Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Robert Zakaryan leads an experienced team of personal injury attorneys at Zakaryan Law Group, providing compassionate support and expert legal representation to individuals and families. He is dedicated to advocating for clients and striving for maximum compensation in personal injury cases.

Liliana Jimenez

Yakima, WA

Liliana Jimenez joined the Law Offices of Mariano Morales Jr. in October 2015. She has over 5 years of prior experience in worker's compensation claims. She graduated from Heritage University in 2009 with a Bachelor's in American Cultural Studies with a dual degree in English. She is fluent in written and spoken Spanish and focuses on understanding clients' needs and ensuring they receive necessary treatment.

Britton Morrell

Denver, CO

Nacido y criado en la Ciudad de México, México, Britton Morrell habla español con fluidez y está familiarizado personalmente con las costumbres, prácticas y cultura latinoamericana. Estudió Derecho Mexicano en la Universidad de Guanajuato bajo los auspicios de la Universidad de San Diego. Su experiencia y conocimiento del sistema legal de los Estados Unidos le permiten servir a las comunidades de inmigrantes y residentes en todo Colorado. “Estoy orgulloso de haber sido capaz de utilizar mi experiencia en México y mi fluidez en español para ayudar a que mis clientes latinoamericanos obtengan los beneficios que se merecen legalmente. Trabajo duro para que todos mis clientes entiendan el sistema, eviten errores comunes y se concentren en lo que es realmente importante: mejorar su salud y mantener a sus familias.”

Adam Klock

Kenner, LA

Adam M. Klock was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a 2006 graduate of Jesuit High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and a minor in History. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in May 2014. He is a proud member of the Louisiana Bar and a registered Notary.

Maria Isabel 'Marisa' Casablanca

Coral Gables, FL

With more than three decades of experience in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, Maria Isabel “Marisa” Casablanca is officially joining the offices of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt PA as “Of Counsel”. Marisa represents corporate clients and individuals in obtaining immigration assistance and benefits. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by The Florida Bar and Chairs the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee (11D) Law. She has also served on national liaison committees with USCIS, the Department of Labor and the Department of State. She has published numerous articles and been quoted in Law360 and other media posts. She recently published the 5th edition of her book “Immigration Law for Paralegals” by Carolina Academic Press. Clients seek Marisa’s reliable counsel on the full spectrum of immigration issues, including obtaining employment visas, investment and business-related visas and residency for foreign nationals, representing family members of permanent residents and U.S. Citizens, and assisting those seeking asylum. She has developed an expertise in the EB-5 field of visas as one of the first Spanish speaking attorneys handling high net worth clients from Latin America. Marisa is a highly experienced litigator that practices in all areas of Immigration law. She has filed a petition for certiorari with the Supreme Court on an immigration issue that conflicted with different states. She files writs of mandamus and habeas with the Southern District of Florida. Additionally, Marisa advises employers on worksite compliance procedures and represents employers before Immigration and Customs Enforcement with respect to audits. She continues to counsel individuals on how to maintain their status in the United States and assist them in planning their permanent residence in the United States. Clients refer to her as the attorney of hard cases as she can think out of the box and apply innovative strategies.

Tania Gomez

San Diego, CA

Tania Gomez is a Paralegal at Hoffman & Forde, specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax Law. She has over a decade of experience in Estate Planning Law and is a certified Tax Preparer and California Notary Public.

Valerie Hernandez is a current law student at New York Law School with over three years of experience in personal injury and medical malpractice. She graduated from Boston University in 2013 with a B.A. in social anthropology and a minor in Portuguese. She is fluent in Spanish and lived in Colombia for five years.

Jessica Proano Hernandez

South Miami, FL

Ms. Hernandez specializes in first party property damage cases. Ms. Proano Hernandez attended the University of Florida from 1999 until 2003 when she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. During her time at UF, she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She then attended law school at Florida Coastal School of Law and graduated in 2010 with her Juris Doctorate degree. She was admitted to practice law in 2011 and has been practicing solely in insurance law since then. Ms. Hernandez provides boutique legal services as she communicates with her clients on a personal level and and always gives her clients the attention that they need and deserve. Ms. Hernandez understands how sensitive and urgent these matters are to her clients and has successfully implemented strategies to get claims resolved and paid as fast as possible.

Lulu Georgiadou

Tucson, AZ

Lulu Georgiadou is a Senior Paralegal with over two decades of experience. She first worked for the Khalidi Law Firm from 1994 to 2002, and rejoined the firm in 2011 after living in Europe. She brings extensive paralegal expertise to the team.

Emily Gutierrez

Queens Village, NY

Emily Gutierrez is a dedicated Legal Assistant at the Law Office of Seni Popat P.C. in Queens, NY. She holds an undergraduate degree in Law from Baruch College, where she built a solid foundation in legal principles. Specializing in personal injury law, Emily is committed to helping clients navigate their legal challenges and aspires to become an attorney in the future. Fluent in Spanish, she connects with a diverse clientele, providing support in their preferred language. Emily is also an avid traveler, which has enriched her understanding of different cultures. When not at work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, finding joy in those connections. Excited about her journey toward law school, she is passionate about pursuing justice and advocacy.

Marcus A. Valverde

El Paso, TX

Mr. Marcus Valverde was born and raised in El Paso. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor Degree at Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island. Since 2023 Marcus has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Marcus graduated from Del Valle High School, and went on to receive a Bachelors in Business Administration at the University of the Incarnate Word. Marcus is also a former collegiate football player and enjoys weightlifting, ranching, and playing the guitar.

Yarimar Sierra-Sastre

Rockville, MD

Yarimar Sierra-Sastre is a native Spanish-speaking immigration attorney. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law in 2014 and obtained her B.A. from the University of Puerto Rico in 2009. She joined Salvado Law in 2016 and is dedicated to helping the immigrant community, fighting challenges in the immigration process.

Ashley Siegel

Muskegon, MI

Ashley Siegel joined McCroskey Law in 2025, bringing nearly a decade of experience in advocacy for clients of all types. After graduating with honors, cum laude, from Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and gaining admittance to the Michigan State Bar in 2016, Ashley ran her solo practice, The Law Office of Ashley Siegel, PLLC until she joined McCroskey Law. She has built a strong reputation in criminal defense, family law, landlord and tenant issues, neglect and abuse cases, and appellate matters. Her work led to acquittals, dismissals, favorable agreements and judgments, reunifications, protections for vulnerable individuals, and many key legal victories for her clients. As a lifelong Muskegon resident, and Orchard View High School graduate, Ashley is proud to continue working in the community she loves. At McCroskey Law, Ashley will be continuing her criminal defense practice at both the trial and appellate level, while expanding to include Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability, ensuring that individuals receive the representation they need during their most difficult times. Ashley habla y entiende Español. Le complace hablar los asuntos legales con los hispanohablantes.

Hailey R. Blanco

Naples, FL

Ms. Blanco directs her practice primarily in the areas of insurance defense litigation, business litigation, and commercial litigation. Her main responsibilities at the firm largely consist of representing and advising clients on the various stages of the litigation process, proposing strategies throughout each case, recognizing opportunities for settlement and performing settlement negotiations, as well as preparing herself and her clients for trial. “Having graduated law school in less than three years while working part time and taking more than the recommended credits each semester, I know that I possess the necessary skills to juggle many cases that span various legal issues simultaneously in order to achieve the best result for my clients.” Ms. Blanco’s greatest professional accomplishment occurred while working in the Startup Practicum during law school where she was able to help an individual who was being taken advantage of by the larger company he was licensing his technology to. Ms. Blanco helped revise the Non-Disclosure and Licensing Agreements so that the terms of the agreements were not all favoring the larger company. Representing this client taught Ms. Blanco how important hard work and attention to detail are to the services she provides each and every day to her clients.

Timothy L. Grice

West Palm Beach, FL

Timothy L. Grice is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving clients across the Tri-County region. With nearly 20 years of legal experience and a background in engineering, he applies analytical problem-solving skills to a wide range of legal challenges, including divorce, family law, business law, and bankruptcy. He focuses on providing practical solutions and strong advocacy, whether through courtroom litigation or out-of-court settlements, with a commitment to understanding each client's unique situation and goals.

Ani Morell

Miami Lakes, FL

Ani is a hardworking and highly organized Front Desk Specialist, she brings exceptional customer service, communication skills, and a keen understanding of the legal industry’s demands to her role. She has a strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, as she understands the importance of protecting sensitive client information.

Matthew Paulson

Rock Island, IL

Matthew Paulson is a successful criminal defense attorney in Illinois and Iowa, handling cases including Drug Trafficking and DUI/OWI.

Morgan Barney

Glendale, CA

Morgan is passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and expanding access to the legal system in California. Prior to joining Lawyers for Justice, PC, Morgan's legal career was varied, and included work in immigration, tenants' rights, and family law. Yet Morgan focused on fighting for those whose voices and rights often went ignored. Morgan brings passion to every case, providing zealous representation to California's working class.

Jon Gronbeck

Panama City, FL

Jon Gronbeck is a native of the Panama City area, and joined Burke Blue as an associate in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, Jon started his legal career working for a Fortune 500 title insurance company, where he acquired extensive knowledge about real property title issues and contract disputes. Jon attended Louisiana State University on an academic scholarship, graduating with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in International Studies and Spanish with a minor in Business Administration. During his time at LSU, Jon received a multiple Chancellor’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List distinctions. He was also actively involved in his fraternity, Theta Xi, and completed a semester abroad at Universidad Católica del Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay. After graduating, Jon was admitted to a JD/MA Joint Degree Program at the American University Washington College of Law and School of International Service in Washington, D.C. During his time at American University, Jon completed internships at two federal government agencies, a non-profit organization, and a private practice law firm. Jon is member of the St. Andrew’s Bay Inn of Court and currently serves as the Vice-President of the Bay County Bar Association. Outside of the office, Jon enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his two dogs. He is an avid outdoorsman that enjoys hunting and fishing.

Associate Attorney, Tricia M. Jacobs, of Springfield, Massachusetts, has been working with Libbos Law for over a decade. Attorney Jacobs has dedicated her practice interest to Social Security Disability Law, helping the disabled obtain the benefits to which they are entitled. She personally handles hearings before the Social Security Administration, and appeals before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She also oversees the Social Security Department within Libbos Law, where initial applications and requests for reconsideration are processed. Attorney Jacobs’ strengths are her passion and dedication to helping those in need. Outside the courtroom, Tricia is a fervent NASCAR fan.

Benjamin A. Ried

Harrisburg, PA

Ben Ried counsels public entities on tax-exempt financing for projects ranging from small bank loans to large public offerings. He represents municipalities and authorities in structuring public services and assists Latin American businesses with U.S. market entry. He is also actively involved in community service, including the Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department and The Wildcat Foundation.

Jocelyn B.

San Diego, CA

Jocelyn is the Office Manager and Lead Case Manager at AK Injury Law Firm. She ensures the firm runs smoothly and delivers exceptional support to clients and staff. With years of experience in personal injury matters, Jocelyn meticulously prepares case details and supports clients. She is bilingual in Spanish and AK’s right hand.