Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Michael Schultz

Minneapolis, MN

Michael Schultz is a highly respected attorney with more than 30 years of experience in personal injury, workers' compensation and Social Security Disability. He was selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer from 1999 through 2025. He is an aggressive and experienced litigator with a long track record of success.

Bradford T. Willard

Gainesville, FL

Bradford T. Willard graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2008 and also holds an MBA from the University of Florida. He brings diverse experience, having served over three years as a prosecutor in Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit, including the Special Victims Unit, and as a civil litigator for prominent law firms. Brad is an experienced trial lawyer with over 30 criminal and civil trials and arbitrations, primarily in commercial litigation, trust and estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, professional malpractice, and high-end personal injury. His combined legal and business education provides special insight for commercial clients. Before law school, he was a field organizer for the 2004 Kerry/Edwards campaign and a high school Geometry teacher.

David J. Lopez is a personal injury attorney and founder of the Law Office of David J. Lopez PLLC. Hailing from Robstown, Texas, he was raised with strong Texas family values emphasizing community service and a strong work ethic, inspired by his hardworking family. He gained strategic and legal acumen working at large legal firms before dedicating himself to fighting for the underrepresented. Mr. Lopez treats each client like family, ensuring direct contact and tirelessly pursuing compensation and justice for victims of personal injury. He is committed to upholding clients' rights and well-being.

Lucia M. Mercurio

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Lucia M. Mercurio is dedicated to helping people and companies navigate complex litigation. She began her law practice in 1989 in New London, Connecticut, honing her skills as a trial lawyer in various litigation matters. After 20 years of practice, she took a hiatus in 2009. She joined Rose Harrison Gilreath & Powers in 2020 as a legal assistant and was admitted to practice in North Carolina on November 18, 2022. Lucia received her B.A., magna cum laude, in English and Spanish from Fairfield University and graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut (retired status) and North Carolina, and has argued before the Supreme Courts of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

STEPHEN A. STRAUSS

Huntington, NY

A graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1998, Stephen A. Strauss is the first member of his family to attend and graduate from Law School. Over the past two decades, Mr. Strauss has built his reputation on his fierce courtroom demeanor and attentiveness to his clients. Personal Injury law is an area in which cases often involve a victim who is going through tough times. Mr. Strauss specifically chose this area of the law because he has a passion for helping people navigate through the difficult challenges they face. The obligation to deliver what clients deserve when they are the victim of someone else’s negligence is Mr. Strauss’ primary professional mission. While Mr. Strauss is not working on his client’s cases, you can find him spending time with his loving wife and three wonderful children.

Daniel Adamson

Atlanta, GA

Daniel Adamson is the managing partner of The Dixon Firm and specializes in complex personal injury/wrongful death cases. Daniel Adamson is a seasoned trial attorney who has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases, securing millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. His relentless advocacy and results-driven approach have earned him national recognition. Fluent in Spanish, Daniel is committed to serving Atlanta’s Hispanic community with the highest standard of legal representation, ensuring language is never a barrier to justice.

Jose Smith

Miami, FL

Mr. Smith graduated, with honors, from the University of Florida. After gaining considerable litigation experience, he founded his own firm in 1983. He was Board Certified from 1992-1997. After serving on the Miami Beach City Commission for 8 years, he was appointed City Attorney, serving until 2014. He then served as City Attorney in North Miami Beach until 2018. For over 30 years, Mr. Smith has also been involved in all aspects of local government law. He has developed a unique, well rounded expertise in identifying complex legal problems and finding practical solutions. He currently serves as a Special Magistrate for the City of North Miami. Mr. Smith has also lectured students on mediation techniques.

Laura E. Martin

Greenville, SC

Laura Martin has been practicing law since 1991. She focuses her practice on Immigration law, assisting clients with family immigration matters, Deferred Action, Asylum, Fiancé Visas, Temporary Protected Status, Deportation hearings, Appeals, Work Authorizations, Green cards, Adjustments of Status, Naturalization and Citizenship. She also speaks to local groups about immigration. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Mercer University School of Law. She is a member of the South Carolina Bar, North Carolina State Bar, State Bar of Georgia, Greenville County Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and Hispanic Lawyers Network. She enjoys practicing Spanish, watching North Carolina basketball, and spending time with her family.

Scott F. Eldridge

Lakeland, FL

Scott Eldridge is an associate in the firm’s Tampa office, specializing in Personal Injury Protection and Worker’s Compensation Litigation. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Political Science, where he was a member of the Blue Key Organization and the Order of Omega. He earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, participating in the Trial Team and serving as a Resident Advisor. He is admitted to practice in all Florida State courts.

Annie C. Lu joined Easton & Easton in 2024 after spending more than 20 years in the legal arena helping injury victims in numerous capacities. Prior to her work in the private sector as a litigator, Annie worked with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence at non-profit organizations, including the Family Violence Law Center. After that, she became an experienced litigator who tackled complicated cases in both state and federal courts, obtaining millions of dollars in recovery for her clients over the years. Annie’s passion lies in helping clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives, which she does by being able to understand her client’s needs and then advising them on various options and risks so that clients can make decisions that are best for themselves and their families. Additionally, Annie has significant experience representing clients who have suffered a personal injury, and she draws on that experience to make an impact in every case that she takes on. When representing a client, Annie’s primary focus is ensuring her clients are made whole, healthy, and that justice is obtained for them. In 2008, Annie received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of California, Irvine, where she double majored in Criminology Law & Society and Political Science with an emphasis on law and jurisprudence and maintained her standing on the Dean’s Honors List during her tenure in college. Annie was a proud member of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, and a proud member of the honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, which recognized high academic achievements. In 2012, Annie earned her law degree from the UC College of the Law San Francisco (formerly known as UC Hastings College of the Law). During law school, Annie earned a CALI award (highest score in her class) for Community Economic Development and continued her academic achievements by continuing as a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, as a contributing member of Phi Alpha Delta, one of the largest professional law fraternities in the United States and served as the technology editor for the competition committee in the Hastings Communication & Entertainment Law Journal. Fluent in Mandarin, Spanish, and English, Annie advocates for her clients and uses the vast experience and knowledge she has gained from her background to obtain results for each and every one of her clients.

Hector Cora

Sandy Springs, GA

Hector Cora was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1993. His practice focuses on Immigration Law, Personal Injury (including victims of violent offenses), and Workers’ Compensation. He has obtained favorable results for clients, including Lawful Permanent Residency and dismissal of removal cases, and for victims of violent crimes, including U-Visas and money damages. He is fluent in Spanish.

Jorge Salazar

Meridian, ID

Jorge Salazar is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Armis Law, PLLC. He was born in the Rio Grande Valley and raised in Austin, Texas. After graduating with a Juris Doctorate, he gained valuable experience under the Texas Attorney General. He is sworn into the Idaho State Supreme Court, Federal District Court & Bankruptcy Court, and Texas State Supreme Court. He established Armis Law, PLLC in 2022 after serving under the Texas Attorney General and working as a partner at Elcox & Salazar. He is an effective litigator and advocate for his clients, specializing in Business Law, General Civil Litigation, and Immigration matters. He provides counsel in Immigration Law, Estate Planning & Elder Law, Personal Injury Law, and Transactional Law. Spanish-speaking services are available.

Max J. Koeck IV

Metairie, LA

Max J. Koeck IV is an attorney with over a decade of experience in Louisiana, focusing on criminal defense (including DWI) and personal injury. He is known for providing zealous and compassionate advocacy, helping clients navigate legal challenges and regain control of their situations. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Blanca Anselmo

Santa Ana, CA

Blanca Anselmo’s passion in life is helping her clients. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine and received two Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Society and Chicano/Latino Studies. She earned her Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law. While in law school, she was awarded the Summer Honors Scholarship and was recognized for her exemplary public service to the community. Ms. Anselmo has studied in Argentina and Spain. Upon admittance to the State Bar, her concentration in practice has been personal injury. Ms. Anselmo enjoys traveling and is a certified BollyX Instructor (BollyX is a dance fitness program that is Bollywood inspired).

Steve Renick

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Stephen (Steve) Renick has been practicing law since 1987, focusing on workers' compensation. He is dedicated to protecting workers' rights and has handled various work-related injury cases for over 30 years. Steve is also an adjunct professor and a former high school Mock Trial Attorney Coach, with a strong reputation among legal professionals in Florida.

Jay Weatherston

New York, NY

Jay T. Weatherston focuses his practice on the defense of medical practitioners and healthcare providers in medical malpractice actions. Mr. Weatherston joined Vaslas, Lepowsky & Hauss, LLP as an experienced trial attorney with a diverse background and record of success representing both defendants and plaintiffs in civil litigation involving personal injury, premises liability, products liability, commercial litigation, complex civil litigation and environmental litigation; he also has trial experience with unblemished results as a criminal defense attorney and has advocated on behalf of clients in family law matters.

Rod spent the first 10 years of his law career with Scherr Legate before leaving to build his own successful practice for 14 years. Now, he’s back where he started but with much more experience, having practiced criminal and family law in addition to personal liability. Since returning to Scherr Legate, Rod has worked primarily on motor vehicle and premises liability cases. With his return to personal injury cases, Rod knows the plaintiffs he represents are unfamiliar with courtrooms and the legal process. Rod recognizes that so many clients have never been through this with insurance companies and takes pride in knowing that he can help guide his clients and solve problems for them. Rod who was born and raised in El Paso, followed his father and uncle into law. He earned his bachelor and law degree at the same school they did. When away from the firm, Rod spends time with his wife and three sons. He likes to be outdoors, whether it’s hiking, biking, running or snow skiing. All three of his sons are active in the Boys Scouts of America, where Rod is a former Scout Master. He is the current Adult Committee Chair for his sons’ Troop 59.

Eric Saleme

North Charleston, SC

Attorney Eric Saleme is a graduate of West Virginia University, where he studied philosophy and political science. Following his undergraduate course work, he moved to South Carolina where he cultivated roots in the Charleston region. He enrolled at Charleston School of Law where he took advantage of the opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina one summer. He also did multiple internships and contributed over 100 hours of pro bono services to the community, all while proceeding with his course work for graduation. After graduating law school and passing the bar exam, Eric struck out a path for himself to help people in need and guide them through their legal matters. He has practiced in many different areas of the law including criminal and DUI defense, immigration adjustments, real estate closings, contract, and wage disputes, but since 2013 he has been hyper focused on personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. His clientele includes members of the Latin-American community due to his fluency in Spanish. His past experiences and his future goals to help as many people as possible have led him to join CFJ Injury Lawyers as a senior attorney. He will diligently work to resolve your matter as beneficially and expediently as possible.

Justin M. Marvisi

Los Angeles, CA

Justin Marvisi graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in 2010. Following his undergraduate studies, Mr. Marvisi earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2013, where he served as a staff member for the Pepperdine Law Review. Throughout each year of law school, Mr. Marvisi worked for Yukevich | Cavanaugh as a summer intern. He also worked for Genworth Financial in London, UK, where he ensured insurance policies were in compliance with updated consumer protection regulations. Mr. Marvisi joined Yukevich | Cavanaugh as an attorney in 2013. His practice areas include products liability defense, general negligence, complex litigation, and personal injury. In addition, Mr. Marvisi has experience with employment and discrimination disputes, including successfully defending a property manager in a retaliatory termination claim at arbitration. Mr. Marvisi is licensed to practice in California and Arizona. He is proficient in both Spanish and Farsi.

Tanner Forman

Dallas, TX

Tanner Forman is a trial attorney in the firm’s Dallas office, dedicated to fighting for clients injured by others. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Economics with a minor in Spanish from Utah State University in 2011 and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2014. He previously worked as a defense attorney, giving him insight into insurance companies' tactics. He is licensed in Texas and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Gaby Marquez

Austin, TX

Gaby Marquez is a Texas-based attorney with experience in criminal, immigration, and civil matters. She previously worked at an insurance defense firm, serving as first-chair on multiple jury trials. Her current practice focuses on non-subscriber, personal injury, and commercial litigation. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s School of Law in 2016.

Jennifer Meksraitis

Tampa, FL

Jennifer Meksraitis is a native Floridian and the principal attorney at Heights Injury Law. She comes from a family of attorneys and was taught the importance of her Cuban heritage, including speaking Spanish. She holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of North Carolina-Asheville and a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law (2006). Prior to founding Heights Injury Law in 2012, she served as an Assistant Public Defender for three years, gaining extensive trial experience. Jennifer is known for her empathetic advocacy, strategic approach, and personal involvement in every case, fighting tirelessly for her clients in personal injury and criminal defense matters.

George Fernandes

Danbury, CT

Attorney George Fernandes is a valuable asset to Ventura Law’s litigation department, focusing on Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, and Mass Torts. He previously served as senior trial counsel for a major insurance company. He is licensed in Connecticut and Florida and is a member of numerous bar associations.