Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Cassandra Hernandez

Dallas, TX

It is very important to me to not only counsel my clients in areas that are very complex, but to help them understand the process and take comfort in someone passionately advocating on their behalf.

Kayla O'Connor

Cranston, RI

Kayla S. O'Connor, Esq. is an experienced litigation attorney with nearly a decade of experience representing individuals and businesses in high-stakes litigation, including bench and jury trials. She focuses her practice on complex personal injury, bad faith insurance actions, and multi-million dollar property and construction-related disputes. Passionate about fighting for injured parties whether they are personally injured or suffering from significant property loss, Attorney O'Connor has built a reputation for being a fierce and compassionate advocate-especially when going up against powerful insurance companies. A native New Englander, Kayla is proud to represent clients across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and she brings unmatched dedication to every matter she handles. Whether in a courtroom or at the negotiating table, Kayla's focus is simple: hold insurers accountable and make her clients whole.

Kyra Blankenship

Lubbock, TX

Kyra Blankenship is a personal injury attorney licensed in Texas and New Mexico, with over 25 years of experience. She earned her JD and a master's degree in Financial Planning from Texas Tech University.

Marni F. Schlesinger

NEW YORK, NY

Ms. Schlesinger is a junior partner in the firm of Apicella & Schlesinger, which she joined in 2008. She graduated from Boston University in 1999 and Hofstra University School of Law in 2007. Her practice focuses on Civil Rights, Sanitation Accidents and Injuries, Personal Injury, Construction Accident Injuries, and Wills.

Mark Stout

Hobbs, NM

Mark Stout, a native of Hobbs, New Mexico, earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and his law degree from the University of Tulsa Law School. He has practiced law for 42 years, specializing in serious personal injury cases, including truck accidents and wrongful death. Mark is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated lawyer and is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in New Mexico, the United States Claims Court, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Arlene M. Parra

Elmwood Park, NJ

Arlene M. Parra is a founding partner of Parra Klein and a dedicated advocate for the injured. A lifelong Bergen County resident and the daughter of Colombian and Ecuadorian immigrants, Arlene was raised with an unwavering sense of grit, purpose, and service to her community. As a first-generation Latina attorney, she brings a deep personal commitment to standing up for those who need it most - and winning big when it matters most. She represents clients throughout New Jersey and New York who have suffered serious injuries due to car crashes, fall downs, dog bites, product failures, and more. Her reputation is built on results, persistence, and an aggressive approach to litigation. Before founding Parra Klein, Arlene worked with several highly regarded law firms across New York and New Jersey. She gained valuable insight through early roles in criminal defense, contract disputes, insurance defense, and municipal law - experience that now gives her an edge when anticipating and dismantling the tactics used by insurance companies and defense counsel. Some of Arlene’s most meaningful work has come from supporting underserved communities. She played a key role in the Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic at New York Law School, where she helped represent low-income individuals who were wrongfully incarcerated. She also worked with Street Law Clinic, teaching high school students in the Bronx about the legal system and helping create a pathway to the profession. Arlene offers a rare kind of legal representation - personal, responsive, and relentless. When you hire her, she stays involved from day one, guiding your case with precision and keeping you informed every step of the way. Her clients know they’re not just another file - they’re people she’s fighting for.

Aria Miran

Irvine, CA

Since being admitted to the California Bar in 2012, Aria Miran has successfully and aggressively settled thousands of personal injury claims. Aria is an expert in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and slip & falls. He also operates at the cutting edge of the law by holding insurance companies responsible for their bad faith handling of insurance claims. Aria is a Super Lawyers Rising Star, which is an honor reserved for less than 2.5% of California lawyers. Aria grew up knowing he was meant to be a lawyer, but he did not know what type of attorney he would be until he was 18 years old. When he was in high school, Aria was stopped at a red light when a drunk driver rear-ended his car. His injuries from the accident initially seemed minor, but they grew progressively worse and ultimately led to major spinal surgery while he was in college. Having experienced the pain and inconvenience that comes with a spinal injury, Aria takes all of his cases very personally and has dedicated his practice to helping plaintiffs who are in a terrible position aggressively pursue their claims against the insurance companies responsible. Aria began practicing personal injury law after graduating with a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. In law school, Aria was a member of the Scott Moot Court honor board, where he honed his skills in written and oral advocacy. He was also selected to judge Appellate Advocacy competitions. Aria’s deep knowledge of the nuances of insurance coverage and bad faith law have led to many incredible victories. A notable recent win involved opening the policy limits of just $100K due0 to the insurer’s bad faith conduct. Aria’s smart and aggressive lawyering resulted in his injured client being awarded an additional 5 million dollars, which is over 50x higher than the initial policy limits.

James Pak

Vancouver, WA

James ('Jim') Pak focuses his practice on personal injury/wrongful death claims, civil litigation, and real estate matters. He is well-versed in contracts and counsels small to medium-sized businesses. Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, he attended the University of Washington and Gonzaga University School of Law. He started his legal career in 1997 and later established his own firm before merging with Loren Etengoff. He is also a licensed real estate agent and a principal of Attorneys Realty, L.L.C.

Javier Espinoza

San Antonio, TX

Javier Espinoza is the founder and a partner at Espinoza & Brock, PLLC. He immigrated from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and was the first in his family to graduate college. He is a community leader, political, social, and legal advocate, and has extensive trial and arbitration experience since 2002. He is a member of ABOTA and has received numerous statewide awards. He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Joseph C. Maya

New York, NY

Joseph C. Maya, Esq., is the Managing Partner of Maya Murphy, P.C. He represents individuals, corporations, and employers throughout Connecticut and New York. Best Lawyers has recognized him as a leading attorney in education law and employment law. He has practiced for over 30 years.

Michael Akiva

Los Angeles, CA

Michael A. Akiva, the esteemed Managing Partner of Pre-Litigation at Jacoby & Meyers since November 2018, has been a pivotal member of the team since joining in June 2009. Based in the firm’s main Los Angeles office, Michael specializes in personal injury litigation, serving a diverse client base throughout the area. His fluency in Spanish and Hebrew, in addition to English, enables him to offer comprehensive legal support to a wide range of clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Southern California, graduating Magna cum laude. Michael began a distinguished legal career after earning his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law, where he served as an Editor of the UCLA Law Review. Admitted to all California state courts since 2006, Michael has adeptly handled cases involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, construction site accidents, and more, securing millions in compensation for his clients. Michael’s commitment to legal excellence is mirrored in his active memberships, including the California Bar and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, where he serves on the Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee. Additionally, his involvement with the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (NAPIL) and the Consumer Attorneys of California, along with recognition as a Super Lawyer, solidifies his standing as a respected advocate for those injured by negligence or recklessness.

Alejandro G. Casas is a first-generation American, son of Cuban immigrants, who grew up in Palm Beach County. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University and a Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law in 1991. During his law studies, he was a member and Associate Editor of the Law Review and President of the Spanish American Law Students Association. He began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, and since 1998, has focused on civil litigation and personal injury matters, successfully resolving numerous cases in excess of one million dollars. He is fluent in Spanish.

Felipe Mavromatis

Winter Park, FL

Felipe Mavromatis is a tenacious and compassionate trial attorney specializing in personal injury. He holds a B.S. in Political Science from Brigham Young University, a J.D. Cum Laude from the University of Illinois College of Law, and an MBA from the University of Florida. He is multilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, learning Japanese, Farsi, Greek) and has a diverse background including work at a Financial Justice Clinic, a global communications liaison, and an honors intern at the FBI. Before joining The Leach Firm, he led a team recovering millions for clients at a national plaintiff's law firm. He has been recognized as Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers and by Best Lawyers in America since 2020.

James A. Heuer, Jr.

St. Louis Park, MN

James A. Heuer, Jr., known as 'Heuer the Lawyer,' has over 40 years of experience. He transitioned from an insurance adjuster to a personal injury attorney, focusing on helping accident and wrongful death victims. He is recognized for his client-centric approach and building strong relationships.

Marissa A. Olsson

Seattle, WA

Attorney Marissa A. Olsson practices exclusively personal injury, representing individuals who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. She is an active litigator licensed to practice in all Washington State Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Marissa’s practice focuses primarily on maritime injury claims, catastrophic injury claims, and wrongful death. She has been selected by SuperLawyers.com as a “Rising Star” in 2017.

Laurie Litster-Frost

Boise, ID

Laurie Litster Frost is a shareholder and the founding member of Litster Frost Injury Lawyers here in Idaho. She received a Juris Doctor degree from the Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2006 as a returning student. Laurie returned to her hometown of Boise to work in personal injury law. She has served as a principal attorney in the Litster Frost Small Lawsuit Resolution litigation division. Laurie manages the Mass Torts division at Litster Frost, serving clients who have suffered injury from defective medical products and devices. Laurie is fluent in Spanish, having learned as a volunteer missionary in Chile, from 1967 to 1969. She served as a Maricopa County, Arizona court interpreter while studying at Arizona State University. She is a mother to two daughters and six sons and is grandmother to thirty-one. Laurie was born in Reno, Nevada, and is the eldest of eight siblings. She moved to Boise in 1958 and graduated from Boise High School in 1963. She and her late husband S. Gibbons Frost, an attorney from Navajo County, Arizona, raised their children on a family homestead ranch.

Miguel J. Chapa

Phoenix, AZ

Miguel Chapa was born in San Antonio, Texas and raised in a ranching community along the Texas-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley. He received his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1999. Miguel began his legal career as a briefing attorney for United States District Court Judge Filemon B. Vela. Soon after, he opened his personal injury practice representing clients all over the United States in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases and has continually excelled at trial and in settling cases since. Miguel has litigated against some of the largest corporations in the world and has recovered over $100,000,000 for his clients throughout his career. A proud Hispanic, Miguel also speaks Spanish with fluency.

Raymond Martinez

El Paso, TX

Raymond Martinez is a Board Certified attorney in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He focuses his practice on employment and overtime litigation, serious workplace injury cases, and unfair competition. He has experience advising employers and employees on human resource issues and previously worked for Ford & Harrison, LLP and as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Dallas. Mr. Martinez represents federal employment unions and is fluent in Spanish.

Dawn M. Vallejos‑Nichols

Gainesville, FL

Dawn Vallejos-Nichols graduated with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1994. She joined Avera & Smith in 1996 and now serves as Managing Partner. Her primary focus is wrongful death and personal injury litigation against tobacco manufacturing giants, having played an instrumental role in winning significant cases with multi-million dollar verdicts. She has been involved in 21 tobacco cases, achieving over $100 million in verdicts and settlements. Dawn has served on the board of directors of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association since 2005, including as President from 2012-13, and has edited its monthly newsletter. She also served on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Northern Conference in Florida from 2013-2017 and is a member of the James C. Adkins, Jr. and Gerald T. Bennett American Inns of Court. She has been honored by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the 10 Best Female Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in North Florida, named a Lawyer of Distinction, and a “Super Lawyer.”

Franklin G. Soto

Woodland Park, NJ

Franklin G. Soto is a partner with Bastarrika, Guzman, Soto & Gonzalez, LLP. He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, commercial and civil litigation. He also handles all aspects of commercial and residential real estate matters, including but not limited to zoning, planning, acquisition and financing. His experience in these areas is extensive. Mr. Soto began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. There he was charged with the prosecution of felonies, misdemeanors and violations of the law from arrest to their conclusion. He used that experience to fashion a litigation expertise. Mr. Soto has tried numerous civil and criminal matters before juries of this State and others. His prior internships at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and for the Honorable Anne E. Thompson in the United States District Court of New Jersey have also permitted him to understand the inner workings of both the New Jersey Superior Court and the Federal Court system. Mr. Soto has handled numerous personal injury matters and has successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients who have suffered injury as a result of the negligence of others. Currently, in addition to his civil and criminal practice, Mr. Soto also handles numerous matters before the Bankruptcy Court. He assists individuals and small businesses to navigate through insolvency proceedings as well as reorganization. In addition, Mr. Soto handles commercial and consumer real estate matters. He has tried many of these matters from partition to partnership disputes before the Chancery Courts of this State. Mr. Soto is fluent in Spanish and lectures regularly at seminars focusing on the purchase and sale of residential properties, bankruptcy and criminal law and has a regular featured column in a local periodical. Mr. Soto has also been featured as a commentator on local radio stations discussing various issues in criminal law.

Frank E. Turney

Catonsville, MD

Frank E. Turney graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland in 1989. In 1992, he graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law and was admitted to the Maryland Bar. In 1992, Mr. Turney founded his law firm, The Law Offices of Frank E. Turney, P.A. As an experienced criminal, bankruptcy and personal injury attorney in Maryland since 1992, Mr. Turney has tried jury and nonjury cases in many Maryland state courts. He specializes in personal service to his clients. Mr. Turney is active in several civic and charitable organizations and has been honored by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation, Maryland State Bar Association, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Association, Baltimore County Bar Association, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for his extensive pro bono work over 30 years on behalf of indigent clients. He is fluent in Spanish and also holds a commercial pilots license and is a flight instructor.

Kurt Wolfgram

St. Louis, MO

Kurt Wolfgram is a personal injury attorney in St. Louis, practicing law since 1992. He founded Wolfgram Law in 1997, focusing on serving the injured. He specializes in cases including motorcycle accidents and sets the firm's tone with a policy of concern, competence, and effective client work.

Raul G. Delgado

Miami, FL

Raul G. Delgado, Esq., also known as 'Raul Sr.', is a senior partner with over 44 years of experience in personal injury law in South Florida, focusing on wrongful death, auto accidents, slip/trip/fall accidents, and cruise ship accidents. He is a founder of Delgado Trial Attorneys and a Florida Bar member since 1977, licensed in all Florida state courts and the Federal Southern District Court of Florida. He holds a J.D. from Nova Southeastern College of Law (1977) and a B.A. in History from the University of Miami (1973).

David G. Moore

Show Low, AZ

David Moore is the founder and managing partner at Moore Law, PLLC. He began his professional career as an insurance adjuster in 2001 and later became a licensed attorney. He focuses his practice in personal injury, workers' compensation & disability law, and civil litigation, including landlord/tenant disputes, contract disputes, adoption proceedings, and wrongful death litigation. He is licensed in Arizona and Nebraska.