Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Paul D. Petrus, Jr.

Rye Brook, NY

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Paul is a criminal defense attorney in the Manhattan office. While in Ohio, he learned the values of hard work, persistence, and the importance of keeping one’s word. Paul attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in the evening while working full-time as a probation officer for adult felons during the day. While attending Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Mr. Petrus edited and wrote for the law school newspaper that was ranked the #1 law school newspaper in the country, according to the American Bar Association. He also served in student government. Paul speaks Spanish fluently.

Jennifer Boyer

New Bern, NC

Ms. Boyer has over 13 years as a Workers’ Compensation Attorney, helping injured victims with compensation claims.

Sophie Moller

Missoula, MT

Sophie Moller Keller, from La Paz, Bolivia, is a fluent Spanish speaker committed to serving clients from all backgrounds, especially the Latin community in Montana. As an attorney practicing criminal defense, family law, and personal injury, she advocates for clients during difficult times. During law school, she interned at Holloway & Hulling, gaining experience in case preparation and client communication. Prior to law school, she worked as a legal assistant at a family law practice in Reno, Nevada. She approaches cases with compassion and determination, and clients appreciate her empathy, listening skills, and attention to detail. She has a high success rate in criminal trials and contested family law matters. Outside the office, she enjoys time with her husband and Great Dane, international travel, and exploring Montana.

Minerva Poblet is an Attorney at Law licensed in Florida. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University, and a Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law. Born in Peru, she is bilingual in English and Spanish. Her experience includes probate, guardianship, estate planning, and general civil litigation.

Afshin Afsharimehr

Phoenix, AZ

Afshin Afsharimehr, known as Ash, is a Supervising Attorney at Rafi Law Group. Since graduating from Phoenix School of Law in 2013 and passing the Arizona State Bar, he has dedicated his career to representing plaintiffs. Ash excels at solving complex legal problems and securing successful outcomes, guided by a philosophy of compassion, availability, and open communication. His personal experience as a child victim of a hit-and-run fuels his mission to seek justice for all injury victims. Outside of work, Ash maintains an active lifestyle, believing fitness is key to both physical and mental strength. He volunteers at the Andrew House of Hospitality homeless shelter and fosters dogs for the Arizona Humane Society.

Hector A. Ramirez-Rivera is a seasoned attorney with nearly two decades of experience specializing in Social Security disability claims. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico, where he laid the foundation for his analytical and problem-solving skills. Following his undergraduate studies, Hector pursued a Juris Doctor at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law where he actively engaged in practical legal training and socially conscious initiatives. During his time in law school, Hector demonstrated a commitment to social justice by working with the Environmental Law Clinic addressing pressing legal issues affecting the community. He also volunteered as a mentor for high school students aspiring to enter the legal field, imparting invaluable knowledge about the legal system, law, and the importance of social justice. Hector’s diverse experiences allowed him to gain a well-rounded legal education; he also served as a law clerk, providing assistance across various legals areas, including intellectual property, construction law, contracts and corporate law and Estate law, among others. Upon receiving his law degree, Hector established his solo practice, focusing on helping individuals navigate the often-complex disability determination process before the Social Security Administration. This role ignited his passion for advocating for clients who face significant challenges in securing their rightful benefits. After relocating to Texas, Hector continued to practice Social Security disability law, where he has garnered a reputation for his compassionated approach and tireless advocacy. Having served in the public sector, Hector returns to his true calling - accompanying and helping clients through one of the most challenging and overwhelming experiences in their lives. His dedication to providing support infused with compassion and empathy has made a profound impact on the lives of many individuals and families navigating the disability determination process. Fluent in Spanish, Hector effectively serves a diverse clientele, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder access to vital legal assistance. With a blend of professional expertise and personal passion, he continues to seek justice for his clients.

Orville Dunk was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2004. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern Districts of Texas. Mr. Dunk received his B.S. in Business Management from the prestigious Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Dunk graduated cum laude in the top five percentile of his graduating class in 2000. Mr. Dunk received his Juris Doctorate J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in Houston, Texas in May of 2004.

Alaa Ibrahim is the founding attorney of Ibrahim Law Firm, dedicated to providing clients with care, compassion, and personal attention. He has decades of experience and has recovered millions of dollars for clients.

Gustavo is an attorney in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. Gustavo specializes in representing injured clients throughout Georgia. He has extensive experience handling auto accident, slip & fall, and wrongful death matters. Gustavo prides himself on client service and getting them the results they deserve. Gustavo graduated from Florida International University with a B.A. in Political Science. He then completed his/her J.D. at Nova Southeastern University.

Lea Castro-Martinez is an attorney in the Firm’s Property Damage Practice. Lea specializes in representing property owners in first party insurance disputes including hurricane, fire, water, and mold claims. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, Lea practiced at another Plaintiff’s first party firm. Throughout her career, Lea has always been on the Plaintiff’s side and has previously handled personal injury protection and personal injury matters. Lea graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Psychology and Political Science. She then completed her J.D. at Florida International University College of Law.

Mauro L. Reyna, IV

Austin, TX

Mauro Reyna is proud to be a born-and-raised Austinite, which also means that he knows this city like the back of his hand. Mauro has witnessed Austin’s continual growth, and thoroughly understands the needs of its residents. A graduate of the University of Texas with a double major in Government and Spanish, Mauro stands ready to assist you with any difficulties you may have and will ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law. Throughout his career Mauro has worked hard to represent the Hispanic community and Lee, Gober & Reyna’s Spanish speaking clients. While he believes in mediation, he’s also ready to take your case to court if that approach fails to bring you the compensation you need. He also believes in treating you as a full partner and answering any questions you may have throughout your case. Mauro resides in North Austin and is a proud husband, father and Australian Shepard owner. When he is away from the office, Mauro enjoys spending time with his friends and growing family. He is a lover of sports and is an avid supporter of the University of Texas football team and MLS Austin FC soccer team.

Victoria Iken

Chicago, IL

Victoria Iken practices out of the St. Louis office and concentrates her practice in the defense of premises, product liability, and occupational injury cases, specializing in asbestos litigation defense in Missouri and Illinois. She has handled every aspect of both civil litigation and workers compensation cases up to and including trial.

Daniel Tamez began his legal career in 1999 and has been practicing personal injury law in San Diego since 2001. He has worked on over 1,000 personal injury cases. He is also admitted to the Texas State Bar where he regularly practices catastrophic personal injury cases and helps clients who are Spanish dominant or speak only Spanish.

Elizabeth C. Fahrlander

Madison, WI

Elizabeth C. Fahrlander specializes in creating personalized estate plans for individuals of all ages and families of all compositions. She passionately believes that everyone should be prepared for the unexpected. Elizabeth found her calling after experiencing a brush with her own mortality in 2019 at the age of 35 when she was diagnosed with and underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor. At the time, she did not even have powers of attorney in place despite, as a lawyer, knowing that she should. Elizabeth had been working in banking, and when Covid hit the following year, she was struck by how many of her banking clients lacked advanced planning documents, and by how many of her contemporaries who worked as doctors, nurses, and teachers - traditionally not jobs considered “high risk” - were suddenly posting on social media looking for recommendations for estate planning. The clear need for this kind of legal service led Elizabeth to start her own small law practice, before joining Capital Law Group, S.C. in 2025. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa, with majors in Political Science and Philosophy, Elizabeth went on to attend The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. During law school, she was active in various clubs, including the Hispanic Law Student Association (HLSA), completed a summer fellowship with The Human Rights Campaign, and worked for a lobbying firm specializing environmental issues and the representation of nonprofits. A Madison native, Elizabeth returned home after graduation to put down roots closer to family. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, ballroom dancing, watching history documentaries, and attending temple. She lives in Madison with her husband, Brian, and their menagerie of pets.

Patrick joined Hickey & Turim, S.C. in 2013 and has been a valuable asset to the firm ever since. He has always been lauded for his writing skills, and as such, he never shies away from taking a case to court and/or going through the appeal process. Patrick is best known for his strong work ethic and compassion for clients. He also serves as the firm’s Spanish-speaking attorney.

Dolores Y. Leal

Los Angeles, CA

Dolores Y. Leal, a partner in our firm, specializes in sexual harassment, employment discrimination, and wrongful termination cases. Before joining the firm in 1991, she worked for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a senior trial attorney. She is the author of Litigating Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination Cases and a frequent speaker. She was honored as CELA's 'Employment Law Attorney of the Year' in 1999 and has been named a Southern California 'SuperLawyer' since 2004.

Emily George

Clearwater, FL

Emily George is a Florida Registered Paralegal specializing in estate and trust administration at Coleman Law Firm since 2004. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida in 1981. She previously worked in securities law and assisted autistic children. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Zachary Segal

New York, NY

Zachary Segal is a graduate of Touro Law Center, where he was a member of the Touro Law Review, publishing two articles discussing the Sixth Amendment's Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel for non-citizens and the disparate treatment of cryptocurrencies. He also interned with the Federal Defenders of New York in the Eastern District, Brooklyn Defender Services, the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco (then-United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, now Circuit Judge, Second Circuit), and the Honorable Associate Justice Robert J. Miller (Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department). Born in Montreal, Zach attended the University of Ottawa where he double-majored in political science in history. After graduating, he worked at the Aleph Institute, a nationally recognized prisoner’s right organization, where he advocated for the religious rights of inmates. Zach is working on a treatise covering compassionate release applications under 18 U.S.C. § 3582.

Vicente Rafael Perez Carreno is a Florida Foreign Legal Consultant in Venezuela Law, certified by the Supreme Court of Florida through the Florida Bar, and an Attorney admitted to practice law in Venezuela. He is currently pursuing admission into the Louisiana State Bar Association. His professional experience includes roles as a Foreign Legal Consultant, Senior Immigration Paralegal in multinational law firms, and business owner. He specializes in international business transactions, tax planning, immigration and naturalization Law, and assisting clients with temporary work authorization, U.S. permanent residency, and U.S. citizenship. Mr. Perez Carreno is a Former President and Director of the Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Central Florida Chapter. He received his Master of Laws (LLM) in International and Comparative Law from Northwestern University, College of Law in Chicago, Illinois.

Jacob Leibowitz

San Antonio, TX

I primarily work on litigating cases involving truck crashes, motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.

Karla Mora

San Diego, CA

Karla Mora joined the Law Offices of Mark C. Blane in 2005, bringing over 8 years of legal experience. She handles litigation support, discovery, trial preparation, supervises the accounting department, and assists with client management and interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients. She previously worked with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office.

Erika Perez

Douglasville, GA

Erika Perez is an Intake Specialist with over four years of experience in personal injury law. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is dedicated to helping clients get the justice they deserve.