Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Karina Godoy

Woodland Hills, CA

Karina is an associate attorney in JML Law, APLC’s Employment Law Department, and speaks fluent Spanish. Karina graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in History, a B.A. in Political Science, and a minor in Sociology from the University of Southern California. She completed her honors thesis for both of her B.A. degrees. Karina earned her J.D. from Southwestern Law School. While in law school, Karina served as an editor for the Journal of International Media & Entertainment Law. She received recognition for her commitment to academic excellence, graduating in the top 10% of her class, being recognized on the Dean’s List, and receiving the Witkin Award for Labor Law. She volunteered over 500 hours of pro bono work at various legal non-profits. She received the Dean’s Merit Scholarship, the ABTL Public Service Award, the Wildman/Schumacher Scholarship, and many others. Karina’s externship experience includes taking part in Southwestern Law School’s Immigration Law Clinic, serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable Terry J. Hatter, Jr., and serving as a law clerk at a defense firm for a year. Karina developed her interest in employment law through externships at the EEOC and while volunteering at Bet Tzedek’s Wage and Hour Clinic, where she represented workers in discrimination and wage theft cases. After completing her law degree, Karina served as an ABOTA Fellow and focused her practice on representing employees through all stages of litigation. When not working, Karina enjoys tennis, gardening, volunteering, serving as a Bet Tzedek’s New Leadership Council member, and spending time with her adorable dogs.

Yafresie Feliz

Passaic, NJ

Yafresie Feliz is an Associate in the firm’s Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation Practices. Mrs. Feliz graduated from Drew University in May 2010.Then proceeded to obtain her Master’s Degree with a concentration in Conflict Management & Peace Studies from Montclair State University in May 2012 with Honors. Ms. Feliz graduated from Rutgers School of Law-Newark in May 2015, and has worked in law firm environments ever since, practicing in New Jersey. After graduating law school, Mrs. Feliz began her legal career in general litigation, which now focuses on personal injury and worker’s compensation. Mrs. Feliz strives each and everyday to advance her client’s interest through the arts of persuasive legal writing and research, file management and analysis, and oral advocacy. Mrs. Feliz is bilingual in Spanish and fluent in Italian.

Scott F. Bocchio

Winthrop, MA

Attorney Scott F. Bocchio has been providing expert legal representation to personal injury clients since 2007. With a strong focus on helping individuals recover fair compensation for their injuries, he brings dedication, compassion, and a results-driven approach to every case. He specializes in a wide range of personal injury cases including Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Animal and Dog Bites, Construction Accidents, and Wrongful Death. He proudly represents clients in Essex, Middlesex, and Plymouth Counties.

Daniel Meagher

White Plains, NY

Daniel Meagher is an associate attorney at Meagher & Meagher, P.C. He received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and previously worked at an international law firm. He handles negligence and medical malpractice cases, leading trial teams to successful resolutions, and is admitted to the New York State Bar and the U.S. Southern District Court of New York.

VIRGINIA J. KNUDSON

Brainerd, MN

Virginia "Ginny" Knudson represents individuals and businesses in various areas of law, including, estate planning and probate, business and corporate, real estate, and governmental relations. Ginny provides mediation services in divorce and custody, especially for business owners and high wage-earners, as well as for real estate, probate and business disputes. Ginny has been selected as a top attorney by Minnesota Super Lawyer Magazine from for 13 years.

Leila Castro Moya

Boca Raton, FL

Leila Castro Moya joined Ged Lawyers, LLP in August 2021, practicing personal injury and property damage law in the Panama City office. She has over 15 years of experience in federal civil litigation, including civil rights, political discrimination, medical malpractice, institutional reform, and personal injury cases. Born and raised in San Juan, PR, she earned a B.A. from Sagrado Corazon University and a Juris Doctor from Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Law in 2002. She is an active member of the Florida Bar since 2021, the Puerto Rico Bar, the Federal Bar for the District of Puerto Rico, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit since 2003, and the Texas Bar since 2016. She is fluent in Spanish.

Ernest W. Sturges, Jr.

Port Charlotte, FL

Mr. Sturges, a Shareholder in the firm, concentrates his practice in Condominium/Community Associations, Real Estate, and Business/Corporations. He was raised in Charlotte County, Florida, and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida School of Law in 1996.

Rebeca Jomarron

Northfield, NJ

Rebeca Jomarron is an associate attorney with Petro Cohen, P.C., concentrating her practice on personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation. She earned her B.A. in Philosophy from The College of New Jersey in 2019 and her J.D. from Barry University School of Law in 2024. She was admitted to the New Jersey bar in October 2024. She is bilingual in Spanish and English. She served as a judicial law clerk for Hon. Michael J. Blee and Hon. M. Susan Sheppard.

Beatriz E. Alfaro

Oakland, CA

Beatriz E. Alfaro is a Senior Associate with Winer, Burritt, Scott & Jacobs, LLP in their Woodland Hills office. Beatriz represents employees throughout California in all aspects of employment litigation, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and mediations.

Eduardo Garcia

San Diego, CA

Eduardo Garcia is an attorney specializing in personal injury, brain injury, auto accident, premises liability, and dog bite cases. He is a zealous advocate committed to ensuring clients receive deserved compensation. Prior to joining Jurewitz Law Group, he practiced Real Estate Law at a top California firm. Eduardo is a San Diego native and Spanish speaker.

Juan Carlos Barreno

Orlando, FL

Juan Carlos Barreno was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on December 10, 1960. He graduated as a lawyer on March 31, 1986, from the University of Zulia, School of Law. He was admitted at FAMU College of Law in 2006 and received his Juris Doctor degree on April 30th, 2010. On April 25, 2012, he was licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State of Florida and since that day he changed his work status from case manager to the Attorney at Payas, Payas & Payas, in the office located in South Orlando, serving Kissimmee. He passed away on February 1, 2024.

Miranda Condra

Irvine, CA

Ms. Condra has been practicing law since 2013 and has always represented those in more vulnerable positions of power; be it against insurance companies, employers or the government. With a passion for litigation and defending her clients’ rights, Ms. Condra interned for the Office of the San Diego Public Defender while still in law school. Afterwards, she assisted in representing low-income and indigent persons accused of committing federal crimes. In workers’ compensation, Ms. Condra tenaciously fights for the rights of injured workers. Due to her passion for injured workers, she has been a long standing member of the California Applicant’s Attorney Association (“CAAA”). She served as the Vice President of the CAAA San Diego Chapter for several years, and is now serving as the President of the CAAA San Diego Chapter.

S. Emile Lisboa IV

Hackensack, NJ

S. Emile Lisboa IV devotes his practice to the rigorous defense of those accused of crimes. A former prosecutor and double certified as a criminal & municipal court trial attorney, he represents people in both New Jersey and New York state and federal courts. He is a leading practitioner in driving while intoxicated cases, including vehicular homicide. Mr. Lisboa's client list includes professional athletes, entertainers, lawyers, doctors, business leaders, law enforcement employees, public officials, college students, friends and neighbors.

Vincent A. Apicella

NEW YORK, NY

Mr. Apicella is one of the founding partners of Apicella & Schlesinger. He graduated from New York University in 1956 and Brooklyn Law School in 1961. He focuses on Real Estate and Wills and Estates. He has been an active member of the Washington Heights community, serving as President of the Washington Heights Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of the Washington Heights Business Improvement District.

Mikael Laguna, Esq. is an attorney at The Ward Law Group, specializing in personal injury law for car accident victims in Florida and New York. With over a decade of experience, he is dedicated to advocating for victims and the less fortunate, ensuring they receive fair compensation. His bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish enhances his ability to serve the Spanish-speaking community.

Travis Greene

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Travis Greene, Esq. is the managing partner of the Personal Injury Protection litigation division at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, P.A. He successfully represents physicians, chiropractors, and diagnostic centers in PIP matters and has brought over 40 cases to verdict. He is admitted to practice law in all courts throughout the State of Florida as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Nazareth Markarian

Richmond Hill, NY

Nazareth Markarian has been associated with the firm since 2011. He graduated from Queens College with honors in 2006 and St. John’s University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 2009. He is an accomplished trial attorney with over a decade of experience in general litigation and personal injury law, with success in Summary Jury Trials, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals in New York.

Andrew W. Bribriesco

Bettendorf, IA

Andrew W. Bribriesco is an attorney specializing in representing injured workers in Iowa and Illinois, as well as workers denied unemployment benefits or experiencing wage theft. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Law, Letters, & Society and the University of Iowa School of Law with distinction. He was admitted to the bar in Iowa in 2010 and Illinois in 2011. Andrew is bilingual and actively involved in various legal and community organizations, including serving on the board of the Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers.

Christopher M. Ramsey

CHARLESTON, SC

Bostic Law Group, P.A., announces that Christopher M. Ramsey, Esquire, has joined its office located at 2236 Ashley Crossing Drive in Charleston. Mr. Ramsey graduated with honors from Clemson University in 2003 and the University of Georgia School of Law in 2006. For the past 7 years, Mr. Ramsey practiced construction and business litigation with the law firm of Robertson Hollingsworth & Flynn. Before entering private practice, Mr. Ramsey worked for the Honorable G. Ross Anderson, Jr. Mr. Ramsey is a member of the bar in South Carolina and Georgia. His focus at Bostic Law Group will be personal injury, business and construction litigation

James W. Sutton III

Doylestown, PA

James (Jamie) W. Sutton, III is an aggressive and experienced Plaintiffs litigation attorney with over twenty years of experience. He handles personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation matters, including wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, products liability, slip and falls, and contractual disputes. He has litigated cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state courts, as well as various Federal District Courts and the Third Circuit Federal Appellate Court. He previously served as a judicial law clerk and worked at law firms Fox Rothschild, Stark & Stark, and Vlasac & Shmaruk.

Lynette Silon-Laguna

Tampa, FL

In 1997, Lynette Silon‐Laguna established what is now known as All Family Law Group, P.A. (AFLG)-a firm dedicated to providing compassionate and experienced legal support in family and criminal law matters. In 1992, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from UCF, graduating summa cum laude, and in 1995, she received her Juris Doctor with honors from UF’s Fredric G. Levin College of Law. Lynette assembled a team of skilled attorneys and legal professionals who share her passion for helping clients navigate complex legal challenges. The firm focuses on divorce, family law, stepparent and relative adoptions, legal name changes, and criminal defense. Each team member is committed to securing the best possible outcome for every client. AFLG is devoted to providing legal services that are not only professional and ethical, but also responsive, communicative, timely, and cost-effective. Having served thousands of individuals and families across Tampa Bay, the team understands the life-changing impact quality legal representation can have. Whenever possible, they strive to reach amicable solutions to help clients avoid the emotional and financial strain of litigation. However, when a peaceful resolution is not an option, the firm’s attorneys are well-equipped to litigate aggressively and effectively, ensuring their clients’ rights are fully protected in and out of the courtroom. Clear, consistent communication is a top priority, and clients are kept informed throughout every stage of their case. Ultimately, AFLG remains devoted to guiding clients through the legal process efficiently and effectively, always working to achieve not only the best legal outcomes-but also to exceed expectations. Their ongoing mission is to prioritize clients’ needs, keep them fully informed, and address any concerns that might arise to ensure every client feels heard, respected, and well-represented.

Mitchell Nudelman

Washington, DC

Mitchell S. Nudelman, MD, JD, FCLM, has been licensed to practice medicine since 1986 and law since 1991. He is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine and board-certified in Family Medicine. He holds medical licenses in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina, and is a member of the Georgia Bar. He specializes in personal injury and professional negligence, leveraging over two decades of experience serving defense counsel and insurance carriers.

Rudy Pacheco

Santa Ana, CA

Rudy Pacheco is a trial attorney dedicated to representing victims of personal injury, including those injured by reckless drivers, defective products, vicious animals, and medical malpractice. He is known for securing high-value settlements and holding culprits accountable, even in complex cases involving children and vulnerable adults. A native Spanish speaker, also conversant in French and Italian, Rudy effectively communicates with diverse clients. He has trial experience in Orange, San Diego, and San Francisco Counties, notably trying a civil case during the COVID-19 shutdown. Rudy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Whittier Law School and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2014. Prior to his legal career, he was an interpreter and taught Spanish at California State University Long Beach.

Aubrey Burton, Jr.

Upper Marlboro, MD

Aubrey Burton, Jr.’s thriving Maryland and Washington, D.C. law practice has been built through experience in both the public and private sector. Coming from law school, Mr. Burton first served as law clerk in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia as well as in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Today he handles family law, business law and other legal issues for people in and around Prince George’s County, Charles County, Montgomery County and the broader D.C. area. At the Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr., we believe that the success of every case depends on the interpersonal relationship between the attorney and the client. As a service oriented firm, we are able to meet the commitment that we make to each of our clients to provide personalized attention to each matter that we accept. Our conscious approach leads to better service, more favorable results and lower costs for our clients. We focus on all areas of the law, with a keen emphasis on family and domestic matters. Such matters include, but are not limited to: divorce; child custody and visitation; grandparent visitation issues; contempt prosecution and defense; child support; deviations from the child support guidelines; alimony; separation agreements; marital property agreements; prenuptial agreements; peace orders; protective orders; standby guardian nominations; modifications of preexisting orders; and post judgment motions, exceptions to Master’s Recommendations, and appeals. Maryland family law attorney Aubrey Burton, Jr., brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and zeal to the task of advising and representing clients.