Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Christina L. Peterson

Green Bay, WI

Christina Peterson grew up in Aurora, Wisconsin. She graduated magna cum laude from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a major in Political Science and Spanish, and a minor in Business Administration. She earned her J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 2003. She has practiced law in Green Bay since 2003, joining Hanaway Ross Law Firm in 2019. She has served as an adjunct instructor at NWTC, teaching administration of estates for the paralegal program. Her practice areas include Business & Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Will & Trusts, Elder Law, Real Estate, Collections, Bankruptcy Law & Creditor’s Rights, Landlord & Tenant Law, and Appeals. She is actively involved in community organizations.

John H. Price Jr.

North Charleston, SC

A local graduate of North Charleston High School, attorney John Price has practiced since 1985, serving as a state prosecutor in the Charleston County Solicitor’s Office before founding John Price Law Firm, LLC in 1988. An experienced attorney, he has served as president of the Charleston Art of Trial Advocacy Workshop for Charleston-area lawyers, a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, and Board of Governors for the South Carolina Association of Justice. Mr. Price also serves as president of the Palmetto Touchdown Club, an academic scholarship and booster club as well as an assistant coach of several youth basketball teams and Board of Governors for travel league organizations. He is a member of the American Association of Justice, a board member of the South Carolina Association of Justice and a founding fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Sara brings years of experience in mass tort litigation to her practice, which is focused on product liability matters.

William T. McKinley

Bartow, FL

Bill McKinley is the managing partner at William McKinley Law, P.A., focusing his practice on civil litigation in state and federal court. He has a background in business, banking, and the law, and he applies this experience to help clients with their legal problems. He founded William McKinley Law, P.A. after several years in practice with other firms in Polk County, where he focused on civil and commercial litigation and insurance defense.

Eddy A. Nicklaus

Coral Gables, FL

Eddy A. Nicklaus is an Associate Attorney at Nicklaus & Associates P.A. in Coral Gables. He graduated from DePauw University, in Greencastle, Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2014. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and DePauw University Baseball Team. While in Undergraduate school, he completed a fulltime internship with the American Trucking Association at their main headquarters in Arlington, VA. Mr. Nicklaus has also had hands on employment positions with a large well-established construction/ general contracting company here in South Florida. Mr. Nicklaus earned his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL) in 2019. During law school, he participated in the Legal Immigration Pro bono Clinic where he was responsible for the management of countless underprivileged clients helping them on their lawful path to U.S. Citizenship, all while under the supervision of the lead Pro Bono Immigration Attorney at FCSL. Mr. Nicklaus is fully fluent in Spanish having been born and raised in Miami, Florida. Since being admitted to the Florida Bar, Mr. Nicklaus practices civil litigation defense, including trucking defense, premises liability, products liability, commercial litigation, casualty injury cases, insurance claims, as well as other forms of civil defense representation. Mr. Nicklaus is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts.

Abby Hernandez Ivey, an associate attorney with Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, brings a diverse perspective to our team. Fluent in English and Spanish, Abby’s legal journey led her from Puerto Cortes, Honduras, to the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. Her background, coupled with experience as a judicial intern, makes her a valuable asset in delivering comprehensive legal support.

John Peck

Boston, MA

Attorney John Peck is dedicated to advocating for accident victims in the fight to compensate them for injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. He has over a decade of experience handling personal injury cases and leads the team at Peck Trial Attorneys.

As a child, Erin questioned everything. According to her parents, fairness mattered, deeply, to Erin and she voiced her concerns with vehemence. As an adult, not much has changed for Erin; fairness continues to serve as a guiding principle in her client advocacy. Erin received her Bachelor’s Degree in History from Barnard College of Columbia University. Upon graduation, she traveled to Southern Mexico, volunteering with a non-profit dedicated to indigenous rights before returning stateside to attend the University of Miami School of Law as part of the prestigious Miami Scholars program. Erin credits her tenure in Miami with her proficiency in Spanish and love of empanadas. Erin first practiced law in a litigation boutique in Miami before returning to Connecticut to try cases with her father. Erin joined Boatman Law in 2012 and she has zealously represented her clients ever since. Erin represents individuals and small businesses in varied and often complex civil disputes. In addition to her general litigation practice, Erin assists clients in personal injury, consumer, and unfair and deceptive trade practices litigation, ensuring that financial institutions and insurance companies are forced to treat her clients with the dignity and respect that they each deserve. Owing to the emotional nature of many of these disputes, Erin is a litigator and a coach to her clients, making sure that each of her clients has the necessary support that she needs to emerge from litigation stronger than ever. Erin is licensed to practice in Connecticut, Florida, the District of Columbia, and the District Courts of Connecticut and Florida. Together with her father, Erin has tried cases to verdict and has argued multiple cases before the Connecticut Appellate Court. Erin has been recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer in the Rising Star category from 2015 to the present. In 2018, she received the Rising Star award from the Connecticut Bar Association’s Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section. Erin lives in Fairfield with her husband and two small children. She spends her time at the beach, eating tacos, and dancing with her Peruvian husband.

Lawrence Anzalone

Lakeland, FL

Born in New York, New York, Mr. Anzalone was raised in both New Jersey and Florida. As a student, he was chosen as the College Student-Athlete of the Year. In law school, he served as a member of the Student Senate. When not practicing law, Mr. Anzalone is a Sunday school teacher, a member of his church’s Finance Committee, and an assistant Scout Master (BSA). He also enjoys golf, traveling, and spending time with family. In his legal practice, Attorney Anzalone sees his role as the objective listener. He takes the time to get to know his clients, understand their concerns, and provide reasonable options and expectations. He only accepts cases that he believes stand a chance and is committed to doing everything in his power to help his clients obtain justice and fair financial recovery. Attorney Anzalone has been Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law by the Florida Bar for more than 31 years. He draws on decades of trial experience, extensive skill, and an in-depth understanding of workers’ compensation law to help his clients navigate even the toughest of legal challenges. When preparing a case for trial, he is extremely thorough in gathering evidence and working with his client to obtain a clear picture of their medical history and treatment. Throughout the process, Attorney Anzalone remains consistently available to answer his clients’ questions, address their concerns, and keep them informed every step of the way.

Andrew B. Siegel

New York, NY

Mr. Siegel is a partner in the law firm of Goidel & Siegel, LLP, which he and Jonathan Goidel co-founded in 1990. Prior to the founding of Goidel & Siegel, Mr. Siegel was employed as a trial attorney at the Legal Aid Society in Brooklyn, New York, where he concentrated on defending indigent criminal defendants. While there, he handled thousands of criminal matters and tried many of those cases to verdict. Mr. Siegel then became associated with Galett, Dreyer & Berkey, a prestigious law firm concentrating on real estate and commercial litigation, until founding Goidel & Siegel with Mr. Goidel. Since founding Goidel & Siegel, Mr. Siegel has tried many civil cases to verdict in nearly every trial court in the City of New York and, on numerous occasions, has argued successfully before the Appellate Divisions of the First and Second Departments. Mr. Siegel participates in every aspect of the operations of Goidel & Siegel from client intake to case strategy to final resolution, whether by trial or otherwise. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and will explore every available and appropriate option to maximize his clients’ recovery or defense. Mr. Siegel graduated with high honors from the State University of New York at Albany in 1983. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1986. During law school, Mr. Siegel participated in the pro se litigants’ program of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and trained as a trial attorney in the offices of Jay Goldberg, Esq. And Michael G. Berger, Esq., premier criminal defense and commercial law attorneys in the City of New York.

Stephanie N. Wolfinbarger

Louisville, KY

Stephanie N. Wolfinbarger began practicing injury and disability law in 2008 and became a partner in the firm in 2013. She is an Officer of the Kentucky Workers Association and a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Kentucky Justice Association, and Women Lawyers Association Of Jefferson County. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2023-2024 and selected for The Best Lawyers In America from 2023-2024.

Sylvia V. Gonzalez

La Palma, CA

Sylvia V. Gonzalez is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez, with over a decade of experience in personal injury law. She leads her firm with a balance of aggressive legal tactics and compassionate client care, dedicated to providing personalized and effective legal representation.

Patricia M. Beasley

Lake Charles, LA

Patricia Beasley is a partner at Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, specializing in family law, adoption law, and criminal defense. She has a multicultural background, with Spanish as her first language, and also speaks some French and German. She previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for Calcasieu Parish, managing the Domestic Violence Division. Patricia is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts and the U.S. District Western District of Louisiana. She is known for her compassionate and skilled advocacy, and has held leadership roles such as President of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Family Law Section and co-founder of the Women’s Section of the Southwest Bar Association.

Louis Berk

Orlando, FL

Louis Berk founded Louis Berk Law in 2018, driven by passions for educating the Hispanic community and giving back. He gained firsthand experience in business growth and customer service, which now drives his client-first approach to law. Fluent in Spanish, Berk advocates for the Hispanic community, ensuring fair representation. His firm focuses on representing people, not just cases, providing personalized attention and aiming for maximum compensation.

Rodrigo Suarez

Los Angeles, CA

Rodrigo “Rod” Suarez is Of Counsel at ALG with more than 20 years of experience in the legal field. Most of his career has been dedicated to personal injury law, helping clients navigate difficult times after accidents and injuries. He’s handled hundreds of cases involving injuries, property concerns, and product issues, always focusing on finding the right solution for each individual. Rod takes pride in evaluating cases thoroughly, developing clear strategies, and guiding clients through every step-whether it’s managing discovery, taking depositions, or preparing for trial. He’s been in the courtroom on both sides-representing plaintiffs and defending clients-giving him a unique perspective that helps him negotiate effectively and pursue the best outcome for his clients. Rod graduated with honors from Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado in El Salvador in 2004, and earned his law degree from the University of La Verne College of Law in 2008, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He’s admitted to practice in California, Texas, and before the El Salvador Supreme Court. Rod is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

Clair Campbell

Fort Collins, CO

Clair Campbell is the Principal and Managing Attorney at Campbell & Associates. With over 37 years of personal injury law experience, she leads a team that has helped more than 35,000 individuals achieve settlements or jury verdicts. She is dedicated to building relationships with clients and providing knowledge during difficult times.

Fahd Z. Ali

Dallas, TX

Fahd Z. Ali, Esq. is a Trial Lawyer and recent addition to the Sweet James Litigation Department. A decades-long student of both Trial Advocacy and the Civil Discovery Act, Fahd has litigated, arbitrated and tried cases in Courtrooms throughout the State of California. His diligence and efforts have resulted in over $50 Million in compensation for his deserving clients. His practice areas include automobile and/or motorcycle collisions, premises liability cases and product liability cases. His commitment to championing the cause of wronged individuals and families against insurance companies and corporations has never wavered since he first started working in Plaintiff’s Civil Litigation in 2006. Fahd received his undergraduate degree from Whittier College, where he graduated with academic distinction and served as the President of the Political Science Honor Society. He went on to graduate from Syracuse University College of Law in New York. Fahd speaks English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi and Spanish. He prides himself on direct and candid communication with his clients, believing that a well-informed client is critical to the success of any case.

Scott G. Sanford is a 2006 graduate of American University's Washington College of Law, where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the school's Moot Court team, Journal of Gender and Social Policy, Business Law Brief, and Civil Practice Clinic. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated magna cum laude with majors in History, English, and Political Science. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors society. He was admitted to the Maryland and New Jersey Bars in 2006, the District of Columbia Bar in 2007, and the Virginia Bar in 2008. He is a member of the Prince George's County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Prior to joining Wilson & Parlett, Mr. Sanford worked for the claims litigation counsel of a large insurance company. He now represents injury victims in workers' compensation, Social Security, and civil cases. Mr. Sanford became a partner with the firm in 2014.

Emerson Arellano

Edinburg, TX

Emerson Arellano was born in Fort Hood/Killeen, Texas, and raised in Brownsville. He graduated from James Pace High School in the top 10% of his class. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin in 2004 and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan School of Law in 2008. Licensed in Texas in 2009, he has practiced at the Law Office of Ramon Garcia since then, handling personal injury, construction defect, contractual disputes, and probate matters.

Joe Reyna

Edinburg, TX

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada while his father as stationed in Nellis Air Force Base, Joe arrived in what would become his hometown, Donna, Texas, at the age of 2 years in 1970. He learned the value of hard work at an early age from his parents and siblings. His interest in law began early on while he served as Student Body President at Donna High School. Upon graduating from Donna High School, Joe attended the University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1991 with a major in government. He served as an active member of the Hispanic Business Student Association and Mexican American Student Leadership Counsel. Joe went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1994. As a second-year law student, he co-coordinated a state wide conference, “Forjando Una Comunidad: Forging One Community” bringing in speakers from across the country to discuss matters relevant to the Hispanic Community with regards to the practice of law. He was an original member of the school’s first Criminal Law Clinic and was able to try his first case as a third-year law student. He was also selected to intern at the Court of Criminal Appeals. Joe began his career as a solo practitioner handling cases in all areas of law. He then joined the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office in 1999 where he tried first chair cases from misdemeanors to murders. He gained valuable trial experience which served him well in his private practice from 2001-2022, when he joined Vidaurri, Rodriguez & Reyna. Joe is fluent in Spanish and settled and tried cases to verdict in both criminal and wrongful death cases. He has been a certified mediator since 1996 and has valuable negotiations skills. His ability to understand the needs of the people in deep South Texas is evident by the strong ties he has built in the community as he assisted thousands of clients through his practice.

Joseph E. Ashmore, Jr.

Dallas, TX

Honorable Joseph (Joe) Ellis Ashmore, Jr. a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at the age of 90. Joe was born July 24, 1933, in Dallas, Texas, and he lived a full and meaningful life, leaving a mark on all who knew him. He spent his life dedicated to his faith, family, friends, and community, always putting others before himself. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1963. He is a retired Probate Judge and the owner and operator of the Law Offices of Joseph E. Ashmore, Jr. P.C. He has vast experience in Probate, Ancillary Probate, Banking and Trust Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law, Mental Health Law and Civil Litigation. Prior to opening his Law Firm, he was unanimously appointed by the Dallas County Commissioners Court to the newly created Probate Court No. 3 in June of 1975. He was the Judge of Probate Court No. 3 from June 1975 until he retired in September 1986.

Barry Aronin

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Barry Aronin is the Director of Insurance Litigation at LaBovick Law Group, specializing in PIP litigation and workers' compensation. He represents injured persons and medical providers against insurance carriers, ensuring full and fair reimbursement. His experience includes defending hospitals and insurance companies, giving him unique insight into their tactics. He is a strong advocate for his clients, embodying the firm's 'fight to win' core value.

Patrick Mourin

Deerfield Beach, FL

Patrick Mourin is a dedicated trial attorney with a rich and diverse background in both law and public service. A South Florida native by way of Brazil, Patrick was raised in Miami from infancy and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese-allowing him to connect meaningfully with a broad range of clients. Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Florida International University in 2013 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University College of Law in 2016. Shortly after graduating law school, Patrick answered the call to serve and commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer in the United States Army. He completed Basic Training in 2016, graduated from Officer Candidate School in 2017, and finished the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Sill in 2018. He was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he deployed overseas and led soldiers in high-pressure operational environments. He was honorably discharged in 2022. Upon returning to South Florida, Patrick was admitted to the Florida Bar and began his legal career in personal injury defense litigation before transitioning to plaintiff-side advocacy, where he found his true passion-fighting for individuals who have been wronged or injured. In addition to his legal practice, Patrick holds a Master’s Degree in History from Liberty University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. His academic background enhances his litigation approach, bringing analytical depth, historical insight, and a keen attention to detail to every case he handles. Patrick combines legal acumen, military discipline, and cultural fluency to advocate with tenacity and compassion for his clients.

Ricardo Corona

Miami, FL

Ricardo Corona, founder of Corona Law Firm, is a graduate of the University of Miami (J.D. cum laude) with extensive business, real estate, and commercial banking experience. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, Federal Bar for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He is a member of several professional associations including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He practices civil litigation, criminal defense, immigration law, family law, real estate law, civil forfeitures, commercial litigation, foreclosures, and appellate law.