Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Nicholas M. Alcock is an Arizona native and the President and Sole Managing Partner of Alcock & Associates, P.C. He received his law degree and MBA from Arizona State University and his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1998 and practices in Arizona and Virginia. He has over 20 years of experience in legal practice.

Frederick A. Neustein

Aventura, FL

Frederick A. Neustein, a Miami native of 48 years, has been a licensed attorney in the State of Florida for 23 years. He worked for twelve years in the Mortgage Banking Industry for various Institutional Investment Banks, serving as Vice President and counsel for American Residential Equities (ARE). He was also a Director at Madison Capital Group and a commercial real estate lender at Heller Financial and Ocwen Financial Corporation.

Marie A Cappuccio

Cherry Hill, NJ

A trained mediator, Marie has successfully completed courses at the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers and The Institute for Dispute Resolution at Seton Hall University School of Law. She has been an adjunct professor, teaching law school courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Interviewing and Counseling. With family roots in Hammonton, New Jersey, she serves as 'of counsel' to the law firm of Cappuccio & Zaorski, LLC.

Lizett Molina

Renton, WA

Lizett has 17 years of personal injury experience with exceptional pre-litigation and litigation skills. She was raised in San Diego, California. Her passion to help people makes her a strong advocate for our clients. In her free time, Lizett enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Victor Martinez

Miami, FL

Victor Martinez was admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in 2005. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Economics from the Mayagüez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico. He worked for 20 years for private companies in Puerto Rico and later as a solo practitioner dedicated to Immigration Law and Small and Medium Businesses. He is an experienced attorney with strong business acumen and effective negotiating skills. He is a member of Puerto Rico Bar Association and is fluent in Spanish and English.

Carlos Ramirez is the Head of Family Law, dedicated to guiding families through legal challenges with compassion and expertise. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida in 1985 and his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1989. Carlos spent 22 years at Escobar, Ramirez, & Associates, PA, where he established the firm’s family law practice. He is actively involved in the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Family Law Inns of Court, and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Carlos has received a five-star rating from AVVO for his achievements.

Fernando Fernandez

San Antonio, TX

Mr. Fernandez is a licensed Mexican attorney, certified as Foreign Legal Consultant by the State Bar of Texas. With more than 20 years of experience, he has helped Hispanics in the United States dealing with legal matters in their countries of origin. He’s an advocate for human rights and is devoted to help those who are underserved. Fernando Fernandez was born in Guanajuato, Mexico and is the only son of Claudio and Blanca Fernandez. He graduated from the Universidad Panamericana and holds two master’s degrees, one in Development, Innovation and Change from the University of Bologna, in Italy and a second one in Global Affairs from New York University (NYU). Mr. Fernandez speaks Spanish, English, Italian and French and is a certified translator in Mexico. Prior to join the firm, he worked for the United Nations in Rome, Italy; for the city of Irapuato in Central Mexico, as well as for the state of Guanajuato, where he specialized in assisting migrants from Mexico and Central America. Mr. Fernandez private practice in Mexico includes, family, civil, migration, and employment and labor law. Additionally, he has experience in corporate law and has been involved in the development of international projects.

Diana I. Olmedo

Salt Lake City, UT

Diana I. Olmedo was born in Michoacán, Mexico and grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Political Science and a B.S. in Psychology in 2019. Ms. Olmedo received her J.D. with honors from S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2022. While attending law school, Ms. Olmedo served as the Vice President of the Minority Law Caucus, served on the board of If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice, advanced to the semi-finals of the S.J. Quinney College of Law's Traynor Moot Court Competition, and was actively involved in the Family Law Pro-Bono Clinic. Ms. Olmedo was also Student Fellow for the Center for Law and Biomedical Science for the year 2020-2021, and a research assistant for Associate Dean Louisa Heiny for the year 2021-2022. Ms. Olmedo was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 2022. She speaks fluent Spanish and is constantly looking for ways remain connected to her cultural roots through music and involvement in the community. Her areas of practice include family law and personal injury. Outside of her professional life, Ms. Olmedo enjoys reading classic literature and poetry, attending live music events, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Scott S. Ives

Sterling, VA

Scott S. Ives is a top-rated lawyer in Northern Virginia with over 35 years of legal experience. He has successfully represented clients in the Washington, DC area, including large companies and private individuals. He has clerked for federal judges and has experience working for the federal government, large corporations, and private law firms. He actively litigates cases in state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Francisco A. Cruz, son of a US Army soldier, settled in Kissimmee, FL. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctor from Barry University. He served as an assistant state attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit before entering private practice in criminal defense and personal injury. He is a member of the Florida Bar since 2014 and the Florida Justice Association.

Jonathan Darner

Mesa, AZ

Jonathan “JD” Darner has been working with Smith Alston Darner & Lee for nearly a decade and handles various types of injury cases. Mr. Darner graduated from the prestigious Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Mr. Darner served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Maracaibo, Venezuela. There, he learned Spanish and developed a love for the Latin people and their culture. In his free time, Mr. Darner loves camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and exploring the outdoors. Mr. Darner has 5 children and enjoys any time he can spend with them in the outdoors.

Gabrielly Valenzano

Coral Gables, FL

Gabrielly Valenzano is an Associate Attorney at Nicklaus & Associates, P.A. Ms. Valenzano earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law and became a member of the Florida Bar in 2014, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. Ms. Valenzano is also a Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Realtor with the Miami Association of Realtors. Ms. Valenzano brings several years of legal experience in Civil Litigation, including Commercial/Business litigation, Construction litigation, Real Estate/Landlord-Tenant litigation, Family and Foreclosure, and has represented Immigration clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Since joining Nicklaus & Associates, P.A., she has expanded her practice to Motorcycle/Automobile Accidents, Trucking defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases. Ms. Valenzano is fluent in Spanish and was raised in Miami, Florida, and is admitted to practice in all Florida State and Federal Courts. When she is not in the office litigating on behalf of clients, she is an avid motorcycle and automobile enthusiast who enjoys all motorsports, riding her motorcycle, sports in general and the outdoors.

Jack Spalding

Houston, TX

Jack is determined to fight for injured clients to put money back in their pockets. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 2018 and passed the Bar that same year. Jack started his career as an attorney at another prestigious plaintiff’s personal injury firm, and has only ever represented injured plaintiffs. Through his experience, Jack has resolved millions of dollars’ worth of cases for injured individuals against all manner of defendants. In his off time, Jack enjoys spending time with his wife and writing fiction.

Margaret Enfinger Pace

Silver Spring, MD

Margaret Enfinger Pace is a Senior Associate with Zipin, Amster, & Greenberg, LLC. Her practice focuses on Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation, representing individuals and classes with claims under Federal and State employment laws. She is an active member of several legal and community organizations.

Rashon Murrill

Houston, TX

Rashon Murrill grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated high school with an International Baccalaureate diploma. He attended Emory University, double majoring in philosophy and Spanish. He earned a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2016, where he was a member of the Federalist Society and the mock trial team. Rashon joined Kolodny Law Firm in 2014 as a law clerk and later became an associate attorney after getting licensed by the State Bar of Texas. He handles various personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, medical malpractice cases, and Jones Act maritime cases.

Clayton Firth

Salt Lake City, UT

Clayton Firth grew up in farming communities in Northern Utah and Southeast Idaho. He received a Bachelor’s degree in political science from BYU in 2007 and a J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 2012. He previously worked in litigation for insurance companies, gaining valuable insight into their operations, and now works at Siegfried & Jensen to help clients achieve fair results.

Tony E. Parada, originally from Huntsville, Texas, pursued his passion for law by earning a Criminal Justice degree from Sam Houston State University and a Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He specializes in immigration law, gaining practical litigation experience in Houston before becoming the immigration specialist at The Law Offices of Rios, Parada & Seánez, PLLC.

John Cain

Tampa, FL

Former State of Florida Prosecutor and civil trial attorney with experience representing individuals and businesses through all aspects of litigation. A former Marine and fluent in Spanish. Practices in Criminal law, Auto liability, Premises liability, Commercial Litigation, Insurance and Surety Defense, and Civil Trial.

Amanda J. Spencer

San Antonio, TX

Amanda J. Spencer is a partner and head of the Workers’ Compensation Department at Espinoza & Brock, PLLC. She is Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since December 2019, and is the only board-certified workers’ compensation claimant’s attorney in the greater San Antonio metropolitan area. She has been practicing law in San Antonio since 2007 and is a frequent speaker at the Advanced Workers’ Compensation Conference.

Lauren S. Kruskall

Kansas City, MO

Lauren is an attorney and co-founder of Jungle Law. She focuses on Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment "#METOO" cases. Lauren has represented clients in hundreds of mediations and negotiated millions in settlement awards. Prior to the Jungle, Lauren was a visiting law student at the University of Missouri Kansas City, as well as a professor at the Universities of Arizona and Boston. She was also a writer at Smart Business Magazine, and a former NFL cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lauren has performed oboe professionally with orchestras including the St. Louis and Boston Symphonies, the Arizona Opera and the Vienna Philharmonic. She was also a contestant on Kansas City's "Dancing with the Stars," raising money for Cristo Rey. Lauren advocates for animals by sponsoring rescue organizations and local K9 units. She has also drafted legislation with state representatives, increasing penalties for animal abusers. Lauren currently lives with her husband Tristen Woods and German Shepherd Yoshi.

Evan Barat is an experienced family law attorney who represents clients in various family law matters, including divorce, custody modifications, child support modifications, adoptions, and Child Protective Services (CPS) removal cases. Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Texas Super Lawyers in 2021, 2022, and 2023, Evan is known for her personalized approach, straightforward counsel, and dedicated advocacy. Evan graduated with honors from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law. She has dedicated her legal career to serving clients in East Texas, building her reputation through consistent and committed legal representation. An active member of the Texas legal community, Evan is involved with the Texas Bar Foundation, the State Bar of Texas, the Smith County Bar Association, and several sections dedicated to family law. She resides in Tyler, Texas, with her husband and children and is actively involved in her community through St. Francis Episcopal Church.

Victor M. Arellano

Providence, RI

Victor M. Arellano is a bilingual partner and shareholder at Arellano & Phebus S.C., with over 40 years of combined firm experience in personal injury, employment, criminal, and immigration law.

Saulo I. Delgado

Elkhart, IN

Saulo I. Delgado became a partner at Sanders • Pianowski, LLP on January 1, 2020, after joining as an associate in October 2013. He is licensed in Indiana and Michigan and before federal courts. He is fluent in Spanish.