Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Carlos Quiñonez is a bilingual attorney and El Paso native who has been practicing law since 2006, focusing on family and criminal defense cases. He is a versatile civil litigator with extensive trial experience in Texas and New Mexico courts, having successfully represented over 300 clients. Mr. Quiñonez served as president of the El Paso Family Law Bar Association for 3 years and was president of the El Paso Young Lawyers Association in 2012.

Eric Castelblanco

Studio City, CA

Founder and managing attorney of Castelblanco Law Group, APLC, Eric has passionately represented thousands of tenants, handling habitability cases and obtaining settlements exceeding $300 million. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola Marymount University and his Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School in 1991.

Jessica Arzate

Beverly Hills, CA

Jessica joined Etehad Law in 2022 after spending the majority of her professional career as a bodily injury claims adjuster for two highly reputable insurance companies. Since her arrival, Jessica has developed into a strong leader, savvy case manager, and exceptional teammate. Given her ample experience, Jessica manages personal injury cases involving commercial policies and catastrophic injuries. Most notably, Jessica helped a motorcyclist in dire need of medical attention with the help he needed along with assisting the litigation team in securing a six-figure settlement mere months after he became our client. Jessica is a dedicated mother of two with a husband who has served in the United States Navy for close to two decades. Jessica is relentless in her advocacy for Etehad Law’s clients, and in addition to being a strong woman, she is a friend, a confidant, and poised in times of great pressure. Jessica is a member of a Women’s Book Club and serves as the team manager for her son’s soccer team.

Raymond Sotomayor is Senior Attorney in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. Ray specializes in representing injured individuals in a variety of circumstances including automobile accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death matters. He has tried numerous cases in Florida and New York over the past two decades and continues to work closely with his clients in order to foster complete and open communication. He considers it an honor to represent the injured and is tireless in his pursuit to earn that trust, every day. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, Ray served as an Assistant District Attorney in New York and Florida at the felony level and has also litigated matters for several large multi-national insurance companies as in-house counsel. Ray graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Physiology. He completed his J.D. at Hofstra University.

Stephanie C. Cura

Coral Gables, FL

Attorney Stephanie C. Cura was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University, magna cum laude. She went on to earn her law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law, cum laude. While in law school, she was an editor on the St. Thomas Law Review and received awards for legal research and writing. Prior to joining Gonzalez & Associates, Stephanie was an associate with an AmLaw 100 firm and boutique Miami based personal injury firms. She has 10 years of personal injury and insurance litigation experience.

Carlos F. Rivera

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Carlos F. Rivera is an associate attorney at Seeger Weiss focusing on pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts, as well as Child Victims Act litigation. He started as an intake paralegal in 2010 and became an associate in 2015. He has been instrumental in the Hernia Mesh Litigation and Proton-Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Litigation.

Edward Yount

Greensboro, NC

Edward Yount is an attorney at R. Steve Bowden & Associates, practicing in personal injury, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and commercial vehicle accidents. He earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and also attended UNC Chapel Hill. He was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 2004.

Wes S. Larsen

Coeur d’Alene, ID

Wes Larsen is a Partner at James, Vernon & Weeks, P.A. He joined the firm in 2011 and focuses on dangerous drugs, sexual abuse, dangerous products, injuries, auto accidents, workers’ compensation, and personal injury cases. He is actively involved in his local community.

McKenna L. Cox

Johnson City, TN

McKenna L. Cox graduated magna cum laude from Wofford College and holds a master's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2005. With over 17 years of experience, she practices family law, adoption, domestic violence, immigration, and conservatorships. She is a Rule 31-listed family mediator in Tennessee and fluent in Spanish. She is a member of various bar associations and has received several honors for her pro bono work.

Nicolas A. Treptow

Fort Myers, FL

Nicolas “Nick” Treptow brings his legal knowledge and passion for client advocacy to personal injury victims in Fort Myers and throughout Southwest Florida. A Miami native and proud alumnus of Christopher Columbus High School, Nick earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Florida State University in 2019 and received his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2024. While in law school, Nick served as President of the FIU Law chapter of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), helping organize impactful legal events and earning the organization’s Student Member of the Year Award. He also sharpened his courtroom skills through FIU Law’s respected Trial Advocacy program. Before joining Wolfson & Leon, Nick worked with well-regarded personal injury firms across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, gaining hands-on experience in litigation and case management. His fluency in Spanish and Portuguese allows him to effectively serve the diverse communities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and beyond. Nick is committed to helping his clients understand their legal rights and pursue the compensation they need to recover after serious injuries.

Sean Smith

Worcester, MA

Sean M. Smith focuses in the criminal defense of his clients at the district, superior, and federal courts. He handles all serious criminal matters, with a special focus on accusations of drug-trafficking, firearm, or sex offenses. In addition, Mr. Smith also handles sex offender registry (SORB) hearings and sexually dangerous person (SDP) cases. Mr. Smith’s thorough approach to each case and his strong commitment to his clients have garnered him the respect of the courts and opponents alike. Mr. Smith also handles select immigration cases. Mr. Smith graduated with a doctorate from the University of Chicago, where he was a recipient of Century, Fulbright, and Andrew Mellon Fellowships. He then graduated from Boston College Law School where he focused on criminal and immigration law. Mr. Smith is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Worcester County Bar Association. Mr. Smith is fluent in the Spanish language. Recently, Mr. Smith Has Delivered the Following Victories to His Clients: (1.) Litigating the release of his client despite the government’s petition to detain him as a sexually dangerous person for life. (2) Acquitting his client of charges of aggravated rape of a child and kidnapping before a jury at the Worcester Superior Court. (3) Overturning his client’s conviction for vehicular manslaughter in the Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. (4) Acquitting his client of operating his motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs at trial in Hingham District Court. (5) Overturning his client’s plea agreement for breaking and entering and larceny from more than a decade ago and having the charges dismissed for immigration purposes. (6) Acquitting his client of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, despite a breathalyzer reading well over 0.08 in Worcester District Court. (7) Winning Asylum for a citizen of Mexico due to his fear of gang violence before the Federal Immigration Court in Boston. (8) Convincing the Worcester District Court to dismiss firearm charges against his client that carried a mandatory minimum of 18 months in the house of correction. (9) Winning Cancellation of Removal for a greencard holder after she had been arrested for larceny and was put in deportation proceeding in the Federal Immigration Court in Boston. (10) Acquitting his client of striking her family member in a domestic violence trial in Fitchburg District Court. (11) Suppressing a large quantity of drugs found by State Troopers in the trunk of a car for a client charged with trafficking before the Worcester Superior Court, with the result that the Prosecution terminated the case.

Felicia De Leon

El Paso, TX

Felicia de León is a native El Pasoan. Her primary practice areas include personal injury and insurance defense litigation as well as premises and products liability claims. Ms. de León is licensed in Texas. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as a Rising Star and as a Top Women Attorney in Texas.

Ruben Chavez is an experienced trial lawyer with 22 years of experience, known for litigating and trying cases. He received the Martindale-Hubbel AV Preeminent® rating for his legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. In 2017, he was inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Alexander Lecca (Alex) was born in Miami, Florida to immigrant parents from Cuba and Peru. Alex graduated from Coral Gables High School, where he was a recipient of the Elsa Glazer Award (given to students who graduate with a 3.5 GPA and above). He went on to study marketing at the University of Miami School of Business Administration. At the University of Miami he was also a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. After graduation, he went on to pursue a law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. In law school, Alex received several book awards and graduated Cum Laude. During law school Alex clerked for the Honorable Beth Bloom, had an internship with the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s office, and clerked for a prestigious litigation law firm. Alex is licensed to practice law in both Georgia and Florida and handles workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He is also a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Alex is also fluent in Spanish. During his spare time, Alex enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and four children. He also helps coach his children’s baseball, football, basketball, and soccer teams. Alex and his family are parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

James C. Purcell

St. George, UT

James C. Purcell is a Partner at Bangerter Frazier Group, joining in January 2020 and becoming Partner in January 2022. His practice areas include real estate law, homeowners association law, business law, personal injury, general civil litigation, and insurance defense. He has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts. James speaks Spanish and serves as a Judge Pro Tem Volunteer for the Washington County Justice Court (2025-present), President of the Southern Utah Bar Association (2024), and Chair of the Community Association Section of the Utah State Bar (2024).

Zachary Cantor

Fort Myers, FL

Zachary Cantor is the founding attorney of Cantor & Cantor, with over 20 years of experience in criminal defense and DUI/DWI defense. He has resolved thousands of criminal cases in Southwest Florida and is known for being attentive, informative, responsive, and reliable to his clients. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Kenny Perez is a trusted advisor and advocate dedicated to securing justice for injured clients. His approach to law is deeply personal, marked by expertise, heartfelt dedication, reliability, and a deep commitment to securing the best possible outcome. He is known for navigating the legal system and advocating fiercely in the courtroom.

Frank Beninato has been published with case law in the personal injury field and has obtained millions upon millions of dollars in settlement for his clients over the last 40 years fighting for victims rights in New Jersey. Attorney Beninato also has been on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Elizabeth for 20 years.

Rocio Herrera

Chicago, IL

Rocio Herrera is essential to Vogelzang Law’s bankruptcy and liens department, tirelessly filing claims and liens for clients with asbestos-related diseases. She attended Carthage College and Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she received the CALI Award in Employment Law and Federal Criminal Law. She was also a Lincoln Scholar, National Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar, and Hispanic Leader Award recipient. She volunteers with El Centro Romero and is a lifelong advocate for the disabled.

Josh M. Blane

New York, NY

Josh M. Blane is an attorney dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured, sick, and accused. He holds a B.A. from Touro College and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. His practice strategy focuses on hard-won victories in personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights litigation. Josh also volunteers as an emergency medical technician, applying his medical knowledge to client cases. He is recognized for his legal writing and courtroom advocacy skills.

Mariliza V Williams

Eagle Pass, TX

Mariliza “Mari” Williams was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas. She received her bachelor’s degree from Texas A & M University and went on to Thomas M. Cooley Law School to obtain her law degree. While in law school, Mari was an Associate Editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law. Mari’s hard work and dedication landed her on the Dean’s list throughout her law school career. She began her legal career as a Laredo injury attorney and accident lawyer in Laredo with Nevárez Law Group in 2014 where she handles all aspects of litigation from the filing of the lawsuit to trial. Mari is married to Joseph Williams and together they have two children.

Guillermo "Memo" Tijerina, Jr.

McAllen, TX

Guillermo 'Memo' Tijerina, Jr. is originally from San Antonio, Texas. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has successfully defended various types of cases at trial, including personal injury, commercial motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and first-party insurance claims. Memo earned two degrees from the University of Notre Dame, a J.D. in 2006 and a B.A. in 2002. While in law school, he excelled in trial advocacy and medical malpractice law. Memo is married with four children and is active in his local church. He is also an avid athlete, having completed an Ultraman triathlon, numerous Ironman races, and extreme triathlons, and participates in long-distance charity cycling rides. His approach to his defense practice and life is described as passionate, prepared, and relentless, always eager for a challenge.

Nicolas A. Treptow

Miami, FL

Nicolas “Nick” Treptow is a Miami native and alumnus of Christopher Columbus High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Florida State University in 2019 and his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2024. During his legal studies, Nick served as President of FIU Law’s Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) chapter, organizing events and earning the Student Member of the Year Award. He also participated in the Trial Advocacy program, honing his courtroom skills. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Nick connects with diverse clients, understanding their goals and advocating for their rights.