English-Speaking Attorneys

David P. Angueira

Lynn, MA

Attorney David P. Angueira brings years of experience, specializing in the fields of medical malpractice, products liability, and workplace discrimination and harassment. Attorney Angueira began his law career as a Law Clerk for the U.S. Attorney’s office and a Prosecutor with the Essex County D.A.’s office, followed by a Judicial Clerkship with the Massachusetts’s Court of Appeals. Lawyers in various specialties often call upon Attorney Angueira to assist them with cases throughout the country because of his national reputation as a relentless advocate for his clients dealing with complicated legal matters. Attorney Angueira has years of experience product liability, child safety, personal injury, wrongful death, consumer rights, toxic torts, medical malpractice, negligent security, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, labor and employment litigation, whistleblower (Qui Tam) cases and aviation crash cases.

Samuel Pope

New York, NY

Sam Pope grew up in Kansas, earning a chemistry degree from the University of Kansas before graduating with honors from Lewis & Clark Law School in Oregon. After law school, Sam recovered millions for victims injured by dangerous products, medical malpractice, truck accidents, and other cases. At Goldberg & Loren, he primarily works from the Portland, Oregon office but represents clients nationwide. Sam represents clients in Federal and State court, and his science background provides a unique perspective on complex injury cases. He was recently elected chair of the Oregon State Bar Animal Law section. In his spare time, Sam volunteers with hospice organizations and animal shelters, mentors first-year law students, and enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, boating, floating the Clackamas River, target shooting, and adventuring with his wife Krysta and their two dogs, Roxy and Jet.

Alina S. Vulic

Seattle, WA

Alina S. Vulic is a skilled and determined litigation attorney at Carpenter & Zuckerman, joining in 2022. Her previous work focused on criminal defense and civil litigation. She graduated magna cum laude from Pepperdine University’s Seaver College with a B.S. in Political Science and obtained her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law, where she excelled on the trial team and received certification in alternative dispute resolution. She is trilingual in English, Russian, and proficient in Serbian.

Donald J. Dunn

Charlotte, NC

Donald “Donny” J. Dunn is a Goldsboro personal injury lawyer with more than three decades of experience. Donny is based in our Goldsboro, NC office. However, he handles personal injury claims, including workers compensation and wrongful death, all over North Carolina.

Karina Barska

Brooklyn, NY

Karina Barska, ESQ | Personal Injury Lawyer Brooklyn NY. Areas of Practice: Personal Injury and Negligence Law (Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Construction Accidents, Medical Errors and Malpractice), Commercial Litigation, Transactional Work, No Fault Insurance Litigation, Immigration Law, Mediation and Dispute Resolution.

Brett has been defending Colorado workers’ compensation claims since 2000 and currently heads up the Colorado Workers Compensation Section of McCollum Crowley. Brett was honored as PWC’s Outstanding Respondents’ Attorney (Winner 2024, Nominee 2013), and recognized in 2019 with a nomination for the Comp Laude Award as a top national workers’ compensation attorney. In addition to serving on various non-profit and governmental boards and commissions, Brett served on the Board of Directors for Professionals in Workers’ from 2014 to 2022, including five terms as President. Brett is a member of numerous other workers’ compensation organizations.

Raymond Kelsey

Barrington, IL

After graduating from Loyola University Chicago Law School in 2013, Ray moved back home to begin his legal career in the winery studded Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. While working at Midey, Mirras & Ricci, Ray learned the skills necessary to become a successful litigator, representing clients in the areas of personal injury, catastrophic injuries, and criminal law. In 2016, Ray returned to Chicago, where his wife, Sylvia, is a reading specialist in the Barrington School District. Happy to call the Northwest suburbs home, the focus of Ray’s practice now is helping people who have been injured due to third party negligence. Ray heads Barrington Injury Attorneys and represents victims of wrongful death, auto and truck accidents, boating accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks, and more. Ray has a good reputation in negotiating to achieve favorable settlements for his clients. When cases cannot settle, Ray will pursue the matter to trial in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

William B. Wynne

East Hartford, CT

Attorney Wynne is a trial attorney with over 25 years of courtroom and appellate experience. He has tried cases to juries in the state and federal courts and has briefed and argued appellate cases in the fields of personal injury cases, health care law, civil rights and business law. Bill received his B.A. Degree with Distinction in Political Science from the University of Connecticut in 1980. Prior to attending law school, he gained experience in the corporate world, working in the business department of the Bridgeport Post Publishing Company. He thereafter obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree at Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa with Dean’s List Honors. From the first week Bill was a lawyer, he has been in the courtroom, litigating cases. He has represented individuals, businesses, and insurance corporations. He has also litigated against corporations and governmental bureaucracies. He has published reported decisions in the state and federal courts. Bill has also lectured at the Law and Psychiatry Annual Conference, taught paralegal courses and conducted legal seminars.

Chadrick S. Henderson

Houston, TX

Chadrick S. Henderson is an attorney at Chad Henderson Law with over 27 years of experience. He practices criminal defense, immigration, personal injury, and estate planning law. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has handled over 2600 criminal cases throughout Texas. He was admitted to practice in Texas in 1996.

Daniel Barli

Clifton, NJ

Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Daniel Barli is the founder of Barli Law LLC, where he brings a dynamic, results-driven approach to real estate, business law, civil litigation, family law, and landlord-tenant matters. Serving clients throughout Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and Hudson counties, Daniel is committed to delivering high-impact legal solutions tailored to his clients’ needs. A recipient of New Jersey Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars from 2013 to 2018, Daniel is a member of both the New Jersey and New York State Bar. His career has spanned roles at Lampf Lipkind, DB Enterprises, and Integrity 1st Financial, experiences that have shaped his strategic, business-minded approach to legal challenges. Daniel’s extensive background in business law allows him to guide clients with a practical, results-oriented mindset. Daniel takes pride in being a heart-centered advocate, ensuring that every transaction and case progresses as smoothly as possible. With a deep commitment to integrity and fairness, he prioritizes his clients’ best interests, providing clear, competent legal guidance to ease their concerns and stresses. Fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, he fosters strong client relationships across diverse communities. A graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, Daniel also holds a B.A. from Lehigh University. Before launching Barli Law LLC, he interned for the Honorable Claude Coleman in the Essex vicinage, gaining invaluable courtroom experience. Beyond the legal field, Daniel is a family-focused leader who values continuous growth in both his personal and professional life. He enjoys staying physically active, spending quality time with his wife and daughter, and indulging in one of his favorite pastimes-jigsaw puzzle building, a skill he likens to the legal process. “Helping a client navigate their case is a lot like putting together all the pieces of a massive jigsaw puzzle,” he explains. Whether advocating in the courtroom or guiding clients through complex legal matters, Daniel Barli remains steadfast in his mission: helping others navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity.

Gabe Ridley

Cairo, GA

Gabe Ridley is a South Georgia native and attorney with a practice focused on litigation and advocacy. He represents clients in civil, domestic, personal injury, probate, and business matters across various Georgia State and Federal courts, including appeals to the Georgia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. With nearly a decade of experience in business formation, transactions, and real estate, he brings a comprehensive understanding to his litigation practice. He has served as a county magistrate and is currently the County Attorney for Grady County. Prior to his legal career, Gabe worked as an environmental engineer and served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, including a combat tour in Iraq.

Justin M. Schmidt

Golden Valley, MN

Justin M. Schmidt started his career in the law as a personal injury paralegal in July 2010 and began working at the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. in January 2015. After a few years working as a paralegal, he knew his passion was helping the injured and decided to go back to law school. Justin graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota in May 2020. Upon completion of law school and obtaining his license, he has successfully represented clients in mediations, arbitrations, court hearings, and at trial.

Paul W. Darby

TAVARES, FL

Paul Darby is licensed to practice law in both the Florida state courts, and in the federal courts of the Middle District of Florida, though the focus of his practice is mainly in the state courts relating to civil/domestic disputes and criminal matters. Paul is a Past President of the Lake County Bar Association, and is also an active member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association and the Lake County Teen Court. Additionally, Paul has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Bar Association, and has also served as the Chairman of the Lake County Chapter of the UCF Alumni Association. Paul earned his Juris Doctor at the University of Florida, College of Law. While at UF Law, he earned a Pro Bono Certificate for assisting members of the community in need of legal services. Prior to attending UF, Paul earned his undergraduate education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian History, summa cum laude, with a minor in German Language and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science-Prelaw, summa cum laude, with a minor in European Studies. Mr. Darby has garnished praise time and time again for his ethical practice, and he will always put a client’s interests before anything else. He will go above and beyond to ensure that his clients receive the best possible legal advice and obtain positive results. Paul makes a point to treat his clients the same way he would treat a member of his own family. Paul is originally from the town of Grant-Valkaria, Florida, in southern Brevard County, and presently lives in Clermont, Florida with his children, Gavin and Brynn.

Charles C. Russo

Islandia, NY

Charlie Russo is the senior partner of the firm of Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano, PLLC. Charlie is a graduate of the University of Vermont, received a Master’s Degree from C.W. Post in 1974 and his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra Law School in 1978. Following law school, Charlie spent several years as an assistant district attorney prosecuting major felonies in Suffolk County and he continues to be active in the practice of criminal law. Charlie has embraced a lifelong dedication to young people, especially those facing the crisis of addiction. For the past 38 years he has served as both Chairman of the Board of Directors and legal counsel to Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson which provides family services, counseling and residential facilities for young men, the homeless, and families in need. His roots in this area of service stem from his days at Melville House, a residential home for young men where he lived for six years. He credits that experience, combined with his employment as a social worker at the Nassau County Children's Shelter, as being a significant influence in shaping his sensitivity and commitment to the homeless and youth in crisis. For the past 34 years Charlie has been the founder, fundraiser, and "man in the red suit" for a project known as Christmas Magic, which seeks to enhance the holiday spirit for families in crisis and for children within those families who seek only to experience the magic of Christmas. During the Fall and early Winter each year, Charlie works incessantly, to raise the funds necessary to provide Christmas to thousands of underprivileged kids and their families living in various shelters and programs throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. He has touched the lives of so many children by etching in their memory, a positive and loving picture of Christmas despite the problems that plague them and their families during the holidays. Last year Christmas Magic reached over 12,000 deserving children. Charlie is proud to serve as Board Chair for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless and enjoys the synergy between the Coalition, Hope House, and Christmas Magic which has been created and has helped to enhance the lives of so many. Through his charitable activities, Charlie has developed an area of legal expertise unique to Long Island. He has vast experience in New York State Not-For-Profit Corporate Law- guiding corporations through the legal and bureaucratic maze of complicated financing, which is necessary for providing millions of dollars in revenue to create housing for the disabled and homeless. He is also a Founder and Board Member of the Empire National Bank in Islandia, New York. As a result of his efforts, he has been recognized by numerous community service agencies and most recently was presented with the prestigious New York State Bar Association Root/Stimson Award.

Travis Dunsmoor

Hurricane, UT

Travis Dunsmoor is an attorney at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC, practicing law in Nevada for nine years before relocating to Southern Utah. He is an experienced litigator in personal injury, civil litigation, construction law, products liability, business law, real estate, water law, administrative law, estate planning, and probate. He is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is licensed in Utah and Nevada.

Parker Van Sant

Atlanta, GA

Parker Van Sant has been practicing with Van Sant Law since 2016, focusing exclusively on personal injury law in Georgia. He graduated with honors from Auburn University in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and received his Juris Doctor with honors from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2016.

Sargis G. Atanous

Monterey, CA

Sargis G. Atanous began his legal career in 1995 representing insurance companies, where he witnessed their tactics to avoid compensating deserving victims. This experience motivated him to switch his focus to exclusively represent injured individuals, battling insurance companies for nearly 30 years. He thrives on fighting for his clients in court, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, family time, golf, and is an avid musician and vintage drum collector, volunteering to teach music to underprivileged youth.

James M. Peterson

Wilmington, MA

Jim graduated from the Massachusetts School of Law in 1991, University of Massachusetts - Lowell in 1981. He became a Wilmington police officer in 1983, and served as Police Prosecutor in the Woburn District Court from 1991 to 2004. He retired from the police force as a detective in 2004. He has extensive experience in patrol, traffic and commercial vehicle enforcement, and police investigations. He opened his law firm in 1991. Jim handles criminal cases, from Clerk’s hearings through trial. He represents clients in Registry of Motor Vehicle hearings and Registry Board of Appeals. He also represents clients in personal injury cases, family law and civil litigation matters, at mediation and arbitration. He practices in the Probate, District and Superior Courts.

Darren M. Finebloom

Sarasota, FL

Mr. Finebloom is a fighter and has been recognized for his many achievements. Florida Injury Attorney Darren M. Finebloom has tried over 75 cases to a jury in the following counties: Sarasota, Hillsborough, Manatee, Orange, and Pinellas County. Has a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating, has achieved the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent, and has been recognized as a top lawyer in Florida by SuperLawyer Magazine (2016-2018). His clients and peers all rate him among the top attorneys in the state. Darren Finebloom focuses his practice on representing victims who have been injured by the negligence of others. After earning his B.A. in Criminology from Florida State University, Mr. Finebloom graduated Cum Laude the top 10% of his class from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 2001. Upon finishing law school Mr. Finebloom wanted trial experience so he took a job at the Office of The Public Defender in Sarasota County. While employed as Public Defender. Mr. Finebloom tried over 30 cases to a jury in a two-year period. In 2004, Mr. Finebloom joined forces with talented former prosecutor David Haenel to form a personal injury firm. Mr. Finebloom is a former professional soccer player and the law has filled his need for competition. He lives in Tampa Florida with his wife and two girls.

Paul J. Minnillo

Cincinnati, OH

Paul J. "P.J." Minnillo is a founding shareholder in the law firm of Minnillo Law Group Co., LPA where his practice is concentrated in representing individuals and small businesses in chapter 7, chapter 11, and chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. He received his law degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1995 and his undergraduate degree in from the University of Cincinnati in 1992. He is admitted to the Ohio Bar and the Federal Bar for the Southern District of Ohio. He is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, the Clermont County Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Stephen P. McLaughlin

Yonkers, NY

Steve McLaughlin is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who represents clients in business disputes, commercial and financing disputes, insurance coverage and bad faith claims, product liability, transportation litigation and employment related matters. Steve has successfully litigated cases at both the trial and appellate levels throughout the United States. Steve also advises clients on risk management and legal compliance and practice, he coordinates national defense strategies and conducts reviews of corporate protocols. He is the Managing Partner of Ansa Assuncao’s New York office.

Adrian Meza

Rockville, MD

Adrian Meza manages the firm's Virginia office. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is a 2003 Rutgers Law School graduate. With over a decade at the firm, he is knowledgeable in all aspects of personal injury claims, including litigation. He is passionate about his clients' cases and works to secure the compensation they deserve. The firm, under his leadership in Virginia, maintains its Top Tier rating by U.S News and World Report and highest Martindale-Hubbell rating.

Gene Riddle

Charlotte, NC

Gene Riddle is a founding member of Riddle & Riddle, a law firm that employs 10 attorneys with more than 190 years of combined legal experience. He is an experienced and award-winning trial attorney. Since 2000 alone, Gene’s firm has recovered over $850 million in total compensation for clients. Gene is quick to stress his family’s deep North Carolina ties. A Stanly County native, he grew up in Aberdeen after moving from Albemarle. He has practiced law in North Carolina since September 1985.

Jorge Angulo

Pinellas Park, FL

Jorge Angulo is an experienced and dedicated attorney based in Pinellas Park, Florida, with over 25 years of legal practice. He is the founder of Angulo Law Office, P.A. and specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, business law, employment law, and traffic law. Jorge is fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication with a diverse clientele. He is committed to providing high-quality legal representation, offering free criminal defense consultations and working on a contingency basis for personal injury cases. His dedication to justice and his clients' rights makes him a sought-after attorney in the area.