Portuguese-Speaking Attorneys

Francisco J. Botto

Crystal Lake, IL

Attorney Botto has successfully litigated complex Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation cases. If you are the victim of another person’s negligence, or you are an injured worker, you face many financial challenges while trying to recover from your injuries. Attorney Botto recognizes your suffering extends beyond the physical wounds. He and his team of attorneys and paralegals will work diligently to maximize the greatest compensation allowable under the law for you and your family. Mr. Botto’s legal experience extends to the criminal field. He has tried successfully numerous cases to verdict, ranging from simple battery cases to serious felony charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm and criminal sexual abuse. Recently, Mr. Botto settled a workers’ compensation claim for $800,000.00. After receiving permanent total disability benefits for several years, the insurance company cut off medical benefits and filed motions to re-open the case and cut off PTD benefits. Mr. Botto successfully negotiated a disputed resolution. Since some cases cannot be negotiated, Mr. Botto has a busy trial schedule. In all his legal endeavors, Mr. Botto’s work is punctuated by the high quality of his work and dedication to his clients.

Augie J. Ribeiro

Danbury, CT

Augie J. Ribeiro serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Ventura Law. He leads the firm with a focus on compassionate service and community participation, protecting the rights of individuals in civil matters across the United States. He has successfully represented over 5,000 clients and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. He is recognized as a 'Top 100 Trial Lawyer' and is a member of the American Association of Justice's Leaders Forum. He was appointed to the State’s Civil Commission by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Charles M. Alpert

Framingham, MA

Charles M. Alpert has over 30 years of experience in litigation and trial advocacy, dedicated to holding individuals, corporations, and insurance companies accountable. He is a proud member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers and is regularly cited in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Attorney Alpert is known for his integrity, skill, and results, and is also a committed father and youth soccer coach.

Louis A. DeFreitas

Boca Raton, FL

Louis A. DeFreitas is a civil trial lawyer with inside knowledge of the insurance industry. He now practices personal injury law at Osborne & Francis in Florida. Mr. DeFreitas hails from Washington D.C. and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of the District of Columbia in 1986 with a B.A. in Urban Studies. He then attended the Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans, LA graduating in 1989. He is a member of the Florida Bar, Georgia Bar, Maryland Bar, and the D.C. Bar. After graduating from Law School Mr. DeFreitas worked for several large insurance companies both in their claims departments and as in-house counsel. For the last 28 years, he has concentrated his practice in Plaintiff’s personal injury and was a Partner at the former Best and Anderson Law Firm working there from 1997-2006. DeFreitas then Joined the Morgan and Morgan firm working there from 2006-2023 where he was a Partner/Shareholder. Mr. DeFreitas is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 34 years of experience and joined the Firm in May of 2023 and is of counsel. Mr. DeFreitas is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and has tried well over 100 civil cases to verdict and has obtained multiple million-dollar verdicts over the course of his 34-year career. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and is also certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Mediator.

Eric A. Polinsky

Hartford, CT

Attorney Eric Polinsky has been with the Firm since 1991. In addition to concentrating in the area of worker's compensation, Eric handles general personal injury claims such as motor vehicle accidents, fall downs and animal bites. Since being recognized in 2012 by the Connecticut Bar Association as a Workers' Compensation Specialist, he has furthered the firm's practice in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury and Worker's Compensation. He is a graduate of Brandeis University, cum laude, and New England School of Law - Boston, both located in Massachusetts. He personally helped to design and develop much of the computerized law office management and technology systems used by the firm. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Brain Injury Association of Connecticut and the American Association of Justice. Over the years he has served on the Board of Avon Dollars for Scholars, a charitable organization focused on providing scholarships to local students attending college, as well as on the Democratic Town Committee of Avon, where he served as an officer of each organization. He is active in community affairs and has been involved as a volunteer and assistant coach in Avon Little League, Farmington Valley Mudhogs and Avon Soccer, and has been an active supporter of Avon High School Football and the Avon High School Booster Club. Attorney Polinsky lives in Avon with his wife Jill and their two sons Brett and Alex.

Mark Gray

New York, NY

Mark Gray is the founder of Gray Injury Law, established in 1996. He focuses on personal injury cases to secure compensation for clients and deter negligent behavior. With over two decades of experience, he is a first-rate negotiator known for impressive settlements and a hands-on approach to helping injury victims rebuild their lives. He is dedicated to giving back to the communities where he works and lives.

Robert S. Walch

Calabasas, CA

Robert S. Walch is a partner and COO at Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation. Admitted to the California State Bar in 2006, he handles an extensive caseload in serious injury and wrongful death accidents across California. He is a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and has been recognized as 'Personal Injury Attorney of the Year' for 2014.

Bruce Allen Flint

Texarkana, TX

Bruce Allen Flint graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1982. He has dual residences in the U.S.A. and Brazil and is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. He is a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers and a recipient of the Silver Diplomat Champions of Justice in 2006. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, New Jersey, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Rute Mendes Caetano

Danbury, CT

Rute Mendes Caetano is an attorney dedicated to representing personal injury victims, including those in sexual assault cases. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, ensuring her clients fully understand their cases in their native language. She received a Pro Bono Award from the Danbury Bar Association for her work with crime victims and is actively involved in various community organizations.

Caroline Fischer Espi

Orlando, FL

Caroline Fischer Espi is a founding member and Partner at First Choice Law, specializing in personal injury cases such as auto accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she began her legal career in 2011, she furthered her education in the U.S. at Boston University School of Law (Master's) and Emory University School of Law (Juris Doctorate), with additional training at Harvard Law School. She is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is an active member of several legal and community organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, and Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Agustin Sevillano

Stratford, CT

Agustin "Augie" Sevillano is a trial attorney with over 24 years of experience, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products. He has extensive experience in both state and federal courts across Connecticut, managing over a thousand personal injury claims and successfully securing over $20 million in settlements and verdicts. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he is committed to treating clients with dignity and respect, especially those with language barriers. Mr. Sevillano is a Board Certified Civil Litigator by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and an active member of the American Association for Justice, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and the Bridgeport and Connecticut Bar Associations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in 1995 and his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1998. He began his career as a public defender before focusing on personal injury law. He also coaches soccer in his community.

Robert J. Walker

Cheyenne, WY

Robert (R.J.) Walker was born in Laramie and is a second generation Wyoming attorney. Upon graduating from Cheyenne Central High School in 2000, Robert completed a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Robert is fluent in Portuguese and can understand and speak some Spanish. Robert joined Hickey & Evans, LLP in the fall of 2010 where he primarily represented clients in the areas of personal injury, estate planning, probate, general civil litigation, business transactions, insurance defense, employment law, and appellate practice. Robert regularly appeared before state and federal courts throughout Wyoming, has successfully argued before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on multiple occasions, and has resolved numerous cases through the use of mediation and arbitration. Robert enjoys learning about and practicing in areas still developing within the law, such as blockchain technologies and decentralized autonomous organizations. In February of 2023, Robert became a founding member of Walker Law with his father, John.

Benjamin Ruesch

Hurricane, UT

Ben Ruesch is a founding and managing partner at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC. He is known for his sincerity and resolve in assisting clients with a wide range of legal issues including business law, estate planning, municipal law, personal injury, real estate, and water law. He is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized for achieving million and multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements. He is licensed to practice law in Utah and Arizona.

Michael D. Kelly

Boston, MA

Michael D. Kelly, the founder of Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers, combines a personal commitment to justice with deep legal expertise. With an extensive background in various legal areas, Michael leverages his comprehensive knowledge to fight for his clients’ causes, consistently securing substantial settlements and verdicts. His dedication extends beyond professional obligations; he empathizes with the challenges his clients encounter, striving to achieve transformative outcomes in their lives. Kelly compiled an excellent academic record during his three years at New England Law in Boston. He attained the Dean’s List honors each year, Dean’s Scholarship, New England Scholar Award, and served on the Law Review. He also acquired practical work experience spending time at the plaintiff’s law firm of Lubin & Meyer and the defense law firm of Foster & Eldridge. Kelly concentrates his own practice primarily on his plaintiff’s personal injury cases. He has helped to guide resolutions that have reached six-figure outcomes for his clients. In all, he has achieved settlements for his clients totaling more than $1 million. While providing zealous advocacy for clients, Kelly is also committed to the firm’s credo of client service, which includes a unique offer: a 30-day, risk-free, guarantee. In the unlikely event that a client is dissatisfied within the first 30 days, they may have their file returned to them by the firm free of charge. Kelly has always stressed the emphasis Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers personal injury lawyers places on client service. “Almost every decision we make is geared toward providing an elevated experience for our clients. Many of our clients are in pain and in need of prompt, aggressive legal support. Our clients are our number one. They always will be.” According to Kelly, this attention to client service is proving to be a successful one. While their primary focus is on the firm and its clients, Kelly says the firm is also committed to the North End neighborhood where they are located. He volunteers as youth baseball coach in the area and is also active in Neon Fest, a fundraiser organized in honor of a classmate of Kelly’s from New England Law in Boston. All proceeds from the event are used to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital.

Jeffrey L. Polinsky

Hartford, CT

Attorney Jeffrey Polinsky has practiced law in the greater Hartford area since 1982. A graduate of Boston University and Franklin Pierce School of Law, he represents victims of accidents with injuries ranging from back and neck sprains to traumatic brain injuries. He is a member of the Brain Injury Association of Connecticut, the National Head Injury Foundation, and the American Association of Justice. and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He currently serves on various committees of the Brain Injury Association of Connecticut and has served on the Board of Directors of Asian Family Services (a non-profit social service agency focused on providing needed services to the Asian Community throughout Connecticut). Attorney Polinsky lives in Avon with his wife, Karen, and three daughters, Emily, Rachel and Samantha.

Felipe Fulgencio

Tampa, FL

Felipe B. Fulgencio, Esq., is the managing attorney and founder of Fulgencio Law in Tampa, Florida. His law firm pursues justice for Florida’s injured in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice and negligent security, as well as sinkhole, property claims and general litigation matters. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Fulgencio, a native of Brazil, traveled the world as a professional athlete, racing in over 250 events and winning 44 overall events in his career. He attended and graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and continued his education at the University Of Alabama School of Law, one of the top 30 law schools in the United States. In 2011, Attorney Felipe Fulgencio earned a Juris Doctorate. Five days after graduation, he moved to the Tampa Bay area, where he has established his roots and has lived ever since. While in law school, Mr. Fulgencio served as an Honor Court Justice and as an editor of the Alabama Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Law Review. Additionally, Mr. Fulgencio received a most outstanding award student in Trial Advocacy II, received the Order of the Samaritan Award and the Dean’s Community Service Award and a scholarship from the Birmingham Bar Association. Mr. Fulgencio was inducted in the Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society in the Fall of 2010, and he served as the vice president and treasurer or the Latin American Student Association. Felipe’s experience includes clerkships and positions at several law firms and pro bono legal services providers, including, without limitation, Rosen Harwood, The Bayshore Law Group, The Law Offices of Joseph A. Porcelli, Three Rivers Legal Services, The Office of the Public Defender, and the University of Alabama’s School of Law Civil Clinic. In 2012, Felipe founded Fulgencio Law with a singular goal: to help persons and consumers injured by the negligence of others and aid those who have been victimized by corporate greed. In less than five years, Fulgencio Law has secured verdicts and settlements in excess of $10,000,000 on behalf of its clients.

Osvaldo G. Machado

Danbury, CT

Osvaldo G. Machado received his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Connecticut. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and focuses on criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and real estate transactions. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

McKay Corbett

Salt Lake City, UT

McKay Corbett is a Partner at Younker Hyde Macfarlane, PLLC and a graduate of the University of Utah College of Law. He focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death. He is fluent in Spanish and French, and able to communicate in Portuguese.

Peter Goldberg

Hyannis, MA

Attorney Peter M. Goldberg is the founder of Goldberg Law Group, in private practice since 1986. He focuses on personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, workers' compensation, premises liability, and medical malpractice. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and federal courts and is a member of several bar associations.

Iury P. Carvalho is an attorney focusing on personal injury, general negligence, and premises liability cases. He serves as a key team member at Esquire Law, where he has demonstrated his passion for advocating for accident victims and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Over the years, Iury has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. As a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Iury belongs to an esteemed group of attorneys who have achieved million-dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. This exclusive organization is strictly limited to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States. Before joining the Esquire Law team, Iury practiced at a boutique personal injury firm where he honed his skills in representing plaintiffs in a broad range of cases, including automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death suits. Iury holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida International University and a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law. During law school, he held various leadership positions, including Vice-President of the Student Bar Association and President of the Tort Law Society. Additionally, his peers elected him to deliver the Commencement Day Speech at his law school’s graduation ceremony. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and raised in South Florida, Iury is an avid foodie who enjoys exploring new restaurants and traveling. He also dedicates his time to mentoring recent law school graduates as they prepare for the Bar Exam. In addition to his legal acumen, Iury is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

Alan J Markman

Bloomfield, NJ

Alan J. Markman has practiced in personal injury, medical malpractice, and the representation of public sector labor and law enforcement unions for over 30 years.

Joshua J. White

Waco, TX

Josh White brings over two decades of legal experience to the courtroom, the conference room, and the negotiation table with a reputation for trial excellence, business insight, and deep client trust. He joined Cherry Johnson Sigmund James PLLC in 2023, in an “Of Counsel” capacity, and focuses on complex commercial and construction disputes. Josh is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Roughly half of his practice centers on construction-related matters, with proficiency in AIA®, ConsensusDOCS™, and DBIA formats. He investigates and litigates claims involving construction defects, delay and disruption, mechanics’ liens, and payment bond issues across Texas. Josh also represents clients in a wide range of commercial and financial disputes across multiple industries. He is particularly skilled in cases involving cybercrime and financial institutions. Beyond litigation, Josh offers strategic counsel and mediation services to resolve complex business and construction disputes without the need for trial. Previously, Josh served as Chief Operating Officer for Pearson Butler, one of Utah’s largest law firms. Josh remains a passionate mentor to young lawyers, instilling grit, precision, and reverence for the craft of trial advocacy. As a trial lawyer, over a 20+ year career, Josh still finds joy in a well-crafted argument, a hard-won result, or a beautifully written brief.

Lance D. Youd

Salem, OR

Lance D. Youd is the Principle Attorney and Owner of Youd Law, with 30 years of experience in personal injury law. He has recovered over $10,000,000 for clients and maintains a 99.8% success rate. Lance is admitted to practice in Oregon, Utah, and the Federal Court, and is known for his client-centered approach and dedication to advocating for those in need.

Adam Zabary

Manhasset, NY

Adam left a Manhattan law firm and joined Kohan Law Group in 2019, bringing with him his experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate litigation and negotiation, with an emphasis on landlord-tenant disputes, as well as general commercial litigation. Adam also has experience in numerous other areas of law, involving civil litigation and transactions, such as personal injury, medical malpractice, matrimonial, and trust and estate litigation. Adam has handled matters in all five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk, including appellate courts, and has earned a reputation of being well-versed in the law, yet pragmatic and practical for the purpose of dispute resolution. Adam’s recent career highlights include an appearance in the New York Law Journal for a rare but successful argument in support of a late notice of claim against a municipal entity during the COVID-19 era, CLE courses he taught for the Nassau County Bar Association and Queens County Women’s Bar Association relating to recent changes in landlord-tenant law, COVID-19’s significant impact on landlord-tenant law, procedure, and dispute resolution, force majeure and commercial leasing strategies in a post-COVID world, and notices of claim against municipal entities. Adam has been recognized as a New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star. Adam earned his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. While a student, Adam clerked for a well-known personal injury and medical malpractice firm, as well as for a former administrative law judge that concentrated in personal injury and estate disputes. Adam earned his B.A. in History from Binghamton University, where he was active in the Chabad Jewish Student Center and served as the business manager for a popular student-run on-campus newspaper. Adam is an active board member of the Brandeis Association, Brandeis’ former delegate to the Network of Bar Leaders, and member of the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA). He has also participated in NCBA’s mentorship program, which serves local middle school children. In his time outside the office, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters and is an avid sports fan (Knicks, Mets, and Giants).