Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Adrian S. Andrade

Santa Maria, CA

Adrian S. Andrade has been practicing law for over 40 years in the State of California. He provides honest and aggressive legal representation and has successfully represented clients charged with serious crimes, including defending a client charged with setting the Zaca Fire, and prosecuting sexual harassment cases.

Clair Campbell

Colville, WA

Clair Campbell is the Principal and Managing Attorney at Campbell & Associates, with over 37 years of personal injury law experience. He leads a firm dedicated to achieving settlements or jury verdicts for clients across the Carolinas.

I am proud to have represented injured workers in workers compensation court for over 25 years.

James Durbin began his legal career in 2018 as an intern under Brian Mitchell, focusing on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and civil litigation. As a victim of a hit-and-run accident, he is dedicated to representing accident victims. He graduated from California Western School of Law and is a member of the California State Bar. He also holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Blair Thomas

Richmond, VA

Blair Mathias Thomas is a shareholder in Geoff McDonald & Associates and litigates personal injury and workers’ compensation. She now handles the firm’s dual Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation cases. After attending law school at the University of Richmond, Blair joined the Virginia State Bar in 2017. Before that, she earned her bachelor’s at Bucknell University (Intl. Affairs, Spanish, ’10); and, later, her master’s degree from Penn State University (Intl. Affairs, ’11). After two years in general practice and corporate defense, Blair made her best move and joined Geoff and his team to represent injured claimants. Blair is licensed to practice in Virginia, and the Eastern District of Virginia in Federal Court. In practice, Blair remains dedicated to public service and continues to advocate on behalf of the underrepresented. Please reach out to Geoff McDonald & Associates, P.C., to speak with Blair about help with your personal injury or workers’ compensation claim today.

Dmitri N. Chtyrev is an attorney at Westside Injury Lawyers, a firm dedicated to personal injury cases in California, with over 40 years of experience.

Jennifer Hinchey

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Jennifer Hinchey is the Director of SSD, passionate about advocating for those who struggle to afford legal representation, particularly individuals with disabilities in Social Security cases. Her career includes working as a Guardian ad Litem for abused children and serving as Director of Operations and General Counsel at a homeless shelter. She has represented over a thousand claimants, finding satisfaction in helping them secure essential benefits.

Pat S. Montes

Colleyville, TX

Pat S. Montes, also known as Patricia Salcido Montes, is an accomplished attorney and community leader with over 37 years of experience. She is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. As a trial consultant expert, she partners with trial lawyers to develop compelling case narratives, focusing on human connection and storytelling to resonate with jurors. Her unique bilingual and bicultural background, stemming from her Mexican descent, allows her to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, making her an indispensable ally for diverse clients. Patricia's expertise helps attorneys uncover the emotional impact of injuries and present powerful stories to achieve justice for victims.

Rachel Buck is an attorney who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University with a double major in Spanish and Political Science in 2004. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law in 2007 and has been practicing personal injury law with her father's firm since.

Ashley Deadwyler-Heuman

Macon, GA

Ms. Deadwyler has devoted her legal career to ensuring her clients have access to justice. She is a zealous advocate whose chief goal is to meet her clients’ legal needs without excessive legal fees. Ms. Deadwyler is a Mercer Law graduate and Macon resident. She strongly believes in her community and the clients she serves. Ashley has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has practiced law for well over a decade.