Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Natalie Dimas

Glendora, CA

Natalie Dimas is the newest member of Belgum, Fry & Van Allen. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara. She went to the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She became a bar-certified attorney in California. She specializes in personal injury law, particularly helping Spanish-first victims. She is passionate about diversity in the law field and helping her community.

Lee R. Montion

El Paso, TX

Lee R. Montion, an El Paso native, began his career as a funeral director, which instilled in him a deep compassion for individuals and families facing tragedy. He applies this empathy to his personal injury law practice, aggressively advocating for accident victims against insurance companies. Licensed in Texas (2009) and New Mexico (2010), he earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M School of Law in 2009 and a Bachelor's in Marketing from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2000. He has been a partner at the firm since 2014 and speaks Spanish.

Mason Dunnam

Waco, TX

Mason Dunnam won his first jury trial the day after becoming licensed to practice law. Since that time, he has become one of the most active young trial lawyers in Central Texas. Mason became a lawyer to champion the underdogs, helping his clients through what are usually the most challenging times in their lives. Mason marks the fourth generation of Dunnam attorneys. He joined Dunnam & Dunnam 95 years, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is committed to the challenge of bringing his own unique abilities to table in order to achieve the same level of excellence and advocacy established by the firm 100 years ago. Mason was born in Waco, graduating from Midway High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016, with a Major in Spanish and a Business Certificate. Mason then went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Baylor Law School in 2019. During his time at Baylor Law School, professors chose Mason to represent Baylor at three inter-school mock trial advocacy competitions. Continuing his focus to be a trial lawyer, Mason now serves as an adjunct instructor at Baylor, coaching the Law School’s Mock Trials. Most recently, Mason’s team beat out over 100 teams from throughout the United States to win the 2024 National Championship for the 2024 Student Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the American Association for Justice. Mr. Dunnam is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. His practice focuses on civil trial law, consumer law, and personal injury. Mason is conversationally fluent in Spanish which allows him to connect with his diverse client set on a deeper level. When he is not in the office, Mason likes to play guitar, drums and keyboards in the local live music community and loves snow skiing. Mason also hold a Taekwondo 2nd Dan Black Belt and has worked as a martial arts instructor of both youth and adults, including self-defense for local college students.

Raquel A. Guzman

Wyoming, MI

Raquel Guzman (formerly Salas) is the founding partner and managing member of Avanti Law Group, head of its criminal defense practice, and has nearly two decades of experience. She is fluent in English and Spanish and serves as a legal commentator for Univision. She is licensed in Michigan and California and earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law. Her honors include Michigan Weekly’s Women in the Law, Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, West Michigan’s 40 Under 40 Business Leaders, and Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan. She also received presidential invitations to the White House.

Erin Hawk

Augusta, GA

Erin Hawk is a dedicated personal injury attorney at The Hawk Firm, serving clients in Augusta and across Georgia. He graduated from Augusta University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Certificate in European Union Studies. He studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, working as a paralegal and studying Spanish. He joined The Hawk Firm as business manager, streamlining operations, before attending Cumberland School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2021. He passed the Georgia Bar Exam on his first attempt and immediately began representing personal injury clients. He is passionate about soccer, coaching at Aquinas High School, and enjoys outdoor activities and CrossFit. He is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and was the 2024 Winner of Cyber City’s Best Personal Injury Attorney.

Frank Hernandez, Jr., Esq.

Miami, FL

As founder and president of The Hernandez Legal Group, Mr. Hernandez has dedicated his practice to representing individuals, businesses, policyholders, and community associations in residential and commercial property insurance claims, personal injury cases, real estate litigation, and community association matters. During law school, Mr. Hernandez served as a judicial intern at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida for the Honorable Judge Ronald Dresnick, Circuit Court Judge, and at the Legal Services of Greater Miami assisting individuals and families in real estate matters. Upon graduation, he gained invaluable experience as a litigation attorney representing business owners, condominium associations, and homeowners in property damage disputes against insurance companies. Mr. Hernandez earned his Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law and graduated fifth in his class (J.D. 2010). He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Florida International University (BBA, 2006). Mr. Hernandez is a zealous advocate and prides himself on working most litigation cases on contingency (at no cost to the client unless a recovery is made). This way, Mr. Hernandez is able to represent clients that are not able to afford the astronomical hourly rates that most attorneys charge. He believes that “the little guy” should always have access to our court system and have an opportunity to hold others accountable for their actions.

Herman A. Gailey III

York, PA

Herman A. Gailey III is an attorney with over three decades of experience, initially representing insurance companies before dedicating more than 20 years to advocating for accident victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He also serves as a mediator and arbitrator.

Taylor Stone

Dallas, TX

Taylor Stone spent the first few years of her legal career defending companies and individuals in high-stakes personal injury litigation. This experience gave her a better understanding of how insurance companies operate and also allowed her to hone her skills as a litigation attorney. These skills now allow Taylor to fiercely advocate for clients that have been injured due to the negligence of another individual or company.

Victor M. Arellano

Middleton, WI

Attorney Victor M. Arellano is a partner and shareholder of the prestigious law firm of Arellano & Phebus, S.C. of Madison, Wisconsin where he practices in civil and criminal litigation with an emphasis on plaintiff’s personal injury, worker’s compensation, labor/civil rights, immigration law, and class actions. He is certified and admitted to practice law by the U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, Federal District courts, both Wisconsin Federal District Courts, and Federal Immigration Court. He has received the “Distinguished” Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards by LexisNexis | Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as a Super Lawyer multiple times. He is a member of the Million Dollars Forum and was selected by LawDragon as among the 500 Leading Plaintiff’s Attorneys in America. He hosts a radio program and has received several community awards for his advocacy for Latinos and migrant workers.

Kyle Johnston

Atlanta, GA

Attorney Kyle D. Johnston spent the first half of his career working as an insurance defense lawyer for workers’ comp cases. Today, he fights for the rights of workers and people wrongfully injured in motor vehicle accidents. He has 15 years of experience in workers’ comp and personal injury cases. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Portuguese at Brigham Young University and his law degree from University of Miami, graduating in 2007. He is fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish.

Gina T. Panepinto

Oak Brook, IL

Gina Panepinto is a proven litigator with 23 years of diverse legal experience, focusing on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and employment dispute resolution. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and an appointed member of the Illinois State Bar Association Section Counsel for the Workers’ Compensation Committee.

Juan Gonzalez

Brownsville, TX

Juan Gonzalez is an associate attorney with Law Giant Injury Lawyers and a native Spanish speaker, enabling effective communication with clients. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a defense attorney for insurance companies in premises liability, personal injury, and medical malpractice. His unique experience helps him anticipate and navigate insurance company tactics to achieve efficient results for his clients.

Juan J. Ordaz Jr.

San Diego, CA

Personal Injury Lawyer Juan J. Ordaz Jr. is proficient in handling all personal injury and wrongful death cases arising out of the carelessness and negligence of others. He emotionally invests in each and every of his client's cases, and won't stop fighting for you until your case is satisfactorily resolved through settlement or you have your day in trial.

Attorney Nelson A. Guerra is a legal professional with a rich tapestry of experience, marked by unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice. Raised in Tampa from the age of 2, he is deeply connected to the community he serves. Nelson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University and went on to obtain his Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1994. After completing his education, he returned to Tampa to embark on a dynamic legal career. Commencing as an Assistant Public Defender, Nelson honed his trial and litigation skills, gaining invaluable experience in the public sector. Later, he transitioned to private firms, defending bodily injury, wrongful death, and premises liability claims through all phases of litigation. In 2007, drawing on his extensive background, Nelson shifted his focus to helping bodily injury claimants prosecute their claims. His commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom; as a Supreme Court-certified Circuit and County Court mediator and Federal mediator, he brings a wealth of experience to alternative dispute resolution. Notably, Nelson has represented numerous consumers in prosecuting lemon law claims before the Attorney General’s office. His dedication to his clients is evident in his comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, making him a trusted advocate. Nelson is licensed to practice law in all Florida State Courts and admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Before joining Boohoff Law, Nelson’s legal journey included representing medical service providers, guiding debtors through bankruptcy proceedings, and advocating for homeowners in mortgage foreclosure cases. His extensive experience, spanning various legal domains, underscores his versatility and commitment to serving his clients’ diverse needs. Education: - Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, Texas - Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor - 1994 - Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana - Bachelor of Arts - 1990 Languages: - English - Spanish Nelson A. Guerra brings not just legal expertise but a passion for justice, a commitment to his community, and a reputation built on decades of dedicated service.

Michael G. Jacob

West Hollywood, CA

Michael G. Jacob is a partner with over a decade of experience in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for 11 years.

David B. Guenther

Ann Arbor, MI

David B. Guenther was born in Michigan and moved to Ann Arbor while in high school. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 2000 and practiced with a New York firm in New York and Frankfurt, Germany. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2005. Mr. Guenther’s practice focuses primarily on U.S and international mergers and acquisitions, financing, corporate governance, succession planning for privately held companies, condominium law and real estate. He is experienced in public and private company mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions, venture capital, angel and impact investing, company formation and restructuring, real estate law, condominium law, and other transactions for established, emerging and startup business clients and nonprofits.

Andrea Batres

Syosset, NY

Andrea Batres is a Partner. She graduated from Hofstra Law School in 2010 and is admitted to practice in New York State as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Ms. Batres represents private as well as federal and public sector employees in all areas of employment discrimination, harassment, disability, contracts, and other employment-related matters. Ms. Batres has extensive knowledge and experience in wage and hour litigation, prevailing wage cases, and class action matters. Prior to working with the firm, Ms. Batres was an associate with a prominent labor and employment law firm in Long Island, where she represented plaintiffs and management clients in employment matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Ms. Batres was responsible for developing the firm’s wage and hour practice and successfully secured a $1.375 million dollar settlement on behalf of 56 plaintiffs in a FLSA and NYLL collective and class action. Ms. Batres also has experience litigating personal injury, insurance defense, workers’ compensation, and criminal matters. Ms. Batres is of Ecuadorian descent and is fluent in Spanish.

Boris G. Samovalov

Chicago, IL

Boris Samovalov concentrates his practice in general civil litigation. He started his career as a collections attorney at Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit (KSN). While working at KSN, he transitioned into the firm's litigation department and successfully handled hundreds of litigation matters and complex collection cases. His diverse litigation experience includes all kinds of personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, commercial disputes, trucking industry law and litigation, condominium and common interest community association litigation, personal injury, landlord-tenant litigation (both, commercial and residential), collections, foreclosures, administrative law litigation, building code disputes, and appeals. Furthermore, Boris has experience at every stage of litigation and has successfully handled numerous bench and jury trials. Throughout his career as a litigation attorney Boris has also represented a diverse group of clients, including board members, individual business owners, landlords, real estate investors, and corporations/LLCs. Based on his extensive and diverse litigation experience, in both state and federal courts, Boris is able to provide practical and cost-effective advice to his clients. He understands the importance of making sure that costly litigation is avoided in the first first place. However, when litigation is unavoidable, he is able to go to bat for his clients regardless of whether it requires defense or initiation of a lawsuit. Boris is admitted to the Illinois State Bar and the Federal Trial Bar in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Boris graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where he majored in Political Science and minored in Spanish. After graduating from UIC, Boris attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and graduated in the top 10% of his class. While he attended law school, he participated in law review as an editor. In addition to English, Boris is fluent in Russian and Spanish, and has worked with numerous clients who speak those languages.

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.

Joseph Perea

New York, NY

Joseph Perea is a graduate of Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University law school, a member of the Florida bar since 2007. He served four years in the United States Marines infantry, receiving an honorable discharge, which instilled discipline and dedication. He studied Journalism and Mass Communication at FIU and taught English before law school. Joseph has 16 years of experience litigating workers' compensation, employment, and wrongful termination cases, specializing in representing work injury victims wrongfully terminated or discriminated against. He also has experience in commercial litigation and Federal Court, representing plaintiffs for overtime and minimum wage claims, and personal injury plaintiffs. He is proud to have never represented an insurance company and is dedicated to representing individuals. Joseph is fluent in Spanish and English and is proud of his Colombian heritage, working to obtain justice for both Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities, particularly in denied workers' compensation cases in Florida. He is married with three children and lives in Miami.

Clark R. Richter, born in San Diego, California, received his Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University in 1979. He has extensive experience in personal injury, insurance issues, and land use litigation, and is the attorney of record for various clients including Golfland Sunsplash. He successfully argued the landmark case Darner Motor Sales v. Universal Underwriters and is fluent in Spanish. He is also the resident partner in Arizona for CLC cases, handling personal injury matters throughout the state.

Jon Norris

Danbury, CT

Jon Norris is an Injury Law Attorney specializing in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Workplace Accidents, and Wrongful Death. He successfully argued a unanimous reversal before the Connecticut Supreme Court in LaPointe v. Winchester Board of Education. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.

Mayron Gallardo

Miami, FL

Mayron D. Gallardo is a criminal defense lawyer based in Miami, Florida. As a Criminal Defense lawyer, he specializes in both adults and juveniles charged with all types of misdemeanor and felony crimes; seal and expunge; DIU and traffic charges; and White Collar crimes.

Micah McBride

San Antonio, TX

Micah McBride advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, restructurings and reorganizations, conversions, private offerings, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, financing transactions, and other transactional matters. Mr. McBride serves as outside general counsel for a wide variety of companies, manages a range of legal issues and tailors legal strategy to support each client’s business goals and objectives. He also serves as lead counsel in negotiating and documenting an array of corporate, real estate, financing, and other transactional matters. Mr. McBride advises clients in technology, energy, commercial services, manufacturing, marketing and advertising, construction, real-estate development, banking and finance, and healthcare. A fluent Spanish speaker, Micah enjoys working with Spanish-speaking clients in both domestic and international transactions.