boys and Girls Haven, and coached many baseball teams which have produced over fifty players who have or now play at the college level.

Ali Salimi

Marietta, GA

Ali founded The Auto Accident Attorneys Group to help his clients receive the justice they deserve. Ali’s clients receive the benefit of his extensive experience as a fierce advocate in the courtroom, and he is committed to ensuring that every client receives proper compensation. Ali has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and judgments.