Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Bridgett Orta

South Bend, IN

Bridgett Orta started as a Legal Assistant at Cloutier Law Offices in 2018 and became a Paralegal in 2024. She is fluent in Spanish, enabling the firm to serve Spanish-speaking clients. Bridgett is an associate member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and is known for building trust and rapport with clients.

Jenny Granados

Silver Spring, MD

Jenny Granados is the firm’s Finance Officer, responsible for client disbursements. She has worked at the firm since 2006, processing thousands of settlements and maximizing clients' net share of proceeds. She is precise, accurate, and patient, explaining settlements and options to clients. She speaks English and Spanish.

Selene Gresco

Overland Park, KS

Selene Gresco joined GroverLawKC Injury & Accident Lawyers to support Hispanic clients. As a native Spanish speaker, she helps bridge communication gaps. She spent her childhood in Mexico and now lives in the Kansas City area with her husband of 12 years and two young sons. Outside of work, she is busy with her sons' activities like swimming, jiujitsu, and wrestling.

Lauren J. Zwirlein

Milwaukee, WI

Lauren J. Zwirlein is a partner and attorney at Tabak Law, LLC, overseeing the Social Security disability practice. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a minor in Spanish from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2009 and her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2012. She is also president of the board at Eisenhower Center.

Margarita Wood

Front Royal, VA

Criminal Defense / DWI / DUI / Reckless Driving / Traffic Offense / Theft Crimes / Family Law / Divorce / Child Custody & Visitation / Child Support / Child Guardian ad Litem

Sarah B. Landau

Houston, TX

Sarah Beth “Sorcha” Landau is a former Justice on Texas’s First Court of Appeals and an Assistant Federal Public Defender, bringing extensive appellate, trial, and commercial litigation experience to Roberts Markland LLP. She clerked for Hon. Vanessa D. Gilmore and is an adjunct professor at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Sorcha earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and degrees from the University of Minnesota. She is fluent in Japanese and proficient in French and Spanish, and actively contributes to the Houston community through civic and professional initiatives.

Anthony Stuart

Portland, OR

Anthony Stuart joined Levine Law Center in 2019, bringing experience in family law, regulatory matters, governmental affairs, and corporate governance. Admitted to practice in Oregon and Florida (inactive), he focuses on providing clarity and confidence to clients in financial matters and achieving the best settlements or judgments. Anthony is fluent in Spanish and intermediate Portuguese. He was selected as a Rising Star in 2023 and was admitted to the practice of law in 2013.

Ioana Enescu

Paramus, NJ

Ioana’s high school education began at Leysin American School in Switzerland where she graduated from in 2008. She then wished to remain in Switzerland and went on to Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland where she studied Political Science and Marketing until 2009. She then transferred to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 2009 and received her Bachelor of Science in 2013 with a major in Public Health and a minor in Psychology with a Certificate in Addictions. She earned her Juris Doctor from Widener University: Delaware Law School in 2016. During her time at law school she worked with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project and with the Judge Advocate General Corps in the Air Force. She also studied International Criminal Law and Corporate Law abroad in Switzerland and Italy. Other than English, Ioana fluently speaks Romanian, Moldavian, French, and is conversational in Spanish.

David Elias Idinopulos graduated from the Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1993. He spent four years as a Public Defender in Michigan and 14 years as a partner at Keller & Keller before opening Elias Law in Albuquerque. He is bilingual in Spanish and proudly serves the South Valley community.

Magalis Perez-Collazo is the founding attorney of Perez Collazo Law Firm. She has been practicing law since 2001, gaining extensive experience across various legal areas and holding prominent leadership positions. After relocating to Texas to raise her family, she established Perez Collazo Law Firm in 2011 and has proudly called Texas home ever since. Magalis is an experienced attorney dedicated to fighting for the rights of injury victims, providing compassionate and effective legal representation with a career spanning over two decades.

Jazmin Zaragoza was born in Michoacán, Mexico and immigrated to the United States at the age of five. She received her Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Oklahoma State University in May 2015. In May 2018, she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law and was admitted to practice law in Oklahoma. Jazmin joined Military Law Group in November 2020, focusing primarily on immigration law. As a fluent Spanish speaker who has personally navigated the immigration process, she is dedicated to helping others. Her practice also includes family law matters such as divorce, custody, child support, and guardianships. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and the Tulsa County Bar Association, and serves as Vice Chairperson on the Oklahoma Bar Immigration Section Committee. She is licensed to practice in all Oklahoma District Courts.

Born in Wilmington, DE, Scott Himelein attended the University of Richmond in Virginia. After earning his undergraduate degree, Mr. Himelein attended the Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. While at Temple, he participated in the American Inn of Court, was named a distinguished oral arguer, and made Dean’s List.

Yashira Santos joined Couture Law in 2023, bringing over a decade of experience in the personal injury law field. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she relocated to Florida in 2013 to pursue a job opportunity, where she has since established herself as a dedicated and skilled professional. With extensive experience handling cases in both pre-suit and litigation, Yashira excels at maintaining strong communication with medical providers and clients, ensuring files are meticulously updated and organized. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence are at the core of her work.

Veronica Valdez

Dallas, TX

Veronica Valdez is a trial attorney who represents clients involved in litigation across North Texas. She focused on litigation practice during law school, gaining courtroom experience in the SMU Legal Clinic Program and as a veteran team member on the ABA Client Counseling Team. She was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons and Morkies. Her personal interests include cooking, soccer, football, and travel.

David Hernandez

New York, NY

David joined Siegel & Coonerty in 2023 and brings many years of experience working in the legal arena to the firm. David has worked with injured construction workers, adjusters, case managers, and both defense and plaintiff attorneys during his career. In addition to his community relations focus, David’s diverse background includes strong OSHA safety rules, construction workers’ rights and marketing/advertising expertise. David is third generation of Colombian American descendant. Also, having experience as a painter himself, he has been involved in the Hispanic community, especially with undocumented construction workers in the United States for the past 15 years. His many credentials include an associate degree in advertising, diploma in marketing and web development, Google certifications for digital marketing, Google My Business, CyraCom interpreter certification, and BrainStation data analytics certification. When not working David enjoys cooking, and he actively volunteers at local churches. His motto is: “Helping others is a privilege”.

A graduate of New York Law School, Louis J. Russo III is a dedicated attorney specializing in Real Estate. He has been practicing for over ten years and previously served as a New York City Police Officer, retiring with distinction.

Carl N. Anderson

Ogden, UT

Carl N. Anderson is an experienced litigator, born and raised in Layton, Utah. He previously served as a prosecutor with the Dawson County Attorney’s Office, handling thousands of cases and never losing a jury trial. He is qualified by NHTSA as an SFST administrator, instructor, and instructor of instructors. Carl relocated to Utah to focus on criminal defense and has handled several hundred criminal defense cases. He is known for his attention to detail and encyclopedic knowledge of criminal case law. He speaks fluent Spanish.

Ruby Arellano

Palmdale, CA

Ruby is no stranger to the personal injury field. She uses her knowledge in the field to adequately set up the success of her clients’ cases. Ruby is fluent in Spanish. Her experience in pre-litigation helps her make clear the process of each client’s case. She is excellent at meeting our clients’ needs with a clear understanding. As a case manager Ruby’s goal is to demonstrate compassion, understanding, and empathy. Ruby lives in Littlerock with her husband and three children. She enjoys the outdoors, riding her horse, and is an avid sports fan.

Francisco Abad

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Francisco is a first generation attorney whose primary area of focus is First Party Property, representing the insureds in disputes against the insurance companies. Prior to working at Schilling & Silvers, Francisco defended property insurance carriers in litigation and coverage determination issues.

Jose Marquez

Marriott-Slaterville, UT

Jose Marquez is a Peruvian Attorney who graduated from San Marcos Law School. He received his Master of Law (LLM) from Brigham Young University in 1996. He has worked for prestigious law firms in Utah and served the Latino Community, managing the Immigrant Center for the LDS church and promoting a Free Legal Clinic. He specializes in personal injury cases for the Latino Community.

Erica Sanchez, a dedicated immigration attorney, brings a unique perspective to the field, fueled by personal and professional experiences. Erica graduated from ASU Law in 2008 and embarked on a journey to advocate for those navigating the complexities of immigration law. Erica is a first-generation American, whose roots trace back to Mexico, where her parents left their home country and bravely ventured to the U.S. in pursuit of a better life. This firsthand experience of the immigrant’s plight informs Erica’s compassionate and client-focused approach to legal practice. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Erica ensures effective communication and understanding between clients and the legal system. This linguistic proficiency enhances Erica’s ability to provide comprehensive legal assistance to a diverse clientele. Beyond the courtroom, Erica finds joy and balance in family life. As the middle child of a large Mexican family, Erica values the importance of creating a nurturing environment at home. Erica channels creativity and passion into the kitchen, where cooking becomes a form of self-expression and a means of caring for loved ones.

A Florida native, Austin holds a Finance and law degree from the University of Florida. Austin specializes in helping property owners get just compensation for property damages resulting from Florida storms. He also helps property owners with other covered losses.

Brooke Wilson is a native Texan focusing on family law since 2009. She practices divorce, child custody, child support, annulment, asset division, spousal support, adoption, enforcement/modification of orders, visitation, paternity, legal separation, protective orders, assisted reproduction, and surrogacy.