Hebrew-Speaking Attorneys

Sam Shnider

Wailuku, HI

Sam Shnider is an attorney licensed in California and Hawaii, specializing in contracts, commercial law, criminal law, personal injury, and international law. He graduated from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. His experience includes serving as a law clerk at the Hague criminal tribunal, working on an international criminal defense team, and representing asylum applicants. Currently an associate at Ranken & Associates in Maui, Hawaii, he handles personal injury, tort, real estate, and contract cases, and provides legal research.

Elliot Eslamboly is the founder and managing partner at The Law Collective. He specializes in personal injury law, handling complex catastrophic injury cases, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful deaths. He has resolved hundreds of cases, including a $13,000,000 verdict for a vehicle collision. He is a member of California's Bar and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities.

ARIEL M. SABAN

Plantation, FL

Attorney Ariel Moses Saban is a managing and founding partner of The Law Offices of Saban + Solomon. A Florida native, Ariel received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Miami in 2003. He subsequently earned his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 2006. He began his legal career at a national law firm, concentrating in Corporate Litigation, Receiverships, and Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions. He then served as a Broward County Assistant State Attorney. Ariel is licensed to practice law in Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia. He is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew.

Dalia Astalos

San Diego, CA

Dalia Astalos is an Associate Attorney at Hoffman & Forde, with practice areas including Real Estate Litigation, Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant law, Personal Injury claims, Disability, and Insurance Law. She has a background interning for the District Attorney and Public Defender’s Office and working for the San Diego City Attorney's Office.

Peretz Laine

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Peretz Laine was an associate attorney at Stok Kon + Braverman, representing businesses and individuals in general and complex litigation, real estate, and business disputes. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, ranking first in his class. He was also a high school teacher and raised four children while attending law school.

Josh M. Blane

New York, NY

Josh M. Blane is an attorney dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured, sick, and accused. He holds a B.A. from Touro College and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. His practice strategy focuses on hard-won victories in personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights litigation. Josh also volunteers as an emergency medical technician, applying his medical knowledge to client cases. He is recognized for his legal writing and courtroom advocacy skills.

Aryeh Carter

Portland, OR

Aryeh Carter is a compassionate and tenacious personal injury attorney with Merkel & Conner. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, with working knowledge of French and Hebrew, Aryeh brings a global perspective and strong communication skills to his legal practice. He began his career as a public defender in Oregon, gaining extensive courtroom experience. Aryeh also holds a master’s degree in applied linguistics from Portland State University - an asset that sharpens his advocacy for injury victims. Outside of work, he enjoys studying languages, literature, and biking through Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Andrew Pepper

Roseland, NJ

Andrew Pepper’s practice encompasses an array of litigation areas, including commercial contract disputes, class actions, professional malpractice, product liability, personal injury and construction lien law. He has litigated cases in both state and federal court. His most recent cases include prosecuting combined medical malpractice/product liability claims and successfully defending claims alleging breach of an employment contract and rescission of corporate stock. Andrew received his legal education from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, in New York City. While in law school, Andrew was a recipient of an International Corporate and Intellectual Property Fellowship, allowing him to spend a summer working in the Image Resource and Copyright Management Department of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israel. He also participated in Cardozo’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, designed to teach students skills for courtroom litigation. Prior to attending law school, Andrew received his B.A. in philosophy from Yeshiva College. While in college, he assisted one of his professors in the editing of a number of Dead Sea Scrolls for official publication.

Chad J. Robinson is an Of Counsel Attorney who graduated cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in 2008 and earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in 2005. He is an AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and was selected to the Florida Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers in 2016 and 2017. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Texas Bar (2024), the Federal District of Colorado (2024), and the State of Washington Bar (2025). He represents policyholders in wrongfully denied claims and individuals injured by negligence, leveraging his past experience representing insurance companies. He is conversant in Spanish and Hebrew.

Avinoam Laby joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek as a legal intern in April 2014 and became an Associate in October 2015 after being admitted to the bar. His practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation, trial preparation, and prosecution, with a concentration on motor vehicle and bicycle accidents, premises liability, labor law, and sexual abuse victims. Avi handles all aspects of a case from initial investigation to trial. He recently secured several settlements for motor vehicle accident victims, including $100,000 in Queens, $400,000 in the Bronx, and $332,500 in Suffolk County. He also has extensive trial experience, obtaining a $125,000 settlement before opening statements in a medical malpractice trial, a $600,000 settlement before closing arguments in a pedestrian trip and fall case, and a $175,000 settlement before jury selection for an injured delivery worker. Before joining the firm, Avi clerked for the Honorable James E. d’Auguste in New York County Civil Court and interned at the New York State Attorney General’s Claims Bureau. He has spoken at political discussions and served on a New York County judicial selection panel. Avi is a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and fluent in Hebrew. In his free time, he enjoys sports and traveling with his wife.

H. Hurst Coffman

Wichita, KS

H. Hurst Coffman grew up in Ottawa, Kansas. He graduated from Ottawa public schools and received a B.A. degree in English Literature in 1969 from Ottawa University. Following college he taught English as a foreign language at a school in Japan for one year. Returning to the U.S. for law school in 1970 at the Washington College of Law at the American University in Washington, D.C., he received his J.D. degree in 1974. Hurst has fond memories of leaving Washington the same day as Richard Nixon in August, 1974. Hurst returned to Kansas where he became affiliated with the firm of Schroeder, Heeney, Groff and Hiebert in July, 1976, as a tax and estate planning attorney. Through the years, the firm evolved into Coffman, DeFries and Nothern, and in 2021, Hurst joined Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chartered. Hurst practices in the areas of Trust and Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Elder Law, and Estate and Gift Tax Planning. He still represents some of the clients and their families that he worked with from the beginning of his practice. In addition to the law practice, Hurst is an active farmer owning and co-managing with one of his sisters a cow-calf operation at a fifth generation farm in Douglas County southwest of Lawrence. The family and the neighbors are interested in preserving several hundred acres of “pre-settlement forest” which has mostly disappeared from the area due to development and farming. Hurst also has studied piano and organ for many years and enjoys playing church services on pipe organs in various churches in Topeka. He is the music director and organist at Grace Episcopal Church in Ottawa and accompanist at Temple Beth Sholom in Topeka. In addition to the organ, Hurst is an avid opera fan attending live performances in any place he can. Studying languages has been a lifelong hobby, starting with Latin in seventh grade. Hurst has studied French, Japanese, Italian and most recently Hebrew.

Rabin Pournazarian

Encino, CA

Attorney Rabin Pournazarian has practiced bankruptcy and debt resolution law for nearly three decades, consistently ranking among the top 50 bankruptcy filers in the country. He served as an extern to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge and was President of the Jewish Law Students Association at Pepperdine. He strongly believes in giving back to the community and helping people get a fresh start.

Robert Siko

Newport Beach, CA

Robert Siko received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern California, graduating Cum Laude. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Irvine School of Law in 2016, graduating Cum Laude. Rob has been active in litigations involving fertility drugs, hair care products, and foodborne illnesses. More recently, he has managed the firm's cases in opioid manufacturers' bankruptcies and is engaged in litigation for the PG&E Fire Victim Trust. He is fluent in Hebrew and English.

Stephanie B. Kantor

Encino, CA

Stephanie practices exclusively in the area of labor and employment law on behalf of employers. She represents employers from a broad range of industries in litigating the entire spectrum of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims. Stephanie also counsels employers concerning all matters pertaining to the employment relationship and employment law compliance. She provides day-to-day advice on employment matters, including investigations, discipline, and terminations. She also represents employers in government agency investigations. Stephanie has experience preparing and opposing appeals before the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, and has argued before the California Court of Appeal. Stephanie recently had the privilege of having one of her cases go before the United States Supreme Court, where the Supreme Court affirmed the grant of summary judgment that Stephanie had achieved on behalf of her client. Stephanie was selected to the 2014-2020 Southern California Rising Stars list for excellence in the practice of law. She is conversational in Spanish, Hebrew, and Farsi.

Erika assists the firm in commercial litigation, real estate litigation and insurance litigation. Erika’s diverse expertise encompasses both litigation and corporate matters. She is extremely accomplished in the preparation and negotiation of complex commercial projects as she handles a myriad of complex litigation cases for the firm. Erika was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Florida State University and graduated with her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. During law school Erika worked at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office as a Certified Legal Intern. At the SAO, Erika gained valuable trial experience and tried cases to verdict before graduating law school. Erika represents clients in litigation and real estate matters. Her expertise includes commercial litigation, general litigation, legal representation relating to the negotiation and termination of business agreements, joint ventures, partnerships and shareholder agreements, shareholder disputes, buy sell agreements, and residential and commercial real estate closings. Erika also helps the firm with complex and large scale losses involving insurance. Erika represents individuals and corporations located in the United States and Latin America both in litigated matters and corporate matters. She is fluent in English, Spanish and conversational in Hebrew. Erika is married to Brett Schlacter and they together have two beautiful children. Family is an integral part of Erika’s life and she takes the same approach when dealing with clients. Her passions include real estate and travel. Erika is a University of Miami Executive Donor and Champion.

Aaron Eslamboly is the primary trial attorney and managing partner at The Law Collective. He specializes in personal injury and employment law, with experience in insurance defense and plaintiff-side employment matters. He graduated early from Pepperdine Law School and is a member of Pepperdine Law’s Honors Trial Team & Moot Court Board.

Eliyahu “Eli” Levi is Daniella’s son and has been working with his mother since he was attending law school. He earned his undergraduate degree from Baruch College, City University of New York and afterwards attended Daniella’s alma mater, St. John’s Law School, and obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 2016. Eli then entered the field of personal injury and medical malpractice litigation which has been his focus practice area.

Yoni Weinberg

Los Angeles, CA

Yoni Weinberg is a personal injury attorney who views insurance companies as bullies and fights tirelessly for his clients, regardless of case size. He is tech-savvy, utilizing various tools and software to gain an edge in gathering information for strong cases. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and his diverse international experiences, including volunteering as an English teacher in Kenya and China, inform his legal practice. In January 2025, he was featured on Univision Noticias discussing Southern California wildfires. He was also recognized as a 2023 California Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Maya Roshani

Los Angeles, CA

Maya Roshani graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, where she was a finalist on the Scott Moot Court Team. She is also a Cum Laude graduate from UCLA in History with minors in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Maya's educational achievements have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its global contexts. Her contributions to justice have marked her legal career through her work with Justice Corps, the Loyana Center for Conflict Resolution Clinic, and an externship at the California Court of Appeal, where she strove to uphold justice and fairness. Furthermore, Maya's fluency in Hebrew and Farsi and engagement in various cultures enable her to connect deeply with clients from diverse backgrounds. Her interests outside of work, including yoga, meditation, and cooking, showcase her well-rounded personality.

Joshua Friedman

Beverly Hills, CA

Joshua Friedman, born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from Cornell University and Loyola Law School in 2004. He has represented injured workers in the California workers’ compensation system since 2005, joining the Law Offices of Lester Friedman as an associate and becoming a Partner in 2015. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law through the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 2011. Joshua is actively involved with the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) and serves on the board of directors for the Southern California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (SCAAA), dedicating his career to protecting injured workers.

Eden Lavian

Beverly Hills, CA

Eden joined Etehad Law in 2019 shortly after receiving her undergraduate degree from UCLA. Since then, Eden has grown into a strong leader and an outstanding law clerk, and now a budding young attorney. Eden graduated from Loyola Law School in 2024, and is ready to take on the new challenges and responsibilities of being an attorney. She has handled matters from personal injury to in-depth research and analysis of business transactions and tort cases. Eden is an invaluable member of the Etehad Law family. Eden also attended the Ba’er Miriam Maayanot Seminary in Har Nof, Jerusalem, Israel from 2017 to 2019. Eden’s exposure abroad gives her a worldview that helps inform her writing and advocacy. We are proud to have Eden on our team and look forward to seeing her practice flourish throughout her education and once complete. Eden enjoys playing competitive basketball, is steadfast in her Faith, and strives to help serve and support her community.

Eduard Braun

Sherman Oaks, CA

Eduard Braun is the founder of Law Office of Eduard Braun, PC. He is an attorney who can speak Hebrew and Russian.

David Merabi

Los Angeles, CA

David F. Merabi, Esq. is one of the founding and managing attorneys of Culver Legal, LLP. Mr. Merabi is a highly experienced personal injury attorney. Mr. Merabi understands that the only way to protect the rights of his injured clients is to fight aggressively and zealously on their behalf from the beginning of their case ensuring none of his clients are ever left taken advantage of. In light of his experience and aggressive representation Mr. Merabi has successfully pursued claims and recovered millions of dollars for his clients in compensation. Mr. Merabi believes it is his duty to go after insurance companies and large corporations whose sole purpose is to minimize and disregard their wrongdoing. Coupled with his aggressive approach, Mr. Merabi’s intrinsic knowledge of all types of injuries ranging from minor to catastrophic has helped him make sure that each and every one of his client’s is always made whole. Mr. Merabi also has an extensive multi-faceted background in many areas of the law, prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Merabi began his career working for the Major Crimes Unit for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and thereafter also worked in the landlord/tenant space where he gained vast experience in the courtroom.