Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Phillip Olsson

Indianapolis, IN

Phil was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois before attending college at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating, he briefly lived in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he taught English and studied Spanish. He attended Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating in 2010. In law school, he met his wife, also an attorney, in the law school library. It was love at first sight, for him at least. They have two children together whom they love. Phil began his career defending personal injury lawsuits before making the decision to fight for injured persons. He loves trying cases. When not working, Phil likes to spend his time with his family, hike, play piano, read, and binge TV shows.

Raymond Wilford Fraley, III, known as 'Will,' grew up in Fayetteville, Tennessee, where his parents also practiced law. He moved to Murfreesboro in 1992 to attend Middle Tennessee State University, where he played baseball. He earned his law degree from Nashville School of Law in 2004 and began his practice the same year. With over 20 years of experience, he opened his own full-service private practice handling criminal and family law matters. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, the Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Association, the Tennessee Association for Justice, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. He has also attended an advanced cross-examination with the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and offers bilingual Spanish services.

Matthew Joseph Olivarez

San Antonio, TX

Matthew Joseph Olivarez is an Associate attorney licensed since 2013, specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Named a 2024 rising star, he has recovered over $20 million for clients and is a strong advocate for injured workers.

Benny Charles Hand, Jr.

Opelika, AL

Benny Charles Hand, Jr. is the founding partner of Hand Law Firm, LLC. and a partner in Hand Mediation, LLC. He was admitted to the Bar in Alabama and Georgia in 1990 after earning his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University. Fluent in Spanish, he has been practicing for over thirty-two years, focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation, social security, family law, and probate law. He is also a state registered mediator and has served as a Municipal Judge for over twenty years in various cities including Roanoke, Wedowee, Camp Hill, Jackson’s Gap, and Opelika.

Richard Gabriel Delgado

Coral Gables, FL

Richard Gabriel Delgado is an attorney focusing on personal injury, first-party property, and construction defect. He is fluent in English and Spanish and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2021.

Jerome P. Friedlander II

McLean, VA

Jerome, a Georgetown University and University of Virginia School of Law alumnus, is known for his knowledge in business and landlord-tenant law. His service in the U.S. Army underscores his dedication and discipline.

Jessica Foster

Gainesville, FL

Jessica Foster is an attorney at Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 2010 and from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2013. She practiced in South Florida before returning to Gainesville in 2017.

Djenane “DJ” Fanfan

Davie, FL

Djenane Fanfan, also known as “DJ”, is an associate attorney at The Schiller Kessler Group. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida State University in 2007 and her Juris Doctor from Florida International University in 2015. She focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases, including automobile and trucking accidents, premise liability, and negligent security.

Eliot takes a personal interest in each of his clients. He is proud to have been invited to weddings of his clients, participated in funerals of his clients and has even been remembered in one of his client wills. He has been a practicing attorney since 1991 and is a founding member of the firm. Eliot has obtained multi-million dollars jury awards and settlements on behalf of numerous clients. His experience as a foot surgeon has enabled Eliot to have a unique grasp on medical issues that are an integral part of every negligence case. Eliot has received numerous accolades. In addition to being a top contributor on Avvo where he has helped over 29,000 people who have presented legal issues, Eliot holds a top rating from Avvo. Eliot has been selected as a Super Lawyer for each of the last 15 years. He has been named as one of 10 Best Attorneys in N.Y. by American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers, and one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers. Eliot has been recognized by the Marquis Who’s Who and is listed in Who’s Who in America. He holds a distinguished rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s Worldwide Registry and is listed in America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.

Richard C. Alpers Esq.

Salinas, CA

Richard C. Alpers Esq. is the Principal Attorney at Alpers Law Group. He leads a team of experienced attorneys specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment law in California. The firm is recognized for recovering over $30 million for clients in the last 5 years and is part of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Daniel S. Frank is a skilled divorce attorney with over 25 years of experience in family law. He provides compassionate legal services and creative solutions, focusing on amicable settlements while aggressively protecting clients' rights when necessary. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Michael Velarde

Santa Ana, CA

Michael Velarde has exclusively represented Plaintiffs in civil litigation lawsuits for over 12 years, focusing on personal injury and employment law. He routinely litigates against large corporations and insurance carriers and was recognized by SuperLawyers magazine as a rising star on multiple occasions. He is passionate about enforcing the rights of the injured and represents clients in state and federal courts, mediations, and arbitrations. Mr. Velarde received his legal training at USC Law School, is bilingual in Spanish, and volunteers as a mentor attorney with the UC Irvine law school legal aid clinic.

Philip G. Bernal

San Antonio, TX

Phil Bernal was born in Eagle Pass, Texas and speaks Spanish fluently. He has been practicing personal injury trial law for over 30 years in South Texas and the Hill Country after graduating from St. Mary’s School of Law. He became Board Certified In Personal Injury Trial Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1998. Over the last three decades Phil has obtained multiple settlements and jury verdicts in the areas of medical malpractice, commercial vehicle (18 wheeler) accidents, automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability, and police civil rights cases. He has been consistently recognized by his peers, including being selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America by BL Rankings for the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and designated a SuperLawyer by Thomas Reuters 2013, 2014 and 2016.

Brian Subin

Atlanta, GA

Brian Subin, born and raised in Pinehurst, North Carolina, is the youngest of four brothers and enjoys various sports. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, Carolina Panthers, and Duke Blue Devils. Brian graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Economics and International Business, a minor in Spanish, and a certificate in legal studies. He studied abroad at Trinity College, Oxford, and served as corporate sponsorship chair for UGA's Relay for Life. He returned to UGA for law school, where he was on the mock trial team, president of the Student Chapter of Georgia Trial Lawyers' Association, and clerked for Judge Lawton Stephens. Inspired by his family of attorneys, Brian aims to advocate for those with muted voices and help those who have been wronged, believing in the importance of clients having their day in court.

Felicia C. Hunt

Simsbury, CT

Felicia Hunt focuses her practice on Family Law. Though primarily a litigator, Felicia recognizes the value of attempting to reach agreements outside of court when possible and is a practical and accomplished negotiator. To that end, she also represents clients in relation to prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements and is a nuanced and committed mediator and Collaborative Divorce lawyer. Mediations and collaborative cases are on the rise, particularly since the pandemic, as families are looking to move swiftly and more privately through the divorce process. Felicia is trained and experienced to finalize cases and bring families fully through their transitions, whether through mediation, Collaborative Divorce or traditional litigation. All options are available and are now possible without even entering a courtroom. Felicia’s time in Connecticut’s family, civil, and criminal courthouses has provided a well-rounded experience which she now draws upon when providing efficient and thoughtful advocacy for her clients. This includes strategies based on ongoing litigation experience, observations of how current judges are deciding cases and updates to the latest developments in Connecticut matrimonial and family law. Felicia graduated, cum laude, from Providence College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, with minors in both Spanish and Theology. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut. Felicia’s degree in Philosophy was born from a love of writing, which has since led to the opportunity to co-author several briefs to the Supreme and Appellate Courts of Connecticut, as well as various trial briefs for submission to the Connecticut Superior Court. She is licensed to practice before Connecticut’s Federal and State courts. Felicia has spoken on family law and lawyering for the Connecticut Bar Association. She is a member of the Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group. In addition, she was appointed as a Family Matters Special Master. In this role, she facilitates mediations between parties in the hopes of settling out of court. She continues to contribute to her law school alma mater, UConn School of Law, by serving as a panelist for new law students interested in Family Law and as a part of the Husky Mentor Network.

Duran Lawrence Keller

Lafayette, IN

Duran Keller is the founding attorney of Keller Law, based in Lafayette, Indiana. He is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Purdue University and a law degree from Southern University Law Center. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a bilingual interventionist and a direct care provider for disabled adults.

Claudio Perez

Indianapolis, IN

Claudio Perez is a compassionate civil litigator and former public defender. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, he moved to Indiana in 2010 to pursue graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, earning a master’s degree in theology. He worked in public service roles before enrolling at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating in 2020. He served as a public defender in Marion County for nearly four years, then transitioned to civil litigation in 2024, joining Powless Law Firm in 2025. He focuses on personal injury law, serving English- and Spanish-speaking clients, and channels his Christian faith and sense of justice to help individuals harmed by negligent healthcare providers. Claudio serves on the board of Reach for Youth.

Kielan Saborit

Miami, FL

Kielan Saborit is a Cuban born and raised attorney. Ms. Saborit attended Law School in Cuba before she moved to the United States in the pursuit of a better future. Ms. Saborit graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law. After spending almost a decade representing insurance companies and business as counsel to a large personal injury firm, Ms. Saborit decided to use her expertise to represent people injured due to the negligence or unsafe practices of others. Ms. Saborit’s areas of practice include car accidents, slip/trip and falls, premises liability injuries, wrongful death, construction and workplace accidents. As well, as employment litigation matters, such as FMLA violations and Title VII violations including discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment. Ms. Saborit has handled personal injury cases and employment cases through all stages of litigation in both Federal and State Courts. Having practiced on both ends of injury and employment claims, Ms. Saborit has a unique perspective of this intricate process and can fairly assess her client’s options to provide unparalleled representation. In her free time, she likes to help Cuban immigrants with matters regarding employment.

Patrick Halliday

Peoria, IL

Mr. Halliday was born and raised in Peoria, IL, and he is the founder and owner of Halliday Law, LLC. He has been practicing law for over 15 years in the Chicagoland area working on high profile cases and multi-million dollar claims. Mr. Halliday has helped clients win cases on both the prosecution and defense sides of legal claims, allowing him to maximize results. He graduated from Peoria High School, Northern Illinois University (undergraduate), and DePaul University College of Law (JD).

Romina Otoya

Modesto, CA

Romina Otoya connects with clients on various legal matters, including Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Special Education Law. She holds a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and a B.S. from California State University Sacramento, and is admitted to the California Bar (2011), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District, and U.S. Federal Courts.

Nicole Henriquez

Garden City, NY

Nicole Henriquez, Esq. is a founding partner and top-rated attorney in NYC and Long Island, specializing in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability with 20 years of experience. She began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney and later worked as a defense attorney before co-founding Bronnberg & Henriquez, PC. As the child of Panamanian immigrants, she understands the needs of working families. She is a member of the New York Bar Association, American Bar Association, New York Chiropractic Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Robert S. Demirji

Silver Spring, MD

As a highly experienced legal professional, Robert Demirji stands out as a compassionate, yet fiercely devoted criminal defense lawyer. He is available 24/7 to address his clients’ concerns, working with defendants from the beginning to the end of their cases and fighting for favorable outcomes. He has garnered much praise for his transparent counsel and confident representation, making exhaustive preparations for every case. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, he can reach a wider range of clients. In his years of practice, Mr. Demirji has personally handled thousands of cases, developing aggressive defense strategies for seemingly insurmountable legal issues. A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 2010 with a degree in Criminal Justice and obtained his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2014. Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, he worked as a law clerk with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. With nearly a decade of legal experience, Attorney Demirji has built a reputation as a strong legal advocate who handles criminal cases with compassion.

Andrew Gregory-Mabrey

Albuquerque, NM

Andrew J. Gregory-Mabrey earned his Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University and received his Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law in 2010. He is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Tennessee, and New Mexico. He is proud to have joined the Ron Bell team of personal injury attorneys after receiving his New Mexico license in September of 2022. While in law school, Andrew was involved in the Kentucky Innocence Project (the post-conviction branch of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy), and worked for the Children’s Law Center, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on protecting the legal rights of minors. He was an intern for the Law Office of Katherine Siereveld and was employed by Chevalier, Fox & Ginn, PSC, in the general practice of law. At home, Mr. Gregory-Mabrey enjoys spending time with his family. In addition, he officiates high school and club swim meets and events that his children participate in. In his free time, Mr. Gregory-Mabrey stays active by running, riding his bike, and playing sports. He also enjoys going on relaxing motorcycle rides with his wife. Due to his personal experience with motorcycles, Mr. Gregory-Mabrey has grown to be large asset to our team, bringing a unique perspective and providing input on multiple motorcycle accident cases. Mr. Gregory-Mabrey is licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico, the state of Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the U.S. Federal District Court in the Western District of Kentucky.