Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Jeffrey M. Adams is a New York State Injury Attorney who has dedicated his legal practice to protecting and promoting the rights of injured individuals. With over 25 years of experience, he represents victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury accidents, and families of wrongful death victims. He is known for his honest case appraisals and for educating clients to make informed decisions. Mr. Adams also handled pro bono cases for 9/11 victims and their families.

Victor Dante

Hallandale Beach, FL

Victor Dante is a civil trial attorney focusing exclusively on personal injury law. He has been fighting for victims' rights for over 20 years against insurance companies to maximize recovery and claims. He is committed to preserving the rights of his clients and providing them with the best possible outcome.

Douglass L. Anderson

Victoria, TX

Douglass Anderson is a respected attorney with over 39 years of professional experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Family Law, Probate Law, General Civil Litigation, and Immigration. He is board-certified in Personal Injury since 1995 and provides personalized legal services to clients in Texas.

Erin K. Rudert

Pittsburgh, PA

Erin K. Rudert is a Partner at the Pittsburgh law office of Ainsman Levine, LLC. Ms. Rudert joined the highly respected law firm in 2014, and she focuses her practice on representing the interests of plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Victims of negligence in Pittsburgh and surrounding western Pennsylvania have learned to rely on Ms. Rudert for guidance and support as they seek compensation for their injuries. Ms. Rudert began her legal career in 2005 after earning her Juris Doctor cum laude from University of Pittsburgh School of Law and her approval to practice law in the Commonwealth. Ms. Rudert is admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Before joining Ainsman Levine, LLC, Ms. Rudert spent nearly 10 years earning valuable experience working for two other large Pittsburgh-area law firms. During that time, the legal community recognized her for her abilities both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Since joining her current firm, attorney Rudert has continued to distinguish herself in the eyes of her peers and her clients, as evidenced by her “Superb” Avvo rating. Ms. Rudert is an active member of the legal community and her local community. She is a regular presenter at legal functions, and she is a member of a number of organizations, which include the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Associate and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. She is the President-Elect of WPTLA and is the Editor of of the organization’s quarterly legal publication, The Advocate. In addition, she is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is a prestigious organization in which less than 1 percent of all American attorneys are eligible for membership. She has been voted by her peers as a “Rising Star” for 2010-2013 and has been voted as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for 2014-2022. In 2016, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2018, she was nominated and selected for membership in the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys, being named as one of the Top 10 personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania under the age of 40. Ms. Rudert is also a member of the Amicus Curiae Committee of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. The PAJ Amicus Curiae Committee provides briefs on legal issues to the Pennsylvania Superior, Commonwealth, and Supreme Courts, and to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court regarding issues that affect the rights of injured individuals to obtain fair and equal access to justice in the state and federal civil court systems in Pennsylvania. Ms. Rudert was counsel of record in the seminal case of Bumbarger v. Peerless and worked with the Amicus Committee to expand the rights of injured victims to obtain compensation through their own insurance carrier is certain circumstances. Ms. Rudert wrote the amicus brief in the case of Graham v. Check, which changed how the courts in Pennsylvania are to apply the sudden emergency doctrine as a defense to negligence. Ms. Rudert currently makes her home in McCandless Township. She is an avid ice hockey player, volleyball player, yarn crafter, and animal enthusiast.

James Bailey

Wilmington, DE

James Bailey has over 33 years of legal experience. He is a lawyer who provides aggressive legal representation in personal injury cases, including car accidents, nursing home injuries, and medical malpractice. He is an accomplished trial attorney.

Mike Sheffield

Amarillo, TX

Mike Sheffield was born in Charleston, Mississippi and spent his early years growing up in Arkansas. He moved with his family to Alva, Oklahoma where he graduated from high school and then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University and played football. Mr. Sheffield obtained his juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University in 1978 and then moved to Amarillo to join his friend, Tim Hoffman, at the firm of Smith & Gerald. Mr. Sheffield became a partner at Smith, Gerald & Sheffield but left to join Tim Hoffman and form the partnership of Hoffman & Sheffield in 1982. Mr. Sheffield has spent his 30 plus years as a lawyer representing victims of car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, and other acts of negligence for whom he has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. He is married and has two daughters.

Peter Steinberg

Los Angeles, CA

Peter Steinberg is the founder of Steinberg Injury Lawyers, a firm specializing in personal injury cases since 1980. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Southwestern University School of Law, he has secured millions for clients. He is known for his personal approach, addressing both the legal and emotional needs of injured individuals. Peter is actively involved in community initiatives, supporting organizations like MADD and the LA Triathlon Club, and is a member of several bar associations.

Lance D. Youd

Salem, OR

Lance D. Youd is the Principle Attorney and Owner of Youd Law, with 30 years of experience in personal injury law. He has recovered over $10,000,000 for clients and maintains a 99.8% success rate. Lance is admitted to practice in Oregon, Utah, and the Federal Court, and is known for his client-centered approach and dedication to advocating for those in need.

Michael B. Brehne

Altamonte Springs, FL

Michael B. Brehne is your leading Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer at 911 Biker Law. Michael concentrates his practice primarily on injury cases and insurance litigation. He has also dedicated his substantial experience developing a commercial law and family law practice in Altamonte Springs, FL. As a rider and a lawyer, Michael and members of his practice at the Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. are able to adapt their litigation tactics to the demands of each area of law and give personal and individual attention to every legal claim presented to them. Originally from East Brunswick, N.J., Michael graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Law. He went on to receive his Law Degree (Juris Doctor) from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. Prior to law school, Michael served his community as a police officer with the Orlando Police Department and as an Auxiliary State Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol. In both assignments, Michael rendered aid and investigated hundreds of accidents which has helped him understand and witness first-hand the experiences that personal injury victims endure. In addition to his duties as a trooper with FHP, Michael worked with a Felony Squad which consisted of specially trained troopers and a K-9 focusing on tactical duty assignments such as narcotics interdiction and fugitive apprehension. While with the Orlando Police Department, Michael graduated 1st in his academy class. He achieved a perfect score on the law exam which was an accomplishment never before realized at the J.C. Stone Memorial Police Academy. As a patrol officer, Michael received 2 Medals of Commendation and 3 Merit Citations for his bravery in apprehending armed and dangerous felons during the commission of robberies and burglaries. He went on to serve as a senior field training officer for new academy graduates teaching them patrol techniques and providing them firearms instruction. He also was a member of the Emergency Response Team responsible for quelling mass disturbances and providing rapid response to police emergencies. After only 3 years, Michael was promoted to Detective functioning as an undercover agent in the Drug Enforcement Division. Michael worked side-by-side with agents of various state and federal law enforcement agencies such as the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshall’s Service, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Naval Investigative Service (now known as Naval Criminal Investigative Service). Having graduated 17th out of 141 students in his class from Mercer University, Michael has many accomplishments from his law school career. In his first year, he was selected to represent the law school as a Moot Court competition team member and participated in national competitions. He was also chosen to be a member of the Mercer Law Review based on his academic performance and won a scholarship his final year of school due to his academic success. Michael was admitted to the Florida Bar and Federal Bar in the Middle District of Florida in 1997. His professional association memberships include the Orange County Bar Association, Seminole County Bar, the American Association for Justice, and the Florida Justice Association and the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association. Michael is a former adjunct professor of legal studies teaching course work in criminal law and legal research and writing. As a civil justice attorney, he has litigated hundreds of personal injury, insurance, workers’ compensation, false arrest and police misconduct cases. When not in the courtroom, Michael enjoys spending time with his children at the beach and other outdoor activities. He is often out and about on one of his custom motorcycles spreading the word of rider safety wherever he goes. Michael is also an avid Florida football fan, a devoted “foodie” and self-proclaimed chef, and enjoys challenging regimens of physical fitness training. When you need someone in your corner, you can count on Michael Brehne. With over 16 years of experience as a civil justice attorney, he has worked with clients from children to seniors. His experience in winning high-dollar recoveries for injured clients and navigating through the complexities of insurance claims and policies has equipped him well to help you.

John W. Reese

Waldorf, MD

John W. Reese is an Associate Attorney at Trollinger Law LLC. Before joining the firm, he represented personal injury victims in Washington, D.C., and previously worked for a South Carolina insurance defense firm, gaining firsthand insight into how insurance companies evaluate and defend claims. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Charles Sanders is a managing partner at Rose Sanders Law Firm, co-founded with his wife Erica Rose. He is passionate about advocating for the injured against insurance companies, leveraging his prior experience as an insurance adjuster and claims counsel. He earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Texas A&M University, along with a Paralegal Certification from Rice University. Charles is licensed to practice in Texas and several U.S. District Courts, and has been recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association.

Hans H. van Zanten

Houston, TX

Hans spent seven years at two prominent plaintiff’s firms in the Kansas City area. Hans handled all types of injury, death and insurance coverage claims, including motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, shootings, electrocutions, construction accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, architectural malpractice and product liability claims. Hans also successfully litigated insurance coverage disputes, particularly issues related to offset and anti-stacking in UM/UIM claims. Within this time frame, Hans spent two years litigating mass torts related to defective pharmaceuticals and medical devices on a national level. This included conducting key expert depositions and discovery beneficial to numerous cases within the federal Multi-District Litigation setting. Hans co-founded his current firm, Van Zanten & Onik, LLC, in 2014. Hans is not an employee of the Potts Law Firm, LLP, but serves as local counsel for Missouri and Kansas cases. Hans is a proud member of the Board of Governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Hans has been recognized as Best of the Bar by the Kansas City Business Journal. He has also been selected to Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2010-2013) and to Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers from 2014 to present.

Javier Villarreal

Brownsville, TX

Javier Villarreal is a highly-rated personal injury attorney based in Brownsville, Texas, specializing in trucking accidents. He is known as "El Campeón de la Ley" (The Champion of Law) and "Abogado de los Tres Millones" (Lawyer of Three Million) for his aggressive representation against insurance companies and his success in securing large settlements for clients. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, licensed in Texas and Arizona, and has over 25 years of experience.

Dennis L. Webb

Fort Myers, FL

Dennis L. Webb is an attorney with over 35 years of trial experience, having tried more than 75 jury trials. He specializes in complex Personal Injury cases and Labor & Employment cases, and has secured numerous verdicts and settlements of $1,000,000.00 or greater. He is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Florida, as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Jeremy D. Wiss

Amityville, NY

Jeremy D. Wiss, Esq was inspired by his father, Scott L Wiss, Esq., to pursue a career in law from a young age. He earned a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Political Science from Quinnipiac University in three years, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law. During law school, Mr. Wiss advocated for veterans denied service-connected PTSD claims with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. He was awarded the Excellence in Clinical Legal Education Award and the Service to the Law School Award for his work with the Connecticut Veteran’s Legal Center. He was also an active member of the Mock Trial Honor Society and the Society for Dispute Resolution. His academic achievements include the Superior Classroom Performance Award, the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award in Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award in Elder Law, and the Connecticut Bar Association's Real Property Award. He has previously defended insurance companies, providing him with insider knowledge to anticipate opposing strategies and build powerful, results-driven cases for his personal injury clients.

Jonathan Friedland

Coral Gables, FL

Jonathan R. Friedland, Firm Founder at Friedland | Carmona, has devoted his legal career since 1994 to representing Florida citizens in negligence cases, focusing on personal injury for the past twenty years. He has litigated over eighty jury trials in both Florida state and federal courts and was elected into the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Miguel A. Sarkis

Albuquerque, NM

Miguel A. Sarkis is a personal injury trial attorney based in Houston, practicing law in Texas and New Mexico. He specializes in wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and various vehicle collisions. Miguel is fluent in Spanish and was selected as a 'Rising Star' with Super Lawyers in 2023. He graduated summa cum laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Arthur Rubenstein

Bronx, NY

Managing Partner Arthur Rubenstein is highly experienced in all stages of a personal injury lawsuits from inception to trial. As a plaintiff lawyer, he has settled over $85 million worth of personal injury cases including over $5 million thus far in 2024, often far exceeding client expectations. Having previously worked defending insurance companies, he has unique insight into their requirements, which he leverages into maximum recovery. Prior to his time at Alpert, Slobin & Rubenstein, he founded the plaintiffs personal injury practice at a prior firm. Mr. Rubenstein has built his reputation through a strong commitment to clients and aggressive advocacy on their behalf, and his connection with those he represents frequently extends beyond the courtroom. Notable clients include former New York Mets pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden, a member of the New York Yankees organization, and the Police Benevolent Association. Mr. Rubenstein has earned the distinction of being selected by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" for each of the last 3 years. Mr. Rubenstein received his JD from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, achieving Dean’s List four times and graduating third in his class. He has a degree in business management from Adelphi University, where he captained the baseball team and in his junior year hit .448 which ranked him 8th among NCAA leading hitters. He is a member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association and New York County Lawyers Association, as well as the Bronx Bar Association. In 2020, Mr. Rubenstein was selected as a Lawyer of Distinction based on “objective evaluation of qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history."

Jennifer Cates Lester

Gainesville, FL

Jennifer Cates Lester is a partner at Avera & Smith, Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice encompasses personal injury litigation, professional malpractice, and fiduciary litigation, with special insight into insurance fraud and estate/trust litigation. She is recognized as a Top 100 National Trial Lawyer, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Jennifer contributes to the legal profession by serving on committees, conducting seminars, and as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida College of Law. She is also a certified Guardian Ad Litem since the early 1990s, providing pro bono services.

Andrew Howell

Louisville, KY

Andrew Howell is an attorney at Isaacs & Isaacs, certified to practice before all Courts in Kentucky. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2009 from the University of Kentucky College of Law and a B.A. in Economics from Centre College. His primary practice areas include personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice. Andrew has secured numerous 7-figure settlements for his clients, including $1.2 million and $1.4 million in 2023. He is a member of the Kentucky Justice Association and Lawyers of Distinction, and serves as a Board Member at House of Ruth. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Enrique Chavez, Jr.

El Paso, TX

Enrique Chavez, Jr. is an experienced personal injury and employment attorney serving El Paso and West Texas. He specializes in truck accidents, car crashes, wrongful death, workplace discrimination, and employment law, with proven results and bilingual services in English and Spanish. He fights against those who break laws and violate community safety rules, holding corporations and individuals accountable.

Richard Allen Koch

Las Vegas, NV

Mr. Koch obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering at Brigham Young University in 1972, and his law degree at the University of Utah in 1975. While at the University of Utah he was in the top 10% of his class, and he was an associate editor of the Utah Law Review. He has many years of experience in representing clients who have been injured in car accidents and other types of personal injury accidents. He also assists clients in wills and probate, business disputes, contracts, and business planning. He speaks Spanish.

Rick J. DeMedeiros

Alpharetta, GA

Rick J. DeMedeiros was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and raised in Orlando, Florida, and Peachtree City, Georgia. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2004 after earning his business degree, magna cum laude, and law degree from Georgia State University. During law school, he served as a Senator for the Student Bar Association and was certified as a mediator. He began his legal career defending insurance companies for five years, gaining valuable insight into their strategies. Since 2009, he has dedicated his practice to representing injured workers and individuals harmed by others' negligence, leveraging his prior experience to secure maximum benefits for his clients. Rick is fluent in English and Spanish.

Seth Pachter

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Seth Pachter is a personal injury attorney dedicated to helping victims of negligence. His passion for advocacy began during law school at a domestic violence litigation clinic. With over a decade of experience, he ensures clients receive just compensation for their hardships. He is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognizing his achievement of significant recoveries for clients. He embodies the firm's core values by fighting tirelessly for his clients.