Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Bryan Fields Jones

Morganton, NC

Bryan Fields Jones is a North Carolina native who has been practicing law in Morganton for 15 years. He previously worked as a State Prosecutor for Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and Pender Counties. Before law school, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras.

Bereniz Rivera

Calabasas, CA

Bereniz Rivera is a certified paralegal with over 17 years of experience specializing in personal injury law. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Management with a minor in Communication and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She is fluent in Spanish.

Yina Rosa

Gaithersburg, MD

Ms. Yina is a skilled Honduran attorney with a bachelor’s degree in law from the Universidad Autonoma of Honduras and a master’s degree in law from Penn State University (LLM). She has successfully passed the New York State Bar exam and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She brings extensive expertise in U.S. immigration law, regulations, and policy, covering areas such as adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, and removal defense. She is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive exceptional service in resolving their immigration matters and reuniting families.

Alexis Cavazos

Plano, TX

Alexis se graduó con _honores_ de la Escuela de Derecho SMU Dedman. Durante sus estudios, sirvió como externo para la Honorable Renee H. Toliver en el Distrito Norte de Texas y como interno para la Honorable Diana Saldaña en el Distrito Sur de Texas. También formó parte de la Clínica Civil/Consumidor donde asistió y manejó una apelación de desalojo. Antes de estudiar derecho, se graduó con _máximos honores_ con una Licenciatura en Artesde la Universidad Texas A&M. Durante ese periodo, Alexis trabajó en una firma de lesiones personales donde desarrolló una pasión por ayudar a los texanos lesionados. Como abogado asociado en The Barber Law Firm, Alexis está dedicado a representar a individuos que han sido lesionados debido a la negligencia de terceros. En la firma, maneja todo tipo de casos de lesiones personales, incluyendo accidentes de vehículos motorizados, accidentes laborales, mordeduras graves de perros, muertes injustas y reclamaciones por responsabilidad de las instalaciones. Construye cuidadosamente los casos para lograr la máxima compensación para sus clientes. Alexis está habilitado para ejercer en todos los tribunales del Estado de Texas. Es miembro de la Asociación de Abogados Litigantes de Texas y de la Asociación de Abogados Litigantes de Dallas. Alexis nació y creció en el sur de Texas y habla español con fluidez. En su tiempo libre, disfruta jugar tenis y ciclismo.

Tabitha Herrera

Austin, TX

Tabitha Herrera is an attorney licensed in Florida, Colorado, and Texas, with broad legal experience across civil, criminal, and appellate matters. Originally from El Paso, Texas, she is bilingual in English and Spanish. Before joining Doyle & Seelbach, she served in the Tax Litigation Division of the Office of the Texas Attorney General. She earned her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law.

Karla Preciado

Valencia, CA

Karla Preciado is an attorney and co-founder of Garcia Preciado Law. Her legal journey began as a former auto insurance claims adjuster, giving her a unique understanding of insurance company practices. She has extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation, handling a wide range of personal injury cases including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, sexual abuse, premises liability, products liability, and dog bites. Karla has recovered millions of dollars for her clients and is known for her methodical approach, transparency, and relentless pursuit of justice. She is a proud Loyola alum, where she excelled academically and was involved in the Youth Justice Education Clinic and the Riverside Public Defender's Office.

Kelsey M. Peddie

Portland, OR

Kelsey focuses her practice on litigating civil disputes, including employment, business, insurance coverage, and environmental disputes. She joined Chenoweth Law Group in 2018 after working as a law clerk with the firm. She graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2018. While at Lewis & Clark, Kelsey served as Notes and Comments Editor of Lewis & Clark Law Review. She was a member of Lewis & Clark's nationally and internationally recognized Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court team. Kelsey also acted as a mentor to first-year students and participated in Business Law Society. Prior to joining CLG, Kelsey gained valuable insight into how to effectively resolve disputes while working as a law clerk at Northwest Workers' Justice Project and serving as a volunteer at the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts from University of Oregon in 2014, where she graduated with a major in journalism and minors in political science and Spanish. During her undergraduate studies, Kelsey participated actively in campus life. She spent two years as a member of the executive board of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon and studied abroad in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys cheering on the Ducks, exploring Portland's many interesting restaurants, enjoying Oregon's wine country, traveling with friends, assisting Lewis & Clark's Jessup team as a volunteer judge, and hiking the Columbia River Gorge's many beautiful trails.

Paul Garcia

Valencia, CA

Paul Garcia is an attorney and co-founder of Garcia Preciado Law. He brings a unique perspective as a former auto insurance claims adjuster, providing invaluable insights into insurance company operations. He has extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation, handling various personal injury cases including auto accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death. Paul is dedicated to preparing each case for trial and has successfully secured significant settlements and verdicts for his clients, including a $14 million verdict as second-chair in a semi-truck accident jury trial. He is a Loyola alum, where he was involved in the Youth Justice Education Clinic and the Riverside Public Defender's Office.

Laura Gómez Duarte

Houston, TX

Laura graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and obtained her Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Houston Law Center. In law school, Laura served as a Senior Articles Editor for the Houston Law Review. She was inducted into the Order of the Barristers due to her successes as a member of the renowned UHLC National Mock Trial Team, which included winning the first Tex-ABOTA Showdown Trial Advocacy Competition and receiving its overall Best Advocate award. As a law student, Laura also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Vanessa Gilmore and Alfred H. Bennett of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Christine Weems of the 281st Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.

Christie Hoffman Gibbons

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Christie Hoffman Gibbons is an associate attorney with a diverse background and a profound commitment to helping individuals navigate intricate legal matters. She graduated from Harvard Law School in 2023 and specializes in Defense Base Act cases, representing injured workers globally. She also holds an MBA from the University of Florida and a B.A. from Georgetown University.

Trial lawyer concentrating in personal injury, including car and bus crashes, trucking collisions, and slip and fall incidents. Former insurance defense attorney. Recovered millions for clients. Recognized as a SuperLawyers™ Rising Star since 2019 and a New Leader of the Bar in 2023. Member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Clair Campbell

Des Moines, IA

Clair Campbell is the Principal and Managing Attorney at Campbell & Associates, a personal injury firm with over 37 years of experience. The firm has helped over 35,000 individuals achieve settlements or jury verdicts and is recognized by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Martindale-Hubbell.

Chloe M. Boudazin primarily practices family law, including divorce, custody, and support, as well as civil litigation. She was a Lead Editor for the Drexel Law Review and is fluent in French and proficient in Spanish.

Armando D. Izquierdo

Cumming, GA

Armando D. Izquierdo joined the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC in 2015, focusing his practice on defending the rights of injured workers in Georgia. He graduated with honors from the Charlotte School of Law in 2015 and is a native Spanish and English speaker.

Sandra Ulloa

North Chesterfield, VA

Sandra L. Ulloa, a native of Blacksburg, Virginia, was brought up in a bilingual setting speaking fluent Spanish. She graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1993 with honors. Ms. Ulloa practices criminal, traffic, Immigration, and family law as well as acting as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) representing the best interest of children in both the Hispanic community and the community at large. She is currently a partner in the law offices of Sommers Ulloa.