Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

John W. Redmann

Metairie, LA

Born and raised in New Orleans, attorney John W. Redmann is the son of William V. Redmann, a respected judge on Louisiana’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, and comes from a family with a rich tradition in legal practice. Through his work, John Redmann extends his forebears’ tradition of legal representation and service to the state he calls home and the United States for nearly three decades. Personal injury lawyer Redmann has practiced in New Orleans since graduating from Loyola University Law School in 1989, and he has since established his firm as a leader in Louisiana personal injury law. He and the other attorneys of his firm have taken hundreds and hundreds, if not thousands, of cases to court involving personal injury accidents and insurance companies. Attorney Redmann hosts an interactive television show called “John Redmann: Power of Attorney” on WLAE-TV (PBS), in which he aims to empower viewers with practical legal info provided by legal expert guests on the show (attorneys and judges) specializing in specific areas of law. John Redmann is AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available. He is also a member of the Louisiana Bar Foundation. He is a member of the “Bench and Bar” section of the Louisiana Bar Association currently serving as chairman (2015-present), with the purpose of improving how judges and attorneys can work together with each other and within our communities. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice Traumatic Brain Injury Group, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and the Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers Also known by some of his clients as “Juan,” attorney Redmann speaks fluent Spanish and French. At many big firms, the named partners have little involvement with clients or their cases beyond the initial meeting. John Redmann is a hands-on attorney who is personally immersed in every case we handle, from accident investigation through settlement or litigation.

Frank Verderame

Phoenix, AZ

Frank Verderame is a seasoned trial attorney and founding partner, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He is a Board Certified Specialist and has been recognized as 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers. A licensed pilot and lifelong motorcycle rider, he handles complex aviation and motorcycle accident cases. Frank is deeply involved in legal communities, serving on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice and the Board of Directors for the Melvin Belli Society, and is also active in community charity work.

R. Matthew Feller

Layton, UT

Matt has stood toe-to-toe with corporations, trucking companies, hospitals, doctors, schools, nursing homes and care facilities, drivers, and government entities throughout his career to effectuate change. When wrongdoers violate safety rules and then run from accountability or try to escape responsibility for their actions Matt forces accountability; forcing these wrongdoers to pay the full and fair compensation in order make the injured party whole; forcing the wrongdoers to change behavior, policies, procedures, and practices in order to prevent reoccurrence of the bad act making our communities safer for all of us. Matt Feller was born and raised in Layton, Utah and has been litigating injury cases since 2009 where he has been involved in complex injury litigation in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Florida.

Freddy Saavedra

Phoenix, AZ

Attorney Freddy Saavedra is the founding partner of Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, and is Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated. A U.S. Army veteran, he served 11 years, including tours in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq, and Kuwait, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He focuses on personal injury cases, advocating for accident victims and holding negligent parties accountable. Freddy is actively involved in the legal community, having graduated from several leadership programs including the American Bar Association’s Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy and the State Bar of Arizona’s Bar Leadership Institute. He is licensed in Arizona and the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Sean K. McQuaid

St. Petersburg, FL

Sean K. McQuaid is the President and Managing Partner of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. He joined the firm in 2000, becoming a shareholder in 2006 and a named partner in 2013, marking the fastest progression in the firm's history. His practice areas include personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, Uber accidents, and wrongful death claims, with a focus on serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. He served as President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association from 2020-2021 and has held various leadership roles in community organizations. Academically, he holds a Juris Doctor and MBA from Stetson University College of Law and a BA from Princeton University, where he was a baseball team captain. He is known for his client-centered, straightforward, and competitive approach.

Jonathan B. Mack

Indiana, PA

Trial lawyer Jonathan B. Mack joined the firm in 1992. He provides diligent representation to injured victims and their families throughout Pennslyvania.

Maggie Shankle

Charlotte, NC

Maggie Shankle is more than an attorney-she’s a trusted ally for individuals navigating some of life’s most challenging moments. As the founder of Shankle Law Firm, Maggie has built her career on compassion, determination, and an unwavering commitment to her clients. With over two decades of experience and recognition as a North Carolina State Bar Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law, Maggie practices among the most elite in her field. Maggie’s legal expertise is matched by her personal dedication. She has earned accolades as a Super Lawyer, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for Personal Injury claims, and has been recognized among the Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report. Maggie combines her insider knowledge of insurance defense with her deep empathy for clients, ensuring every case is handled with strategic precision and heartfelt care. Each day I have the opportunity to give of my knowledge, my time, my advocacy and my compassion to help lighten my clients’ burdens in a difficult time. I am relentless in representing my clients and do everything in my power to fight for what I believe is right and just. Yet I also fight with heart, because I care for them as individuals. My parents taught me that it is in giving that we receive. When my team and I show our clients that we care about them and give them our support through one of their most difficult times, the comfort and relief we see on their faces is the true reward. When I give everything I have to fight for my clients and they say they will never forget the kindness we have shown them...I am grateful I get to do it again tomorrow. Maggie practices among an elite class of specialists in Workers’ Compensation. She earned Board Certification by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. (Attorneys are not permitted to be called “specialists” in any field unless they meet rigorous criteria including additional testing and display a superior understanding of the area in which they are certified.) After obtaining her law degree, Maggie aspired to own and run her own firm. Her goal was to be a litigator representing hard-working people who face unexpected injuries and need assistance to protect their livelihood, their family and their physical health. Maggie founded Shankle Law Firm, PA in 2008, where she has devoted her practice to protecting the rights of injured workers. She finds her passion in guiding people through the difficulties of the legal process and achieving the best possible results for her clients. She has been practicing law in the workers’ compensation field since 1999. Maggie also has substantial experience in handling personal injury, social security disability, medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases. While Maggie’s intent was ultimately to represent Plaintiffs, her first role was at an insurance defense firm, where she practiced for nearly five years. This gave her true insight into dealing with insurance companies and employers and provided an understanding of their tactics and techniques. She saw the inequities and advantages built into the system for the insurers, leaving individuals without the compensation they deserved. Armed with this knowledge and experience, she now delivers the best for her clients, often providing the inside track to positive outcomes. Having grown up in a family of self-employed business owners, Maggie experienced firsthand what it is like to work in manual labor jobs with high risks for injury. Her parents own and operate a Heating, Air Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Company. Her brothers are also entrepreneurs who run family businesses. She learned at an early age how important it is to provide for your family and carries that with her as she represents those who have been wronged.

Robert A. Jones

Livingston, NJ

Robert A. Jones is a Civil Trial Attorney, certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, with over 40 years of experience. He specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law cases, and also represents Receivers in foreclosure cases. He has been recognized with awards such as Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent and Super Lawyers.

Diana Santa Maria

Davie, FL

Diana Santa Maria is the Founding/Managing Attorney. She received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Miami, graduating Cum Laude and inducted into the Order of Barristers. Since 1985, she has focused on representing individuals injured due to negligence, specializing in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Wrongful Death. She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (past President of Fort Lauderdale Chapter), a Sustaining Member of the American Justice Association, and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association (Executive Board Member). She has served on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission and the Florida Bar Board of Governors for the 17th Judicial Circuit. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator and founder of Bilingual Mediators, Inc. She is recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Eric J. Ratinoff

Sacramento, CA

Eric Ratinoff is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney and founding partner of Eric Ratinoff Law Corp. With nearly thirty years of experience, he has a strong track record in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wildfire litigation, securing over $1 billion for victims. He is known for his client-centric approach and active involvement in legal and community organizations.

Clay Dugas

Beaumont, TX

Clay Dugas is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, specializing in truck accidents, wrongful deaths, and workplace injuries. He has achieved numerous successful results, including many in excess of $1 million, and is recognized for his dedication to clients and community involvement.

Adam Studnicki

Phoenix, AZ

Adam Studnicki is the founder of Studnicki Law Firm, a Phoenix personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He graduated with honors from Harvard Law School and has a 99% success rate, recovering over $100 million for his clients. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers, and holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV Preeminent rating.

David Farber

Coral Gables, FL

David S. Farber is the founder and managing attorney of The Farber Law Firm, specializing in complex civil and commercial litigation, including insurance coverage disputes, business law, and personal injury. He has a background in insurance defense, which he now uses to advocate for victims, having recovered over $1 million in judgments and settlements. He is admitted to practice in Florida, Texas, and New York, as well as various federal courts.

Christy Crowe Childers

Macon, GA

Christy Crowe Childers, Esq. is a personal injury lawyer and nationally recognized authority on truck accident law. She is the first woman in Georgia-and one of the first women nationwide-to become Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). With 20 years of experience, she has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for her clients. She is also a trailblazer committed to empowering women lawyers, having founded the Middle Georgia Chapter of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers and the Mother Truckers Rally.

George B. Jones

Lamoni, IA

Attorney George B. Jones has over 35 years of legal experience representing accident victims in Iowa, Missouri, Alabama, and Florida. His practice focuses on personal injury cases including auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents, medical negligence, slip and fall, and other injury cases. He is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish, and provides competent, effective legal representation.

Elizabeth H. Faiella

Winter Park, FL

Elizabeth H. Faiella is an experienced medical malpractice attorney, noted lecturer, and author. Practicing since 1976, she is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates and board-certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar since 1983.

Richard S. Jaffe

New Hyde Park, NY

For over 25 years, Richard S. Jaffe has dutifully earned and vigorously maintained his reputation as a fierce trial attorney and litigator. There is no mistaking his calling. However, beneath the legal theory and courtroom savvy is an enthusiasm for medicine that persistently fuels this native New Yorker. Today, Richard has combined this passion for law and medicine by completing his certification as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). ... Richard Jaffe has handled thousands of personal injury cases and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized for achieving multiple settlements or verdicts exceeding $1 million. He holds an AV Preeminent* rating from the Martindale-Hubbell peer review system and was listed in the 2012 New York Super Lawyers for his professional standards and consistently favorable outcomes. Licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia, including federal courts in New York, Richard is a member of several professional organizations, such as the Nassau County Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is also fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve a broader range of clients.

Manuel L. Dobrinsky

Miami, FL

Since 1998, Manuel L. Dobrinsky has assisted hundreds of clients in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and auto accident matters. Manuel has achieved numerous verdicts and settlements that individually exceeded a million dollars. On two occasions, Manuel was named “Most Effective Lawyer in South Florida” (medical malpractice and class action litigation) by the “Daily Business Review.” Manuel began his legal career as an associate with Holland & Knight in Miami, where he specialized in commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense. He also worked on significant civil rights matters such as the widely known Rosewood v. State of Florida case and on one of the largest housing discrimination cases in the nation. In 1994, Manuel was appointed as an Assistant Federal Public Defender where he represented clients in federal criminal litigation and appellate work entailing white-collar, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO), and conspiracy cases. In that capacity, he tried more than thirty cases to verdict and handled numerous evidentiary hearings. Manuel is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney. He is Peer Rated “AV Preeminent” for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell and is consistently recognized in the annual Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and the South Florida Legal Guide as one of Florida’s top personal injury attorneys. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA.) Manuel is fluent in Spanish, serves as an instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and has lectured and written articles on various legal topics. Presently, Manuel is the Immediate Past Board President of Legal Services of Greater Miami and serves on the Professionalism panel for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. He is a Past President of the Miami-Dade Justice Association and has served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association. Manuel also served on the Ad Hoc Committee on Attorney Admissions, Peer Review, and Attorney Grievance for the Southern District of Florida. As a testament to his stellar reputation in the legal community, Manuel was named the 2023 Best Lawyers® Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Miami, Florida. Each year Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” recognizes the individual with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for that specialty and location. In addition, since 2009 Manuel has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs. Manuel was selected as a Lifetime Achievement Honoree for South Florida Business & Wealth’s (SFBW) First-Annual 2021 Legal Awards. Since 2006, he has been recognized each year by Florida Super Lawyers® as a Top-Rated Personal Injury Attorney and has been listed in the Top 100: Miami Super Lawyers® and Top 100: Florida Super Lawyers® by Super Lawyers® Magazine.

Dennis M. Donnelly

Roseland, NJ

Dennis M. Donnelly is a Senior Partner at The Donnelly Law Firm, a vastly experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney with over 35 years in practice. He has secured numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, particularly in medical malpractice and birth injury cases. Recognized as a leading plaintiff's attorney, he is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates and a past president of the Northern New Jersey chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Evan L. Kaine

Atlanta, GA

Experienced - Honest - Caring - Knowledgeable. These are the top words clients have used to describe Attorney Evan L. Kaine. As the founder of Kaine Law, LLC, Attorney Evan Kaine is proud to be an advocate for car accident victims across Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Attorney Kaine takes a personal interest in every case. In addition to being recognized as one of Georgia’s Top Rated Lawyers, attorney Kaine is appreciated for his active involvement in the community. For more than a decade, he also served as a part-time instructor at Georgia State University and has received recognition related to his pro bono legal services. Attorney Evan Kaine’s team speaks Spanish and is pleased to provide legal service to the Hispanic and Latino communities. Accomplished in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Attorney Evan Kaine is a skilled negotiator with extensive experience dealing with insurance companies and personal injury claims. While he is skilled at negotiating auto accident settlements on behalf of injury victims, Attorney Kaine is also a fierce litigator who fights zealously for his clients. If you require assistance with a personal injury, car crash, wrongful death matter, or workers’ compensation, Attorney Evan Kaine is ready to fight for you. Attorney Evan Kaine is an accomplished, caring, honest, skilled personal injury attorney with a passion for ensuring injury victims and their families get the justice, assistance, and compensation they deserve.

Juan J. Dominguez

Los Angeles, CA

Juan J. Dominguez is a nationally recognized, award-winning attorney, founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of The Dominguez Firm, LLP. He has over three decades of experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment law, leading one of Southern California's most successful firms. He is known for his philanthropic efforts and commitment to justice, having recovered over $1 billion for clients.

Jason M. Melton

Spring Hill, FL

Jason M. Melton is a partner at Whittel & Melton, LLC, specializing in personal injury and criminal law. He is a former State Juvenile Prosecutor and a founding member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Armando R. Payas

Orlando, FL

Armando R. Payas is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney. For the first ten years of practicing law, he defended insurance companies and medical providers. In the last 20 years, he joined his family’s firm, Payas, Payas & Payas, LLP, focusing on justice for the injured. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida in 1980 and a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Florida State University in 1983. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983.

Steven M. Sweat

Los Angeles, CA

Steven M. Sweat is the principal attorney and founder of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers APC. He has dedicated over 25 years to pursuing justice for clients throughout Los Angeles and California, focusing on plaintiffs’ personal injury law, wrongful death, and employment matters. He is recognized for his experience, expertise, and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients, aiming to turn difficult situations around and improve lives.