Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Fernanda Baeza is a lawyer with exceptional proficiency in both legal and governmental arenas. Prior to her current role, she played a pivotal role for nearly five years, where she identified, analyzed, and proposed alternative solutions in anticorruption matters. Her contributions involved suggesting actions to detect, prevent, and minimize risk gaps in both public and private sectors. Fernanda commenced her legal career with a bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Law at the Autonomous University of Yucatán. Her academic journey has been enriched with advanced degrees, including a Master’s in Government Finance, a Master’s in Legal Argumentation, and a Specialization in Good Governance. With a diverse background, Fernanda also brings experience in administrative procedures, labor, criminal, notarial, and commercial law to her practice.

Brenda Ramirez

Atlanta, GA

Brenda Ramirez was born and raised in Mexico City. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. She gained professional experience in accounting, tax, and corporate law with her family’s firm in Mexico City. She also has experience in International Business as a business analyst for a multinational company. She spent four years in Bahrain doing freelance translation work and volunteering. Brenda graduated from the paralegal studies program at Boston University.

Magali Godfrey

Pleasanton, CA

Magali Godfrey earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Riverside. Before joining Toschi Doyle Houvener & Wellen, she represented clients in complex immigration and health law matters, gaining extensive experience in administrative hearings, client advocacy, and litigation preparation. Her practice now focuses on insurance defense and general civil litigation. Ms. Godfrey is a member of the California State Bar and is fluent in Spanish.

Victor M. Arellano

Ridgefield, NJ

Victor M. Arellano is a Partner/Shareholder at Arellano & Phebus, S.C., focusing on personal injury in accidents and at work, medical negligence, employment, criminal, and immigration law. He is a bilingual lawyer.

Vincent Loreto

Dallas, TX

Vincent Loreto is an associate attorney at Chamblee Ryan, primarily focusing on insurance and civil litigation. He is a devoted family person and enjoys traveling and discovering new cultures.

Geoffrey Sellers

Des Moines, IA

Geoff joined the firm as an associate attorney in September of 2020 after working as a law clerk since the Spring of 2019. He maintains a general practice, with an emphasis in business transactions/ formations, estate planning, labor/employment law and family law.

Amanda Cruz

Kansas City, MO

Amanda Paola Cruz Martínez serves as a Mass Tort Associate Attorney. In this role, she helps individuals who have been affected by harmful products and circumstances. Her time as an associate attorney has deepened her commitment to seeking justice and providing support to her clients. She does so by helping her clients navigate complex legal situations with care and compassion. Amanda previously served as a Law Clerk for a non-profit corporation, Corporación ENLACE, dedicated to helping a community affected by a polluted body of water. Working in that capacity, she gained valuable experience in conducting legal research, drafting documents, and supporting litigation that led up to the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.

Laura Avilés

Kansas City, MO

Laura Aviles serves as the lead lawyer in the Zantac and Maui Fire litigations at Krause & Kinsman. With a decade of active legal practice in Puerto Rico, Laura has developed a strong foundation in handling damages, criminal, labor, and administrative cases. She has gained significant experience navigating complex insurance disputes, particularly following the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Laura has successfully managed criminal jury trials, civil cases, administrative disputes, labor law matters, and appeals. Her client service approach is built on active listening and a deep understanding of her work product. By focusing on truly understanding her clients’ needs, Laura ensures they feel heard and confident in her representation.

Flavia Bazzon focuses her practice on bankruptcy and debt relief, bringing a diverse background that includes experience as an Honors Hire Attorney for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where she gained expertise in federal tax law and financial regulations. She also co-managed an insurance and financial services company and operated a successful real estate business. Flavia is licensed to practice law in both Brazil and the United States, and her international training and multilingual fluency (English, Portuguese, Italian, conversational Spanish, working knowledge of French and German) allow her to serve a wide range of clients in Central Florida.

Amy R. Duncliffe graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1997. She graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2002. She is fluent in Spanish.

Laura Mendez

Los Angeles, CA

Laura Mendez has been with the firm for 26 years, serving as Manager/Administrator. She handles the distribution of client settlements, coordinates with attorneys, medical providers, and clients, and oversees staff to ensure high-quality customer service and a positive work environment. She has extensive human resource and managerial experience.

Benjamin Blekhman

Chicago, IL

Ben is an Associate Attorney in the Chicago office, primarily practicing in the areas of asbestos and toxic tort defense. Before joining the firm, Ben worked in the transactional space, focusing on private fund formation. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where he graduated first in his class.

Dante is a bilingual lawyer graduated from Universidad Modelo in Merida. He has developed his career in the area of Corporate Law accumulating more than five years of experience in the field. He currently serves as head of the firm’s Corporate Legal Department, leading legal strategies and providing advice on corporate, contractual and tax matters. He has experience in Human Rights from the Interamerican Academy of Human Rights and the the Interamerican Court of Human Rights in Costa Rica; he has also obtained certifications in Corporate and Tax Law from the IEE (Instituto de Especialización para Ejecutivos) and a TOEFL certification in English language. His profile combines a solid legal background with practical experience in the business sector, which allows him to offer comprehensive and strategic solutions for corporate clients.

Monica Lam

Atlanta, GA

Monica Lam is a proud Puerto Rican professional who is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. She has over 15 years of experience in the legal field, including more than a decade as a paralegal. Throughout her career, Monica has gained extensive experience working on both the criminal and civil sides of the law, providing skilled support in a wide range of matters. She is currently pursuing her goal of becoming an attorney, driven by her dedication to client advocacy and justice. Outside of work, Monica enjoys dancing salsa, exploring new foods, and spending time with her husband and their two children. Her favorite color is pink, a reflection of her vibrant and positive outlook on life.

Tara M. Sease, Esquire

Pittsburgh, PA

Tara M. Sease, Esquire, is an attorney at Adamczyk Law Offices, L.L.P. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing and a minor in Spanish. She attended Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was a senior associate editor for the Law Review. Ms. Sease completed an externship as a law clerk for a judge in the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Her practice focuses primarily on family law, with secondary focuses on estate planning, general civil litigation, and corporate law. She is experienced in handling family law cases throughout Western Pennsylvania. Ms. Sease is an active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, serving as the 2023-2024 Chair of the Young Lawyers Division, a member of the Board of Governors, and a council member of the Family Law Section. She is also an active member of the American Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association. In 2017, she was honored as one of Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest for her professional achievements and commitment to helping others, and was the 2018 Top Young Professional Recipient for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She is a retired Pittsburgh Passion Women’s Football player.

Fernando Magdaleno

Santa Ana, CA

Fernando Magdaleno is a Senior Associate Attorney at Serrato Law Firm, PC. He joined the firm in 2018, focusing on immigration proceedings in Orange County and Southern California. He previously worked as a Fellow at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, assisting with landlord-tenant disputes, civil actions, and leading bankruptcy and immigration clinics.

SEYDI E. TOLEDO

Woodland Hills, CA

Seydi E. Toledo is a Hearing Representative with over 30 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation Law, starting in 1993. She began as an office clerk, became a legal assistant, and has worked as a hearing representative for the last 15 years. She has been with Attorney Morales since 2011 and involved with the firm since 2019.

Dynette M. Palomares

Albuquerque, NM

Meet Dynette Palomares, a dynamic partner and associate attorney at Roybal-Mack & Cordova, PC, where our motto is simple: we work until we win. Dynette’s passion for justice and unwavering dedication to her clients make her an invaluable team member. With a wealth of experience in litigation, Dynette is committed to ensuring that clients receive the expert guidance they deserve. She manages a diverse caseload, handling everything from litigation and motions practice to negotiation in domestic relations, guardianship proceedings, conservatorship proceedings, and guardian ad litigation work. Her goal is always the same: to secure positive outcomes that ensure the well-being of her clients long after the legal process concludes. Dynette’s talents extend beyond the courtroom. She plays a crucial role in staff management and training, ensuring our firm operates smoothly and efficiently. Her dedication to justice and her passion for helping others shine through in everything she does, earning her recognition, such as the UNM All-Star Faculty Awards and the NCMA Graalman Award for excellence in trial advocacy and academic achievement. With Dynette on our team, clients can rest assured that they have a tireless advocate fighting for their rights and futures. She embodies our mission of working until we win, both in the courtroom and the community we serve. Dynette is fluent in Spanish and, in her spare time, works recording traditional Northern New Mexico music.

Claudia Jiménez is a Bilingual (Spanish) Litigation Paralegal for Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys. She conducts pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case evaluations. She has experience in journalism, having worked for local news stations KXAN and KEYE, and national news platforms CNN and HLN. She graduated from the University of Texas in 2019.