Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Victor M. Arellano

Cerritos, CA

bilingual lawyer

Diana Novo

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Diana Novo, born and raised in Miami, Florida, is fluent in Spanish and dedicated to serving her community. She specializes in Defense Base Act claims, leveraging her litigation expertise to secure benefits and compensation for injured clients. She earned her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University and a degree in Political Science and International Relations from Florida International University.

Juan Gonzalez

San Antonio, TX

Juan Gonzalez is an associate attorney at the Begum Law Group office in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. Gonzalez is a native Spanish speaker which allows him to communicate effectively and efficiently with his clients. Before joining Begum Law Group, Mr. Gonzalez worked as a defense attorney representing various insurance companies in the areas of premises liability, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Mr. Gonzalez's unique experience allows him to anticipate and navigate through the various tricks often set by insurance companies and obtain efficient results that are always in the best interests of his clients. Juan is an avid sports fan and, in his free time, enjoys attending sporting events with his family.

Ernest J. Bauer, Jr.

Covington, LA

Ernest J. Bauer, Jr. is a Louisiana attorney with nearly twenty years of trial experience, focusing on criminal defense and family law. He provides aggressive, skillful, and effective representation, ensuring clients receive well-versed advice and support throughout their legal matters.

Ashley Fertig is an Associate at Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP, where she practices in the fields of matrimonial and family law. She handles all aspects of litigation, including analyzing discovery, conducting depositions, drafting motions and memorandums, negotiating agreements, and advocating zealously for her clients. She is a member and district representative for the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Committee, and other bar associations.

Mauricio Guevara

Houston, TX

Mauricio Guevara was born in Cali, Colombia, and immigrated to the U.S., growing up in Houston. He studied at the University of St. Thomas and later pursued law at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he blended his passion for legal technology and trial advocacy. He was invited to join Chicago-Kent’s nationally recognized trial advocacy team. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and visiting Italy. He is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Federico A. Dumenigo, Esq.

Miami, FL

Mr. Dumenigo is a transactional and civil trial attorney whose practice includes advising domestic and international clients on the acquisition and sale of commercial real estate, complex transactional law, healthcare law, commercial and residential property insurance claims, and community association law. Mr. Dumenigo has considerable experience in the hospitality industry, representing large-scale international clients in connection with services agreements, and in the healthcare industry, representing physicians and healthcare facilities with joint ventures and compliance.

Devon Puriefoy's practice focuses on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on business and construction disputes. He regularly handles matters, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, at the state, federal, and appellate level. In addition to his extensive litigation experience, Mr. Puriefoy regularly advises both international and domestic businesses of all sizes on issues relating to structuring, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions in South Carolina and beyond, including Hawaii, New York, Ohio, Texas, Puerto Rico, Germany, India, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. He is admitted to practice law before the South Carolina State Court, District of South Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In 2018, Mr. Puriefoy was honored to be named Best & Brightest 35 and under by Greenville Business Magazine for his commitment to the legal community. Although a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mr. Puriefoy grew up in the small town of Abingdon, Virginia, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He received his undergraduate degree from King University, located in beautiful Bristol, Tennessee and earned his J.D. from Charleston School of Law in 2014, where he served as Student Works Editor of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Journal. Mr. Puriefoy began working with the law offices of Truluck Thomason, LLC in October 2014. Mr. Puriefoy also regularly participates in pro bono and other civic projects and is currently a member of the Greenville County Bar Associations, the SC Bar Association, and the Greenville Kiwanis Club. Mr. Puriefoy is happily married to his wife and best friend Larissa who he shares three beautiful children with, Sonny, Roman, and Henna.

Raul V. Rodriguez is an associate attorney at GWC, specializing in Workers’ Compensation law. He is a bilingual Spanish speaker with a decade of experience, securing nearly $10 million in settlements and verdicts. He graduated from the University of Florida and DePaul University College of Law. Raul has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Magazine’s 'Rising Star' and a Leading Lawyers Magazine’s 'Emerging Lawyer'.

Jorge A. Calil

Hollywood, FL

Jorge A. Calil is a Senior Trial Attorney at Barzakay Law Firm with over 20 years of litigation experience in personal injury, insurance disputes, civil rights, and complex tort cases. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is recognized for his courtroom strength, strategic thinking, and successful track record in securing verdicts and settlements for his clients.

Daniel Dastrup

Las Vegas, NV

Daniel “Danny” Dastrup is a Las Vegas native. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, and later his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. While in law school Danny received several accolades including “highest honors” recognizing his skill in legal writing. Since becoming an attorney, Danny has assisted his clients in a variety of cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death and insurance bad faith. Danny has recovered millions of dollars through settlements, awards, and verdicts on behalf of his clients. Danny has successfully tried several cases in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas and has successfully litigated cases against major multinational companies and the Federal Government. Danny considers it a privilege to serve his clients and does so with a balance of tenacity, skill, compassion and professionalism in order to achieve the best result for his clients. When he is not working, Danny enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, playing guitar and tennis and cheering on the Golden Knights. Danny is also an avid soccer fan.

Shane Parker

Louisville, KY

Mr. Parker graduated from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2007. He focuses his practice exclusively in immigration law, representing large employers including several Fortune 500 companies, start-ups in the venture capitalist phase, and early entrepreneurs, as well as individuals including doctors, professors, researchers and other professionals from all over the world working for universities, colleges and business throughout the United States. He boasts a near 100% approval on all NIW and EB-1 petitions. Mr. Parker has an exceptional track record of successfully filing all types of employment-based permanent residence petitions including Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researcher/Professor, National Interest Waivers, Special Handling Labor Certifications and Labor Certifications as a well as nonimmigrant employment visas such as O-1’s, H1-B’s, L-1′s, and E visas. His professional clients come from universities such as Harvard, Yale, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, University of California Berkely, Boston University, Johns Hopkins University, University of California Irvine, and others. He is experienced working with clients in all areas of engineering (electrical, mechanical, materials, industrial, biomedical), computer science, machine learning, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, and every other scientific and medical discipline. In addition, he has successfully worked with non-traditional NIW and EB-1 cases including individuals in the arts, performance, and sports, assisting them in finding creative ways to obtain permanent residence. Mr. Parker regularly organizes immigration seminars for students, faculty and international student advisors at colleges and universities throughout Kentucky and Indiana including at the University of Louisville. In law school, Mr. Parker was a published member of the Brandeis Law Journal. He is also fluent in Spanish.

Jordan K. Pack

Valparaiso, IN

Jordan K. Pack is a litigator with over ten years of experience, serving as a client advocate. Having worked in Big Law and for insurance defense firms, he is skilled at overcoming obstacles posed by insurance companies to secure fair compensation for clients. Jordan is dedicated to ensuring clients' stories are heard and works tirelessly on their behalf.

Patricia Dalmazio is an attorney at law who earned her Juris Doctor in 2014. She has experience in commercial and residential real estate, loan documents, leases, and corporate transactions.

Carolina I. Nunez

Stuart, FL

Carolina I. Nunez, Esq. earned a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science and International Relations with a minor in European Studies from the University of Central Florida, and a Juris Doctorate from Barry University - Dwayne O’ Andreas School of Law. She has experience in real estate, short sales, foreclosures, and bankruptcies, and volunteered with tax and bankruptcy clinics. She applies these skills to personal injury cases, providing understanding, communication, and compassion to clients. Raised in Los Angeles, California, she enjoys traveling, animal rescue, and powerlifting. She is fluent in Spanish.

Douglas J. Phebus

Ft. Thomas, KY

Douglas J. Phebus is a partner and shareholder at Arellano & Phebus S.C., focusing on personal injury, medical negligence, employment, criminal, and immigration law. He is part of a legal team recognized for its successful practice and high ratings in legal ability and ethical standards.

Victor M. Arellano

Ft. Thomas, KY

Victor M. Arellano is a partner and shareholder at Arellano & Phebus S.C., focusing on personal injury, medical negligence, employment, criminal, and immigration law. He is part of a legal team recognized for its successful practice and high ratings in legal ability and ethical standards.

Crystal Figueroa

Chicago, IL

Attorney Crystal Figueroa is a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) attorney concentrating her practice in workers' compensation and personal injury. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and her Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law. Prior to joining Vrdolyak Law Group, she defended injured workers from insurance companies at two well-respected firms, obtaining numerous favorable awards and settlements for her clients. She is a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Gabriela A. Hidalgo

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gabriela Hidalgo is a Partner Attorney at RTRLAW in the Commercial Litigation & Family Law Division, representing clients with contract disputes and family legal matters. She began her career as a Law Clerk at RTRLAW during her second year of law school and joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in 2018. Born in Ecuador, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University and her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law, graduating cum laude in the top 10% of her class. She made the Dean’s List and earned The Cali Book Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing/Appellate Advocacy. She is fluent in Spanish (verbal and written).

Blake Murray

Meridian, ID

Blake M. Murray is a dynamic force in the legal community and a founding partner of Murray, Ziel, & Johnston, PLLC. With a practice spanning various legal sectors, Blake brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his clients. His journey began as a solo practitioner at Blake M. Murray P.A., after earning his law degree in 2009. In 2014, Blake’s vision expanded when Paul Ziel joined him, leading to the formation of Murray & Ziel, PLLC. The addition of Alan Johnston in 2016 marked the beginning of Murray, Ziel, & Johnston, PLLC. Blake is a native of Idaho Falls and served an LDS mission in the Texas McAllen Mission, where he became fluent in Spanish. He has held prominent roles in the Eagle Rock Inns of Court in Idaho Falls and currently represents Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Finance Emphasis from Brigham Young University - Idaho and a Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law.

Joanna Garcia will serve the firm as Of Counsel. Mrs. Garcia will focus her practice on litigating first party property loss claims and property coverage matters. Before joining Stockham Law Group, Mrs. Garcia operated her own firm, The Law Office of Joanna Garcia Parkin PLLC. Previously, she worked as a complex business litigation attorney for Carlton Fields, P.A. in Tampa, where she had been a Shareholder since 2008. Mrs. Garcia has defended numerous large and mid-sized corporations and businesses, including some of the largest insurance companies in the country. She is also looking forward to assisting Spanish-speaking individuals who may not fully understand their policy rights due to language barriers, as she is bilingual.

Lupe Morales

Long Beach, CA

Lupe Morales is an attorney at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, specializing in worker’s compensation law for over 20 years. She represents injured workers throughout Southern California and is fluent in Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with the Spanish-speaking community. She is a member of the California Applicant’s Attorney Association, Orange County Bar Association, and Latino Comp organization.

JOSEPH JOHNSON

Millcreek, UT

Joseph Johnson is an associate attorney at Stowell Crayk, PLLC, specializing in Immigration Law and Criminal Defense. He graduated from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in May 2014 and was admitted to the Utah Bar in October 2014. He has over seven years of experience in immigration law and also specializes in “Crimmigration.” Johnson is fluent in Spanish.