Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Mark Thuesen

Oakland, CA

Meet Mark Thuesen, an attorney here at Pacific Workers, with a career spanning back to 2009. From the outset, Mark has been dedicated to championing the rights of working people and the underserved, a passion instilled in him by his father, an attorney committed to protecting workers' rights. Over the years, Mark has built a reputation for himself as a formidable advocate, successfully trying and settling numerous employment law and personal injury cases, including several multi-million dollar settlements. Mark's worldly experiences extend beyond the courtroom, having studied and lived in Mexico and Spain. Fluent in both written and spoken Spanish, he holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Spanish, enriching his ability to serve a diverse clientele. Mark's accolades include the prestigious Witkin California State Moot Court Competition award for Outstanding Achievement in Oral Argument. Beyond his legal endeavors, Mark is a talented singer, gracing local venues with his performances. His repertoire showcases beloved Rhythm & Blues covers, demonstrating his versatility and artistic flair.

Antony Jennings

Antony is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with over 20 years’ experience in personal injury and civil litigation, including serious injury, road traffic, and workplace accident claims. Fluent in French and Spanish, he is recognised for his pragmatic approach and commitment to securing justice for clients facing life-changing circumstances.

David Rancaño

Modesto, CA

David Rancaño is the founding attorney at Rancaño & Rancaño, APLC. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on representing injured workers, individuals, and families of those wrongfully killed in the California Central Valley. He graduated from San Jose State University and U.C. Hastings College of the Law in 1983, and has been licensed in California since 1985. He is a member of several prestigious legal organizations including the State Bar of California, California Employment Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, and American Association for Justice. The firm offers legal services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

James Cicalese has been a Coachella Valley attorney since 1995 and has dedicated his career to serving the Disabled and injured. He brings over 20 years of hard-fought litigation experience to his Social Security Disability and Personal Injury clients. His tireless advocacy, unwavering commitment to justice, and steadfast dedication set him apart. James believes in the power of a personalized approach, treating each case as unique and always giving the attention each client deserves. He embodies the firm's motto, 'Experience Matters,' and his track record reflects his relentless pursuit of justice for his clients.

Megan Harmon

Harrisburg, PA

Megan Harmon is an attorney at Freeburn Law, representing injury victims and fluent in Spanish. She graduated cum laude from Millersville University and Widener University Commonwealth Law School, where she received CALI awards in Criminal Procedure and Federal Courts. She served as a certified legal intern at the Dauphin County Public Defender’s Office and was active in various law school organizations. She joined the firm in 2023 and is licensed in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Sam Shapiro

Houston, TX

Sam Shapiro is a personal injury attorney born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio and began practicing law in the Houston area in 2017. He handles Family Law, Personal Injury, Business Transactions, Consumer Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, Probate and Estate Planning. He is fluent in Spanish.

Sharon L. Freeman

Mt. Freedom, NJ

Sharon L. Freeman has been certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney since March 2002. She concentrates her practice in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law, zealously representing injured workers and their dependents. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Winton A. Winter Jr.

Lawrence, KS

Mr. Winter is an attorney at Stevens & Brand who specializes in real estate law, banking law, and commercial litigation. Wint is a former Kansas State Senator from Lawrence (1982-1992) and is a member of the Douglas County Kansas Bar Association and the Kansas Bar Association.

Xenia Solano Rigby

Hoover, AL

Xenia Solano Rigby is an attorney at Abogados Centro Legal, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, and litigation. She aims to alleviate client stress by guiding them through legal complexities to focus on recovery. She has represented workers in various industries and gained experience in New York and the Dominican Republic. Born and raised in New York City, she became an attorney in the Dominican Republic after visiting her grandmother there. She holds a Law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, an LL.M. from Mississippi College School of Law, and a Certificate in International Studies and Law from New York University.

Alexander Z. Gordon

Madison, WI

Alexander (Alex) Gordon joined Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. as an associate in 2024. His practice focuses on civil defense litigation, including general liability, insurance defense, and medical malpractice. He is licensed in Wisconsin. Alex earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 2017 and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He previously taught middle school Language Arts for 4 years. He was Vice President of Outreach for the Mock Trial team and Executive Director of the Black Law Students Association. He is currently co-chair of the DEI Committee for Wisconsin Defense Counsel (WDC).

Robert A. Richards, Esq. joined The Dorsey Law Firm in 2018 as an associate attorney. He graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1994, Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, and Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 2004. His practice areas include Personal Injury, Contracts, Auto Torts, and Premises Liability.

Ben Hancock

Tifton, GA

Ben Hancock is a personal injury attorney at The King Firm, representing clients throughout Georgia and licensed to practice in all state courts. He graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2022 and holds an undergraduate degree in agribusiness from the University of Georgia, and an A.S. from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He is passionate about defending injured victims and handling workers' compensation claims.

Delaney Barr-Brown

Hilliard, OH

Delaney Barr-Brown is a managing attorney at The Friedmann Firm, LLC. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and earned her Juris Doctor from the George Washington University Law School, where she graduated with honors. Before law school, Delaney received her Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, with a focus on Spanish and Europe, from Butler University. During her time at GW, Delaney was on the International Law Review journal, a student attorney in the Landlord-Tenant clinic, and a member of the law school’s theater group “Law Revue.” She interned with the Family and Mental Health Judge at the D.C. Superior Court and clerked for two judges in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Prior to joining The Friedmann Firm, LLC, Delaney advocated for marginalized communities at Equality Ohio and the Ohio Justice Bus. She is licensed to practice law in The United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. Delaney is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. In 2025, she spearheaded a sexual harassment case resulting in a $500,000 settlement. Delaney advocates for clients in employment disputes ranging from breach of contract to discrimination claims, approaching cases with urgency, compassion, and a trauma-responsive approach.

Leonel Ruiz is a civil litigator with experience in both defense and plaintiffs’ practice. Leonel’s practice includes construction litigation, personal injury, property damage litigation, and commercial litigation. Leonel was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, where he lived until he finished his undergraduate degree-a triple major B.A. in Political Science, Psychology, and Creative Writing with honors. Leonel then moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he taught 8th Grade Social Studies as part of Teach for America; he also got his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Arizona State University. From here, Leonel moved to Austin, Texas, to get his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Leonel served as an officer for the Chicano Hispanic Law Student Association (CHLSA) and was editor in chief of the Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy. Leonel’s main practice is in New Mexico, but he is also licensed to practice in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. Moreover, Leonel is fluent in Spanish-college level-and conversational Bulgarian.

Micah C. Daniels

Louisville, KY

Micah has been practicing law since 2006, having joined forces with her mother, Rhoda Daniels, in 2008. She attended college at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and obtained a joint M.B.A./J.D. through the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law. Micah’s prior experiences include clerking for Stoll Keenon Ogden in their transactional practices and litigation departments, as well as an internship with Judge Raymond B. Ray, Federal Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida. While at Stoll Keenon, Micah co-authored an article with Thomas Rutledge titled “Who’s Selling the Next Round: Wines, State Lines, the Twenty-first Amendment and the Commerce Clause,” 33 Northern Kentucky Law Review 1 (May 2006) Micah is licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida. Micah’s practice now focuses on Social Security Disability law and bankruptcy issues.

Denise Torres

Newport Beach, CA

Denise Torres is a passionate and dedicated workers’ compensation attorney at Alvandi Law Group, P.C. She focuses exclusively on representing injured workers across California, ensuring that every client is treated with dignity and receives the benefits and medical care they are entitled to under the law. A proud graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Law, Denise brings a strong foundation in advocacy and community-centered lawyering. As a first-generation Latina attorney fluent in Spanish, she is committed to providing accessible and effective representation to underserved communities across the state. Denise is known for her compassionate approach, tireless work ethic, and ability to navigate complex cases with clarity and precision. She is admitted to practice in California and is an active member of the California Bar Association, Latina Lawyers Bar Association, and the Riverside County Bar Association.

Jeremy Kasha

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Jeremy R. Kasha is Counsel at Seeger Weiss, with over two decades of experience in antitrust enforcement and complex litigation. He previously served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the New York Attorney General’s Antitrust Bureau. He is trilingual in English, French, and Spanish.

Harrison Palmer

Atlanta, GA

At Wolfe Law Group, LLC, we fight for the rights of those who have been wronged-and few embody that commitment more than Harrison Palmer. A dedicated personal injury attorney, Harrison brings a relentless work ethic and a strategic mindset to every case. Born and raised in Statesboro, Georgia, Harrison spent his early years hunting, playing football, and riding quarter horses. He carried that same drive and discipline into his academic career, earning a degree in History and Spanish from Georgia Southern University before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2011. Harrison’s path to personal injury law wasn’t conventional-he initially worked tough summer jobs building fences in the heat of South Georgia before finding his passion in the legal field. Harrison is known for his unwavering commitment to his clients and his sharp legal strategies. He doesn’t believe in surprises-he always expects to win. Whether tackling complex injury claims or navigating challenging negotiations, he leverages his skills and determination to secure the best possible outcomes. Outside the courtroom, Harrison is an adventurer at heart. He spends his free time climbing mountains, bow hunting, fly fishing, backcountry skiing, and whitewater rafting. A true outdoorsman, he has a lifelong goal of summiting all of Colorado’s 14ers-only 10 remain. His fearless nature and ability to stay calm under pressure serve him well both in the wild and in the courtroom.

Maritza Ming

New York, NY

Maritza Ming joined Harris Keenan & Goldfarb in March 2024 as a dedicated advocate for justice. She has always been driven by a passion to help others, a calling she recognized as early as 9 years old. Growing up in a neighborhood plagued by crime, Maritza witnessed firsthand the injustices faced by people of color within the legal system. This fueled her desire to pursue a career in law, with the goal of bringing justice to those who need it most. Maritza earned her B.A. from Binghamton University in 1994, graduating with a triple major in Political Science, Philosophy, and Law and Society, alongside a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. She went on to receive her J.D. from Fordham Law School in 1997. Maritza has represented countless victims throughout her career, securing trial verdicts in challenging cases and exonerating those wrongfully convicted or accused. She played a key role in creating the City’s first dedicated Youth Court, which focuses on rehabilitating young offenders by providing them with the services and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives. Maritza is also deeply committed to diversifying the legal profession and the justice system, working tirelessly to ensure that people of color have a voice. Her professional accomplishments are numerous, including coaching a local high school Mock Trial team to its first National Championship and creating partnerships that have provided young people with invaluable insights into the justice system. She has been recognized for her contributions to public service with awards such as the Dominican Bar Association Honoree (2014), the Kings County Criminal Bar Association Robert N. Kaye Memorial Award (2016), and the Brooklyn NETS Heritage Night Honoree (2018), among others. Outside of her legal work, Maritza is a proud mother of two teenage daughters, who she refers to as her “miracle girls.” She enjoys traveling with her family, spending time at the beach, cooking, reading action or mystery novels, and cuddling with her Yorkie named Magic.

A native of Spartanburg, Margaret Nowell attended college at the University of Georgia, where she graduated cum laude with dual degrees and a minor in Spanish. While at the University of Georgia, Maggie was a member of the NCAA Division I women’s track and cross country teams and received recognition on the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll. After earning her undergraduate degrees, Maggie matriculated to the University of South Carolina School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctor law degree in 2011. While in law school, Maggie was a member of the Mock Trial Bar, through which she received the distinguished Reese D. Williams Trial Advocacy Award. She was also a member of the Moot Court Bar, where she received honorable distinction as a member of the Order of the Barristers. During her summers in law school, Maggie served as an intern in the Seventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Spartanburg and was a summer law clerk to the Honorable Kay G. Hearn at the South Carolina Supreme Court. Upon graduating from law school, Maggie returned to Spartanburg, where she began her practice with The Cate Law Firm in 2011 before joining her husband, Mark, at Nowell Law Firm, LLC in 2020. Maggie devotes her practice exclusively to family law, handling matters ranging from custody and child support issues to adoption, divorce, and other domestic relations matters. In 2014, Maggie was selected by the Spartanburg County Bar Association to receive the C. Bruce Littlejohn Young Lawyer Award for her contributions to the Spartanburg legal community. Maggie was first recognized by Thompson Reuters as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2020 and has received this prestigious award each year through 2024. This award is bestowed upon a select group of lawyers for their high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Maggie has also been recognized as a member of the inaugural class of the South Carolina Family section of the American Inns of Court, having been nominated for this prestigious honor by local judges and area attorneys. In her spare time, Maggie serves her community in a variety of ways, including recently completing two terms on the Board of Directors for the Hope Center for Children, and serving on the Spartanburg County Bar Family Law Committee. Maggie understands the hardship family law matters can create and the importance of helping clients through these difficult times with compassion, dependability, and respect. Here at Nowell Law Firm, that’s our goal and commitment.

E. Nathan Harris

Hoover, AL

E. Nathan Harris is the CEO and founder of Abogados Centro Legal. He is also the Treasurer of the Alabama Association for Justice (ALAJ) for 2025-2026. Born to an Ecuadorian mother and American father, he grew up with a deep understanding of Latino culture and values. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Alabama and founded the firm in 2010 to protect and represent accident victims and those seeking immigration stability. He is a bilingual and bicultural attorney, committed to advocating for the Hispanic community in Alabama. He was recognized as a 'Super Abogado' and 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers in 2019, received the Minority Business Award in 2024, and was an honoree for BBJ’s Best of the Bar in 2025. He has also been appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court's Access to Justice Commission.

Mark Martinez

Santa Ana, CA

When it comes to real estate and personal injury law, you want Mark Martinez on your side. With a background in the real estate mortgage industry, Martinez understands the complexity of real estate deals. He chose to go into law after encountering dozens of clients in precarious situations who were simply following bad advice. He vowed to become a representative for vulnerable real estate owners, and he has built a career by helping others. In his personal injury practice, he offers a helping hand to people who are facing unfair insurance evaluations, and he doesn’t collect payment unless his client wins their case. As a Mexican-American, Martinez feels comfortable communicating in both English and Spanish, and takes pride in making his limited English proficiency clients feel more comfortable operating in our complex legal system. He has experienced many phases of the southern California real estate market, from booms to downturns, and has developed fantastic perspective. Martinez goes to bat for his clients every single day. He is level-headed and offers sound legal advice that more often than not leads to favorable outcomes for his clients. He is accomplished, established, and ready to hear the details of your real estate or personal injury case. When Martinez isn’t fighting on behalf of his clients, he can be found running, practicing yoga, surfing, reading, and playing chess.

Mariusz Kurzyna

Silver Spring, MD

Mariusz Kurzyna has over 15 years of experience representing workers in labor and employment law matters. He is fluent in Polish and Spanish and focuses on employment law, including minimum wage, overtime, unpaid wages, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, wrongful discharge, and alternative dispute resolution.