Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Angela S. Lee

Los Angeles, CA

Angela S. Lee is a trial attorney who graduated at the top of her class from La Verne Law School in 2012. She specializes in personal injury law, known for securing top settlements for clients. She is fluent in Korean and conversational Spanish, and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times Business to Business Consumer Attorneys of Southern California.

Carolina De La Peña Rogers

Lafayette, LA

Carolina grew up in Mexico but now calls the entire state of Louisiana her home. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University (B.A. 2013) and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU (J.D./D.C.L. 2017). Carolina, who is a native Spanish speaker, joined Laborde Earles in 2020. Her primary area of practice involves representing clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. She obtained her license to practice law in Louisiana in 2017 and was subsequently admitted to practice before all Executive Office of Immigration Review Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the EOIR Board of Immigration Appeals. Prior to joining the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, Carolina practiced immigration law and specialized in defending clients against removal proceedings before the immigration courts. Her experience as a litigator allowed her to develop the skills necessary to become a compassionate and zealous advocate for her clients and their rights. Carolina understands the importance of strategizing based on the individual needs of her clients and is proactive in protecting her clients’ interests so that they and their families can operate at their full potential. Outside of work, Carolina enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with family and friends, and trying out new exercise classes.

Michael C. Beehan

Clinton, TN

Michael Beehan is a trial attorney at Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette, specializing in serious personal injury, products liability, auto wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, trucking wrecks, slip and fall, and wrongful death cases. He joined the firm in January 2016. Prior to his legal career, he was an English teacher in Mexico and a Director of Human Resources. He earned his law degree from Lincoln Memorial University - Duncan School of Law, where he was President of the Moot Court Board and the Immigration Law Association. He is fluent in Spanish.

Andréa Vieira is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 25 years of legal experience, specializing in personal injury and civil rights cases. She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, and conversational in French. She is admitted to practice in Nevada, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. She has received multiple awards for her pro bono work and community involvement.

Bill Morgan

Lehi, UT

Bill Morgan has 25 years of experience in serious physical and emotional injury cases. He holds a BA in International Relations from BYU, a Law Degree and Certificate of Alternative Dispute Resolution from Willamette University College of Law, and a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Utah. He is a Utah licensed lawyer and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), providing keen insight into trauma recovery. He also worked as a Home Health and Hospice Medical Social Worker and Therapist, aiding seniors and their families.

Sergio C. Garcia

Chico, CA

Sergio C. Garcia is a personal injury attorney and the founder of SCG Professional Law Corporation. Born in Mexico, he became the nation's first undocumented attorney to be authorized to practice law in California on February 1, 2014, after winning a landmark case. He holds AA degrees from Butte College, a Paralegal Certificate from Chico State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Cal Northern School of Law. He is known for his client-focused service and dedication to helping vulnerable and underrepresented individuals.

Tammy Strohl-Samuel

Naples, FL

Tammy Strohl-Samuel is an attorney in Naples, FL, with over twenty-five years of personal injury experience. She graduated from McGill University with a B.A. in 1989 and received her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1992. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994, she opened the Law Office of Tammy Strohl P.A. in 1996. She has served as Chair of the Grievance Committee - Twentieth Circuit Grievance Committee ‘B’. She is dedicated to providing personalized attention to clients and speaks English, French, Creole, and offers Spanish-language services.

John J. Ventosa

Poughkeepsie, NY

John J. Ventosa is a founding partner at McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson PLLC where he practices primarily in the areas of trusts & estates, business, and real estate. As a native of Dutchess County and an owner of multiple businesses himself, John focuses his efforts on representing the individuals, families and businesses that are the backbone of our community. John’s primary focus is Estates & Trusts and Business Planning. Prior to founding McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson in 2018, John served his community as a Senior Assistant Public Defender in the Dutchess County Public Defender’s office. He earned his BA from New York University and his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. He is a member of the Dutchess County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in New York State and in the United States Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. John is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

Claire M. Garcia

Bronx, NY

Claire M. Garcia is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 1994 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995. She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Ms. Garcia began her undergraduate studies at Syracuse University’s SI Newhouse School of Public Communications before completing her degree at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she graduated magna cum laude. With a strong commitment to advocacy, Ms. Garcia is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and has dedicated her career to representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Fluent in Spanish, she is passionate about serving diverse communities and ensuring access to justice for all her clients.

Michael R. Odrobina

Coral Gables, FL

Michael R. Odrobina is a partner focusing on medical negligence, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation. He earned his law degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Miami School of Law in 2007 and has extensive trial experience, having tried over 25 jury trials. He is licensed in Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Jennifer Felipe

Miami, FL

Jennifer Felipe is the owner and founder of Felipe Law. She is a lawyer who is board-certified in construction law. She handles personal injury and construction law cases, offering personalized attention to clients. She is fluent in Spanish.

Dale E. Ellsworth

Lehi, UT

Dale E. Ellsworth is an associate attorney with Anderson & Rogers. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in international relations and received his law degree from the University of La Verne. He is licensed to practice law in California, District of Columbia, and Utah. Over the past five years, he has successfully represented clients in a variety of cases including Adoption, Child Support, Contract Disputes, Custody, Divorce, Eviction, Guardianship, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate Disputes, and Shelter Hearings. He speaks Spanish.

Patrick M. Groom

Greeley, CO

Patrick joined Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Groom in 1996. Since then he has represented a wide variety of clients, from individuals to institutions, in a wide variety of civil matters, from litigation to complex transactions. Patrick is the Public Administrator of Weld County and speaks both Spanish and French.

Veroly Calderone

Arlington Heights, IL

Veroly Calderone is an associate attorney at Newland & Newland, LLP. Veroly’s practice focuses on tort litigation representing plaintiffs in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. She is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been harmed, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Prior to practicing law, Veroly worked at a clinical research institute that specializes in the rehabilitation of electric shock survirors. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Veroly enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, and running with her dog. ¡Veroly habla español!

Jeffrey A. Sheare is an experienced trial lawyer at Liss & Marion, P.C., dedicated to representing individuals with debilitating injuries. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Temple University and his law degree from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Jeff is admitted to practice law in Oklahoma and has a diverse background in criminal defense and personal injury law, transitioning to a prominent 'Big Law' firm in 2017.

Richard Smith

Greenville, SC

In his 30 years of practicing law, Richard Smith has always fought for the working person, never representing insurance companies or large corporations. His philosophy is to fight for what is fair. He has handled personal injury, vehicle collision, workers’ compensation, and social security disability cases in Upstate SC for 30+ years and Western NC for 25+ years, offering clients the advantage of familiarity with local doctors and juries. Each case is personally handled by Richard or his partner, Scott. Coming from a working-class family, Richard understands the value of hard work and money, and is committed to helping injured individuals receive the compensation they deserve.

Dalia Astalos

San Diego, CA

Dalia Astalos is an Associate Attorney at Hoffman & Forde, with practice areas including Real Estate Litigation, Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant law, Personal Injury claims, Disability, and Insurance Law. She has a background interning for the District Attorney and Public Defender’s Office and working for the San Diego City Attorney's Office.

Rodrigo Arcuri

New York, NY

Mr. Arcuri joined the firm in April of 2013. However, since 2009, Mr. Arcuri has dedicated his legal practice to assisting disabled individuals secure all of the benefits they are entitled to. Mr. Arcuri specializes in the areas of workers compensation, social security disability and New York State disability retirement cases. Mr. Arcuri has extensive courtroom litigation, deposition and negotiation experience in all facets of his specialized areas of practice. Mr. Arcuri is also fluent in Spanish to help you better understand your rights. Mr. Arcuri dedicated his practice to disability matters after seeing first hand how a work related injury and disability impacted a close family member. Mr. Arcuri is sympathetic to the complications and stresses that are created by these injuries. When not furthering the plight of the disabled individual, Mr. Arcuri enjoys both watching and participating in sports. Mr. Arcuri is an avid fan of the New York Giants and Buffalo Sabres. Additionally, Mr. Arcuri enjoys attending live music events.

William H. Kotar

Akron, OH

William “Bill” Kotar, a seasoned civil trial attorney, recently joined HCP’s general litigation group. With over twenty years of experience, Bill has successfully handled a wide range of issues, including automobile, construction, consumer sales practice act claims, product liability, landlord tenant, bodily injury and wrongful death. His experience extends to both defense and prosecution of insurance subrogation actions, making him a versatile and reliable legal professional. No one wants to be a defendant in a lawsuit. Bill understands that his client’s involvement in litigation was often due to no fault of their own. Every case has different fact patterns with unique individuals. Bill views the attorney-client relationship as a cooperative process in which open lines of communication between the lawyer and the lawyer’s client increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. Litigation is a foreign arena for most of his clients, and his goal is to help guide them through the intricacies of the legal process and keep his clients timely advised of developments in their case. He strives to provide his clients with legal analysis, which empowers them to make informed decisions regarding the outcome of their individual case. Bill is a native of northeast Ohio and attended Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. After high school, he served in the United States Army. He attended the University of Akron and received a B.S. in Labor Economics. He then graduated from law school at the Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

Patricia Garcia Pantaleon

Maspeth, NY

Patricia Garcia Pantaleon is a Trial Lawyer at Musa-Obregon Law PC, focusing on immigration, criminal, and civil cases. She represents clients in New York and New Jersey courts, including immigration, criminal, and family courts. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a public defender in Louisiana, specializing in immigration status. She earned her Master of Law in Criminal Law from the University at Buffalo Law School and her Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic. She is a member of the New York Bar Association.

Philip J. Velez

Maspeth, NY

Philip J. Velez is a Trial Attorney at Musa-Obregon Law PC, primarily handling complex immigration cases involving waivers, appeals, and motions to reopen. He represents clients in New York and New Jersey, and other regions of the United States, dealing with asylum applications and cases based on the Geneva Convention. He earned his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland. He is fluent in Spanish and a member of the New York Bar Association.

Aimee E. Sportini

Hartford, CT

Attorney Aimee E. Sportini is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University School of Law. During her time at Quinnipiac, she was an associate editor of the Probate Law Journal and was an active member in the Human Trafficking Prevention Project. Her practice is focused on the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation. Attorney Sportini is involved in all aspects of the firm's cases from intake to resolution, including negotiating settlements and through litigation. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, including the Litigation Section, Young Lawyer's Section and Workers’ Compensation Section. She is also involved in the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. Attorney Sportini loves spending time in the gym and trying new restaurants and enjoys returning to her hometown of Stratford, CT to spend time with her family.

Barbara Melendez

Salt Lake City, UT

Barbara chairs the firm’s Immigration Law practice group. She focuses primarily on family and employment immigration, as well as employment immigration compliance matters. She represents multi-national corporations, educational institutions, religious organizations, and employers on all immigration-related matters including inter-company transfers, temporary and permanent work visas, and investment visas.

Luciano Oliveira

Frisco, TX

Mr. Oliveira is an attorney licensed in Texas and California. His experience in personal injury and litigation has helped clients like you get the compensation they deserved.