Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Larry Vandersnick

Rock Island, IL

Larry Vandersnick is a former Prosecutor, Judge, and State's Attorney. He uses his experience to aggressively defend clients, understanding both prosecution and judicial perspectives. He focuses on achieving dismissals or not guilty verdicts, negotiating pleas only when necessary and directed by the client.

Royce V. Bicklein

San Antonio, TX

Royce V. Bicklein is a Shareholder licensed in Texas since 1998. He is Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004 and has over 25 years of experience fighting for injured workers.

Bertha Faudoa

Austin, TX

Bertha Faudoa is an attorney licensed to practice in Texas, with extensive experience in immigration law and a strong focus on advocating for Hispanic and immigrant communities. As the daughter of an immigrant, she has always had a deep interest in helping the immigrant community navigate convoluted and complicated legal issues. She spent numerous years working in the practice area of immigration law but ultimately decided to change fields to where she could help a larger volume of people. Bertha decided to join the DJC Law team in 2023 to help advocate for personal injury claimants in Texas. Because of her fluency in both English and Spanish, she can help a large volume of Texans find justice regardless of language barriers. She graduated from Southwestern University and earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston, passing the Texas bar in 2019. She is currently pursuing an MBA from Rowan University. In her free time, Bertha enjoys spending time with her husband and their three babies, one humankind and two doggie-kind, and learning new skills like crocheting or building furniture.

Dmitriy Panchenko

Charlotte, NC

Dmitriy Panchenko is an attorney who emphasizes open and prompt communication with clients. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in Finance from UNC Charlotte and Cum Laude from Charlotte School of Law, where he was a Certified Legal Intern. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Jay Oakley

Lexington, KY

Jay Oakley is an attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in Lexington, Kentucky. He has secured and/or collaborated to secure over $50,000,000.00+ in combined settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases. He has successfully tried cases to juries in state district and circuit courts, as well as federal court, and has argued before the Kentucky Supreme Court, Kentucky Court of Appeals, and the US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. He is the Managing Partner at Oakley & Oakley, LLC.

Chad Lawrence

Kissimmee, FL

Chad Lawrence is an attorney with The Lawrence Law Firm, practicing in Kissimmee, Tampa, and Orlando, Florida. He specializes in Social Security Disability and workers' compensation law, handling initial claims and appeals. With experience as a former insurance defense attorney and an ex-adjudicator for the Social Security Administration, he brings a unique perspective to his cases. He has been peer-rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, placing him in the top 5 percent of attorneys nationwide, and holds a 10.0 Superb rating from Avvo. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1987.

Gilberto J. Barreto

Sunrise, FL

Gilberto “Gil” Barreto, born and raised in Miami, Florida, graduated from Saint Thomas University (Miami, FL) in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration. As a student athlete, he earned all-conference academic honors while playing on the university’s baseball team, and participated in the 1996 NAIA World Series, which was the first team to do so in school history. Mr. Barreto began his professional career as an assistant baseball coach and assistant sports information director at a small NCAA division III school in Savannah, GA before deciding to attend law school. After graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2002, Mr. Barreto began his legal career with a small insurance defense firm in Ft. Lauderdale, defending auto insurance companies in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance cases, which is commonly known as Florida’s No Fault Insurance. In 2004, he changed firms, and for 12+ years represented various insurance carriers and other corporate entities in both first and third-party insurance coverage and bad faith claims and litigation. He counseled insurance company clients at each step of the insurance claim process, including pre-suit investigations; policy interpretation and analysis; claims management; fraud investigations; and negotiation of claims through alternative dispute resolution, appraisal, mediation and litigation. Starting in 2016, Mr. Barreto has represented policyholders, by using his knowledge and experience in representing insurance companies to the benefit of policyholders. Mr. Barreto has tried numerous jury and non-jury civil trials in both state and federal court. Mr. Barreto is AV rated in the civil litigation and insurance fields and is fluent in Spanish. He is admitted to the Florida Bar as well as the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Antonio A. Gonzalez is the lead attorney and founder of the Law Office of Antonio A. Gonzalez. He has over 18 years of experience practicing law in New Jersey and New York, having graduated from Rutgers School of Law Newark in 2006. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, the District of New Jersey, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York. Mr. Gonzalez has privately practiced family law, divorce law, personal injury, criminal defense, and DWI/DUI for over 10 years, focusing on providing exceptional legal services and client-oriented care.

Mr. Cofone has achieved jury verdicts in over 400 cases, including Million Dollar verdicts. He served on the Middlesex County Ethics Committee, was President of the Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association, and Chairman of the Middlesex County Fee Dispute Committee. He received the Trial Attorney of the Year Award in 2015 and is a founding member of Joseph Halpern Inns of Court. He has also lectured for various legal associations.

Lee Karina Dani

Casselberry, FL

Lee Karina Dani is the managing attorney of Korshak & Associates, P.A., joining the firm in 2004. She practices in probate, guardianship, wills, family law, civil litigation, personal injury, and real estate litigation. She received her B.A. from Florida State University in 2000 and her J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 2003.

Drue Solomon

Las Vegas, NV

Drue Solomon practices exclusively in Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation. He is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, American Bar Association, and Nevada Justice Association, and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts for the District of Nevada. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He is fluent in Spanish.

Avis H. Choulagh

Fraser, MI

Avis Choulagh’s clients benefit from his experience and knowledge garnered from hundreds of prior clients and cases. Mr. Choulagh has represented individuals from all walks of life and all types of social, cultural and financial backgrounds. He is respected in the legal community as a smart, compassionate and credible advocate for his clients. Mr. Choulagh has appeared in court throughout the State of Michigan on all different types of legal matters. Mr. Choulagh brings the insight and knowledge obtained from all different types of interaction with hundreds of opposing counsel, all levels of prosecutors, and from his collaborative work with many top notch attorneys in Michigan in settings ranging from serious high profile felonies to more modest legal proceedings. Mr. Choulagh has a vast level of experience in many different fields and area of work, which is what has allowed him to truly have an understanding of criminal matters, immigration matter, and Character and Fitness representation.

Chelsea Harris

Jacksonville, FL

Chelsea Harris has practiced law in Duval County for almost 20 years, trying more than 50 cases to verdict. She is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law (2022). Prior to joining Coker Law, she held the role of managing shareholder with Kubicki Draper, defending large insurance companies. Her background in defense provides invaluable insight. She also worked as an assistant state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit. She is AV rated and was inducted into ABOTA in 2019 and the International Society of Barristers in 2020. She was named to Jacksonville Business Journal’s top 40 under 40 in 2021.

Veronica Garcia

Miami, FL

Veronica Garcia has been a Law Clerk at Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes since 2022. Born and raised in Miami to a Cuban family, Veronica’s passion for advocating for injured victims stems from a personal experience with medical malpractice that affected her uncle. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Florida International University in 2021 and her Juris Doctorate degree from St. Thomas University College of Law in 2024. During law school, Veronica served as Secretary for the Student Bar Association and was an active member of the Cuban American Student Bar Association. During the Summer of 2022, Veronica gained valuable experience as an intern for the Honorable Barbara Areces in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, which provided her with invaluable insights into the judicial process. Veronica approaches her work with compassion, understanding, and trustworthiness, striving to be the kind of legal professional her own family would have relied on in their time of need.

Sanford Baddin

Montebello, CA

Sanford S. Baddin has been a litigation attorney in the Southern California area for many years whose practice has emphasized automobile collision and other type accidents where there has been injuries due to someone else's negligent behavior.

Emil J. Sanchez

Brooklyn, NY

Mr. Sanchez first practiced as an associate attorney at Tellerman, Paticoff & Greenberg. He then joined the insurance defense firm of Michael Pressman where he was engaged as senior trial attorney. Mr. Sanchez entered private practice as a member of Friedman & Sanchez, LLP. He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Jorge Gomez Jr.

Davenport, IA

Jorge Gomez Jr. is a seasoned attorney and founding partner of the firm, specializing in real estate, banking, business associations, and personal injury law. He holds a B.A. from Central College, in Pella, Iowa where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1972, and earned his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1975. Admitted to the Iowa and Illinois State Bar and the United States Federal Court for the Southern District of Iowa in, Jorge has built a career marked by dedication and expertise. Jorge is also a founding member of Gomez Title and Closing company located in Moline, Illinois. Jorge is also a certified abstractor for the state of Iowa and Iowa Title Guarantee. Beyond his legal practice, Jorge is deeply involved in his community, serving as a past board member and president of the University of Iowa National I-Club as well as the Quad City I-Club, board member of the Crow Valley Golf Club, as well as a proud supporter of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. His professional credentials include the Scott County Bar Association and the Iowa and Illinois State Bar Associations. Jorge's contributions extend to education as a former State of Iowa Bar Examiner and a presenter for Continuing Legal Education for Lawyers, and Iowa Title Guarantee. Additionally, he is a certified instructor for Continuing Education for Realtors and Brokers in the states of Iowa and Illinois. In the firm, he has personally been involved in more more than 40,000 closings throughout his career. Fluent in Spanish and the first Spanish speaking attorney in Scott County, Jorge Gomez Jr. is committed to serving a diverse clientele, leveraging his extensive experience and community involvement to provide exceptional legal services.

Angeles Maldonado, Ph.D.

Phoenix, AZ

Angeles Maldonado, Ph.D., is the CEO of Ybarra Maldonado Law Group. A human rights scholar-activist and author, born in Salvatierra, GTO, Mexico, she was brought to the U.S. at eight, inspiring her advocacy for social justice and migrant rights. She oversees the firm's business and ensures its mission of holistic representation for Spanish-speaking communities in Criminal, Immigration, and Personal Injury Law. She is the founder of The Border Crit Institute and has over 18 years of experience in community organizing. She served on the Community Advisory Board (CAB) in the racial profiling lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and is currently on the Board of Directors for ALAC and Semillas Arizona.

Christina M. Coello

Coral Gables, FL

Attorney Christina M. Coello was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University and continued on to Florida International University College of Law where she graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2014. Prior to joining Gonzalez & Associates, Mrs. Coello served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Don S. Cohn. Christina was also a legal intern for Florida International University's Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, where she helped the most vulnerable populations in the U.S. with their pending immigration cases. After law school, Mrs. Coello joined The Law offices of Gonzalez & Associates and is currently an associate in our Miami office. As an associate for our firm, she focuses on practicing personal injury, bankruptcy, civil litigation, and immigration. Mrs. Coello has attended various immigration and civil trials and has attained numerous successes in both areas through her vigorous advocacy for her client's rights. Attorney Christina M. Coello is currently a member of the Florida Bar Association and has been admitted to the U.S. Southern District of Florida.

Gary A. Porter

Mesa, AZ

Gary Porter has been practicing law for over 27 years and his practice focus is Personal Injury. He has represented thousands of individuals who have been injured in a variety of accidents and incidents including automobile accidents, semi-tractor trailer accidents, product liability cases, premises liability cases including defective construction, slip and fall, trip and fall, work injuries, bicycle accidents, dog bite cases, horse incidents, and other accidents and incidents that have injured individuals and families. Gary obtained his legal training from Pepperdine University and his undergraduate degree in accounting from Arizona State University. He is admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Courts. Gary speaks fluent Spanish and is a third generation Arizona Native. In his youth, Gary was an avid weight lifter and an accomplished football player. He continues to dedicate time to his love for weight lifting. He is married to Carol Porter and they have six children and eight grandchildren. The Porters have dedicated many hours of service volunteering in the community, building houses in Mexico as well as teaching at medical and dental clinics throughout Central and South America. Gary has a passion for helping people when they are faced with difficult challenges. Gary has spent many hours camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, paddle boarding, swimming and generally enjoying the great outdoors. He considers himself very fortunate to have been raised in Arizona and though he has traveled to many beautiful and interesting places around the country and the world, he loves the desert heat and the lush desert landscape in the Valley of the Sun.

Ivan Rueda is an approachable, ethical, and experienced litigation lawyer in Chicago, easily accessible by public transportation and with street parking available. He has more than 30 years of experience in litigating cases, specializing in personal injury and criminal defense.

Carlos E. Gonzalez

Miami, FL

Carlos E. Gonzalez is a Partner at Ferrer & Gonzalez, focusing exclusively on criminal and traffic matters. He received his J.D. from Barry University School of Law and his B.A. from Florida State University. He is admitted to practice before the Florida Supreme Court, all Florida courts, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Carolyn Friedman Frank, Esq.

Miami, FL

Carolyn Friedman Frank is a Partner in Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, P.A., carrying on a family tradition. Her work in personal injury includes workers' compensation, medical malpractice, products liability and nursing home negligence. Carolyn Friedman Frank was admitted to the Florida State Bar in 1996, after earning her Juris Doctorate at the University of Miami in 1996. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. She is fluent in Spanish.