Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Jeff Rifleman received his Bachelor of Science in Consumer and Community Studies from the University of Utah and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law (San Antonio). He manages Rifleman Law and Mediation, a successful private law practice representing clients in a variety of legal matters, and has appeared before administrative, city, state and federal courts. Previously, he was the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of a top Inc. ranked cosmetic manufacturing company where he advised the board and C-Suite on a broad range of matters, including coporate governance, compliance, regulatory, intellectual propery, commercial transactions, contracts, privacy, employment and litigation issues. He is a Master Mediator and Mentor on the Utah Court Roster, an active member of Utah Council on Conflict Resolution (UCCR), AFCC Utah Chapter, and an arbitrator for class action settlements.

Rachel L. Moss

Key West, FL

Rachel L. Moss earned her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center and is a member of both the Louisiana (2009) and Florida (2010) Bars. She previously worked for the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office and a family law firm in New Orleans before establishing her own practice focused on representing abuse victims. Rachel is recognized for her expertise in domestic violence matters, with publications contributing to reform in family law cases. She is a lead attorney for Family Law matters at The Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A., handling complex cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, relocation, and father’s rights.

James F. Misiano

Brentwood, NY

James F. Misiano has been serving Long Island and the greater Metropolitan area since 1980. He practices law with distinction and integrity, always striving to do whatever it takes to serve in his clients’ best interests. Well established with a distinguished history in the legal field, Mr. Misiano has earned the respect of his peers and clients with his perseverance in the pursuit of justice. He is a certified arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, a member of the American Bar Association, and past president of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Suffolk County. Mr. Misiano also serves as an adjunct professor at NYIT, teaching political science and history. He is involved in charity work, sitting on the board of directors of the World Charity Art Foundation and is a past president and charter member of the Kiwanis Club of the Islips & Bay Shore.

Nathan R. Eaton is a general commercial trial litigator. He practices in high-net-worth family law divorce, prenuptial, postnuptial, and custody matters. He has over two decades of experience in finance, commercial and residential real estate. Other specialties include business, tort, fraud, criminal, and breach of contract. Mr. Eaton speaks and practices law in English and Spanish. He is bilingual having lived in South America for multiple years. Bar licenses include Montana, Idaho, and Utah. Mr. Eaton’s work experience includes a robust financial background of corporate bank management and direct oversight of hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, deposits, and commercial lending across the multistate Mountain Midwest. He was a college professor of economics for over five-years, teaching thousands of students, for a prestigious University. Mr. Eaton received a Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, and he has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Utah, including an international study in Shanghai, and Beijing China. He received his Bachelor of Science with a Business Management emphasis, from the University of Phoenix. Practical law experience includes a multitude of multistate family law litigation issues, real property, fraud, and breach of contract cases. His background includes Government work as a Public Defender, including mental health, juvenile, minority, and Native American representation in cases of extreme public interest. When Mr. Eaton is not in court, you will likely find him hiking, camping, or fishing in the Rocky Mountains, or snow skiing at any one the wonderous locations near Park City, Utah.

Paula Boa Sousa

Danbury, CT

PAULA BOA SOUSA practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Trusts & Estates, Probate, and Elder Law, including Medicaid applications. Attorney Sousa is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Fairfield University. She earned her J.D. and Certificate in Tax Studies from the University of Connecticut School of Law and is admitted to practice in Connecticut. Prior work experience includes internships with the Danbury Probate Court and the Honorable Joan G. Margolis, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Connecticut, in New Haven. In November 2010, Attorney Sousa was named to the Legislative Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. This role provided Attorney Sousa with the distinct opportunity to advocate for Connecticut’s seniors and play a vital part in passing legislation for the improvement of state programs for the elderly in order to protect them from abuse and improve their overall quality of life. In addition to serving on the Legislative Committee, Attorney Sousa previously served as treasurer for the Elder Law Section. Attorney Sousa is a member of the Western Connecticut Estate & Tax Planning Council and the Portuguese Cultural Center in Danbury. She previously served on the Board of Directors of Ann’s Place, a cancer support services organization located in Danbury, and on the Board of Directors for the Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT from 2011 to 2014. Attorney Sousa is fluent in Portuguese and conversant in Spanish. She is a life-long resident of Danbury, Connecticut and presently resides there with her husband and family.

Ryan J. Muldoon

West Des Moines, IA

Ryan J. Muldoon's practice consists of successfully representing individuals in a diverse spectrum of civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on family law. After working as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 company for more than three years, Ryan changed course and entered private practice in 2015 with the goal of working directly with clients. For over the last decade, Ryan has primarily focused on guiding clients through complex family law issues such as child custody disputes, child support, divorce, alimony, and equitably dividing marital assets and debts. Ryan values establishing a solid rapport with his clients, then collaborating together to plan and implement the most effective client-centered litigation strategy. Ryan was born and raised in southwest Iowa and has proudly resided in Iowa the majority of his life. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish from Iowa State University. Prior to embarking on his legal career, Ryan taught Spanish at the high school level for six years. Ryan attended Creighton University School of Law and graduated with a Litigation Concentration in 2011. Ryan is licensed to practice law in Iowa, Nebraska, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys passionately rooting on his son in a variety of extracurricular activities, including football, golf, baseball, and swing choir. Ryan also enjoys golfing, cooking, and spending invaluable time with family and friends.

Gary Speer

College Station, TX

Gary Speer is a dedicated Texas Personal Injury Lawyer at Chad Jones Law, equipped with a solid educational background. He earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and later completed his legal studies at Baylor Law School. Gary’s motivation to practice personal injury law is rooted in his passion for helping people navigate the challenges of injuries caused by others. He finds the experience of guiding individuals through the uncertainty, stress, and pain to be tremendously rewarding, with the potential to positively change someone’s life. As a member of the Lubbock Area Bar Association, Gary actively participates in professional organizations, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and collaboration within the legal community. In his leisure time, Gary cherishes moments with his family, particularly engaging in activities with his two young daughters. From exploring city playgrounds to visiting the Milestones indoor playground and enjoying events at the Science Spectrum, he values quality time with his loved ones. Family is paramount to Gary, having been happily married to his wife, Rachel, for 9 years. Together, they are eagerly anticipating the addition of the perfect dog to their family in the near future.

James B. Kelly, III

Kissimmee, FL

After graduating with honors from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, James Burnett Kelly III earned a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law and a master’s degree in real estate from Warrington College of Business. He then became an assistant state attorney, prosecuting crimes in Orange and Osceola counties. James then served as an assistant city attorney and police legal adviser for the City of Kissimmee. In 2003, he and Juan Salazar launched Salazar & Kelly Law Group to serve the people of Central Florida.

Julissa Pedraza is a personal injury attorney at De Castroverde Law Group, born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a Mexican-American, she is fluent in English and Spanish. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2020. She then obtained her Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV in 2024, graduating with Pro Bono Honors. During law school, Julissa was active in organizations like La Voz, the Latino Law Student Association, and the Immigrant Rights Coalition. She also received two CALI awards for top grades in Immigration Law and Lawyering Process III. Julissa joined the firm as a law clerk in 2023 and continues her work as an attorney. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Nicholle K. Pitt White

Murray, UT

Attorney Nicholle K. Pitt White has lived in Utah for most of her life. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southern Utah University in Criminal Justice and Spanish. She lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while attending law school at Duquesne University. During her studies, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Granada, Spain and Belfast and Dublin, Ireland. Nicholle has wanted to be a lawyer for as long as she can remember. In pursuit of that goal, she began taking Spanish classes when she was eleven. She really likes being a lawyer, baking, and making bad puns.

Suzette M. Alfonso

Key West, FL

Attorney Suzette Alfonso, a magna cum laude graduate of Stetson University of Law, has been in private practice for over 23 years. She specializes in civil areas of law including Estate Planning & Probate Administration, Business planning & contracts, Matrimonial law, Medicaid planning & Elder law. Ms. Alfonso is known for her exceptional research, writing, and strategic case planning, always upholding high ethical standards. She was listed in the Watermark as one of the '100 Most Influential People in the Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Orlando areas in 2004' and voted The Gazette’s '1999 Suncoast Select Winner' for excellence in service.

Talon Reed

Jacksonville, OR

After graduating from college, he was trained and worked at this office as a bilingual paralegal for three years before attending the University Of Oregon School Of Law. While there, he was on the moot court board, and was president of the J. Reuben Clarke Law Society U of O Chapter. During his last year in law school he interned at the Lake County District Attorney’s office where he served as lead counsel in four felony trials under the guidance of the District Attorney. While there, he won a three-minute verdict for the state after a two-day 12 member jury trial. Talon later completed an externship with the Lane County Circuit Courthouse where he worked for the Honorable Curtis Conover. Talon is licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington State, and Alaska.

Joel Hernandez obtained a Bachelor in Law (2011) and a Master in Business and Environmental Law (2014) from UNITEC in Honduras, graduating top of his class for both. He also received a Certificate in Tax Research for Public Advocacy (2013) and an LL.M. from Oklahoma University (2017). Licensed by the Texas Bar in November 2017, he practices as a Personal Injury attorney.

Hector is a Founding/Managing Partner at Piedra Law Injury Attorney. He graduated law school from The University of Florida Levin College of Law, the best law school in the State of Florida and earned outstanding achievements in Torts and the related practices. This, coupled with the fact that he truly enjoys helping people in need, is what motivated him to pursue his rewarding career in Personal Injury. He has dedicated his career to seeking justice for all his clients and uses his skills and talent to hold major corporations and insurance companies accountable for their actions. Prior to establishing Piedra Law Injury Attorney, Hector began his career working for a well-respected boutique personal injury firm in Broward County, where he litigated numerous personal injury cases resulting in six and seven-figure settlements. He then joined one of the leading personal injury firms in the State of Florida, where he handled an immense number of cases from start to finish. During this time, he helped recover millions of dollars for those injured due to the negligence of another party. Hector relentlessly and eagerly fights for his clients’ rights. He is committed to seeking justice, holding defendants responsible, and achieving the best possible outcome.

Jonathan Holtz

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jonathan R. Holtz is an attorney at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, P.A. He has extensive experience with mediations, settling cases with insurance companies, examinations under oath, and resolving property damage claims. He graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2007 and magna cum laude from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center in 2010.

Arnold Luschin

McKinney, TX

Arnold Luschin is Counsel at Scott, Ray, Pemberton & Goll, representing clients in local government, civil litigation, and other areas. He previously worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Volkswagen AG in Germany from 2012 to 2024, handling procurement contracting, corporate compliance, IP litigation, and U.S. patent litigation. Before that, he was a Senior Associate at Clifford Chance in Frankfurt, Germany, from 2008 to 2012. He speaks English, German, French, and conversational Spanish.

Taylor Friedman, Esq.

New York, NY

Taylor Friedman holds a B.A. in Spanish and an M.A. in Journalism from New York University, and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. She previously worked for New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and as a Judicial Intern for the New York City Criminal Court. She is admitted to practice in New York and Texas, and in the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Brian J. Bagley

Longmont, CO

The founder and chief counsel of the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Brian provides legal representation to businesses, families, and individuals. In addition to the practice of law, Brian served on City Council and as the Mayor of Longmont, CO for a decade of public service. Brian's other community activities include teaching at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder, as well as a professor for the university's prestigious Presidents Leadership Class, teaching upper-level courses on business, management, and leadership. Brian himself is a CU alumnus, having earned a Juris Doctor from CU's School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from the Leeds School of Business. Brian began his professional career as a senior analyst and key member of the team that researched and wrote the New York Times Bestseller, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t. The best-selling hardback business book of all time, Good to Great has grossed more than $100 million in book sales alone. As the only research analyst throughout the five-year project for its entirety, Brian performed the in-depth investigations, interviews, and analysis on market-leading companies to understand how they came to dominate their industries. The research has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. Brian is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and has been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado since 1999. His personal accomplishments include earning the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America, speaking and writing fluent Spanish, writing and directing a full-length feature film distributed by Universal Vivendi, and volunteering - along with his wife - as a foster-adopt parent for Boulder County's Department of Housing and Human Services. His foremost passion is his family.

Simon McHenry

Napa, CA

Simon was raised in the Central Valley of California. After graduating from high school, Simon spent 2 years in the Dominican Republic as a missionary, where he became fluent in Spanish and gained a love for helping underserved individuals. He then attended Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he majored in political science with an emphasis in foreign affairs. During his time at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Simon interned with the United States Embassy to the European Union, advocating for national interests as a diplomatic intern. After completing his internship, Simon attended Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark School of Law. While there, Simon worked at the Utah County District Attorney’s office and interned at the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, conducting evidentiary hearings and court trials. He also was a member of the trial advocacy team and committee, where he was the pro bono chair. Upon graduation from law school, Simon accepted a position as a Deputy District Attorney at the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Simon dealt with a variety of cases including DUIs, gross vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, attempted murder, and complex robberies. Simon has tried 11 criminal jury trials. In his trials, he worked closely with victims of violent crimes to ensure justice in the most trying times of their lives. Simon hopes to take his passion for helping those who have fallen victim and vigorously fight for the rights of those who are injured in traumatic accidents. In his spare time, Simon enjoys spending time with his wife of 8 years and hiking with their children.

Salvador Macias

Phoenix, AZ

Salvador Macias is a criminal defense and immigration lawyer. Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he is a DACA recipient with a unique and personal perspective on immigration law. He graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Political Science, a B.A. in Transborder Chicano/a Latino/a Studies, a minor in Spanish, and obtained his Juris Doctor.