German-Speaking Attorneys

Craig K. Nichols

Syracuse, NY

Craig K. Nichols is the founder and attorney at Nichols Law Offices, PLLC, with over 31 years of experience in personal injury law. He has recovered millions for clients injured in auto accidents and is dedicated to representing a diverse clientele, including immigrants. He is known for his integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to making a difference for his clients and community.

John H. Romney

Salt Lake City, UT

John H. Romney is a shareholder and director at Plant Christensen & Kanell, licensed in Utah and Wyoming. He began his litigation and trial practice in 2001, focusing primarily on insurance defense, professional liability, and architect/engineer work. He also defends claims involving construction, product liability, bad faith, premises liability, and personal injury. He holds a Juris Doctorate from J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University (2001), and a B.S. in Economics and B.A. in History from the University of Utah (1998). He maintains an 'AV' rating with Martindale-Hubbell for professional competence and ethics.

Paul C. Brennan

Woburn, MA

Paul C. Brennan is a compassionate, aggressive, attentive, and effective attorney based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Admitted to the bar in 1982, he has over 40 years of experience guiding businesses and individuals through the legal system. He is dedicated to serving clients with professionalism, attentive listening, and respect, leveraging his deep knowledge of Massachusetts law to create innovative legal strategies for criminal defense, commercial litigation, collections, traffic violations, driving while intoxicated, general civil and criminal litigation, personal injury, worker's compensation, domestic relations, family law, premises liability, product liability, probate law, and appeals.

Luigi Colombo

Mount Vernon, WA

Luigi Colombo is an attorney practicing Personal Injury, Collaborative Divorce, and Family Law in Mount Vernon, WA. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law and has been a member of the Washington State Bar Association since 2002. He is fluent in Italian, French, and conversant in German.

David L. Lybbert

Moses Lake, WA

Active in litigation and representation of clients regarding Social Security disability and workers compensation claims since starting to practice law in the summer of 1986. I have handled cases involving injuries to the back, the neck, severe head injuries, shoulders, knees, hips, ankles and feet. I have represented clients regarding heart attacks that occurred at work, strokes that occurred at work. I have litigated and obtained coverage for my clients regarding major depressive disorder, aggravation of bipolar disorder, PTSD, adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders etc. I have litigated the allowance of occupational disease claims for hearing loss, carpal tunnel syndrome, and lung disease. I have represented clients whose claims are being adjudicated by the Department of Labor and Industries, or by way of hearings presented to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, as well as, appeals to Superior Court, regional Courts of Appeals, and the Washington State Supreme Court. I have tried cases to juries and to Judges in multiple counties in the state of Washington, including, but not limited to, Grant County, Adams County, Lincoln County, Stevens County, Okanogan County, Chelan County, Douglas County, Spokane County, Walla Walla County, Columbia County, Garfield County, Franklin County, Benton County, Yakima County, Snohomish County, and King County. My representation of a client at the Washington state Supreme Court led to a landmark decision regarding how time loss benefits are to be calculated when dealing with wages for farmworkers. The ruling made in my case have been followed, and cited as the law of the state, by other courts for decades. I love languages. Having served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in France and Switzerland, I am fluent in French. I have conversational abilities in Spanish. I also understand some German. When not practicing law, my time is absorbed with hobbies that include fishing, golfing, and raising grandchildren.

Jason P. Gehring

Milwaukee, WI

Jason is a shareholder in the Milwaukee office. His area of practice is civil litigation, with a focus on municipal law, premises liability defense, and real estate litigation. Jason has tried multiple jury and bench trials and has argued before all levels of Wisconsin state courts, including the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Wisconsin Court of Appeals. He also regularly represents clients in federal court. He defends municipalities and other governmental bodies in excessive tax assessment actions, unlawful tax actions, special assessment appeals, civil rights cases arising under 42 USC Sec. 1983, and Fair Housing Act actions. He has also represented Boards of Review and defended clients before the Wisconsin Tax Appeals Commission and at Condemnation Commission hearings. He also defends businesses and municipalities against premises liability claims, class action claims, personal injury claims, and in other real estate matters. Jason obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts (B.A. political science and economics, cum laude, 2003). He obtained his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2006), where he was a project assistant for two professors and was an intern at the law school’s Legal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons Project. Jason was raised in Heidelberg, Germany.

Malcolm Davis Smith, Jr.

Tulsa, OK

Malcolm Davis Smith, Jr. is the Managing Partner/Attorney at the Law Office of Malcolm D. Smith, Jr. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1981 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. He has extensive experience in workers' compensation defense, insurance defense, and personal injury, having served as an Assistant City Prosecutor and operated a private general law practice. A veteran of hundreds of non-jury trials and 85 jury trials, he is also accomplished in appellate practice. He has held leadership roles in various bar associations and community organizations, and has studied multiple languages including French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Thomas J. Ueberschaer

Pensacola, FL

Thomas J. Ueberschaer is the founding attorney, practicing law in Northwest Florida since 1994. He litigates cases involving personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and social security disability claims. He is a member of the Board of Governors for Florida Workers’ Advocates, the Florida Justice Association, and the American Justice Association. He graduated from Binghamton University (B.A. 1990) and the University of Florida College of Law (J.D. 1993). He is fluent in German and actively involved in community charities.

J. Erik Groves

Waxhaw, NC

With over 35 years practicing law, Mr. Groves is quite comfortable being a small town lawyer. He routinely counsels clients in many areas of the law ranging from estate planning, probate, corporate and business law, personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accident cases, and collection cases.

Martin Schubert

Fairfax, VA

Martin Schubert is a principal at McGavin, Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz, P.C. and he enjoys the more difficult, out of the ordinary cases, that require customized legal solutions and approaches. He focuses primarily on the defense of individuals, companies, and governmental entities in claims of personal injury and property damage, regardless of the theory of recovery. He represents individuals and entities being sued for negligence, industry standard breaches, defamation, intentional torts, business disputes, insurance coverage disputes, as well as select personal injury claims on behalf of insured individuals. Martin Schubert is a first-generation immigrant to the United States from Germany. Speaking to him, you would not know that he is not a native English speaker, but English is in fact his second language learned after moving to the United States when he was ten years old. Knowing a different heritage and culture brings a different perspective to claims and defenses.

James H. Daigle, Jr.

Maitland, FL

James H. Daigle, Jr. is an attorney and shareholder at Jackson Law International, practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana. His law practice focuses on domestic and international civil litigation matters, including contractual disputes, personal injury, maritime law, employment discrimination, and immigration law. He has experience in insurance defense. Born in New Orleans, with a German mother, he spent a significant part of his youth in Germany, providing him with a unique international perspective. He is licensed in Louisiana and admitted before various Federal courts, and his experience in Louisiana offers a unique perspective on the differences between Civil Law and Common Law.

Oliver Tobias, Esq.

New York, NY

Oliver Tobias is a seasoned personal injury attorney with a meticulous eye for detail, overseeing the discovery process and cultivating associate skills at EEP Law since 2013. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and has a reputation for excellence in drafting complex motions and appeals in state and federal courts. Fluent in German and French, he applies his mastery of procedural law to zealously fight for clients injured due to negligence.

Pascale Norris

New York, NY

Pascale Norris is a senior attorney at Urban Thier & Federer, P.A., managing the Paris, France office. She is a member of both the New York and Paris Bars, specializing in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and contracts law in France. She is trilingual (French, English, and German) and has over 25 years of experience. Her expertise includes representing corporations in French civil and commercial courts for product liability, contract, tort, personal injury, construction, unfair competition, and distribution matters, often involving cross-border litigation. She also negotiates and drafts agreements under French law and assists with corporate governance.

Christian G.A. Zeller

Tampa, FL

Christian G.A. Zeller is the Managing Partner at Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. He limits his practice to Immigration and Nationality Law, offering expert representation in business immigration solutions, I-9 worksite compliance, business visa categories, consular processing, appeals, and immigration-related federal court litigation. He is individually AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, Board Certified by the Florida Bar in U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law, and admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. He serves as an Honorary Consul to the Republic of Austria and has authored numerous articles and is a frequent speaker on Immigration & Nationality Law topics.

Neil Berkowitz

Chicago, IL

Neil Berkowitz is an attorney at Zneimer and Zneimer who handles personal injury cases. He holds a bachelor’s degree in German from the University of Virginia and has practiced civil and commercial litigation in addition to personal injury law. He speaks German and conversational Russian.

Ricardo F. Estrada

Milwaukee, WI

Ricardo F. Estrada is a 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He is fluent in Spanish and also speaks German. He specializes in personal injury cases, family law cases, and Social Security disability cases. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers - Rising Star from 2012 to present.

Craig A. Platt

Coupeville, WA

Craig A. Platt is a managing partner at Platt, Thompson and Buescher, known for his aggressive approach in criminal law and a long list of courtroom victories. He graduated from Stanford University Law School and has extensive experience as a public defender and chief prosecutor in Saipan. He is an expert in criminal law, frequently lectures, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and German.

Sarah Keathley

Corsicana, TX

Sarah Clower Keathley has committed her career to helping her clients and advocating their positions, and fighting for justice. She received her Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in May of 1994, and was licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice law in November of 1994. Sarah founded Keathley & Keathley Law Firm in 1999 with her husband, Steve Keathley. She is a Texas TMCA Credentialed Mediator and is serving again as President of the Navarro County Bar Association and has served on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors.

Brian Moore

Jacksonville, FL

Brian is a Jacksonville native who has dedicated his life’s work to representing injured people in his hometown. Brian’s core conviction of exceptional competence, commitment, and compassion is the foundation on which he handles every winning case. This conviction was forged through experience in trying cases and achieving significant settlements which, over the course of his career, collectively total over tens of millions of dollars in recoveries. Brian has helped his clients in a broad range of subject areas, ranging from wrongful death, medical malpractice, and brain injuries, while taking pride in pursuing the difficult cases that other personal injury lawyers have turned down.

Steve A. Keathley grew up in Corsicana, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University. He received his Juris Doctor from Hamline-University School of Law in May of 1993 and was licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas in November of 1993. He started his career as a prosecutor and served as Criminal District Attorney of Navarro County from 2002 to 2007. He returned to private practice at Keathley and Keathley, focusing on criminal defense, civil, and family litigation. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the College of the State Bar of Texas, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Gerald D. Mueller

Columbia, MO

Gerald D. Mueller is a Columbia, Missouri attorney with 33 years of experience, admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1992. He has successfully tried dozens of jury trials, ranging from misdemeanors to 1st degree murder. His practice focuses on criminal defense, including DWI, drug crimes, traffic violations, felonies, and misdemeanors, and he also handles personal injury cases involving automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, and trucking accidents.

Stephanie Olsson

Schaumburg, IL

Stephanie Olsson is a highly respected attorney and partner at Glasgow & Olsson, known for her strategic litigation skills, deep legal knowledge, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ well-being in family law and domestic relations. With more than a decade of experience, she represents clients in Cook, Lake, McHenry, and Kane counties, handling complex matters with precision and compassion, including high-asset divorce cases, parenting agreements, complex business divisions, and contentious custody disputes. She also focuses on Illinois criminal defense, representing clients in misdemeanor and felony cases, jury trials, bench trials, and driver’s license reinstatement hearings. Ms. Olsson earned her Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2006 and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago, magna cum laude. She previously served as Village Prosecutor for Arlington Heights. She is a published legal author and has taught at Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education seminars on topics such as DUI, driver’s license reinstatement, and complex divorce litigation. Her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition as a Super Lawyer Rising Star multiple times and a Top 10 National Academy of Family Law Attorney.

Roy Oppenheim has been practicing law since 1987, focusing on real estate, real estate development, and redevelopment from land acquisition to various property types. He represents developers, investors, home buyers, and lenders in commercial transactions across Florida and the United States, handling all stages of the development process. Mr. Oppenheim also advises high-net-worth individuals and families on estate complexities, asset protection, and business matters, offering pragmatic and holistic counsel. He represents Florida real estate brokers, Realtors, and individual buyers and sellers in property transactions and litigates real estate disputes. For over 30 years, he has served as outside general counsel for various Florida companies, providing legal advice on business and corporate matters, governance, expansion, acquisitions, borrowing, commercial litigation, and employment. He co-founded Oppenheim Law in 1989 with his wife Ellen Pilelsky, and the firm has been involved in numerous prominent developments. He holds the highest AV rating from Martindale Hubbell and a 10.0 rating from AVVO. He co-founded ShopSmart Corp. in 1989 and Weston Title & Escrow in 1994, where he serves as Senior Vice President. Designated as an International Civil Law Notary, he also played a significant role in establishing foreclosure defense as a legal practice area during the 2008 crisis. He is a sought-after legal expert, lecturer, and author of law review articles, and speaks fluent German.

William R. Marth

Watchung, NJ

Mr. Marth received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law at Camden and his B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers College. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar, the Pennsylvania State Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Marth’s practice areas include civil litigation including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and condominium construction as well as commercial cases and criminal litigation including municipal court, juvenile law, and indictable offenses. He is fluent in German.