Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Frederick R Mann Jr

Atlanta, GA

Attorney Frederick R. Mann Jr. is a highly experienced criminal law attorney based in Atlanta, GA, with over four decades of legal experience. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1978 and passed the Florida State Bar Exam in 1979. He served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County and a federal prosecutor. He achieved Florida Bar Board Certification as a Criminal Trial Attorney in 1994, 1999, and 2004, and earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 1994. He joined Hines Law in 2018. He graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Spanish.

Silvia Surdez, a member of the New York Bar since 1993, brings over 30 years of legal experience to her clients. She holds a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law and is fluent in Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Esteban Contreras

Austin, TX

Esteban Contreras was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Economics and a minor in Philosophy. He then attended Arizona Summit Law School, graduating in two years. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. He speaks Spanish fluently.

Joe Glenn Kahla

Jasper, TX

Joe Glenn Kahla was born in Jasper, Texas, on January 3, 1974. He was admitted to the Texas bar in 2000 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas. He received his B.B.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1996 and his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law at San Antonio in 2000.

Jon Winter

Los Angeles, CA

Jon Winter is a dedicated Trial Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, known for his unwavering commitment to justice and passion for helping those in need. With over 14 years of experience, he exclusively represents plaintiffs against powerful corporations and insurance companies.

Parag Bhosale has over 15 years of experience advocating for the rights of those injured due to negligence and on the job, with over 30 jury verdicts and millions recovered for clients. He joined Gardi & Haught in 2016 after 8 years as head of workers’ compensation at a top Chicago Loop injury firm. He graduated with honors in 2002 from the University of Miami School of Law and earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He has argued cases in Federal Court and Illinois Appellate Courts and handles cases in Cook, Lake, Will, DuPage, and Kane Counties. He has been named an 'Emerging Lawyer' by Leading Lawyers, lectures to other professionals, and volunteers with the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago. He is a former Vice President with the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago and an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association.

Charles E. Wisell

New York, NY

Charles E. Wisell is the Managing Partner of the Lipsig Firm. He has been passionately representing victims of motor vehicle crashes, dangerous construction sites, and unsafe premises for more than 30 years. He has recovered over 250 Million Dollars for his clients. He is fluent in Spanish and has appeared as a guest legal speaker on CNN Español, NBC, CNN, and Radio House.

Isabella Pichler

Albuquerque, NM

Isabella Pichler is an associate attorney at Genus Law Group, where she focuses on family law matters. With a passion for both counseling clients and advocating in the courtroom, Isabella brings a wealth of legal experience and a well-rounded background to the firm. A proud native of Denver, Isabella graduated summa cum laude from the University of Denver with double majors in English and Spanish. Building on her strong academic foundation, she earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in the top 20% of her class. Isabella also passed the bar exam with a score in the 90th percentile, earning the distinction of being licensed to practice in any UBE jurisdiction. Prior to joining Genus Law Group, Isabella gained invaluable experience as an attorney and limited practitioner at the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender. In law school, she worked as a research assistant, editing an article that was later published by the Northwestern Law Review. Isabella also gained hands-on litigation experience as a summer associate for two summers at large firms in Denver, practicing in both commercial litigation and patent litigation. Additionally, she served as a student attorney at the University of Denver’s Immigration Law and Policy Clinic, where she represented individuals held at the Aurora Detention Center. Although Isabella has experience in a variety of legal fields, she is particularly drawn to family law, which combines her love for client interaction with the opportunity for courtroom practice. This focus allows her to provide personalized legal guidance to families navigating challenging situations. In addition to her legal career, Isabella spent a year studying abroad at the University of Seville in Spain, where she worked with the Spanish Red Cross to support vulnerable populations. Outside of work, Isabella enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors, as well as caring for her two dogs, Ruby and Frankie. With a deep commitment to her clients and a diverse legal background, Isabella is dedicated to providing compassionate and skilled representation in family law matters.

Frank Ariel

Los Angeles, CA

Since 1992 I have represented thousands of people who I have fought for against the big, bad insurance companies, as David fought Goliath and helped serve justice. My motto in life is never to give up fighting. Compared to other lawyers, the difference is how much I care for the result I obtain for my client - my client always comes first. Hire us to be by your side. Don’t settle for less.

Maria Santi is a dedicated attorney focusing on Business Law and Immigration Law. She holds an LLM from Washington University in St. Louis and a JD from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México. Fluent in Spanish and English, Maria practices business formation, M&A, transactional law, estate planning, immigration law, and family law.

Michael Viverito

Oak Brook, IL

Michael Viverito focuses his practice in Workers’ Compensation, Sports and Business Law. He has experience in commercial litigation, transactional law, real estate, intellectual property, and trust and estate drafting. He is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

M. Cristina Gonzalez

Houston, TX

M. Cristina Gonzalez is a trial attorney at Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP, specializing in personal injury cases including motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, medical malpractice, and product liability. She is fluent in Spanish and has a background in criminal law, having clerked for the Harris County District Attorney’s office. She earned her law degree from South Texas College of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Gregory E. Gettle

York, PA

Greg 'Jr.' graduated from Widener University School of Law in 1992. He graduated cum laude from Dickinson College in 1989 and William Penn Senior High School in 1985. Greg and his wife, Felicia live in Springettsbury Township. They have three children: Alexis, Olivia and Harrison. His interest include Aviation, Sports (especially Penn State), and Spanish Language.

Ana Sanchez

Naples, FL

Ana Sanchez is a proficient and resolute paralegal professional with over 9 years of experience in personal injury, serving as a closing coordinator/paralegal at Pitkin Law since October 2023. She assists with the preparation and finishing of closing documents and provides translation services for Spanish-speaking clients. Ana holds a B.S. degree in political science from Florida Atlantic University and a paralegal certificate from Atlantic Technical College. She is dedicated to managing cases efficiently and ensuring clients' needs are met.

Carolina A. Collado

Miami, FL

Carolina A. Collado is an experienced attorney, with a focus in Immigration law. Before joining the firm, Carolina was most recently an Assistant Chief Counsel who spent several years as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Carolina joins the firm with a vast knowledge of Immigration and Nationality law and has represented individuals across the country and internationally. Prior to her work with the government, Carolina worked with a prestigious immigration law firm in Miami. Carolina successfully represented individuals in immigration-related matters involving removal defense, waivers of criminal convictions, asylum, family-based petition, residence, citizenship and employment-based petitions. Carolina has also appeared on behalf of clients in the U.S. District Court and Court of Appeals. Early in her career, Carolina worked as a real estate attorney, a title agent and represented individuals in Bankruptcy. Carolina graduated from The George Washington University Law School in 2009, where she worked in the Immigration Law Clinic and completed a federal internship program with the Department of Homeland Security. Carolina graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. It was during her years at university where Carolina discovered her love of traveling, while she spent a semester abroad in Paris, France. Carolina is fluent in Spanish and can speak basic French. Carolina is a Miami native and proud alumna of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and Saint Theresa School, where she met Carlos Jimenez when they were children.

Armen Zadourian

La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

Armen Zadourian is an experienced Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Attorney known for his quality service, responsiveness, value, and communication. He began his career at a workers' compensation firm, handling various personal injury, third-party, workers' compensation, and death claims. He later established his own personal injury law firm, gaining extensive experience and expertise in civil litigation. He is a skilled litigator practicing Workers' Comp & Personal Injury Law, with substantial experience in pre-litigation advisory services, pleading practice, discovery, motion practice, and mediation, consistently achieving successful results for his clients.

Lydia Angélica Hernández

Greenville, SC

Lydia Angélica Hernández is the founder and attorney at law, bringing over two decades of experience in the judicial system. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Charlotte Law School and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from USC Upstate. Licensed in South Carolina and registered with the Department of Justice to practice Immigration Law, she is fluent in Spanish and English. Her personal immigration journey fuels her passion for advocating for clients.

John E. Gavigan

West Palm Beach, FL

John E. Gavigan is an attorney at the firm, licensed in Florida since 2013. He holds a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Miami (2013) and a B.A. from Georgetown University (2007). He is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Palm Beach County Justice Association.

Lili Lowell is an accomplished attorney with experience litigating complex family law and other civil matters. At Schlesinger Law Offices, Lili focuses her practice in the areas of personal injury, products liability, and medical malpractice. She is known for providing personalized, strategic counsel and maintaining a strong commitment to client communication and care. Fluent in Spanish, Lili is proud to serve a diverse client base.

Luiza G. Di Giovanni, Esq. received her Juris Doctor from American University, Washington College of Law, and holds a Master of Science from Rutgers State University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida. She is a licensed attorney in New Jersey.

Anna Batanero

Irvine, CA

Ms. Batanero has been a practicing attorney since 1998. She has exclusively represented injured workers during her 25-year career and is sensitive to the needs and concerns of the injured worker. She considers herself a zealous advocate, and believes that every one of her clients deserves fierce representation in the complicated workers’ compensation system. She has volunteered at the Legal Aid in Orange County, the office of the Orange County Public Defender, and the Los Angeles Superior Court in Pomona. For two years, Ms. Batanero served as the Chair of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Long Beach Bar Association. She has also represented her clients in Social Security Disability appeals. Ms. Batanero speaks Spanish and French. She was born and raised in Southern California and enjoys cycling, reading, cooking, yoga, kickboxing, and traveling. She is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law since 2009.

Carson Joachim

Houston, TX

Carson Joachim is a Houston native who began his legal career at The Harris County District Attorney’s Office, gaining valuable experience in felony and misdemeanor cases. He later focused on family law at Nichols Law P.L.L.C. and represented Houston Police Department officers as legal advisor to the Houston Police Patrol Union. He also served as general counsel for the Harris County Deputies Organization for over ten years, handling administrative matters, investigations, and criminal cases for members. In his private practice, Carson specializes in criminal and family law, providing personalized service and aggressive advocacy. He is a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School, Eastern New Mexico University, and Baylor School of Law.

Daniel Lopez

San Antonio, TX

Attorney Daniel Lopez was born and raised in McAllen, Texas. He graduated cum laude with a B.A. in philosophy from St. Edwards University and subsequently graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2023, he is licensed to practice by the Texas Supreme Court and the United States District Court, Western District of Texas. He previously worked in insurance defense and business development before focusing on personal injury litigation. He enjoys spending time with his wife and dogs, local politics, and sports.

Lupe Morales

Santa Ana, CA

Attorney Morales has been in the worker’s compensation field for over 20 years and has practiced in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas handling worker’s compensation and work accident cases in many Southern California venues. From 1989 to 1991, Ms. Morales represented plaintiffs in civil actions primarily involving vehicular accidents and other miscellaneous tort actions involving police brutality. From 1992 to 1998, Ms. Morales represented self-insured employers such as the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, Long Beach Unified School District, Montebello Unified School District, Orange County Transit Authority, in the defense of worker’s compensation claims. From 1998 to 2005, Ms. Morales was an associate and partner in a Law Firm in Long Beach and exclusively represented injured workers. From 2006 to the present, Ms. Morales enjoys representing injured workers while practicing in Santa Ana for DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo. Ms. Morales is able to utilize her language skills as she is fluent in Spanish and is able to communicate with the Spanish-speaking injured worker community. Ms. Morales strives to maximize each injured worker’s compensation. Ms. Morales was admitted to practice law in the State of California in December of 1989.