Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Manuel Leiva

Fairfax, VA

Manuel Leiva was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Northern Virginia. He attended American University, where he received a dual degree in International Relations and Political Science. Mr. Leiva then attended American University’s Washington College of Law, where he graduated in 1998. While at the Washington College of Law, Mr. Leiva represented his law school at several national trial competitions. He also served as President of the Hispanic Law Student Association. Mr. Leiva clerked for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, Criminal Section, where he assisted federal prosecutors in the prosecution of hate crimes. Upon graduating from the Washington College of Law, Mr. Leiva served as an Assistant Public Defender in Fairfax County, where he gained valuable trial experience. As an Assistant Public Defender, Mr. Leiva represented clients charged with various criminal offenses ranging from larceny to murder. Thereafter, Mr. Leiva left the Public Defender’s office and worked as an associate at Leffler & Hyland, where he was mentored by one of Virginia’s preeminent trial attorneys. Manuel Leiva is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia. Mr. Leiva was the Past President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia, served on the Virginia Bar Association’s committee on Professionalism, served as a board member on the Virginia State Bar’s Criminal Law Section, board member on the Virginia State Bar’s Diversity Conference, and serves on the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission. He has significant jury trial experience involving serious matters such as murder, rape, malicious wounding, and other serious felony offenses. He has also handled wrongful death matters and brain injury cases. In 2016, Manuel conducted a 7-week jury trial for a client charged with several counts of murder in federal court. Also in 2016, Manuel favorably resolved a case for a client who suffered a significant traumatic brain injury. The amount of the settlement was one of the top 10 settlements in Virginia for 2016. He has practiced law in Virginia for more than 20 years.

Brett Kobes

Seattle, WA

Attorney Brett Kobes is dedicated to protecting the rights and recoveries of personal injury victims. A tenacious investigator, sympathetic ally, and fearless advocate, he champions those whose lives have been upended by a crash or a catastrophic accident. As a West Point graduate and former academy athlete, Brett’s competitive nature and personal commitment to helping others reach their goals drive him toward results in and out of the courtroom. In addition to his personal injury practice, Brett can leverage his master’s in business administration and extensive legal experience to guide clients through a variety of business and commercial law matters. As a certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Brett is uniquely positioned to consult with corporations on data privacy and information security issues. Brett is more than just an attorney - he’s a dedicated advocate shaped by real-world experience, military discipline, and a relentless pursuit of justice. A U.S. Army veteran and West Point graduate, Brett brings integrity, compassion, and strategic focus to every case he handles. After earning both his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration in Washington, Brett founded Kobes Legal PLLC to serve injury victims with a fresh approach: one built on trust, personal attention, and hospitality-driven representation.

Douglas Landau

Herndon, VA

Douglas Landau is an experienced personal injury lawyer who began practicing law in 1985. He is the founder of Abrams Landau Ltd., established in 2000, and represents clients across the East Coast in personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability cases. He is recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected for Best Lawyers in America multiple times. He is also an active advocate in the legal community and a member of the Virginia Workers Compensation American Inn of Court.

Michael P. Bonner

Coral Gables, FL

Michael P. Bonner is the founder of Bonner Law in Coral Gables, Florida, a boutique law firm with a special emphasis on medical malpractice litigation. With more than 35 years of experience, Mr. Bonner has handled countless cases involving catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, birth injuries and wrongful death caused by medical malpractice as well as claims involving premises liability and motor vehicle accidents. For more than two decades, Mr. Bonner primarily represented hospitals, clinics and individual health care providers. While he still represents these healthcare providers, he now primarily dedicates his practice to representing victims of medical malpractice as well as clients who were injured due to the negligence of others. Mr. Bonner’s decades long experience in handling these complex cases, on both sides, gives him a unique perspective and expertise in these cases. Mr. Bonner’s extensive background in litigating both for the plaintiff and the defense gives him valuable insight into the strategies necessary to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. This includes obtaining the best possible settlement when it's appropriate or taking the case to trial and obtaining a verdict. His experience representing both sides allows him to be a powerful advocate for his clients.

Paul E. Maineri

Murrieta, CA

Paul E. Maineri is the founding attorney of Maineri Law Firm, established in 1998. He is dedicated to representing individuals against government, insurance companies, and corporations, focusing on personal injury cases. He has secured millions in settlements and verdicts.

Greg Allen

Abilene, TX

Greg Allen was raised in Amarillo, Texas. After graduating from West Texas State University, he obtained his law degree from the Texas Tech School of Law. While in law school, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tech Law Review and graduated in the top two percent of his law school class. Licensed to practice law in 1991, Greg began his career as a litigation attorney representing and defending insurance companies and corporate clients in lawsuits arising from injuries and deaths. Over the last 15 years, his practice, in Abilene, Texas, has focused on the representation of individuals and the families of those injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, oilfield accidents, and injury and death due to nursing home neglect. Greg has successfully litigated 1000’s of personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in the area of Personal Injury Trial Law, and has been selected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. “Serious injuries can be devastating, not only to the injured person, but also to the person’s family. I feel privileged at this stage of my career to have the opportunity to use my trial experience and knowledge of the insurance industry to help folks whose lives have been disrupted due to no fault of their own.

Chrissy Grigoropoulos

Ridgewood, NY

Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq. is the founding and managing attorney of Grigor Law Injury & Car Accident Lawyers. She also serves as the corporate Real Estate Broker of Property Shark Realty Inc. and CEO of IME Sharks Inc. She is admitted to practice law in New York State and in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. She handles legal matters in Federal Courts, State Courts, Appellate Courts, and at the Workers’ Compensation Boards across New York City boroughs and surrounding counties. She is known for her aggressive approach and dedication to clients, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, and workers' compensation. She is fluent in Greek and Spanish.

Mark J. Cintron

Hackensack, NJ

Mark J. Cintron is the founding partner of The Cintron Firm, LLC. With over 14 years of experience, he handles criminal and traffic matters, expungements, personal injury cases, business disputes, landlord-tenant litigation, and collections. He previously served as a Municipal Court Prosecutor for New Jersey municipalities and was a managing partner at Furst & Cintron.

Leandros A. Vrionedes

New York, NY

Leandros A. Vrionedes is a personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience in New York State. He specializes in a wide range of personal injury cases including automobile accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. He is known for providing personalized attention and aggressively advocating for his clients to secure maximum compensation.

Mariam L. Hafezi

Oak Park, IL

Mariam is an experienced trial attorney who has spent her entire legal career fighting for plaintiffs and their families in personal injury and wrongful death matters. Her philosophy is that the clients come first and justice must prevail to the fullest extent possible for every client. Communication is paramount between the clients and the law firm team. Vigorous representation is necessary in all parts of a case, but it must be done right and with integrity. If those are at the forefront of the representation, the results will come. In her early years, she practiced at a firm that only focused on complex medical negligence cases. She then moved to a law firm that practiced the gamut of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including auto accidents, premises liability, construction negligence, products liability, and medical negligence. She was a partner and owner at her prior firm and now runs her own practice. Trial Experience: Mariam has first-chaired numerous jury trials to verdict in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and Federal Court in Chicago. In November 2022, she secured a record-setting $3.3 million dollar medical malpractice jury verdict involving podiatric negligence, which was the highest podiatric malpractice verdict in the entire country. In 2018, she and her former partner won a record-setting $15.2 million dollar construction negligence jury verdict in Chicago. She has also secured six-figure soft tissue verdicts for her clients in ultra-conservative DuPage County in both auto cases and premises liability cases. Most recently, she obtained a $4 million verdict for the wrongful death of an 81 year old woman in Cook County, on behalf of her loving family. The jury awarded exactly what Mariam asked for. Appellate Experience: Mariam has extensive appellate experience, as well. She has successfully briefed, argued, and won appeals in the First and Second Districts, and has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield. Mariam was awarded the prestigious Northern Illinois University College of Law Young Alum of the Year Award for 2020. This award is bestowed to graduates who have made outstanding achievements early in their careers and for their dedication to the College of Law. Mariam has been peer-selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star every year since 2019, an achievement bestowed on only 5% of attorneys. For 2024 and moving forward, she is now a SuperLawyer. Outside of the office, she is a proud mom to her son and a wife to her husband, a Chicago Police Officer. She is an active member of the NIU Law Alumni Council and a parent member of the Local School Council (LSC) for her son's Chicago Public School.

Brendan S. Burns

Newport Beach, CA

Brendan Burns is the Founder and Principal of Burns Law Group, APC, specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation claims. He previously defended insurance companies, gaining unique insight into their strategies, which he now uses to secure high-dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients.

Robert R. Simons

Haddon Heights, NJ

Robert R. Simons is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney in Southern New Jersey. He began his legal career as a prosecutor for the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office from 1990 to 1997, handling complex cases including homicides, serial rapes, and drug/weapons cases. In 1997, he founded The Law Offices of Robert R. Simons, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury. He is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney and has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court. He has also been recognized as an 'Awesome Attorney' by South Jersey magazine multiple times.

Louis W. Grande is the founding attorney of Louis W. Grande Law Firm in Providence, RI. With more than 32 years of experience practicing law, he has successfully represented clients in a wide range of injury cases, including car accidents, premise liability, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability, and other personal injury actions. He is a trusted and skilled personal injury lawyer, committed to providing quality legal representation and personalized attention.

Ivan M. Diamond is a New York-based personal injury attorney who was born in Brooklyn, raised in Manhattan, and practices in the Bronx. He is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, Hunter College, and Brooklyn Law School, where he was awarded 'best in class' in Torts. Since 1995, he has focused exclusively on personal injury, negligence, and medical malpractice law, securing substantial awards for clients. He handles cases across New York's five boroughs and several surrounding counties. Mr. Diamond is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the New York County Lawyers Association. His achievements have been recognized in publications like Forbes and Fortune Magazine. He is married with two children and is an avid basketball player and history enthusiast.

Marc Karlin

Glendale, CA

Attorney Marc Karlin is the managing partner at Karlin & Karlin, APLC. He practices throughout Southern California in the areas of personal injury law, medical malpractice, and business litigation. Since September 2012, Mr. Karlin has secured settlements and awards in excess of 8 million dollars for his clients. He focuses his practice on representing persons injured by medical negligence, and in automobile, bicycle, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as surviving family members of wrongful death victims. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the California Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC).

William D. Thompson

Clarks Summit, PA

William D. Thompson is a Scranton criminal defense attorney and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. With two decades of experience, he is licensed in the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania and serves on the CJA Panel. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Widener University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Scranton's Kania School of Management.

Daniel Weltin

San Leandro, CA

Daniel Weltin is a San Leandro accident attorney with over two decades of experience in personal injury, product liability, and complex litigation. He has secured over 700 settlements and verdicts, including an $8 million settlement in 2017. Mr. Weltin is recognized as a SuperLawyer Rising Star (2012-2016), Top 40 Under 40, and Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers. He is licensed in California, Hawaii, and Texas, and speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese.

Mehdi Vaghefi

Richardson, TX

Mehdi Vaghefi is an associate attorney at MAS Law, practicing Personal Injury. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas and Iranian Bar Association (Fars Province). Mehdi’s hard work and dedication in G.M. V. Cedar Point Apartments LP, et al. led to one of the top 100 settlements in Texas in 2024, earning him a membership in the Best of The Bar. This highly esteemed and prestigious membership is a testament to Mehdi’s unwavering commitment to his clients and his exceptional work ethic. In addition to his membership in the Best of The Bar, Mehdi is also a member of America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2025. This invitation is presented to less than 0.5% of the United States’ personal injury attorneys. This great achievement, once again, exemplifies Mehdi’s knowledge in personal injury law and dedication to providing excellent legal services. Prior to his arrival at MAS Law, Mehdi attended the University of Isfahan in Iran, where, in 2010, he earned his Bachelor of Law, L.L.B. Afterwards, Mehdi went on to receive his Master of Law, L.L.M. from Shiraz University in 2013, specializing in Public Law. After emigrating to the United States, Mehdi continued to pursue his passion for law and attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law and received an additional Master of Law, L.L.M. in 2021, this time specializing in International and Comparative Law. Mehdi’s dedication to learning every facet of the legal system has proven to be an invaluable asset to his clients. For many, the legal system is difficult to navigate, and Mehdi’s ability to guide his clients through the entire process has provided them with the justice they deserved. When Mehdi isn’t fighting for the rights of his clients, he enjoys playing the Persian traditional drums, socializing, and trying new drinks and foods with friends.

Jeff Sperline

Kennewick, WA

Jeff Sperline is a founding partner at Sperline Raekes Law. Born in Pullman and raised in Moses Lake, he has successfully argued for clients at all levels of Washington state courts since 1994, covering personal injury, contract and business disputes, employment issues, medical malpractice, real estate, construction claims, and divorce. He views his role as an opportunity to help clients through tough times and make things right.

Darren Anderson is a seasoned attorney with over three decades of experience, licensed in Texas and Arkansas. He holds a J.D. from South Texas College of Law and a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Mr. Anderson is dedicated to providing aggressive and compassionate legal representation in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, fighting for justice, fairness, and results for his clients.

Linda Faith Burgos

Gaithersburg, MD

Linda F. Burgos lived in Lima, Peru for three and one half years as a child until she returned with her family to the United States to live in Illinois. She graduated in 1983 from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois with a B.A. degree in Political Science. In 1987, she graduated with a J.D. degree from the Washington College of Law at the American University in the District of Columbia. Mrs. Burgos founded the law firm, Burgos & Burgos, LLC in Montgomery County, Maryland. As a partner at Burgos & Burgos, she focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. On behalf of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, Ms. Burgos organized, and participated in District Court Open Houses, and legal fairs in Maryland to educate the Spanish-speaking community in domestic, criminal, civil, landlord and tenant, and juvenile law. Mrs. Burgos taught at the University of Maryland University College from 2002 until 2012. Her bar admissions include Maryland (1987), District of Columbia (1988), United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1988), United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1990), and the United States Claims Court (1989). Ms. Burgos’ professional associations include the Maryland State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Maryland Hispanic Bar Association. Ms. Burgos is recognized by Bethesda Magazine, Top Attorneys (2019).

David A. Concha is an attorney with over 24 years of legal experience, licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. He founded The Law Offices of David A. Concha P.C. in 2004, specializing in immigration law, criminal defense, personal injury, and divorce. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the National Immigration Project, and the Chamber of Commerce of Spain. Mr. Concha is bilingual in English and Spanish and was a recipient of the La Noticia Community Service Award in 2007 for his work with the Hispanic community.

Mark Underwood is the owner of Underwood Law Office, Inc. He makes the world safer by representing victims needlessly injured by others. He currently represents 185 victims of the West, TX fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 and injured 300. He also represents six of 14 class representatives in the class action arising from the Freedom Industries MCHM chemical spill that poisoned the water for 300,000 people in Charleston, WV. Past cases have ranged from the catastrophic Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion, to customers set fire at gas stations by static electricity, and a $40.00 ERISA case that made international news. He has been featured on talk shows, including Fox & Friends. A medical malpractice case was discussed on Oprah. He is licensed to practice before the state and federal courts of West Virginia, Texas, California and Washington, D.C. He was elected a member of the West Virginia State Legislature in 1996 at age 32. He has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Business, (2007), Marquis Who’s Who in American Law (2005-present), Marquis Who’s Who in America (2005-present), and Marquis Who’s Who in the World (2005-present). He is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (1992), the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College (2001) and the American Association of Justice’s Ultimate Advocacy College (2002, 2013). He received his law degree from the Pepperdine University in Malibu, California in 1989. He graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance) in 1986. While attending law school, Mark was elected to the School of Law Honor Board which adjudicated violations of the school’s honor code. He studied international law in London, England. While in college, Mark was the captain of his college track team and a conference champion in the pole vault. Mark formerly practiced law in Los Angeles, California, for Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May which has since become the California offices of one of the world’s largest firms, Reed Smith. He completed his first marathon at 48 years of age in Dallas, TX. He has been skydiving, heliskiing, white water rafting and obtained his private pilot’s license. He is married to Cynthia Walker Underwood of McKinney, Texas. They have a son, Chace Forest Underwood. They reside in McKinney, TX.

Alfred D. Stavros

Wheeling, IL

Alfred D. Stavros founded Alfred D. Stavros & Associates in 1980 and has over 40 years of legal practice. He has secured over $70 million in settlements and jury awards for personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Mr. Stavros also handles criminal and traffic matters, specializing in DUI defense and Illinois Secretary of State Hearings, having successfully managed thousands of bench trials and hundreds of jury trials.