Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Practicing attorney for thirty eight (38) years with emphasis on bankruptcy, banking law, real estate, development, construction, and personal injury and commercial litigation. Lead counsel in two leading Connecticut Supreme Court banking cases: Normand Josef Enterprises v. Connecticut National Bank (The Connecticut Law Tribune called it “The most important commercial law case in the last 10 years”) and Naugatuck Savings Bank v. Fiorenzi. Lead counsel for commercial banks with lending portfolios in excess of 800 million dollars. Author of published articles in Connecticut Real Estate Journal. Attorney Antonacci was Lead Counsel in the Supreme Court case making banks in Connecticut subject to the Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Scott Lyons was admitted to the State Bar of California in July 1982. He practices Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Civil Litigation, having handled over 1,200 jury and bench trials. He has over four decades of experience in bankruptcy law and family law, operating his office in Visalia and an additional office in Porterville.

Mathew Gutierrez

Tallahassee, FL

Mathew Gutierrez is an accomplished appellate and commercial litigation lawyer. He has served as lead counsel in dozens of multi-million-dollar appeals and remains undefeated in appellate oral argument. He also represents clients in high-stakes corporate litigation, with a particular emphasis on contractual and partnership disputes, federal securities law claims, product liability lawsuits, and First Amendment cases.

Paul Devlin is an attorney at Rosenberg & Gluck, a US Army veteran and former Olympic-level wrestler. He has over a decade of experience as a defense attorney, which he now uses to advocate for his injured clients. He is fluent in Spanish. Paul received his Juris Doctor Degree from Seton Hall Law School and is admitted to practice in New York State Courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He is involved with the Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau/Suffolk Trial Lawyers, and the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association.

Wais Azami

Garden Grove, CA

Wais Azami is an experienced criminal defense and DUI attorney based in Garden Grove, California. He has been recognized as one of the best lawyers in Orange County by the Orange County Register in both 2024 and 2025, and also received a congressional certificate of recognition. He is known for his zealous advocacy and commitment to protecting clients' rights, drawing on a diverse background and personal experiences to understand their predicaments.

William A. Kelhoffer

Phoenix, AZ

William Kelhoffer, known as Bill, is the Managing Attorney at Rafi Law Group. He is a client-focused personal injury advocate who listens to his clients and focuses on their needs. In addition to his unwavering commitment to clients, Bill dedicates long hours to every case he represents in order to maximize recovery and achieve excellent results. A Phoenix native, Bill earned his Bachelor of Science in Business and Communication from Arizona State University and his law degree from Phoenix School of Law in 2013. He is admitted to practice before the Arizona Supreme Court and District Court, and has served Phoenix residents as a personal injury attorney for years. Outside the office, Bill enjoys baseball, kayaking, and supporting local sports teams like the Diamondbacks, Suns, and Cardinals.

Kira Ritter

Chicago, IL

Kira Ritter is a personal injury attorney focusing on litigation, trials, and arbitrations. She graduated from Penn State Law with a J.D. and Indiana University with dual bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Spanish Linguistics, and a minor in Psychology.

Ann Arakelyan

Studio City, CA

Ann Arakelyan, Esq., is a skilled Worker’s Compensation Attorney with a background in workers’ compensation and medical malpractice. Her expertise in these areas has helped countless individuals receive the compensation and justice they deserve after suffering injuries in the workplace. She is dedicated to advocating for her clients and achieving justice in every case that she handles. Ann began her academic journey at the University of California, Irvine, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Graduating on the Dean’s List with honors, Ann demonstrated her commitment to her future career in the legal field by being an active member of Pre-Law Society. Ann was also an active member of Tau Sigma Honors Society, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors Society, Armenian Student’s Association, and Alpha Gamma Alpha. She then received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School, where she was actively involved in the Armenian Law Student’s Association, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Latino Law Student’s Association, and Women’s Law. After receiving her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern, Ann became a member of the California State Bar. Outside of her legal practice, Ann enjoys a wide range of activities. She was a professional dancer for years growing up, and continues to be a part of the dance community today. She also loves going to the gym, Pilates, and hiking. When she has availability, Ann loves going to amusement parks and traveling the world to explore new destinations and experience different cultures. Additionally, she has a keen interest in sports cars, video games, and movies.

Felipe Garcia

San Francisco, CA

Felipe Garcia is an associate attorney with the Gomerman | Bourn & Associates. Felipe handles both personal injury and employment cases throughout California. He is dedicated to seeking justice for those who have suffered injuries due to auto accidents, bicycle accidents, dangerous premises, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination. Felipe is an active member of Consumer Attorneys of California ('CAOC') and the CAOC Diversity Committee, as well as the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the Mexican American Bar Association (MABA). Felipe is fluent in Spanish.

Gor Asryan

Studio City, CA

Attorney Gor Asryan is a skilled personal injury lawyer who has made a name for himself, representing individuals who have been harmed by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. He studied at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He then attended Southwestern Law School, where he received his Juris Doctorate, where he made the Dean’s List as a result of his academic accomplishments. He was also a proud member of the Armenian Law Students Association. Mr. Asryan graduated in the top 20 percent of his class, subsequently mentoring incoming law students for two years as part of his role as a Dean’s Fellow. Even prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Asryan assisted in trials, working on an ad hoc basis. He honed his trial skills, including helping to prepare closing arguments, reviewing medical records, assisting with depositions, and preparing motions in limine. He recently assisted Levin & Nalbandyan partner Harry Nalbandyan and Associate Attorney Nancy Santiago Cortes in the pivotal case Kassie Whetham v. Allison Properties, LP. During his time away from the courtroom and the office, he serves as a coach at Olympic Reserves Water Polo. Olympic Reserves Water Polo is a non-profit organization where Mr. Asryan has volunteered since he was 18 years old. He is honored to work with athletes who strive to better themselves not only as water polo players but also as human beings. Even outside of the pool, he helps these athletes by mentoring them throughout their college careers. Mr. Asryan is an associate attorney with the firm. He helps injury victims and their families secure the compensation they deserve after an accident.

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.