Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Rachel A. Fuerst

Raleigh, NC

Rachel Fuerst is a partner at Henson Fuerst, specializing in catastrophic liability, medical malpractice, birth injury, nursing home, assisted living, and group home liability, life insurance litigation, and mass tort/class action cases. The youngest daughter of Robert L. Fuerst, she was raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and earned her Juris Doctorate from UNC School of Law in 2001. She is passionate about advocating for the rights and needs of elders and individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have a fair chance to live productive lives. Rachel is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and has been recognized on NC Lawyers Weekly’s Medical Malpractice Power List.

Jason B. Goldman

Port Charlotte, FL

Mr. Goldman, the firm’s Managing Partner, focuses his practice on personal injury, including automobile and motorcycle accidents, uninsured motorist claims, wrongful death, dog bites, and criminal and traffic defense, as well as mediation. He was raised in Charlotte County, Florida, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Law School in 1995.

Constantine “Gus” Panagotacos

San Francisco, CA

Constantine “Gus” Panagotacos is a founding partner of Dunn & Panagotacos LLP. His practice covers a broad range of litigation, including personal injury, product defect, contract disputes, real estate, complex litigation, premises liability, professional liability, consumer fraud, and securities law. He has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, successfully representing clients through every aspect of litigation, including deposition, arbitration, mediation and trial. He also handles select personal injury cases representing individuals with catastrophic injuries. He is proficient in Spanish.

James Lo

Brooklyn, NY

James Lo is the founder and managing partner of James Lo, Esq., P.C., concentrating his practice in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He is well-known in the New York Chinese-American communities for successfully representing individuals and families injured or killed in accidents. With over 25 years of experience, he has litigated cases in New York State and federal courts, recovering millions for clients. James has been recognized by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and Expertise.com. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Hofstra University and is active in the Asian American Bar Association of New York. His philosophy centers on fighting for injured clients and treating them with care and professionalism.

Carlos A. Monzón

Lincoln, NE

Widely revered as one of the nation’s top criminal attorneys, Carlos A. Monzón has a victory mindset and no-nonsense approach to litigation that puts clients on the quickest and most strategic path to ideal case outcomes. With nearly three decades of experience, he’s not afraid to fight to the full extent of the law - and he won’t quit until the final gavel strikes. Monzón has an extensive track record of success in sensitive legal areas, such as state and federal criminal matters and appeals and personal injury cases. Unlike some other attorneys, Monzón does not shy away from taking cases to trial. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Monzón spent several years abroad as an instructor for trial advocacy in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Puerto Rico. He has taken his extensive knowledge of Sixth Amendment law to litigators in countries with often-corrupt legal processes. He is also heavily involved in several organizations supporting the local and national Latinx community. Monzón earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1994, and has since dedicated his practice to aggressively protecting, preserving, and defending his clients’ constitutional rights.

Hella Scheuerman

San Antonio, TX

Hella Scheuerman is a Partner at Scheuerman Law Firm, PLLC. She is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has extensive experience in civil litigation, including over 50 jury trials to verdict. She is fluent in Spanish.

Marvin J. Hammerman

Fairfield, NJ

Marvin Hammerman is a distinguished civil litigation and personal injury trial attorney, serving as the managing partner at Hammerman Rosen LLP. He has consistently earned the Super Lawyers Rising Star designation from 2018 to 2023 in civil litigation. Marvin focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, representing individuals or businesses seeking monetary damages, specific performance or other remedies from the Court, spanning personal injury, consumer fraud cases, contract disputes, and construction litigation. He has litigated countless cases throughout the superior courts in northern New Jersey, the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey, and Appellate Courts. Marvin graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University in 2010, majoring in Jurisprudence with minors in political science, philosophy, and Spanish. He holds a certificate in Spanish language and culture from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in Madrid, Spain, and is proficient in conversational Spanish. Marvin is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law - Newark, class of 2013. During law school, Marvin worked with the Rutgers Legal Assistance Clinic, and authored a thesis on cognitive psychology, influence and persuasion and the impact on juror decision-making. Marvin also interned with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office - Division of Consumer Affairs where he worked with the professional licensing boards and served as a mediator with the Division of Consumer Affairs - Alternate Dispute Resolution Unit in Newark, New Jersey. Marvin has been an adjunct lecturer at Rutgers School of Law - Newark in the areas of Evidence and Trial Presentations since 2018 and consistently serves as a mock trial judge for law student mock trials as well as local trial presentation competitions. As a former Associate at a prominent New Jersey insurance defense law firm, Mr. Hammerman was mentored by highly-regarded trial attorneys and gained valuable experience in all aspects of civil litigation, from pre-litigation fact investigation through discovery preparation, settlement negotiation and trial presentation. He gained valuable experience handling personal injury and automobile negligence cases, insurance coverage disputes, consumer fraud litigation, municipality defense, and premises liability cases. He also gained additional legal experience handling medical malpractice cases, corporate formation and business law, landlord-tenant and real estate transactions, estate litigation and appellate advocacy. Mr. Hammerman has since completed further extensive training in the areas of cognitive psychology and mediation, which include courses with the Nonverbal Group focused on learning to extract information from nonverbal behaviors, and professional mediation training with the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. Since founding Hammerman Rosen LLP, Marvin has represented over a thousand clients in New Jersey, securing millions in recoveries and consistently achieving favorable outcomes and substantial settlements. Mr. Hammerman’s experience as an insurance defense attorney gives him a strong inside understanding of insurance company defense strategy which he brings to the representation of his clients. Marvin lives in Fairfield, New Jersey with his wife and son. He is an avid chess player and an automotive enthusiast who holds a certification in auto mechanics and has a continued passion for automobile modification and performance. Mr. Hammerman was inspired by his father, a respected primary care physician, to create a law firm that treats its clients like a 'concierge' practice, giving personal attention while maintaining an appreciation for financial considerations.

Ramon Garcia

Edinburg, TX

Ramon Garcia, the founding attorney, grew up in San Manuel, Texas, and developed a passion for helping others. He graduated from Pan American University in 1970 and the University of Houston Bates College of Law in 1972. Initially a criminal defense lawyer, he transitioned to personal injury in 1979, representing thousands of accident and fraud victims. He has an impressive trial record, including over 200 jury trials and 45 verdicts exceeding $1 million, recovering hundreds of millions for clients. He was recognized as Top Plaintiff Lawyer by Texas Lawyer Magazine and nominated for Trial Lawyer of the Year by the American Association for Justice. He is licensed in Texas courts and several federal courts, and is a member of numerous bar associations. He also served on the Board of Regents for Pan American University and is the longest-serving Hidalgo County Judge.

Preet Kode

Bellevue, WA

Preet Kode is the founder and attorney at Kode Law Firm, a skilled personal injury lawyer with over a decade of legal experience. She passed the Washington State Bar Exam in 2012 and founded Kode Law in May 2018. She holds a Doctor of Law from Widener University School of Law, a Master of Public Health from Thomas Jefferson University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Washington. Preet has received multiple honors including Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2021-2023) and Avvo Clients’ Choice Award (2014). She is fluent in English and Spanish, and was born in Punjab, India.

Nelson Ivan Burgos

Gaithersburg, MD

In his early years, Nelson I. Burgos traveled the world as his father was in the United States Army. When he was ten years old, he returned with his family to live in Puerto Rico. Mr. Burgos attended the University of Puerto Rico from 1975 until 1976 before he entered the United States Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1980 with a B.S. degree in Biology. After completing his service in the United States Air Force, Mr. Burgos attended the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, and Notre Dame Law School - London Campus. In 1987, he graduated with a J.D. degree from the Catholic university of Maryland. His bar admissions include Maryland (1987), District of Columbia (1988), United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1988), United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1989), and the Supreme Court of the United States (1991). Mr. Burgos served as President of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association from 1996-1997. His professional associations include the Maryland State Bar Association; Bar Association of Montgomery County; District of Columbia Bar Association; Maryland Trial Lawyers Association; Maryland Association of Justice; American Association for Justice; and the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates where he is a lifetime member and Class of 1980 Secretary. He is a former member of the Consumer Council of Maryland. Mr. Burgos is also a former member of the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Montgomery County.

Fernando R. Cruz

San Antonio, TX

Fernando R. Cruz is a first-generation American who was born and raised in San Antonio’s Southside. He graduated from Burbank High School then completed undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he was elected by the student body to the Student Senate as Hispanic Senator and received his B.A. in Political Science. In 1998, Fernando received a Juris Doctorate degree from Drake Law School in Des Moines, Iowa, where he served as President of the Hispanic Law Student Association. For seven years, Fernando honed his trial experience as a litigator specializing in insurance defense. He has tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict, primarily in Bexar, Nueces and Maverick counties. Since then, Fernando has represented individuals and families who have been injured or have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. Fernando’s commitment to community service and dedication to the law were inspired by Mexican parents who came to the United States in pursuit of happiness through hard and honest work and civic responsibility. Fernando practices in the area of personal injury trial. He is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas. His legal affiliations include the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, San Antonio Bar Association, and Mexican American Bar Association. Fernando is a strong supporter of ACTS Missions of San Antonio and has an unwavering commitment to inspiring San Antonio’s under-privileged youth to reach their full potential. Fernando is sought after as a motivational speaker and has spoken to hundreds of students at numerous schools throughout San Antonio.

Rob Buchanan

Ada, MI

Rob Buchanan co-founded Buchanan Firm in 1995, leaving a prestigious law firm to focus on helping individuals resolve injustice as a Grand Rapids personal injury lawyer. He is passionate about representing the 'little guy' in Michigan medical malpractice cases, embracing the challenge of outsmarting and overcoming powerful adversaries. He is known for his dedication, loyalty, and perseverance.

Tom Mumford

Bellingham, WA

Tom is a persuasive and dedicated advocate with a broad background in the law. Tom strives to find the most effective and efficient way to solve legal problems, and prioritizes communicating with clients to define and accomplish their goals. In 2018 he was recognized as the outstanding volunteer lawyer of the year by Law Advocates of Whatcom County. Tom focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury. He also handles select employment, and consumer protection cases. He has been handling personal injury cases since 2001. He started out doing insurance defense before switching to representing plaintiffs in 2005. His experience working on the other side provides strategic advantages that he uses to obtain superior results for his clients. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients in jury trials, bench trials, arbitration, mediation and negotiation. Tom speaks fluent Spanish, and before practicing law worked as a specialist with the U.S. International Trade Administration, and was and a National Security Education Fellow at the Latin American Center for Sustainable Development in Costa Rica. He has taught law-related courses at the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and Whatcom Community College. Tom is a graduate of Washington State University, and earned JD and MPA degrees from the University of Washington. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association in the Utah Bar Association. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Law Advocates of Whatcom County, and as counsel to the boards of Whatcom Day Academy and Meter Group, Inc. In his spare time, Tom serves as a youth leader and enjoys skiing, biking, and soccer. He plays the banjo and guitar. He and his wife, Julia, have 4 sons.

Patrick Yancey

Houma, LA

A native of Houma, Louisiana, Patrick Yancey obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He worked offshore as a roustabout and later as an operations and facilities engineer with Mobil Oil. After six years, he resigned from Mobil Oil and enrolled in the Juris Doctorate program at Loyola University, New Orleans, where he obtained his degree and worked as a law clerk for Judge Edward J. Gaidry. As a Trial Lawyer, Mr. Yancey treats each client with dignity and respect and utilizes all available resources to produce the best results that can be achieved for his clients. Since 1996, Patrick Yancey has represented many people who have been injured or killed as a result of someone else’s fault. He has handled injury cases related to working offshore in the oil and gas industry, 18 wheeler crashes, car crashes, airplane/helicopter crashes, drilling rigs, tugboats, supply boats, jackup boats, diving vessels, derrick barges, pipe laying barges, industrial/refinery explosions and other industrial casualties, defective products, including defective medication and exposure to chemicals in the work environment, including asbestosis (which causes mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer).

Gregg M. Hollander

Boca Raton, FL

Gregg M. Hollander is a Florida native and the lead attorney at Hollander Law Firm. He passionately advocates for accident victims throughout South Florida and nationwide. With over 28 years of experience, he has committed his legal practice to asserting the rights of individuals injured by the negligence of others, guiding them through the process of pursuing damages for personal injuries and wrongful death.

Martin J. Hernandez has been practicing law since 2001, with over 100 jury trials. He specializes in auto accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims, known for aggressively pursuing justice for victims. He previously served as a prosecutor in Tampa (2000-2004). He is an Eagle member of the Florida Justice Association and has received multiple 'Best Lawyer' awards from the Tampa Bay Times. He is fluent in Spanish and actively involved in community organizations.

Ira M. Maurer

Fishkill, NY

Ira M. Maurer is a nationally-recognized personal injury trial lawyer with over 45 years of experience, having won over $100 million for his clients. He was admitted to the New York bar in 1980 and is also admitted to practice in federal courts in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. He is known for his technical savvy and medical knowledge, and has a prestigious history of winning major legal victories, particularly in railroad law.

Alan L. Perez

Sarasota, FL

Alan Perez - Board-Certified Civil Trial Expert. Innovator. Relentless Advocate. Alan Perez brings the perfect blend of legal mastery, innovative thinking, and personal dedication to every case he handles. Board Certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in Civil Trial Law-a distinction held by less than 1% of Florida attorneys-Alan has proven himself at the highest level of courtroom excellence. With a fierce commitment to justice, Alan represents injury victims across Florida in cases involving auto accidents, falls, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and institutional physical and sexual abuse. Known for his dynamic presence in the courtroom, he integrates advanced technology into every phase of litigation and trial-creating compelling visuals, leveraging data, and presenting evidence with clarity and impact. Clients trust Alan not just for his legal skills, but for his personal investment in their stories. He offers each client direct, one-on-one attention, building relationships that fuel powerful advocacy and generate consistent referrals. Alan is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, the Federal Middle District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. His excellence has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2012 - a testament to his integrity, skill, and results. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Alan serves a broad range of clients, ensuring that language is never a barrier to justice. He is a proud graduate of St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, Texas and the University of Dayton School of Law in Dayton, Ohio. Outside the courtroom, Alan is a leader in both legal and community circles. He serves on the Boards of the Sarasota County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, and the American Red Cross (Southwest Florida Division). He also holds leadership roles with the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court and has contributed his time to several judicial and fairness committees statewide. Alan lives in Manatee County with his wife and three children. He enjoys waterfowl hunting, sports, coaching mock trial at Booker High School, and helping local families-especially Spanish-speaking households-with legal and financial literacy efforts.

Ayensa I. Millan

Phoenix, AZ

Ayensa I. Millan is the Managing Attorney, Founder, and CEO of Cima Law Group, with over 10 years of experience in personal injury, criminal, and immigration law. She is recognized for her compassionate representation and community involvement, receiving awards like '40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40' (2014) and 'Best Lawyers of America' (2024). She holds degrees from Arizona State University and Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, and is licensed in Arizona and federal courts.

Brian Brandt

Capistrano Beach, CA

Brian Brandt is a well-known and respected California personal injury attorney with three decades of experience representing accident victims. He is known for his tireless work ethic, personalized attention, and securing sizable settlements and verdicts, including a record $150 million wrongful death verdict in California. He graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara in 1984 with a BA and from the University of Santa Clara’s Law School in 1987, being admitted to the California State Bar the same year. Brian and his team are passionate about fighting for victims against large insurance companies.

David Gray

Indio, CA

David Gray was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. David earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with Honors from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1979. He was initiated into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. During his undergraduate years, David volunteered reading for the blind at the Red Cross. He received his J.D. at Western State University College of Law in San Diego. His extensive legal background encompasses: The Work Injury Lawyers Advocacy Group (WILG) A National Non-Profit Organization: RECOGNIZING DAVID AS ONE OF THE BEST WORK INJURY LAWYERS IN THE NATION. Member of 8 Appellate Courts. California Bar Association. Georgia Bar Association. Los Angeles Superior Court Mediation Officer for the Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Division (ADR). Served as a “Pro Tem” Court Commissioner. National Network Of Estate Planning Attorneys (NNEPA). David also Volunteered as a Small Claims Court Advisor. Claims Adjuster with State Farm Insurance (handling all types of accidents involving Bodily Injuries (BI), PD(Property Damage?) and Medical Payment Coverages (MedPay). David enjoys spending time with his wife of over 31 years, and being a dedicated father to his two beautiful adult children, sharing memories with his family, as well as his passion for helping people through his practice. He got introduced to the legal profession at the tender age of 5 from his father who was an Attorney and Court Commissioner. David S. Gray, founder of DG Law Group, is a multi‑jurisdictional attorney admitted in California and Georgia. Having recovered millions for his clients, David and Staff are deeply committed to making legal support approachable, respectful, and effective. He and his bilingual team (Hablamos Español) focus on empowering each client through transparency and compassion. David Gray has 35+ years of experience.

Richard P. Renehan

Waterbury, CT

Richard has over 31 years of experience representing injury victims and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Richard is passionate about helping his injured clients and has achieved many million dollar verdicts and settlements. Rick has been a Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer since 2007 and is a respected arbiter, mediator and fact finder. Rick handles injury cases in State and Federal Courts in Connecticut as well as in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. The primary focus of Mr. Renehan’s practice is personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Throughout his distinguished career, he has assisted clients who have been harmed due to the negligence of other parties, and his caseload has included motor vehicle crashes, nursing home negligence, premises liability and medical malpractice. Along the way, his clients have received millions of dollars in compensation as a result of Mr. Renehan’s skills in presenting cases before juries, his tenacity in negotiating favorable settlement agreements, and his successes in mediation sessions and before arbitration panels. Mr. Renehan has also helped people who have been injured on the job and who are now seeking their rightful benefits under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage. He assists them with the preparation and filing of the required claim documentation and appears on their behalf at hearings in the event that the claim is disputed or denied. Mr. Renehan’s successful track record in all of his professional endeavors has earned him a great deal of favorable recognition from his fellow attorneys, including an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a “Superb” rating through Avvo. He has also been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America.

Nikki Nicole Hurtado is a litigation attorney at Ferraro Law, specializing in product liability and environmental toxic tort litigation. A native of Miami, she is known for her advocacy and commitment to community service. She earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law and her B.S. from the University of Miami, graduating magna cum laude from both. Ms. Hurtado is licensed in Florida and Georgia, fluent in Spanish, and has limited working proficiency in French.

Johnny Phillips

Atlanta, GA

Johnny Phillips is the founding attorney of the Law Office of Johnny Phillips, serving the people of Georgia as a personal injury attorney. He is a veteran, having served eight years in the Air Force as an investigator and Security Forces officer. He earned an Associate in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Political Science magna cum laude from Armstrong Atlantic State University, and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University School of Law, where he graduated in the top five percent of his class. He gained valuable legal experience at several Atlanta law firms before founding his own practice, where he aggressively advocates for clients' rights and full compensation.