Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Michael P. Burakoff

Morristown, NJ

Michael P. Burakoff is the principal attorney at The Law Offices of Michael P. Burakoff, P.A., with over 40 years of experience representing accident victims in New Jersey. He has achieved numerous six and seven-figure recoveries through negotiations and trial. Mr. Burakoff serves as a Superior Court arbitrator for automobile accidents and personal injury cases, and also arbitrates uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. He was co-counsel for several New Jersey municipalities in mass tort litigation against the lead paint industry. His practice is exclusively dedicated to personal injury litigation, and he is recognized for his expertise by insurance companies and other attorneys. He provides personalized service, handling critical aspects of cases himself and working on a contingency fee basis.

Joseph A. Ginarte is the founding partner and general counsel of the firm. His background as a factory worker, and his father's work injury, inspired him to pursue a legal career representing workers. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law and launched his career in 1982. He has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $9.5 million settlement in a construction accident case. Ginarte is recognized for his commitment to clients and has been an appointee to the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Civil Practice Committee and a former president of the Top 100 National Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. He is also involved in charitable work.

Michael Bersani

Auburn, NY

Michael Bersani is a partner at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka, P.C., specializing in personal injury, product liability, and professional malpractice litigation in Central New York. He has been recognized multiple times as 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers in America for personal injury and professional malpractice in the Syracuse metropolitan area. He is also listed as a 'Super Lawyer' and holds the highest 'AV' rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Bersani is an avid cyclist, fluent in Spanish and French, and has authored a book titled 'Understanding Your New York Personal Injury Claim'. He is also known for his pro bono work for immigrants and children.

Dean Standish “Stan” Perkins

Issaquah, WA

From standing up for clients who have been seriously injured to coaching young athletes and mentoring new lawyers, Dean “Stan” Perkins is committed to helping people. A skilled attorney with more than 35 years of experience, Stan has successfully tried, arbitrated, and settled thousands of personal injury cases since 1986, helping his clients recover millions of dollars. He empowers his clients, helping good people who have been injured find justice and regain their lives. He sees his practice as an opportunity to step into people’s lives and use his skills and resources to turn negatives into positives. Stan runs his law practice and his life with the same values he instilled as a youth coach: Expect the best, put in the effort, and share your gifts. With his personal injury practice thriving, coaching young lawyers has become a major focus for Stan. He serves as benefactor and mentor for recent law graduates of Seattle University School of Law, where he also serves as an adjunct professor. Helping his clients through their cases is his top priority. “The opportunity I have to serve, to help, to counsel people through challenging times is humbling and satisfying. I love my practice and serving my clients to improve their lives and find justice.”

David A. Muncy

Columbia, MD

David A. Muncy joined Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. upon graduation from law school in 2012 and was made a partner in the firm in 2017. He worked for both plaintiffs’ personal injury firms and an insurance defense firm, deciding to fight for injured people. In law school, he served on the Executive Board of the University of Baltimore Law Review, competed on the Robert Wagner Moot Court Team, and was selected for the Dean Search Committee. He also represented indigent criminal defendants as a Rule 16 Public Defender. He graduated from the University of Maryland College Park in 2009 and the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012 magna cum laude, inducted into the Heuisler Honor Society. In 2018, David was elected Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ), the youngest attorney in Maryland to hold an elected Officer position. He served as Secretary, Treasurer, and President-Elect before becoming President of MAJ in 2023. He sits on the MAJ Board of Governors and previously co-chaired the Young Lawyers Division, Membership Committee, and Auto Negligence Section. He has testified before the Maryland General Assembly on bills affecting injured victims' rights. David is also a member of the American Association for Justice and attends CLE programs. He was previously Co-Chair of the Howard County Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Division. David focuses his practice on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security Disability cases. He has tried hundreds of cases before various Maryland courts and commissions. In 2015, he was named to the Daily Record’s “20 in Their 20s,” and was selected for Super Lawyers’ list of Maryland Rising Stars (2017-2023). The National Trial Lawyers' Association also named him to the Top 40 under 40 list. In 2019, he was honored with MAJ’s Outstanding Service Award. In 2022, he was named to The Daily Record’s Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Power List. Since 2013, David has volunteered with Wills for Heroes.

James Cunningham

Daytona Beach, FL

James Cunningham is an experienced and aggressive Florida auto accident lawyer who has been fighting for personal injury clients since 1977. He is Board Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy and as a Civil Trial Specialist by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has won numerous professional awards and is known for his tireless work ethic and commitment to obtaining recoveries for his clients.

J. Antonio DelCampo

Atlanta, GA

J. Antonio DelCampo is an esteemed attorney and former State Court Judge in DeKalb County, known for his success in complex cases including medical malpractice and product liability. Born in Lima, Peru, he immigrated to Atlanta in 1979. He earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 1991 and a law degree from Georgia State University in 1994. In 2023, he became the first Hispanic President of the State Bar of Georgia. His practice focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, premises liability, and business disputes, leveraging his judicial experience to achieve multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements.

Jimin Oh

SAN JOSE, CA

Jimin Oh is the founding and partner attorney at Solution Now Law Firm, specializing in auto accident injury cases. She is dedicated to providing personalized attention and fighting for fair settlements for her clients, drawing from her extensive experience and personal understanding of accident-related stress. Her expertise covers a wide range of accident types and injuries, including motorcycle, drunk driving, bike, e-scooter, pedestrian, Uber/Lyft, and delivery driver accidents, as well as soft tissue, severe fractures, permanent scars, and traumatic brain injuries. She honed her litigation and negotiation skills at Santa Clara Superior Court and the Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office. Jimin holds a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she received the WITKIN Award for Best Negotiated Settlement and Appellate Advocacy. She is recognized with numerous awards including Million Dollar Trial Lawyers, Top Lawyer, Attorney of the Year, Best Trial Lawyer in America, and Avvo Client’s Choice. She is also actively involved in various legal and community organizations.

Evan M. Oshan

Seattle, WA

Evan Oshan is the founder of Oshan & Associates P.C., with over two decades of experience in personal injury law. He graduated Cum Laude from UCLA and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California Hastings College of The Law. Evan served as an international law intern at the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and an intern for a United States Senator. He is licensed in New York and Washington and has a reputation for aggressive and direct representation, achieving multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. He is recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top 100 Lawyers, and Lawyers of Distinction.

Salim F. Sabbagh

Clifton, NJ

Salim F. Sabbagh is a founding partner at Sabbagh Thapar, LLC, focusing on personal injury cases. He has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in New Jersey and New York, earning him life membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been recognized as a 'Top 10 Under 40 attorney' by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (2023), a 'Rising Star' by New Jersey Super Lawyers (2021-2024), and 'Ones to Watch' by The Best Lawyers in America© (2021-2024). Salim is also a Board of Governors member for the New Jersey Association for Justice and a frequent speaker.

Rashmi N. Patel

Stamford, CT

Rashmi N. Patel is the founder and principal member of the firm, specializing in immigration, family, and personal injury law. She has nearly 20 years of experience and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2020. Attorney Patel is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, English, and Spanish, and is known for her client-focused approach and effective advocacy.

Charles Perrault

Methuen, MA

Attorney Charles Perrault, a founding attorney of Perrault Blair Law Group, has over 40 years of experience specializing in personal injury matters. He has secured numerous six and seven-figure recoveries for clients, including one exceeding $1,000,000.00. Since 2006, he has been a life member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and federal courts, and is an active member of various legal and community organizations. He provides legal representation in both English and Spanish.

Michael Bersani

Auburn, NY

Michael Bersani joined Michaels Bersani Kalabanka in 1995 after clerking for 2 years at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 1993, where he was a law review editor and inducted into the Order of the Coif and Justinian Society, also receiving the “Scribe Award” for legal writing. He holds a Master’s degree in Spanish from Middlebury College. He is fluent in Spanish and French, and speaks basic Italian, serving many Spanish-speaking personal injury clients. Bersani has been recognized as “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” (2021) and “Professional Malpractice Lawyer of the Year” (2022, 2024) by Best Lawyers in America. He holds the highest “AV” ranking from Martindale-Hubbell and is consistently selected as a “Super Lawyer” and a “Blue Ribbon Panelist” by Super Lawyers. He is also listed in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and is a member of the Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum. Bersani is a Board Director of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, a respected legal writer and lecturer, and author of "Understanding Your New York Personal Injury Claim". He is also a community activist, serving on boards for the Worker Justice Center of New York, Geneva Human Rights Commission, Auburn YMCA, and Boys & Girls Club of Geneva, and was named 2009 Citizen of Year by Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Sarabraj S. Thapar

Clifton, NJ

Sarabraj 'Sarab' S. Thapar is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by only 2% of attorneys, licensed in New Jersey and New York. His practice focuses on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and dog attacks, with an over 90% trial success rate. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a New Jersey Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' since 2017, and recognized for 'Excellence in Civil Litigation' by Lawyers of Distinction. Sarab was also named 'Young Lawyer of the Year' by SABA-NJ.

J. Ryan Fowler

Houston, TX

Ryan is a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, an intensive three-week program designed to help lawyers refine their trial skills. Ryan has tried multiple cases to verdict including personal injury, contracts, products and first party insurance disputes. He also handles a myriad of energy billing disputes wherein he represents businesses, commercial property owners, and homeowners. Ryan believes that every client’s case deserves to be handled with personal attention and should be meticulously prepared as if it is going to trial. He prides himself on being able to try any case in any venue at any time. Ryan is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Rene Rogers

The Woodlands, TX

Rene S. Rogers has been a licensed attorney for 40 years. She is a native Houstonian and a graduate of the University of Houston and the University of Houston College of Law. She has been a resident of The Woodlands for 33 years. During her more than 40 years of practice, Rene has handled a wide variety of cases, including products liability, trucking accidents, auto accidents, construction and oil field accidents, premises liability cases and medical negligence cases. Rene has handled hundreds of cases and has extensive first chair jury trial experience on both sides of the docket in both commercial and personal injury cases, across the state of Texas. Rene is well regarded by her peers. She has been AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell’s Attorney Peer Rating review for more than 30 years. The AV-Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating as to both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. Rene is past-president of the Board of The Woodlands Bar Association, and president-elect of The Montgomery County Bar Association, and on the board of the Dispute Resolution Center. She has twice been recognized as a top personal injury attorney by Houstonia magazine, and by Living Magazine as the top personal injury firm in The Woodlands. Rene is also a member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers, the Executive Women's Alliance, The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, Conroe /Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce , The Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Joseph King

Alexandria, VA

Joe’s criminal defense portfolio includes defending some of the area’s most significant murder cases as well as defending federal white-collar matters, federal drug conspiracy and firearm offenses, state criminal matters, and DUI/DWI charges. His legal work has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, and top regional publications The Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine. In 2021 and 2022, Virginia Super Lawyers rated Joe as one of the top 100 lawyers in Virginia. Prior to establishing his private legal practice in 2008, Joe worked as an attorney at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender, which has a number of alumni recognized among the Washington, D.C. metro area’s top trial lawyers. During his time as a public defender, Joe diligently worked on behalf of his indigent clients and attended the respected Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia. Joe received his Juris doctorate cum laude from The University of Michigan Law School in 2003. He earned a master's degree in History from George Mason University in 1996 and a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Mary Washington College in 1992. Joe is a fluent Spanish speaker.

David Laborde

Lafayette, LA

David has spent his entire career successfully representing injured individuals in complex personal injury cases. “Initially, I thought I wanted to go to school to be a doctor, but soon realized I really wanted to be a lawyer like my father,” David says. “In the legal world, my father, a lawyer and a judge, is my hero.” Upon graduating from LSU in 1988 and Tulane Law School in 1991, David worked for the Honorable Juan Torruella of the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston. Upon completing his clerkship, David returned home to Louisiana and entered private practice in Lafayette, founding Laborde Law Firm in 1995. “I’ve lived out of the country and in other parts of the country, and there’s nothing like living in Louisiana, from the people to the culture to the food,” he says. David has served a diverse client base. He’s fluent in Spanish and has represented Native American Indians before various Native American, state and federal tribunals and agencies. “It’s very satisfying to know you that you made a difference in someone’s life and helped them during a time they were really in need,” says David. David is rated as a distinguished personal injury lawyer by his peers and upholds the highest ethical standards. He is recognized as a top trial lawyer and is a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is a member of the Louisiana Association for Justice, the Louisiana Bar Association, the Lafayette Parish Bar Association and other local and civic organizations. “I’ve represented young people who have suffered some horrific injuries,” he recalls. “One young lady was paralyzed and having spent many hours with her through recovery, though adjusting to a new lifestyle, it made me appreciate how important it is that we can make a person’s life more comfortable in a terrible situation.” David has represented individuals in all facets of litigation, from filing the initial claim in state and federal courts, through trial, through courts of appeal and through the Louisiana Supreme Court. He has been admitted to practice in Louisiana State District Courts, Louisiana Appellate Courts, the Louisiana Supreme Court and in federal courts, including the Western, Middle and Eastern District of Louisiana, the Southern District of Texas and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Christopher Markarian

Yucaipa, CA

Christopher Markarian is the principal attorney at Markarian Law Group, specializing in personal injury cases. He is a well-known figure in Southern California legal circles, recognized by the American Institute of American Attorneys as one of the 10 best attorneys for exceptional client service. He served in the U.S. Navy as an electrical engineer and cryptologist, and later in the California National Guard as an interrogator. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Edison State College, a J.D. from the University of La Verne, and a Master's degree in national security studies from California State University in San Bernardino. He opened Markarian Law Group in 2013 after working as a partner and principal at another personal injury firm. He is actively involved in community service and legal associations.

Lloyd L. Rabb III

Tucson, AZ

Attorney Lloyd “Chip” Rabb III was born in 1953 and raised in Arizona. He worked as a brakeman and locomotive engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad before earning his J.D. from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in 1985. Admitted to the Arizona State Bar, he developed a broad legal background before focusing on railroad law, representing injured employees under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). He is a former President and member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys and Arizona Trial Lawyers Association. He is a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona State Board of Legal Specialization and has received recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers of the Southwest, and Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. He is also a licensed pilot.

Mark A. Jackson

Huntsville, AL

A life-long resident of Huntsville, Alabama, Mark A. Jackson has dedicated his entire legal career to helping accident victims obtain the best possible compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses. Mr. Jackson has guided many families through the difficult process of losing a loved one and helped them recover compensation for the wrongful death of their spouse, parent, or child. Since obtaining his law degree from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Jackson has successfully established himself as one of the top personal injury litigators in north Alabama, handling over 2,000 cases and recovering over $100 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Mr. Jackson offers a commitment to each and every individual that their claim will be handled with the same level of experience and expertise as every other client's claim. This commitment to fairness and client satisfaction keeps past clients and other lawyers recommending Mr. Jackson over and over again. Alongside his robust legal practice, Mr. Jackson is an active member of the local community. He belongs to First Presbyterian Church and coaches baseball and basketball. Mark has been married to his wife Kelli for over 33 years and is the proud father of two children, Miller (now an attorney) and Janie (a professional golfer). He supports the Symphony, Art Museum, and Harvest Youth Club. He also enjoys turkey hunting and fishing. He is a proud member of the Alabama Association for Justice, American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

Harold A. Parra

Edison, NJ

Partner at Cahn & Parra, a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by the New Jersey Law Journal every year since 2015. He practices primarily in civil litigation, personal injury, and employment law, and is fluent in Spanish and French. He also serves as Municipal Prosecutor for the Township of Woodbridge and Monroe.

Prerna Rao

Trumbull, CT

Drawing on years of courtroom experience, Prerna provides clients with the expertise and judgment needed to handle their most sensitive and challenging legal issues. Prerna focuses primarily on civil, commercial, and appellate litigation, and related commercial transactions. Her clients include individuals and businesses seeking effective representation in dispute resolution and strategic legal planning. She also loves fighting the good fight for her clients, particularly in the areas of election law, ballot access, First Amendment rights, and select personal injury and medical malpractice matters. Before establishing her firm, she worked at a high-volume civil litigation practice, securing millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients. Prerna also serves as an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University School of Law, teaching Foundations of Practice and Professional Development for the current academic year. She was also recently recognized by her law school’s Alumni Association for her work in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2021, Prerna was recognized by Senator Richard Blumenthal for her work in helping victims of domestic violence.

William G. Wright

Wilmington, NC

William Wright is a problem solver. That’s why he exited the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1993 with a history degree, a teaching certificate in social studies, and plans to mold young minds. After teaching in Brunswick County Public Schools, William glimpsed a way to broaden his impact on southeastern North Carolina, where he has deep family roots. He attended Campbell University School of Law. He’s been tackling some of the region’s biggest problems as a lawyer ever since. In law school, William was a Notes and Comments Writer and an Articles Editor for the Campbell Law Review. William also received numerous awards and honors throughout his law school career and was inducted into the national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa. He graduated cum laude in 1999. William played an early role in shaping the law in North Carolina. While a student, William held a job as a researcher for the Pattern Jury Instruction Committee of the North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges. Immediately after graduation, William clerked for the Honorable K. Edward Greene on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. William joined forces with Gary Shipman in 2000. As a partner in Shipman & Wright, William’s practice covers litigation over personal injuries, wrongful death, construction defects, business disputes, unfair and deceptive trade practices, municipal litigation, and appellate advocacy in both the state and federal courts. William also represents several closely held businesses in southeastern North Carolina advising them on their transactional and planning needs. In 2006, William became a Certified Mediator by the State of North Carolina’s Dispute Resolution Commission. William has traveled extensively in Latin America and speaks fluent Spanish. He is married to Melissa McDowell Wright, and they have three children.