Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Michael J. LaMonica

Chicago, IL

Michael "Mike" LaMonica is a founding partner of LaMonica & Sprague, LLC. Mike has developed a reputation as a dynamic and personable trial lawyer. In 2004, Mike graduated from Indiana University, with highest distinction. Mike then received his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2007. While in law school, Mike received a CALI award for excellence after earning the highest grade in his medical malpractice class. He represents clients throughout the Chicagoland area in matters involving all different types of personal injury cases. He initially formed Fisher & LaMonica, P.C. in 2011, and went on to obtain millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for his clients. Mike was selected by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2014-2022 as a "Rising Star," recognizing the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Clients appreciate Mike's thorough and personal attention to their legal problems. In addition to being their zealous advocate, Mike is sympathetic to the effect an injury can have on an individual's ability to work and to care for themselves and their family. For this reason, Mike prides himself on working efficiently to get his clients the compensation they deserve as quickly as the law allows. Mike is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Chicago Bar Association. He is able to communicate with clients in Spanish and Greek. When Mike is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife (Emily) and sons (Andrew, Benjamin, and James). Mike particularly loves coaching his sons' sports teams and traveling with his family.

S. James Park

St. George, UT

When you’ve been injured and need an advocate who combines sharp intellect with relentless preparation, S. James Park is the attorney you want in your corner. As a partner at We Win Injury Law, Jim brings two decades of legal experience and a reputation for being both meticulous and unshakably committed to his clients’ success. Although Jim’s practice includes various types of law, every case he takes on is prepared from the start with care and his expertise. A graduate of the University of Utah (B.A., 2001), the University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 2005), and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (LL.M., 2005), Jim’s academic foundation is matched by years of real-world results. He is admitted to practice in Utah, Nevada, and Arkansas, as well as in multiple federal courts. His work has played a key role in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, and his preparation and persistence have earned him recognition as a National Trial Lawyers “Top 100” attorney and multiple Elite Lawyer awards. Clients describe Jim as knowledgeable, dependable, and thorough. He takes the time to explain complex legal issues in plain language, keeps clients informed throughout the process, and approaches each case with a balance of strategy and compassion. For Jim, success is not only about achieving strong financial recoveries but also about ensuring clients feel supported and understood during some of the hardest moments of their lives. When everything is at stake, Jim provides the combination of legal expertise, disciplined preparation, and unwavering advocacy that makes all the difference.

Amber Mostyn

Houston, TX

Amber Mostyn leads a team of of battle-hardened, smart, tenacious lawyers who fight for people’s rights. Mostyn Law is a truly unique law firm, sharply focused on obtaining justice for victims of corporate greed and wrongdoing. Every single person at Mostyn Law, from the attorneys to the support staff, is committed to working harder and being smarter than our opponents. Before becoming the people’s rights advocate she is today, Amber Anderson Mostyn was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas where she attended and graduated from Trinity Valley School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee with degrees in Anthropology and Spanish. After taking a year off to work in Washington D.C. and travel to El Salvador, Amber attended the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. There she excelled in trial advocacy, received multiple awards and honors, including induction into the nationally recognized Order of the Barristers and graduated in 1997. Her talents have taken her around the world, and her legal victories in hurricane, injury, and medical device cases have placed Amber in high demand as Liaison Counsel. In the last five years, Amber and Mostyn Law have held a leadership role in 19 multi-district litigation and consolidated courts. She has helped thousands of people across the United States and in Puerto Rico recover from natural disasters and sought justice for thousands more who have been injured by defective products. In the past, Amber has also served on the adjunct faculty of several Texas law schools. Amber’s burning desire to help those not able to defend themselves is reflected in her work and philanthropy. She and her late husband founded the Glenda Jean Mostyn and Joe E. Moreno Educational Foundation whose primary mission is to move mountains for special needs children and their families. In addition, Amber supports numerous charitable causes, including the Hughen Center, Galveston Historical Foundation, No More Voices, National Multiple Sclerosis Society MS 150, Special Olympics Texas, The River and the Houston Children's Charity. In additional to her philanthropic work, Amber dedicates vast resources and time to political candidates and progressive causes to make sure that every Texan has a voice in Austin and Washington, DC. Amber has held leadership positions in numerous organizations, including the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Democratic Party, Battleground Texas and most recently as the Chair of Annie's List, an organization dedicated to changing the face of power in Texas politics by recruiting, training and supporting women candidates.

George Marion

Philadelphia, PA

George Marion is a founding partner of Liss & Marion, P.C., and an experienced trial attorney. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University and his law degree from Boston University School of Law. He is a fellow of the Academy of Advocacy and a member of several trial lawyer associations. George is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and has successfully litigated hundreds of personal injury cases.

William Thayer

Vancouver, WA

Bill is “of counsel” with the firm now. He previously advised and represented clients in personal injury and wrongful death claims and litigation from 1980 to 2021. In addition to other areas of practice early on in his career, Bill handled wrongful death cases, construction site injury claims, automobile collision claims, dog bite cases, and a myriad of other types of injury claims. While most claims were settled through negotiation or mediation, Bill litigated, arbitrated and/or tried to verdict many cases for his clients. In his current capacity, he continues to be appointed by other lawyers to serve as an arbitrator of tort claims. Bill was admitted to the practice of law in 1980. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 1977 from Southern Oregon College (magna cum laude) and later a Juris Doctorate degree in 1980 from the University of Oregon. Bill served at one time on the Bench-Bar Committees for both Superior and District Courts in Clark County. He was frequently asked to be a speaker at various legal education seminars. Bill was initially hired as an associate in a Hazel Dell law firm, he commenced his own solo practice in 1983 and was joined by Craig Schauermann in 1986 to form Schauermann Thayer. Although Bill’s nearly four decades of practice were for the most part anchored in Clark County, he also handled cases in Cowlitz, Skamania, Pacific, Lewis, Wahkiakum, Klickitat, Multnomah, Deschutes and Marion counties as well. Bill is licensed to practice before all district, superior and state appellate courts in the State of Washington and has also been licensed to practice in Oregon courts since 2006. He is admitted to practice in the Western District Federal Court of the State of Washington, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. Bill is a long-standing member of the Washington State Association for Justice (Eagle member since 1999), and of the Clark County Bar Association. Previously served as a judge pro tempore in Clark County District Court. Bill is no stranger to hard work. He grew up on a cattle ranch in southwestern Oregon bucking hay, moving irrigation pipes, building fences and doctoring cattle. He worked in a lumber mill, cooked in a restaurant, and worked at other odd jobs as he completed his education. He has enjoyed being with his family, fishing, fly tying, playing and coaching basketball and soccer, coaching mock trial, music, reading and writing literary classics and novels in his free time. Bill and his wife live in Vancouver, Washington and have two adult children, and four grandchildren.

Colin F. Diamond

Naperville, IL

Colin F. Diamond is an associate attorney at Mathys & Schneid Personal Injury Lawyers. He is a lifelong resident of DuPage County and a fluent Spanish speaker. He graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 2012 and previously worked at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Suzanne Houle

Baltimore, MD

Suzanne Houle is an attorney at The Bishop Law Group, specializing in criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, personal injury, traffic matters, and MVA/administrative hearings. Barred in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. District Court for Maryland, she is known for her detail-oriented approach and dedication to clients, treating them like family. Her personal experience with a family member's traumatic brain injury from a car accident deepened her commitment to advocating for the injured.

Richard J. Presutti

Houston, TX

Richard J. Presutti is the founding attorney of Law Office of Richard J. Presutti, P.C. He has over two decades of personal injury law experience in Texas and is committed to helping clients obtain compensation. As a former insurance adjuster, he understands how insurance companies operate and prepares each case for trial.

Gloria Martinez-Senftner

Sacramento, CA

General Practice Attorney with a concentration in the areas of Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and Business Law. Gloria Martinez-Senftner has over 30 years of trial and litigation experience and heads The Martinez Law Group. She is licensed in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, South Dakota, and Iowa, and is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School.

Eric Bates

Elizabethtown, KY

Eric Bates graduated from The University of Louisville in 1996 with a Degree in History and a minor in Spanish, and again in 2004 with a Juris Doctor and a Masters in Business Administration. He is a State Approved Mediator and a Former Administrative Law Judge. He spent six years working closely with the Parole Board and the Department of Corrections, gaining familiarity with Parole, Probation, Conditional Discharge, and Interstate Compact. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, he has handled a wide range of cases and also has experience in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Family Law, Post-Conviction Criminal Work, Collections, and Appeals. He has over 17 years of experience.

Oscar Rene Gutierrez

Los Angeles, CA

Oscar Rene Gutierrez is a personal injury trial lawyer and founder at The Law Offices of Oscar H. Gutierrez, APC. He was licensed to practice law in 2011 and has successfully litigated numerous personal injury cases including auto, DUI, trucking, bicycle, pedestrian, and premises liability accidents. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Robert J. Walker

Cheyenne, WY

Robert (R.J.) Walker was born in Laramie and is a second generation Wyoming attorney. Upon graduating from Cheyenne Central High School in 2000, Robert completed a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Robert is fluent in Portuguese and can understand and speak some Spanish. Robert joined Hickey & Evans, LLP in the fall of 2010 where he primarily represented clients in the areas of personal injury, estate planning, probate, general civil litigation, business transactions, insurance defense, employment law, and appellate practice. Robert regularly appeared before state and federal courts throughout Wyoming, has successfully argued before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on multiple occasions, and has resolved numerous cases through the use of mediation and arbitration. Robert enjoys learning about and practicing in areas still developing within the law, such as blockchain technologies and decentralized autonomous organizations. In February of 2023, Robert became a founding member of Walker Law with his father, John.

Mark L. Shaw

Waukegan, IL

Mark Shaw founded the firm in 1995. Previously, he was a trial lawyer at Winston & Strawn, L.P. and Seyfarth Shaw, L.P. He received a B.S. Pharm., with honors, from Purdue University, and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Indiana University. He is a licensed pharmacist in Illinois and was licensed in Indiana and Kentucky. In addition, he is a licensed attorney in state and federal courts in Illinois, the District of Columbia, and Wisconsin. Also, he has served as a certified arbitrator and guardian ad litem in Illinois. He has written and lectured on various legal topics and received awards for trial advocacy. He served as Special Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Legislative Counsel, Special Cook County State’s Attorney, Special Round Lake Beach Counsel and a Lake Forest Plan Commissioner. He is a Teen Court Judge, and a member of numerous bar and pharmacy associations. He practices in all major areas including bankruptcy, civil, criminal, family, estate planning, land use, municipal, personal injury, probate, real estate second amendment rights and transactional law.

Jaime Arturo Saenz

Brownsville, TX

Jaime A. Saenz was born and raised in Roma, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in 1986, he served as a Briefing Attorney for Federal District Judge Filemon B. Vela. He entered private practice in 1988 and has tried over 125 civil cases to verdict.

Shane McGuire

Tyler, TX

A graduate of Whitehouse High School and UT Tyler, Shane McGuire has been in East Texas for most of his life. After graduating from U.T. Tyler, Shane co-founded Bridgewater Securities, LLC, a professional securities trading firm, and successfully traded securities for four years prior to attending law school. He received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, in 2006 from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Texas Tech Law Review, and received numerous awards for academic excellence. While Shane handles all types of personal injury law cases, he focuses on auto accident cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents.

Jesse Quackenbush

Amarillo, TX

Attorney Jesse Quackenbush has over 30 years of aggressive legal experience representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense cases. He is passionate about paying attention to important details and giving people an opportunity to explain what really happened. He handles cases involving car accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, DWI charges, homicide, sex crimes, and white collar crimes.

Lindsey S. Strom

Chicago, IL

Lindsey S. Strom is a Chicago native and partner at Strom Yen Injury Attorneys, managing the workers' compensation department. She was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2008 and previously worked as an insurance defense attorney, providing her with valuable insights to help injured workers. She is an active member of the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association and has received numerous awards for her legal expertise.

Patrick L. Falcon, Esq.

Oakhurst, NJ

Patrick L. Falcon grew up in Monmouth County, New Jersey and attended St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel. He founded Falcon Law Firm, LLC in 1995 with the primary focus on representing the rights of injured individuals, striving to maximize settlement values to fairly compensate clients for the harm they suffered. Patrick has handled thousands of personal injury cases throughout New Jersey including cases in Atlantic County, Burlington County, Essex County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Somerset County, and Union County. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Prior to practicing law, Patrick interned at the federal public defender’s office in Trenton New Jersey with the Honorable John Hughes, where he worked on high-level criminal cases and attended numerous criminal trials. During law school, he worked at Lester, Schwab, Katz and Dryer doing asbestos defense work. He gained valuable experience in how to conduct complex depositions and identifying potential new defendants in cases. After law school, he gained experience working at Price Waterhouse dealing with complex tax issues for international and commercial banks and negotiating tax reductions with the IRS. Patrick was involved in the forefront of pharmaceutical and medical device litigation early on. He was able to partner with other national law firms to recover millions of dollars for his injured clients. His diverse legal experience has helped him be able to identify strengths in his client’s cases and expose weaknesses in opponent’s cases with the goal of maximizing his client’s settlements. Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, lifting weights, and running. He is very active in his community. He served in the borough of Matawan as Council President and was the Fire and Police Commissioner, New Jersey. Patrick is also fluent in Spanish.

Jacob Jackson

Fayetteville, GA

Jacob Jackson is a renowned personal injury trial lawyer with over a decade of legal experience, tirelessly advocating for victims of personal injury and wrongful death across Georgia. He passionately champions the rights of accident victims, achieving substantial compensation in various cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip-and-fall incidents, dog bites, and negligent security assaults. Mr. Jackson provides highly personalized, strategic counsel marked by communication, compassion, courage, and integrity, ensuring clients receive maximum compensation while maintaining credibility. His mission is to secure justice for those wronged, inspired by a personal experience with negligence.

Steven Blair

Methuen, MA

Attorney Steven Blair provides advice and representation in personal injury cases including automobile accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, and slip and fall cases. He has extensive experience in personal injury claims, having worked in the insurance industry for over eleven years before becoming an attorney. He is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and federal courts. He is an active member of the Lawrence Bar Association and volunteers as a tutor for English-speaking skills. He provides legal representation in both English and Spanish.

Benjamin Ruesch

Hurricane, UT

Ben Ruesch is a founding and managing partner at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC. He is known for his sincerity and resolve in assisting clients with a wide range of legal issues including business law, estate planning, municipal law, personal injury, real estate, and water law. He is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized for achieving million and multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements. He is licensed to practice law in Utah and Arizona.

Daniel Meyer

Houston, TX

Empathy and rigor are the pillars to Daniel’s practice. A direct approach and wealth of experience allow Daniel to create attainable legal goals for his clients that align with their needs and desire for justice. He understands most clients come to him on their worst days and eases their burden by providing guidance through each step of the case. Daniel aims to exceed his client’s expectations and he thrives in helping trauma survivors get back on their feet to change their lives for the better. Daniel is known for his ability to simplify and distill complex legal information into central components to yield favorable results. As an appellate lawyer, Daniel was lead counsel and brief writer responsible for successfully reversing adverse district court decisions in Louisiana’s First, Fourth, and Fifth Circuits Courts, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court, and has affirmed favorable decisions in every circuit court in Louisiana and other states. His commitment to his clients has resulted in several achievements, including multiple seven-figure judgments and settlements for his clients. In 2017 to 2020, Daniel was named a Louisiana Super Lawyers’ Rising Star and continues to hold a place on several Trial Lawyers’ honors lists. In addition to litigation, Daniel is highly passionate about his pro bono practice. At his previous firm, Daniel founded and chaired a summer internship program and a pro bono group representing indigent plaintiffs and older convicts seeking a second chance. Recently, he secured parole for a client doing life in prison after 38 years on incarceration, after successfully representing him in a clemency hearing in 2020. Daniel is also a regional board member of the Louisiana Association for Justice and member of the Plaintiff Employment Lawyers of Louisiana. Prior to working in the private sector, Daniel served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Laurie A. White in the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, where he managed over 50 jury trials. His time in the criminal court gave him a unique perspective of the decision-making processes of judges and juries that he uses to successfully advocate as a plaintiff litigator. Additionally, Daniel certified and settled several class action lawsuits in Louisiana and Florida and has significant experience in plaintiff litigation focused on employment and construction matters.

Anne E. Joynt

Buffalo, NY

Anne E. Joynt is a Partner at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC, focusing her practice on childhood lead poisoning, asbestos exposure, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, defective products, and child abuse cases. She has been involved in significant trial work, including securing a jury verdict for a lead-poisoned plaintiff in Erie County and a judgment against an insurance carrier in an asbestos case. She is also active in various legal and community organizations.

Michael D. Kelly

Boston, MA

Michael D. Kelly, the founder of Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers, combines a personal commitment to justice with deep legal expertise. With an extensive background in various legal areas, Michael leverages his comprehensive knowledge to fight for his clients’ causes, consistently securing substantial settlements and verdicts. His dedication extends beyond professional obligations; he empathizes with the challenges his clients encounter, striving to achieve transformative outcomes in their lives. Kelly compiled an excellent academic record during his three years at New England Law in Boston. He attained the Dean’s List honors each year, Dean’s Scholarship, New England Scholar Award, and served on the Law Review. He also acquired practical work experience spending time at the plaintiff’s law firm of Lubin & Meyer and the defense law firm of Foster & Eldridge. Kelly concentrates his own practice primarily on his plaintiff’s personal injury cases. He has helped to guide resolutions that have reached six-figure outcomes for his clients. In all, he has achieved settlements for his clients totaling more than $1 million. While providing zealous advocacy for clients, Kelly is also committed to the firm’s credo of client service, which includes a unique offer: a 30-day, risk-free, guarantee. In the unlikely event that a client is dissatisfied within the first 30 days, they may have their file returned to them by the firm free of charge. Kelly has always stressed the emphasis Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers personal injury lawyers places on client service. “Almost every decision we make is geared toward providing an elevated experience for our clients. Many of our clients are in pain and in need of prompt, aggressive legal support. Our clients are our number one. They always will be.” According to Kelly, this attention to client service is proving to be a successful one. While their primary focus is on the firm and its clients, Kelly says the firm is also committed to the North End neighborhood where they are located. He volunteers as youth baseball coach in the area and is also active in Neon Fest, a fundraiser organized in honor of a classmate of Kelly’s from New England Law in Boston. All proceeds from the event are used to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital.