Italian-Speaking Attorneys

Patricia Dalmazio is an attorney at law who earned her Juris Doctor in 2014. She has experience in commercial and residential real estate, loan documents, leases, and corporate transactions.

Massimo Guffanti is the Head of Corporate and Commercial at The Italian Lawyer in London, providing expert counsel in Italian and cross-border transactions. Registered with the Bar of Milan since March 1999, he offers strategic guidance in contract negotiation, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. He has over two decades of experience, including leading legal departments at major corporations, and specializes in M&A, Real Estate, and Energy Law. He is fluent in Italian, English, and French.

Charley Bondurant

Greenville, SC

Charley Bondurant is an attorney and founder of Bondurant Legal. He previously served for seven years as a prosecutor for the 13th Circuit Solicitor's Office, handling a variety of criminal cases. He has extensive courtroom experience and is fluent in Italian.

Jorge Geraige

Coral Gables, FL

Jorge Antonio Geraige Gonzalez joined the Remer, Georges-Pierre & Hoogerwoerd firm in 2023 as a Litigation Coordinator. Mr. Geraige obtained his Law Degree in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2000, where he worked for 5 years in a firm specializing in labor law. Mr. Geraige maintains his active status as an attorney enrolled at the C.P.A.C.F. Public Bar Association of Capital Federal, Buenos Aires. In 2006, Mr. Geraige relocated to Chile, where he served as Director, Partner and Legal Representative for several corporate entities over a period of 15 years. In 2014, Mr. Geraige founded J.G. Turismo, a successful real estate and tourist agency that connects multinational investors and travelers. Mr. Geraige was born in Valparaiso, Chile, and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He speaks Spanish, English and Italian.

Benjamin Hasty is a criminal defense lawyer with a background as a former prosecutor. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1991. He graduated from Eastside High School in 2006, then played semi-professional football and attended language school in Genoa, Italy. He graduated from Clemson University with a double major in Political Science and Italian Language in 2015. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina, School of Law. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and previously worked as an Assistant Solicitor in the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, leading the DUI Unit in York County for over two years and prosecuting drug crimes. He left the Solicitor’s Office in 2018 to work as a criminal defense attorney.

Marco Giannone graduated in Law from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano in 2013 and has been a member of the Italian Bar of Milan since 2017. He specializes in judicial assistance in all areas of criminal law, focusing on crimes against property, tax crimes, and bankruptcy crimes. He speaks Italian and English.

Benjamin Hasty is a criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor from Little Rock, Arkansas, who moved to Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated from Clemson University with a double major in Political Science and Italian Language and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina, School of Law. He previously worked as an Assistant Solicitor in the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, leading the DUI Unit in York County. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar.

Abigayle Theilmann

Lexington, KY

Abigayle Theilmann, born and raised in Arlington, Kentucky, developed an interest in law through the Governor’s Scholars Program. She excelled academically and in advocacy at the University of Kentucky, serving as Vice President of the Trial Advocacy Board and co-president of the Bankruptcy Moot Court team. She gained practical experience with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and various law firms.

Marlene Ramirez

Los Angeles, CA

Marlene Ramirez is an Associate Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, dedicated to helping accident injury victims. She handles each case with compassion, efficiency, and integrity, driven by her personal experience growing up in an immigrant community.

Taimí Pabón

Kansas City, MO

Taimí Pabón Rodríguez serves as an Associate Attorney at Krause & Kinsman, working on the Boy Scouts of America case. She also works as an Immigration, Family and Torts Attorney in the courts of Puerto Rico. During her years in law school, Taimí served as a Legal Officer and Administrative Assistant at Estudio Legal 401, Inc., handling civil cases, and legislative matters. She worked pro bono at Sociedad para Asistencia Legal, best known as SAL, drafting legal memoranda for criminal legislation proposals. Taimí holds a master’s degree in International Protection of Human Rights from the University of Alcala de Henares in Spain.

Andrew Smith is an associate attorney with experience in litigation and immigration law, having practiced at international firms in Miami, Florida. He is fluent in Spanish and gained proficiency in French, Portuguese, and Italian during his time at BYU Law School. He also serves as an adjunct professor at BYU, teaching geography courses.

Nazi Rejali

San Diego, CA

Nazi Rejali, a paralegal at Rejali Law Firm, was born and raised in Tehran. She studied law at Shahid Beheshti University for two years before moving to the United States in 1976. After raising her children, she pursued her passion for law, earning a Bachelor's degree in Italian literature and translation from Azad University in 2001. She is currently completing her paralegal certificate at Miramar College and is involved with the paralegal association there. She is fluent in English and Farsi, and proficient in Italian.

Davide Zaninetta graduated from the University of Milan in 2015. He focuses his practice on white-collar criminal law and bankruptcy crimes. He speaks Italian and English.

Travis J. Maher

Glendale, CA

A former research scientist and bio engineer, Travis now uses his analytical talent to deliver the very best results for California workers. He made the career move into the legal field to apply his strong problem-solving skills to his passion for making a positive impact in peoples’ lives. Now, as a litigation attorney, Travis is motivated by standing shoulder-to-shoulder with individuals as the strongest voice in the fight for their rights. His success at Lawyers for Justice, PC demonstrates his staunch and gallant defense for those he has represented and has led the firm to countless victories.

Breanna Small

Glendale, CA

Breanna is a dedicated advocate with a varied legal background who is strongly motivated by seeking justice for clients and curbing corporate greed. During law school, Breanna explored a wide variety of legal fields, as she volunteered at Asylum and immigration clinics, represented children in public school suspension hearings, interned with a local non-profit focused on economic justice, and served as an advisor to a small island nation at the United Nations, among other endeavors. Immediately after law school, Breanna commenced a Fellowship at the international NGO Human Rights Watch, where she conducted field research and advocacy related to refugee children’s right to education, culminating in the publishing of a report on the topic. Breanna subsequently spent 4.5 years practicing as an immigration attorney at a non-profit in NYC, providing trauma-informed legal representation to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings. Now in her role as an advocate at LFJ, Breanna is eager to continue bringing her client-centered and justice-oriented approach to her efforts to enforce the legal rights of all workers.

Ivan Cutaia graduated in Law in 2017 from the University of Palermo. In 2019, he earned an LL.M. in 'International Business Law' from Tilburg University, where he focused on international contracts, commercial law, business, and start-ups. He speaks fluent Italian and English.

Michael J. Piscitello

Philadelphia, PA

Michael J. Piscitello joined Piscitello Law six years ago as Director of Community Outreach and is set to become an attorney in May 2025. He is passionate about cycling, advocates for Vision Zero, and leads the firm's Bike Law Seminars.

Flavia Bazzon focuses her practice on bankruptcy and debt relief, bringing a diverse background that includes experience as an Honors Hire Attorney for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where she gained expertise in federal tax law and financial regulations. She also co-managed an insurance and financial services company and operated a successful real estate business. Flavia is licensed to practice law in both Brazil and the United States, and her international training and multilingual fluency (English, Portuguese, Italian, conversational Spanish, working knowledge of French and German) allow her to serve a wide range of clients in Central Florida.

Julio Perez

Syracuse, NY

Julio Perez is a Legal Assistant with a BA in International Relations from Yale University. He is passionate about helping others and is fluent in multiple languages, assisting clients with various legal issues including worker's compensation, immigration, and social security.

Salvatore A. Candela is an associate in VMM’s Wills, Trusts, and Estates practice, focusing on Trust & Estate Litigation, Trust & Estate Accounting, Fiduciary Accounting, and tax-related matters. He has nearly twenty years of experience in transactional, financial, tax, and estate matters, representing clients before the US Tax Court, NYS Tax Tribunal, and various New York State courts. He is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Jonathon D. Green

Anchorage, AK

Jonathon D. Green specializes in regulated and unregulated public utilities, pipelines, and commercial law. He has extensive experience with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and provides general counsel services to companies and nonprofits. He is multilingual, speaking English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Jazmin Orozco-Salcedo

Oakland, CA

Meet Jazmin Orozco, Director of Case Management, dedicated to ensuring seamless support for our clients and empowering our team to achieve excellence. Jazmin's journey as Director of Case Management is fueled by a passion for delivering exceptional service and driving positive outcomes for our clients. Starting early in her PW journey, she quickly ascended from a CM position with Team Ullrich to her current role. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Jazmin finds joy in a variety of pursuits, from deep cleaning and organizing to gardening and home improvement projects. She thrives on bringing ideas to life and creating spaces that inspire. For Jazmin, the most fulfilling aspect of her role is providing support, knowledge, and coaching to our team, empowering them to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. She values attention to detail and constantly strives for improvement, ensuring that our department operates at the highest standard.

Zachary Lawrence is an attorney licensed in Connecticut State and Federal Courts since 2009. He earned his Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law in 2009 and graduated from Hampshire College in 2005. He has a background as an adjunct professor and English teacher, and has conducted public policy research for Yale University. He is conversationally fluent in Italian.

Gianluca Di Benedetto graduated in Law from the University of Palermo, with an Erasmus experience at Universität Osnabrück. He specializes in civil law and international real estate transactions. He gained experience assisting foreign clients in Real Estate and Probate and currently provides legal support in property transactions and inheritance matters, drafting bilingual documentation and coordinating with various authorities. He speaks Italian and English.