Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Jon Jamieson

Mesa, AZ

Although Jon Jamieson was born in California, he claims native status, having lived in the East Valley since he was six years old. Jon learned the value of hard work from his father while working in the family business - an aluminum foundry and machine shop in Phoenix. When he was nineteen, Jon served a mission for his church in Honduras. After returning from his mission, Jon earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2002. After graduating college, Jon obtained his law degree from Ohio Northern University, where he received various awards for excellence in advocacy in the school’s Moot Court program, in which he competed against other law schools from across the country. Jon has been a practicing attorney since 2006, and has dedicated his career to helping injured victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Over the course of his career, Jon has successfully represented thousands of clients and recovered millions of dollars in compensation for those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. He remains committed to advocating for clients at East Valley Injury Law. In his free time, Jon enjoys spending time with his five children and his wife Kristy, who is a fourth generation native of Mesa. Jon is a self-proclaimed foodie and enjoys cooking new recipes. Jon also coaches the Mock Trial team at Highland High School in Gilbert, where he enjoys teaching and inspiring the next generation of legal professionals.

Patrick Lyons

Washington, DC

Patrick Lyons is an attorney focusing on defective product cases, including vehicles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics, and is currently representing women in talcum powder litigation.

Rene Gutierrez

Los Angeles, CA

Rene Gutierrez is a Litigation Attorney in The Dominguez Firm’s pre-litigation department, guiding clients through the initial stages of personal injury cases. He ensures clients receive medical care and negotiates with insurance carriers, driven by his connection to Los Angeles' diverse communities.

Richard Guzmán

Los Angeles, CA

Richard Guzmán is a dedicated Litigation Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, focusing on motor vehicle accident and premises liability cases. He brings a unique blend of philosophical insight and practical legal experience, striving for justice and fair compensation for his clients.

Cristina Segui Quantock

Fayetteville, NC

Cristina S. Quantock joined Beaver Courie Law Firm in 2012, transitioning from a prosecutor role in Hoke County. She has extensive experience in criminal defense, including traffic, DWI, and serious felonies, and has since transitioned her practice to cover all areas of family law. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

Peter M. Hoogerwoerd

Coral Gables, FL

Peter Michael Hoogerwoerd is an accomplished litigator in both state and federal courts with over twenty (20) years of experience in a broad array of civil litigation, criminal defense, transactional, and appellate matters. Mr. Hoogerwoerd has focused his practice on employment matters during the seven most recent years of his practice and is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). Mr. Hoogerwoerd was born in Redondo Beach, California, and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Chicago, Illinois. He is fluent in Spanish and is a member of the National Association of Underwater Instructors for scuba-diving. Mr. Hoogerwoerd is an avid fan of ‘house’ music and enjoys mixing and producing music on the weekends as his avocation. Mr. Hoogerwoerd has represented clients as lead counsel in over 300 federal cases and presently has ninety-three (93) reported decisions on Westlaw. Mr. Hoogerwoerd has had two class actions conditionally certified in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Truman Haycock

Hilliard, OH

Truman Haycock is an Associate Attorney at The Friedmann Firm LLC, joining in 2024. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, where he graduated with honors. A Columbus, Ohio native, Truman was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Employment Law and the Floyd D. Weatherspoon Award for Employment Discrimination & Labor Law during his time at Capital Law School. He also served as President of the Capital Law ACLU Chapter. Before law school, he received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and worked abroad in Nayarit, Mexico. He speaks English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Michael P. Kelton

Deltona, FL

Michael P. Kelton is a Florida-born attorney who earned his BBA, MBA, and JD from Stetson University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. He gained extensive experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense, and served as attorney for the City of DeLand's Historic Preservation Board and prosecutor for city ordinance violations. In 2020, he founded Kelton Law, P.A.

Michael A. Perez

Chicago, IL

Certified Cook County Mandatory Arbitrator, Chair Qualified.

Eduardo J. Ascencio

Los Angeles, CA

Eduardo J. Ascencio is an experienced litigator with over 25 years of experience, representing plaintiffs in catastrophic injury medical malpractice actions since 2004. He previously defended healthcare professionals, gaining insight into defense tactics. He is a fluent Spanish speaker, enhancing the firm's ability to serve the Hispanic population across California and other areas.

Xue Connelly

Alexandria, VA

Xue Connelly is an associate at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC, specializing in bankruptcy, wills, trusts and estates. Ms. Connelly helps individuals and small businesses throughout Northern Virginia protect their assets. She has extensive experience handling all forms of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for individuals, and Chapter 7 for businesses. She also concentrates on estate planning and administration, advising clients on the latest and most efficient asset-protection strategies. Ms. Connelly began her career at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC in 2012 as a paralegal. In addition to her work at the firm, she was the senior research editor for the National Security Law Journal from 2016 to 2018 and an executive board member. Ms. Connelly received her J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. She also served as a student advisor in the George Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, where she provided pro bono legal assistance to veterans and their families on issues such as uncontested domestic law cases, veterans disability appeals, discharge upgrades, and other matters. Ms. Connelly grew up in both Alexandria, VA, and in Bogota, Colombia, she is a native spanish speaker. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading and beating her husband in Scrabble.

Rich Eichenbaum is a Bay Area native and attorney at Live Oak Injury Law Group. He earned his bachelor's degree from U.C. Berkeley in 1987 and his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1991. He passed the California Bar Exam in 1991. With over 30 years of experience, he initially worked in insurance defense before dedicating his practice to representing victims of catastrophic injury incidents, handling a wide range of personal injury cases.

Sabrina E. Taub is a trilingual litigation attorney fluent in Spanish and French. She graduated Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts and obtained her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University in 2003. Her career began in construction and worksite accidents litigation, later moving to medical malpractice. She has recovered millions for injured clients and is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Alvaro S. Lizarraga

Los Angeles, CA

Alvaro S. Lizarraga brings a broad range of legal experience as a Workers’ Compensation Partner. He is well versed in all phases of case handling and is bilingual, adept at interpreting case specifics to Spanish-speaking clients.

Juan De Pedro

Las Vegas, NV

Juan De Pedro is an attorney who has exclusively practiced Immigration Law since his admission to the Colorado Bar and the U.S. District Court of Colorado in 2007. Originally from Puerto Rico, he moved to Colorado and became a first-generation college student, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from Colorado State University. He then graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2007, where he was an active member of the Latino Law Student Association. Juan is recognized as an expert on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions in Colorado and volunteers his time for community legal aid and citizenship drives. He has successfully handled a range of cases from athletic visas to deportation defense.

Christopher W. McMullin

Paoli, PA

Christopher W. McMullin is a partner at HoeyLegal. He graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Spanish, and from Temple University Beasley School of Law with a J.D. in 2012. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the United States Eastern District of Pennsylvania. His practice areas include wrongful death claims, premises liability/slip and fall, motor vehicle accidents, trucking and school bus accidents, construction accidents, crime victims and sexual abuse, and medical malpractice.

Linda M. Coronato

Saddle Brook, NJ

Linda M. Coronato has over 27 years of experience in the legal field and is not afraid to fight for the rights of her clients. As a member of the New Jersey and New York Bars, she has handled cases involving child custody, Domestic Violence alimony, adoption, pre-nuptial agreements, as well as many other matters of family law. Her lengthy experience includes the ability to resolve difficult cases and arrive at settlement without the time and expense of continued litigation. Ms. Coronato has worked with several prestigious firms in family law and has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Ms. Coronato is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and French, enabling her to ease communication frustrations for those clients whose native tongue is not English. With her years of experience as a New Jersey divorce lawyer, she has become a strong advocate for her clients when they are going through the trauma of a divorce or child custody battle. She is a staunch defender of victims of domestic abuse and won’t back down from challenging cases. Linda truly cares about each client she represents. Ms. Coronato knows the right questions to ask to develop a course of action to navigate her clients through their legal issues. She carefully listens to her clients. Then she gives straightforward honest advice. Ms. Coronato spends time educating her clients about the law, so they can make the right decisions. Also, one of Linda’s strongest qualities is her ability to relate to her clients. She learns all the details of each of her cases to insure each client the best representation possible. Ms. Coronato makes it a priority to understand her clients’ perspectives and effectively advocates their positions. Linda truly cares about her clients and they know it. Linda is an experienced NJ divorce attorney handling cases in and out of court. She is an effective negotiator who has successfully settled many cases. Linda has excellent communication skills and is an outstanding writer. She drafts effective legal briefs, certifications, and other legal pleadings. Ms. Coronato’s focus is to get her clients through the divorce process and on to a better future. She knows that divorce is a life-changing event and diligently represents her clients’ interests. Linda has an aggressive yet compassionate approach to each case she handles. Her first goal is to protect your rights. She delivers valued based representation, so you can achieve your goals.

Jason Rodrigo Widdison

Ogden, UT

Jason was raised in a multicultural bilingual home. As the son of an immigrant, Jason has always felt a close affinity with the immigrant community and taken on the challenge of advancing the causes of underrepresented members of society. Jason believes the practice of law affords a great opportunity to positively impact the lives of his fellow citizens and non-citizens. Before co-founding the law firm of Bushell & Widdison, Jason worked as a legal intern at the Spokane County Public Defender's Office and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Washington. Since entering private practice Jason has worked as a public defender in the Clearfield Justice Court, Roy Justice Court, Ogden 2nd District Court, Weber County Drug Court, and Weber County DUI Court.

Michael P. Kane

Yardley, PA

Michael P. Kane, Esq. is a partner at Rizio, Hamilton & Kane, P.C. He is the firm’s lead negotiator and litigator. Since joining the firm in 2006, Mr. Kane has successfully settled and tried numerous cases for significant amounts. Mr. Kane’s work ethic, attention to detail and his knack for strategy helped quickly gain him the respect of his peers.

Josh Deere

Provo, UT

With a wealth of more than 20 years of experience, Josh Deere has extensive courtroom experience, representing clients in cases ranging from small matters to multi-million-dollar complex litigation. He is no stranger to challenging cases. From defending corporations in high-stakes matters to advocating for everyday people, Josh provides strong, dedicated representation for every client. He has represented clients in state courts at the trial, appellate, and Supreme Court levels, as well as in Federal District Court. Josh has earned an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest distinction for legal skill and ethics. He has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 40 Under 40, as well as receiving Avvo’s Client Choice Award and a 10/10 rating. Fluent in Spanish, Josh has appeared on Spanish-language television and radio and hosted weekly radio shows. Outside the courtroom, Josh is passionate about family, music, and sports. He and his wife enjoy attending live concerts with their three boys and he himself enjoys playing guitar. A lifelong Oklahoma Sooners fan thanks to his father, a former University of Oklahoma quarterback, Josh also plays guitar, writes fiction, and finds time to sneak away for fly fishing. He brings the same energy, creativity, and dedication to both his practice and personal pursuits.

Aaron Eslamboly is the primary trial attorney and managing partner at The Law Collective. He specializes in personal injury and employment law, with experience in insurance defense and plaintiff-side employment matters. He graduated early from Pepperdine Law School and is a member of Pepperdine Law’s Honors Trial Team & Moot Court Board.

Casandra Perez Murena

Miami, FL

Casandra Perez Murena is Of Counsel at Damian | Valori | Culmo, practicing in federal and state court receiverships, complex business litigation, securities litigation, and bankruptcy/creditors’ rights. She represents court-appointed receivers and has experience with government enforcement actions. She received her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 2002 and her B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Miami in 1999. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2002 and speaks Spanish and conversational Italian.

Jonathan M. Arthur

Richmond, VA

Jonathan M. Arthur is a Virginia Litigation Attorney specializing in civil litigation, civil rights, wills and trusts, contracts, business and commercial law, criminal defense, and constitutional law. He is fluent in Spanish and has successfully represented clients in excessive force cases. He is recognized as a 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers and 'Virginia’s Legal Elite'.

Alex Cornejo

Woodstock, GA

Alexandros H. Cornejo has a strong presence in the United States, with offices in New York, Dalton, and Woodstock, GA. Adept in immigration law, he handles cases related to the adjustment of status, citizenship, deportation defense, and family reunification. He is authorized to practice across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Notably, in 2021, he achieved the release of more than 120 Latino immigrants from federal detention. He is trilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently.