Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Rosa M. Feeney

New York, NY

25 years of experience representing clients in all facets of tort and insurance coverage litigation. Knowledgeable of all phases of litigation including trials, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. Fluent in Spanish.

Nicole Gorney

Pasadena, CA

Nicole Alicia Gorney, a California State Bar-licensed attorney, is an immigration attorney and advocate with extensive experience in removal defense, family-based claims, and visas. Based in San Francisco, she holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law, specializing in Immigration Law. She provides full-scope representation for active cases in removal proceedings and conducts immigration consultations. Nicole is proficient in Spanish and has strong public speaking skills.

Craig K. Vernon

Coeur d’Alene, ID

Craig Vernon is a Founding Shareholder at James, Vernon & Weeks, P.A., with extensive experience in civil litigation, including defective products, dangerous drugs, and sexual abuse cases. He has represented hundreds of sexual abuse survivors across multiple states.

Matthew G. Sawyer

Rockville, MD

Matthew G. Sawyer is an Of Counsel attorney at Salvado Law, specializing in construction litigation, general civil litigation, and business legal issues. He is admitted to practice in Federal and State Courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. A graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Massachusetts, Boston, he brings years of practical experience from the construction industry. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super LawyersTM since 2020.

Luis Alvidrez

Shoreline, WA

Luis Alvidrez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in Arizona. He earned his degree in Business Law from Arizona State University, where he developed an interest in helping people through the legal system. Before going to law school, he worked as a case manager, which gave him early, hands-on experience with personal injury cases. Luis attended Seattle University School of Law, where he received the Presidential Scholarship. While in school, he clerked at a respected Arizona law firm, gaining practical experience and building the foundation for what’s now nearly a decade of work in personal injury law. He’s fluent in Spanish and is proud to serve clients from diverse backgrounds. And while he spends most of his time focused on his clients, he’s also been keeping a surprisingly long Duolingo streak in French, and he can easily bench 315 lbs. for reps.

Yenifer Formoso

Coral Gables, FL

Yenifer Formoso is a Litigation Attorney at Perez Mayoral, P.A., focusing on homeowners association and condominium association matters, business, commercial, and real estate litigation. She has a strong foundation in litigation and advocacy, with experience in trial preparation and appellate practice. Yenifer is fluent in Spanish.

Kate Gagutlova

Seattle, WA

Kate Gagutlova moved to the U.S. from Russia and earned a master’s degree in linguistics and interpreting, then a bachelor’s degree in Business and Innovation in Technology from the University of Washington. She attended Seattle University School of Law, where she worked as a research assistant and in the Defenders Clinic. She is fluent in Russian, English, and French, and studied Arabic, Spanish, Italian, and Turkish.

Sonja L. Cajuste

Hollywood, FL

Sonja Cajuste is a seasoned and multilingual attorney who brings over a decade of experience in litigation, real estate, and legal consulting to Levin Litigation. She holds a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center and a B.A. from Howard University.

Javier A. Arguello

Las Vegas, NV

Honesty, hard work, responsibility, and resilience define Javier Arguello as a professional who embodies the values instilled in him during his upbringing. At the age of three, Javier immigrated to America from Ecuador, deeply influenced by his mother’s unwavering work ethic. Motivated by her own experience as a victim of a work accident, Javier was inspired to pursue a career in law, determined to ensure that others didn’t face the same injustice. Javier obtained his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University, where his passion for workers’ compensation law flourished. He has gained comprehensive experience representing various industries, including construction, municipalities, retail, hospitality, transportation, and healthcare. Javier’s unique perspective stems from his previous roles working for insurers and employers, granting him invaluable insight into the inner workings of insurance companies. In 2006, he joined Bertoldo Carter Smith & Cullen, where he currently leads the workers’ compensation department, fighting for the rights of injured workers against the insurance providers he once defended. What sets Javier apart is his unwavering commitment to his clients. He handles every aspect of their cases, providing a compassionate and direct approach. Open and transparent communication is paramount, and clients can rely on Javier for regular updates on the progress of their claims. Regardless of the case’s value, Javier stands by his clients, ensuring their voices are heard, and their bills are paid. With the dedication and diligence that his mother didn’t receive, Javier strives to be the advocate his clients deserve. Every day, he channels his deep empathy and legal expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he represents.

Sthefany Cayer is a Paralegal with an international bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master of Corporate Law & Social Security. She has been a paralegal since 2011. Prior to joining Curcio Anderson Law, she worked as a senior paralegal at a major immigration firm in Charlotte. She assists in personal injury, family law, traffic citations, civil, and immigration cases, effectively communicating with clients and tracking case information. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Otto Yannick Muller is a litigation attorney with over 13 years of experience between Puerto Rico and Texas. He started his law career in Puerto Rico in 2011 and relocated to Austin in 2018. He represents clients in accident cases, premises liability, and other civil matters. He is fluent in Spanish.

Yulianna Yagoudaeva

Huntingdon Valley, PA

Yulianna Yagoudaeva is the founder of Yagoudaeva Law Group, P.C. She is a passionate and driven advocate with experience as a Judicial Law Clerk in New York Family Court and the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court. Her practice areas include Family Law, Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation, with a focus on Guardianships, Medicaid, Trusts, and Estate Planning. She is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Edgar Michael Pinilla

Columbia, SC

Edgar Michael Pinilla received his Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 2008 and before the United States District Court of South Carolina in 2009. He represents clients in immigration, civil, and criminal matters, and as a first-generation immigrant, he understands the challenges of settling in the U.S.

Theodore A. Maloney

Charlotte, NC

My name is Teddy Maloney, I've been representing injured people, and litigating to protect people's rights in North Carolina for more than 20 years. I am originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, then moved to Chapel Hill before the start of sixth grade. I obtained my BA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997, from there I went straight into law school also at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 2000 with my JD. From there I moved to Charlotte and began practicing law. First with Maloney and Meier, LLC, then in 2007, I opened the Law Office of Theodore A. Maloney, PLLC. In those 20-plus years since I arrived in Charlotte and began representing the good people of North Carolina I have represented thousands of people from all walks of life, who all shared one thing in common, and that was a need for help. Help in a fight against a giant insurance company, or the State, or the Federal Government. All imposing foes to someone who has never faced them, but all welcomed challenges to us at The Law Office of Theodore A. Maloney, PLLC who love to fight to protect the rights of others.

Dillon P. Thornbury

Chattanooga, TN

Dillon P. Thornbury, a member of the firm, practices primarily in the areas of business organization, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, real estate, commercial leases, and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Dillon has significant experience advising clients on complex business and real estate matters, including structuring and negotiating mergers and acquisitions, drafting purchase agreements for high-value real estate sales and acquisitions, and providing general corporate counseling and compliance guidance. In the course of his diverse practice, Dillon has been involved in several multi-million dollar business transactions, and he has represented a wide range of clients in various industries, including distribution, advertising, banking, engineering, consumer products, and various service-based industries. Dillon received his law degree, cum laude, and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and the University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, respectively. While in law school, Dillon gained invaluable experience in several areas of the law by working in various law firms, working ‘in-house’ at a large, publicly traded corporation, and completing an externship with Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Dillon received Academic Excellence Awards by earning the highest grade in his Mergers and Acquisitions and Trademarks classes. He also earned the Dean’s Award for Excellence for the best trial brief in Legal Methods II. Dillon was also recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court as a Law Student for Justice in acknowledgment of his performance of over fifty hours of pro bono work during his law school career. Dillon has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer-Rising Star by the Mid-South Super Lawyers publication for 2024. Dillon and his wife, Miki, currently reside in North Chattanooga with their daughters, Finley and Maeve. As a former college soccer player, Dillon enjoys playing almost any type of sport and coaching in his spare time, but he has recently developed a golf habit.

David Vilaca

Uniondale, NY

Mr. Vilaça is a litigation associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and admitted to practice law in the State of New York. He focuses his practice on defending insurance companies and municipal clients in premises liability, negligence, and tort actions. Prior to joining CFO, Mr. Vilaça was a Legal Intern at several leading matrimonial law firms and also was an intern with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in their Financial Crimes Bureau. Moreover, Mr. Vilaça has worked for a prominent Hedge Fund that specializes in small-growth companies that are overlooked or misunderstood by the market. Mr. Vilaça graduated from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2024. Prior to law school, he graduated from the Hofstra University in 2020 with a Master’s of Science degree in Finance and in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. In addition, Mr. Vilaça speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently, which is a tremendous asset for our clients in providing quality litigation services and support.

Benjamin C. Rosenberg

Valley Stream, NY

Benjamin C. Rosenberg, known as "The LawDoctor," is a New York attorney with over 30 years of experience. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1985 and Brooklyn Law School in 1990. He worked as an associate at Fennell & Minkoff from 1990 to 1993 before starting his own firm in November 1993. He is known for making house calls and providing personal attention to clients, explaining legal matters in plain English. He speaks English, Hebrew, German, and some Spanish. He represents clients throughout New York City, including The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.

Stephanie Zaragoza

San Antonio, TX

Stephanie Zaragoza is a bicultural, bilingual Mexican-American attorney determined to seek justice for our clients on the border of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Stephanie is a licensed attorney since 2016. She is a proud El Pasoan serving our community on the border of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. She grew up in El Paso, Texas while living in Ciudad Juarez. Through her experience living on both sides of the border, she witnessed many injustices while growing up. At a young age she was determined to seek justice for the less fortunate, which led her to previously working at Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid before joining Cesar Ornelas Law. Ms. Zaragoza attended St. Mary’s University majored in English Communication Arts, and graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2016 with The Pro Bono and Public Service Award from the State Bar of Texas. She is a member of the El Paso Bar Association and El Paso Women’s Bar Association. As a proud Loretto Angel, she serves on the Advisory Board for Loretto Academy Challenge Program. Through her work at Cesar Ornelas Law, she represents clients from beginning to end through the most difficult of times. Conviction, justice and compassion lead Ms. Zaragoza’s effective representation for our clients and is why we are proud to have her as a part of our team.

Richard Naylor is an attorney. His education includes an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver (2005), a J.D./M.B.A. from Samford University (2004) and a B.A. in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College (2000). He received the E. Randolph Williams pro bono award for four consecutive years (2006-2010) for his work representing victims of domestic violence. He was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2015, 2017-18. He is admitted to the Virginia bar and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia.

Ryan E. Price

Woodward, OK

Ryan E. Price was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma and admitted to practice in the state of Oklahoma in 2002. Mr. Price is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and the U.S. District Courts, Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, and the Northern District of Texas. Mr. Price completed his preparatory education at Oklahoma State University (B.A., 1998) and obtained his legal education at the Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 2002). Mr. Price is a member of the Woodward County Bar, Oklahoma Bar, and American Bar Associations. Mr. Price returned to the Woodward area in 2004 and has been involved with various community and school events.

Anthony Cecala

Frederick, MD

For over fifteen years, Anthony Cecala has dedicated himself to the practice of criminal law. After graduating from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law in 1995, he worked in Washington D.C. on domestic violence cases. In 1999, Anthony was appointed as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Frederick County, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases in District, Circuit and Juvenile Courts. After handling various types of criminal cases for the State’s Attorney’s Office, Anthony joined Marc Ward in criminal defense practice. Utilizing the invaluable trial and negotiation skills he has accumulated over the years, Anthony brings a zealous approach to his representation of those charged with criminal and serious offenses, which includes a strenuous attention to detail and experience from both sides of the table. In addition to the vast variety of his legal experience, Anthony is known for his calm and reasonable demeanor, as well as his keen attention to current legal trends and developments. His practice is concentrated in criminal cases, serious traffic and protective orders. Beyond being a skilled legal practitioner, Anthony also speaks Spanish and is happy to provide criminal representation service to the Spanish-speaking community. Beyond his professional obligations, he also volunteers time for church and community activities, and speaking engagements.

Edward A. Buchanan

Vero Beach, FL

Edward A. Buchanan is a licensed attorney with over 15 years of experience in Florida, specializing in business transactions, real estate, general litigation, and jury trials. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Hector J. Torres

Brownsville, TX

Hector J. Torres was born in McAllen, Texas. He earned a BBA degree in 1985 from the University of Texas at Austin and attended law school at Arizona State University. He returned to Texas and began working for a law firm, later serving as an Assistant District Attorney for Hidalgo County.