Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Adam Kielich

Lakewood, CO

Adam Kielich has practiced personal injury law for 11 years, representing individuals on the plaintiff side. Throughout his career, he has worked on thousands of personal injury claims, ranging from minor accidents to catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.

Manuel Gonzales

Houston, TX

Manuel Gonzales has been representing injured individuals and families for 20 years, focusing on providing tough representation against insurance companies. He served as an E4 Specialist in the United States Army from 1991 to 1995. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Houston in 1998 and his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Law in 2001. Manuel established his own firm in 2005. He is fluent in English and Spanish and is actively involved in various community organizations.

Crystal Del Toro

McAllen, TX

Crystal Del Toro is an accomplished and experienced personal injury attorney practicing throughout Texas. She is a Spanish-speaking Latina, born and raised in McAllen, Texas. Over the past ten years, she has recovered millions of dollars for clients in various personal injury cases. She passed the Bar Exam in 2013 and previously worked at Buzbee Law Firm before establishing her own practice. She was recognized with a 2022 Rising Star award.

Andreéa Cruz

Austin, TX

Andreéa Cruz is a South Texas native and bilingual attorney with experience handling a wide range of personal injury matters, including workplace injuries and sexual assault cases. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas State University and her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2022. She is passionate about community outreach and making the legal system more accessible.

Crystal Andrade

Austin, TX

Crystal Andrade joined Doyle & Seelbach PLLC in 2025, bringing litigation experience in civil matters including personal injury, insurance disputes, property claims, breach of contract, and landlord-tenant issues. She graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2021 and The University of Texas at Austin in 2017. She is a native of Laredo, Texas, and is bilingual.

Jared Wall joined Maring Williams Law Office as of August 1st, 2016. His practice is focused on plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death law. Jared grew up in North Sioux City, South Dakota. He attended Mount Marty College where he received an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and psychology with a Spanish minor. He served as a team captain on the MMC men’s basketball team and was named to the GPAC All-Conference team as well as a CoSIDA Academic All-American. Jared attended law school at the University of North Dakota, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He served on the Moot Court Board and competed as a part of the external moot court team. He was named to the Order of the Barristers. After law school, Jared served as a law clerk for the judges of the South Central Judicial District headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Jared is licensed to practice law in North Dakota. In his free time, Jared enjoys playing a variety of sports, spending time outside, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Jared resides in Bismarck with his fiancé Sarah and their dog Watson.

Joseph A. Conoscienti

Decatur, GA

Joseph A. Conoscienti is a founding partner at Conoscienti & Ledbetter, LLC, specializing in criminal law with additional experience in general civil trial practice. He has over 37 years of experience and is licensed to practice in Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and federal courts. He also serves as a part-time Associate Judge for the Municipality of Avondale Estates, Georgia.

Arthur J. Cabral

New Bedford, MA

Arthur Cabral has worked tirelessly for over twenty years for victims of personal injuries. Prior to that, he gained extensive experience working as an adjuster for two major insurance companies. Mr. Cabral will ensure you get the results you deserve. Born in San Miguel Azores, Mr. Cabral is fluent in Portuguese and conversant in Spanish. Growing up he excelled in soccer and takes the sportsmanship and passion he has for the game with him into work where he works just as tirelessly for his clients. A resident of Bristol, Rhode Island, he remains an active member of his community. Mr. Cabral is a graduate of Rhode Island College, and Southern New England School of Law. His goal remains to help people - whether hurt in an auto accident or from a slip and fall or any other injury - get the best results possible. He makes good use of his experience as a claims adjuster to help our clients. For Arthur, the client is always priority number one. He meets with clients on a regular schedule to ensure they are up to date on the status of their case. He believes that helping his clients helps the community.

Brad Johnson

Salt Lake City, UT

Brad has successfully represented thousands of clients in disability hearings in over 35 states. His years of experience with personal injury and SSDI claims give him a unique perspective and prove his commitment to protecting his clients’ best interests. Brad earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2010. Upon graduating from law school, Brad worked as an attorney for a well-known plaintiff’s law firm where he handled a wide variety of cases including workers’ compensation, personal injury, criminal law, and estate distribution. Brad has also worked for one of the country’s most successful nationwide Social Security law firms. Although Brad was born in Arizona, he moved to Utah at a young age. There, he was raised in Orem, Utah and attended Mountain View High School. After high school, Brad served a two-year mission for his church in Madrid, Spain. Brad returned to Utah with his wife and four daughters. In his free time, Brad enjoys spending time with his family and friends as well as serving the underprivileged and disadvantaged in his community. Brad is proud to also serve the people of Oklahoma. His time in law school at Tulsa allowed him to understand the nuances of personal injury law in the state and better represent accident victims.

Jonathan Gutierrez

Huntington Station, NY

Joined Cannon & Acosta in 2019. He specializes in personal injury cases involving car accidents and slip and falls. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office.

Omar M. Bississo

Falls Church, VA

Omar Bississo is the principal and founder of Bississo Law, P.C. While in law school, he clerked at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Rockville, Maryland, where he drafted a successful motion to suppress based on an illegal stop under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. After the motion was granted, all the charges against the defendant were dropped. That event was a turning point. Witnessing firsthand the effects of a defense attorney’s work and its profound impact on clients’ lives cemented his desire to practice criminal defense and become a courtroom practitioner. Since then, Omar has been regularly representing clients on charges ranging from DWI and reckless driving to petit larceny and possession of marijuana. An effective and dedicated advocate, Omar is committed to protecting his client’s constitutional rights and providing them with the best representation possible in both civil and criminal cases.

Jorge Gonzalez

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jorge L. Gonzalez, Jr. is a skilled personal injury litigation attorney specializing in representing plaintiffs against insurance companies. He has a background in defending insurance companies, giving him a strategic edge. He also has legal experience in hospitality and real estate, and the entertainment industry. Fluent in Spanish, he is licensed to practice in Florida.

Robert K. Stegman III

Owings Mills, MD

Mr. Stegman is an experienced personal injury and criminal defense attorney, who has personally worked on and overseen thousands of cases in his legal career. Mr. Stegman and his team have recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. These recoveries range from individuals dealing with injuries stemming from motor vehicle collisions to those suffering from the results of traumatic brain injuries, serious spinal cord injuries, and permanent injuries that have resulted in the need for lifetime medical care and attention and were caused by traumatic car accidents and medical malpractice. Mr. Stegman graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he received the degree of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) of the law; graduating with high academic honors, magna cum laude. While attending law school, Mr. Stegman was a member of the prestigious National Trial Team, a competitive trial advocacy organization that competes nationally. Prior to attending the university, Mr. Stegman graduated with high academic honors from Hood college, located in Frederick Maryland, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Mr. Stegman is an active member of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). Further, Mr. Stegman is a member of the Baltimore City Bar Association, the Baltimore County Bar Association, and the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association. Further, Mr. Stegman has been named one of Maryland’s 10 Best Attorney’s practicing in the field of Personal Injury for the consecutive years of 2015, 2016, and 2017 as published by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Stegman has earned the distinction of being named a Rising Star Super Lawyer for the consecutive years of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, a distinction earned by less than 2.5% of lawyers in the State of Maryland. Lastly, and most recently, Mr. Stegman was awarded the very selective award for America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, an award which only goes to those who have successfully litigated a case that is potentially worth more than $2,000,000. Concerned about social and systematic challenges in our society, Mr. Stegman provides legal services, on a pro bono basis, to assist those with criminal records in expunging their records to help give people a second chance in life and with future employment opportunities. In addition to these academic and personal achievements, Mr. Stegman serves as member of the Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association, is active in his community, and is an attending member of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Stegman is fluent in Spanish, and was born in Baltimore, Maryland, where he continues to reside this day as a life-long Baltimore resident.

Roberto Helguera

Houston, TX

Roberto T. Helguera graduated from Thomas Aquinas College with a double major in philosophy and theology and a minor in sciences. Due to the unique teaching Socratic method used at Thomas Aquinas, Roberto acquired excellent thinking, argumentative and logical skills that led him naturally to pursue a career in law. Roberto began his studies of law at Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, IL and finished them at Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, MA, studying at night while working a full day for BankBoston. In between he pursued a unique opportunity to experience the practice of international law in his native country, Argentina, under the country’s largest firm, Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal. He returned to the U.S. with BankBoston (now part of HSBC) as part of an investment banking team. At Suffolk, he joined the Hispanic Law Student Association and practiced mediation under attorneys with over 30 years of legal practice experience. Roberto practiced law at some of the U.S.’ major firms, such as Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy in New York, NY, Brobeck, Phlegher & Harrison in Austin, TX, Bracewell LLP in Houston, TX, and DLA Piper Rudnick LLP in Austin, TX. He acquired extensive banking, finance, high technology, and corporate law knowledge. Roberto is a State Bar of Texas and New York State Bar Association member. He is admitted to practice law in Texas and New York. He is bilingual in Spanish and English, and fluent in French. Having lived in Argentina and the U.S., Roberto brings an understanding of cross-cultural issues particular to the Hispanic world, relevant to the Firm’s representation of Hispanic and Spanish-speaking clients.

The eldest of nine children, J.C. grew up in the rural west where he and his siblings learned on a farm the value of hard work and responsibility. After high school, J.C. served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Spain. Upon his return to the United States, he enrolled in school and later graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern Utah University in History and Spanish Literature. He then attended the University of Wyoming College of Law, graduating in 2005. J.C. began practicing law in April of that same year. J.C. practiced criminal defense, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation at the start of his career before focusing on criminal defense and personal injury as his exclusive practice areas. J.C. has successfully defended thousands of people and built a practice based on satisfied clients referring friends and family. J.C.’s practice focuses on sex abuse, retail theft, DUI, drug possession, drug trafficking, domestic violence, assault, aggravated assault, murder, rape, sexual abuse of a child, exploitation, white collar fraud, fraud, and theft cases. As a Spanish speaker, J.C. also assists immigrants charged with crimes. J.C. prides himself on his courtroom experience, having handled approximately 10,000 court hearings during the course of his career.

Albert J. Tiseo, Jr.

Port Charlotte, FL

Mr. Tiseo, a Shareholder in the firm, specializes in Civil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Commercial Litigation. Raised in Charlotte County, Florida, he obtained his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University in 2000.

Janice V. Arellano

Oakland, NJ

Janice Arellano is counsel specializing in litigation and school law, focusing on labor and employment counseling, civil litigation, and representing public school districts and charter schools in New Jersey. She also serves as a court-appointed attorney for alleged incapacitated individuals. Janice is proficient in Spanish and has been recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyers “Rising Star” since 2021.

Jay was born and raised in New York City. Jay graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Capital Law. Jay is the Principal at Jay Perez Law where he has practiced in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, and Appeals for the past 24 years. Prior to attending law school, Jay was a police officer in New York City and in South Florida. Jay is a highly experienced and skilled attorney who is passionate about his work and his clients. Jay has been successful due to his innovative approach and understanding that successful lawyering is about relationship building with all entities involved. Further, Jay understands the importance of remaining extremely accessible and transparent with his clients. Jay is the son of Cuban immigrants and Spanish was his first language and the only language that was spoken in his home growing up. Due to his upbringing, Jay has a deep connection and drive to assist immigrants. Further, his experience as a police officer has proven to be an invaluable asset to his criminal defense clients because of his unique perspective on how the system “works”. Jay is a powerful advocate for his clients and gets results regardless of the area of law. Jay runs a results-oriented practice that offers real solutions to real-world problems.

Fatjon Cake

Surfside Beach, SC

Fatjon Cake is a dedicated and compassionate attorney at The Floyd Law Firm. Born in Albania and raised in the United States, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where he concentrated in trial advocacy. Fluent in Albanian and English, and conversant in Spanish, Fatjon focuses on personal injury, immigration law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning. He is an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association and volunteers as a youth soccer coach.

Joan M. Bannan

Morristown, NJ

Joan Bannan is counsel to Porzio Bromberg & Newman, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice. With approximately 40 years of experience, she has a diverse background in civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and professional claims management, including extensive jury trial experience.

Lina Vargas

New York, NY

Lina’s career began with the firm in the late 1990s, and she has seen and done it all. With deep experience comes deep wisdom, which for Lina has translated into a complete set of superior paralegal skills. Lina can handle any case across a wide gamut of fact patterns including but not limited to car accidents, slip/trip and falls and construction accidents. With a high aptitude for medicine and always looking for a challenge, Lina also takes the lead on many of the firm’s medical malpractice cases. Fastidiously working on these matters from inception, she forms strong bonds with firm clients who continually seek her out for advice and guidance. Lina has been paralegal for some of the firm’s most notable cases, making valuable contributions during the course of the legal process. She quickly knows what needs to be done to progress the case in an expeditious manner and works to that end without distraction. She can often be found right next to Andy at trial, and Andy relies and trusts Lina implicitly. Lina was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. She graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (B.S.) and Stenotype Academy with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She enjoys spending time with her daughters and being outdoors at the beach. She also loves to take bike rides which always puts a smile on her face.

Mary C. Espino

Miami, FL

Mary C. Espino, Esq. is a prestigious attorney with 30 years of experience dedicated to serving the community in Florida and other states. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, she has extensive knowledge and background in complex legal proceedings, especially those that require her skills as a litigator, mediator, and investigator. Ms. Espino brings years of experience and an exceptional legal background to the Gallardo Immigration team. Mrs. Espino graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Thomas University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Subsequently, in 1995, she received her law degree from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University, earning Magna Cum Laude honors with a Juris Doctor degree. Her academic credentials are complemented by her work as Associate Editor of Nova Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Society. This talented professional has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1995 and of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida since 1996. She has also been part of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida since 2004.

Stephanie Bohigas is an Associate Attorney at HAWM Law, where she focuses on immigration and family law. She earned her Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law in August 2023, receiving the Book Award in Family Law and achieving Dean’s List honors multiple times throughout her studies. As the co-founder of the Advocates for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (AIRR), Stephanie played a pivotal role in mobilizing legal resources for underserved communities. She successfully organized legal clinics and educational panels addressing critical immigration issues, underscoring her commitment to advocacy and community service. Stephanie’s hands-on experience includes serving as an Attorney Mentee at Magnolia Immigration Law, where she worked closely on business immigration cases, including various visa petitions and consular processing. Additionally, during her time at the Orlando Center for Justice, she prepared family-based petitions and provided pro bono legal services to immigrants and refugees, further demonstrating her dedication to social justice. Prior to her legal education, Stephanie graduated from Florida State University with a double major in International Affairs and Political Science, complemented by a minor in Spanish. She was recognized as a Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholar and actively engaged in several student organizations, including Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity and Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Fluent in Spanish and knowledgeable in Swahili, Stephanie effectively connects with a diverse range of clients. She is also an active member of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she continues to develop her expertise and engage with the legal community. Her blend of legal expertise, community engagement, and passion for advocacy makes her a valuable asset to HAWM Law and the clients she serves.