Haitian Creole-Speaking Attorneys

Sekou Clarke

Orlando, FL

Sékou Clarke is the founder of the Sekou Clarke Law Group. As an immigrant himself, he has firsthand experience with the intricacies and challenges navigating the U.S. Immigration system. Sekou’s unique vision and personal experiences led to the birth of The Sekou Clarke Law Group. A full-service Immigration Law firm, providing services in Family Immigration, Large and Small Business Employment visas, Sports Visas, Investor Visas, Deportation Defense and Immigrant Injury. The Sekou Clarke Law Firm is quickly making a name for itself in Personal Injury. The firm represents injured clients in Auto accidents, slip and fall and Medical negligence throughout the State of Florida. The Firm has focused on a client based approach to maximize medical and settlement recovery. Born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, Sekou’s work ethic and athletic ability earned him a full athletic Track and Field scholarship to the University of Florida where he was team captain, 10-time All-American, and helped the Gators to 2 National titles. Sekou retired from Collegiate and International Track and field competitions, with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida and a Master’s in Business Administration from St. Leo University. Sekou followed his dream to be an advocate for people whose voices needed to be heard and whose rights needed to be protected and pursued Law School. Sekou achieved his Juris Doctor Degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2016. Sekou started his legal career as an associate attorney at a Personal Injury law Firm in Clermont, Florida. Soon after Sekou joined a Major law Firm in Downtown, Florida & New York, as an associate Personal injury attorney and the lead attorney for the firm’s Immigration Department. Sekou’s experience working with Immigrants developed his passion for representation and honed a keen sense for litigation. The discipline and patience from Sekou’s sports background is evident in his zealous approach to fighting for his clients and his unyielding dedication in ensuring that his clients are adequately heard, represented and compensated.

He earned his law degree at the historically black, Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law. Christian is a current member of the Florida Bar Association, the Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, as well as a past member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Christian moved with his family to Palm Beach County, Florida in December 2000. The child of two successful immigrant entrepreneurs, Christian naturally gravitated towards the business field while attending the University of Central Florida and graduating with his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida (UCF). Christian’s past professional experiences include working as a paralegal for the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. (LASPBC) from 2013 through the summer of 2015, when he left to attend law school. During that time, he gained experience in different programs such as Immigration, Fair Housing, and the Navigator Program- the latter was founded under the Affordable Care Act to assist individuals in better understanding the law related to the then new Act. While at UCF, Christian was a member of the largest professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity, Inc., as well as many other organizations on campus, including the Caribbean Student Association and Club Kreyol, where he held several leadership roles. At FAMU College of Law, Christian was selected as a Student Governor for the Florida Bar’s Young Lawyer Division (“YLD”), Law Student Division (“LSD”), serving as a liaison between his law school and the Young Lawyer Division attorneys, alongside other Student Governors representing each law school in the State of Florida. While serving as a Student Governor, FAMU’s chapter was recognized as “Chapter of the Year” during the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention in Boca Raton in June 2017. All 12 Florida law schools with an active YLD chapter were considered for the honor. Christian was named Governor of the Year for the YLD Law Student Division. After graduating law school, Christian returned to the LASPBC to serve the community of Palm Beach County, this time as an attorney with the Neighborhood Entrepreneurial Law Project. Upon his return, this program had just launched in order to provide legal help to individuals in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Christian is fluent in Haitian Creole and French. He is a zealous advocate who strives to establish professional attorney-client relationships founded upon trust and communication. He is detail-oriented and specializes in managing files to assure maximum recovery is obtained. When he is not in the office, Christian spends his free time practicing yoga, cycling the scenic routes of South Florida on his road bike, bodybuilding and exploring new music through DJing.

Roodgine D. Bray

Decatur, GA

Roodgine D. Bray is a Partner with the Davis Bozeman Johnson Law. She leads the firm's Personal Injury Litigation Team. A native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Attorney Bray is fluent in Haitian Creole. She graduated from Clayton State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Attorney Bray has been admitted to practice in the State of Georgia, the United States District Court - Northern District of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, and the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia. Attorney Bray is a graduate of the State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyer’s Leadership Academy. She is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA). She co-founded the Haitian American Lawyers Association of Georgia (HALAGA). As an undergraduate student at Clayton State University, Attorney Bray served as the President of both the Student Government Association and the Tau Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. As a law student, Attorney Bray served as an Associate Editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law, Corresponding Secretary of the Black Law Student Association (BLSA), and a member of the Mock Trial and Moot Court Boards. She was a Trial Skills Teacher Assistant, Graduation Marshall, and Law School Ambassador. Attorney Bray was a BLSA Mock Trial Champion and competed in the BLSA National Mock Trial Team. She studied abroad in South Africa and interned at Roux de Wet du Plessis Law Firm in Pretoria, South Africa. She served as a law clerk for the Criminal Division Chief at the State of Michigan Attorney General’s Office. She also served as a Pro Bono Junior Associate in the Service to Soldiers Program, where she volunteered to help brief deploying troops. Attorney Bray empowers the community and youth by educating them about their civil rights. She has been a guest panelist at V-103’s “Know Your Rights When Encountering the Police” Town Hall Meeting and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Henry County Alumnae Chapter’s civil rights forum. Additionally, Attorney Bray has served as a guest speaker at Clayton State University for “Remember the Titan’s Forgotten Faces,” - a dialogue about forgotten injustices and how to interact with the police. Attorney Bray has volunteered with the Save Ourselves (SOS) legal clinic, where she provided free consultations. Attorney Bray is the inaugural President of the Atlanta Chapter of SisterCARE Alliance - an organization created to support women and to promote social activism and self-care as a strategic contribution to the lives of women. The National Black Lawyers Association has selected Attorney Bray as a member of the 2017 Top 40 Under 40. Attorney Bray is married to U. S. Military Veteran Earl Bray, and they are the proud parents of their daughters, Elise and Elisabeth. She serves on the Clayton State University Alumni Board. She is an active member of Springfield Baptist Church, the Covington Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (CAAC), and the East-Suburban Atlanta Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. (ESAC).

Ivan A. Schertzer began his legal career in 1980, establishing the Law Offices of Ivan A. Schertzer two years later. He has provided personal injury law help for clients in the metro Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas. Prior to opening his own law firm, Mr. Schertzer worked as an insurance defense attorney for a prominent Florida law firm. He also gained valuable experience during law school serving as legal intern for the Dade County Public Defender's office and taking cases to trial after his second year of law school as a Rule 9 intern, certified by the Florida Supreme Court. He has a decades-long reputation for results in personal injury claims.

Patricia Francois

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Patricia is a Georgia native and moved to Florida in 2016 to pursue her legal career. Patricia received her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Kennesaw State University. While attending Kennesaw State University, Patricia began her legal journey by interning at the City of Atlanta Public Defender’s Office and aiding those who needed representation the most. Upon graduating from Kennesaw State University in 2015, Patricia became an investigator for the City of Atlanta Public Defender’s Office before beginning law school. In 2016, Patricia moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL to attend law school at Nova University. During her time at Shepard Broad College of Law, Patricia was selected to become a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, received Pro Bono Honors, and received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for receiving the highest score in Current Constitutional Issues. Throughout her law school career, Patricia gained invaluable experience by serving the Fort Lauderdale community while interning at Broward County Public Defender’s Office. Patricia has always had a passion for fighting for those who need legal representation the most and transitioned to Plaintiff’s Personal Injury work as an intern during her third year of law school. After graduating cum laude from law school in 2019, Patricia was sworn into the Florida Bar and began her career as a personal injury attorney. Patricia’s area of focus is personal injury, representing those who had been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, and other victims of negligence. In March, 2021, Patricia took her talents to the Demesmin and Dover, PLLC, where she continues to thrive in the personal injury realm. With her unwavering dedication to her clients and passion for personal injury law, Patricia has quickly cemented herself as an invaluable asset to the Demesmin & Dover family. Patricia is a very active member of her community and is also fluent in Haitian Creole. Patricia is a current member of the Florida Bar Association, Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, the Broward County Bar Association, the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association, Haitian Lawyers Association, and Caribbean Bar Association. When Patricia is not zealously advocating for her clients, she enjoys spending time at the beach and attending musicals at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Patricia has always believed in using her education as a way to aid people through the most difficult times in their life. She treats every case with the avid attention it deserves and fights for the needs of the client. Her dedication to her work is reflected in her favorable client outcomes.

William J. Gillespie

William J. Gillespie is an attorney who has been in practice since 1996, concentrating in Personal Injury, Family Law/Divorce, Criminal Law/DUI, and Immigration Law. He is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Plymouth County Bar Association.

Alex Senft

Dania Beach, FL

Alex Senft is a personal injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Scott Jay Senft, part of a multilingual team serving clients in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.

Scott Senft

Dania Beach, FL

Scott Senft is a personal injury lawyer and the founder of The Law Offices of Scott Jay Senft, with over 30 years of experience helping accident victims recover compensation. He is part of a multilingual team serving clients in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.

Jaime Aird

Orlando, FL

Jaime brings to the Sekou Clarke Law Group a tenacious spirit for litigation and trained eye for detail. Having attained his Bachelor of Business Administration at the Florida International University and his Master of Business Administration at Nova Southeastern University, Jaime set his sights on the law. At the Florida International University College of Law Jaime was exposed to varies aspects of the law through opportunities to assist others in the FIU pro bono clinic, where he spent countless hours giving back to those who could not afford to pay for legal services. After graduating Jaime entered into the legal world as a prosecutor, first at the West Palm Beach State Attorney's Office, then later at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. After learning, training, and fighting for the State of Florida, Jaime decided to enter private practice. Jaime took all of his training and experience and started the Law Offices of Jaime A. Aird, P.A., where he practices criminal defense, driving under the influence, immigration and personal injury in South Florida.

Ricardeau Lucceus

Tampa, FL

Ricardeau Lucceus is a Tampa-based personal injury attorney serving the Florida community. He earned his JD from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Baccalaureate in Political Science from the University of South Florida. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2019, he is known for his dedication to clients, offering services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole. He is also a passionate advocate for public policy, humanitarian issues, and a published author.

Bart A. Sayet

Norwich, CT

Bart A. Sayet is a trusted personal injury attorney with over 40 years of experience successfully handling personal injury, workers' compensation, and criminal cases. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut State and Federal Courts and attended the University of Connecticut School of Law.

Harry S. Max

Tysons, VA

Harry S. Max is admitted to practice before all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Lawfty, Mr. Max worked at a personal injury firm where he represented hundreds of clients for various injury claims, including automobile accidents and slip and falls. While there, Mr. Max also gained valuable experience trying countless bench trials and several jury trials. Beforehand, Mr. Max worked at a Fairfax law firm where Mr. Max defended personal injury claims, which gives him an edge when advocating for injury victims. His experience there also included employment law, contract disputes, and landlord-tenant issues. Harry Max speaks French and Haitian Creole fluently. Harry received his undergraduate degree from Penn State University and his law degree from George Mason University School of Law.

Joshua Pompilus' practice focuses on real estate, family & probate, personal injury, immigration, and bankruptcy laws. He has provided legal counsel and litigation to clients since 2002.

Heather Bittker

Dania Beach, FL

Heather Bittker is a personal injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Scott Jay Senft, part of a multilingual team serving clients in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.

Joni D. Blachar is an attorney at the Law Offices of Ivan A. Schertzer. She joins Ivan A. Schertzer to aggressively protect the rights of seriously injured individuals and loved ones dealing with wrongful death cases.

Carolyn M. Demougeot

Rockville, MD

Ms. Demougeot is a Partner at Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan & Rhoades. Ms. Demougeot concentrates her practice in the defense of health care providers. Her prior experience includes working as a criminal defense attorney handling traffic cases, misdemeanors, and serious felonies. In addition, she has experience as a personal injury litigator, handling automobile accidents, slip & fall cases, and premises liability cases. Following law school, Ms. Demougeot served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Beverly J. Woodard in the Prince George’s County Circuit Court.

Natasha Dorcent

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Natasha Dorcent is a Veterans Benefits Attorney dedicated to fighting for clients and their families who have suffered injuries and disabilities. She transitioned to veterans benefits law after defending corporations in various negligence cases. Natasha received her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she developed an interest in providing legal services to overlooked groups. She interned with the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Program, researching VA benefits and offering free legal services to veterans. Natasha is committed to handling cases with compassion, competence, and zealous advocacy.

Mark D. Dickstein

Pembroke Pines, FL

Mark D. Dickstein is a Senior Partner at The Dickstein Law Firm. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in 1987 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in 1991. He has over 30 years of experience.

Christine Duchatellier is a Managing Attorney at Chopra & Nocerino, focusing on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. She graduated from SUNY Stony Brook in 2013 and the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2016. Prior to joining the firm in February 2024, she represented injured plaintiffs in New York. She is known for being easy to talk to and always willing to help clients, ensuring they feel supported throughout the lawsuit process.

Jean B. Ménager

Lawrence, KS

Jean has experience serving individuals and businesses in a number of industries including healthcare, legal services, staffing, restaurant/hospitality, media & entertainment, logistics, higher education, and finance technology. His previous litigation experience helps him bring a unique approach to problem solving. He handles a wide variety of matters including entity formation, corporate and LLC governance, services agreements, commercial leasing, business acquisitions, and compliance with employment laws. Jean has served in numerous leadership roles including with the Johnson County Bar, the KBA, the LAKC-YLS, and with the Earl E. O’Connor American Inn of Court. He is also a member of various professional associations and serves on the Kansas CLE Board. In addition to English, Jean also speaks French and Haitian Creole.

Mr. Tracy has extensive experience representing clients in federal and state courts. His civil litigation practice includes a heavy emphasis in trust and estate litigation, complex commercial litigation, banking litigation and construction litigation. He works closely with Robert S. Tippett, the author of the The Utah Law of Trusts & Estates and one of the foremost trust and estate planning attorneys in Utah, on trust and estate matters. Mr. Tracy has represented several major financial institutions in banking litigation matters. Mr. Tracy has been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating, the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell to attorneys for professional competence and ethics. He has also been named to Utah Legal Elite. Prior to joining Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere, Mr. Tracy worked with the international law firm of LeBouef, Lamb, Greene & MacRae (headquartered in New York City) and the national law firm of Chapman and Cutler (headquartered in Chicago). Mr. Tracy is a member of the Utah, Colorado and Idaho State Bars.

Paul Bernard

West Palm Beach, FL

Paul Bernard is a Partner at Meltzer & Bell, P.A., known for his dedication to clients and aggressive advocacy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Methodist University and a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. He began his career at the Public Defender Office for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, handling juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases, and has tried dozens of cases to favorable jury verdicts. He has achieved significant results in serious felony matters, sex offenses, violent crimes, and drug trafficking. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is fluent in Haitian Creole.

Sonja L. Cajuste

Hollywood, FL

Sonja Cajuste is a seasoned and multilingual attorney who brings over a decade of experience in litigation, real estate, and legal consulting to Levin Litigation. She holds a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center and a B.A. from Howard University.

Serge M. Pierre, Esq. is an Associate Attorney at Mallilo & Grossman. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Audrey Cohen College and a Juris Doctor from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey State Courts and in Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He speaks French and Haitian Creole.