Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Steven B. Tannenbaum

Lake Success, NY

Steven B. Tannenbaum has over 40 years of experience in representing seriously injured people in medical malpractice and all types of personal injury cases. He is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Federal Claims and in all courts in the state of New York. His areas of concentration are the litigation of complex medical malpractice, military medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and labor law cases on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He has been recognized as one of the Top Attorneys in North America and serves as a mediator and arbitrator. He is also a grateful survivor of a sudden cardiac arrest and an American Heart Association certified CPR/AED instructor, and serves as National Vice-Chair of Parent Heart Watch and a Board of Directors Member of the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation and the Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation.

Javier Villarreal

Harlingen, TX

Javier Villarreal is a highly-rated personal injury attorney in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, including Harlingen, TX. He aggressively fights insurance companies for his clients' rights, specializing in pedestrian, trucking, and other accident cases. He has over 25 years of experience and is known for securing maximum compensation for injured individuals. He is also a pilot and knowledgeable about airport environments.

Thomas E. Rockett, III

New York, NY

Thomas Rockett is Founder and Chief Trial Counsel at the Law Offices of Thomas E. Rockett III, where he practices in a wide range of civil ligation areas, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, personal injury, employment and labor disputes, professional malpractice, and other complex civil litigation. Rockett has 30+ years of experience as a trial attorney in both state and federal court. Rockett was selected and named by his peers as a Southern California Super Lawyer in 2013. This top-rated status with Super Lawyers® is achieved by attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in their respective practice areas. Rockett has maintained his top-rated status with the organization as a Super Lawyer throughout 2016-2021. Rockett is best known in the legal community for his level of professionalism and zeal that he brings to his practice. He has won millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients throughout the state of California and beyond.

Jackson R. Reed co-founded Reed & Terry Law Firm in 1994 and has practiced personal injury law since then. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Kimberly Valentin

Las Vegas, NV

Kimberly Valentin is an attorney and partner at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers, specializing in personal injury litigation. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007, and earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV in 2011, ranking in the top ten percent of her class. While at Boyd, she was a member and notes editor for the Nevada Law Journal and received CALI awards in three classes. Admitted to the Nevada Bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada in 2011, Kimberly is a native Spanish-speaker of Colombian descent, dedicated to advocating for Spanish-speaking clients unfamiliar with the American legal system. She is recognized as Legal Elite by Nevada Business Magazine and a 'Lawyer to Watch' by Latino Leaders Magazine.

Michael D. Goforth

Concord, CA

I represent the hardest working people in the world. For over 40 years I have exclusively represented those who have had the misfortune becoming seriously injured in industrial accidents or through the negligence of a third party. I am known for my ability to assemble the right team to respond to the unique requirements facing injured workers and their families in injury cases in order to maximize their economic recoveries. Workers' Compensation: Emphasis on maximizing injured workers and their families' monetary recovery under the ever-evolving California Labor code. Protection of workers' rights to temporary disability, lifetime medical care, permanent disability, and vocational retraining benefits. Personal Injury: Represents severely injured persons and their families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Assuring injured person and their families' recovery of lost wages and lost earning capacity, medical care, pain and suffering damages, emotional distress. Cases include big rig accidents, industrial claims, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, wrongful death, and defective products.

Bryan Campos Maza

St. George, UT

Bryan Campos Maza has years of hands-on legal experience already under his belt. His background includes managing civil litigation, personal injury, and other legal matters across multiple court systems in Pennsylvania and Maryland prior to relocating to Utah with his family. Bryan graduated from Widener University Commonwealth Law School, where he earned Dean’s List honors and a merit scholarship. He was actively involved in civil practice and nonprofit formation, experiences that taught him the value of service and advocacy. Prior to law school, he earned degrees in Philosophy and International Studies, adding depth to his legal reasoning and communication skills. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Bryan is especially skilled at connecting with clients from diverse backgrounds. He believes strongly in clear communication, thorough preparation, and treating every case with the urgency it deserves. Clients can expect someone who listens carefully, works tirelessly, and never treats a case like just a number. His sharp legal instincts and grounded, people-first approach make him a valuable asset to the We Win team from day one.

Parag Bhosale

Schaumburg, IL

Parag Bhosale is a partner with over 20 years of experience advocating for the rights of those injured due to negligence and on the job. He joined the firm in 2016 and specializes in Mass Tort, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Parag graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He has over 30 jury trial verdicts and is admitted to practice in Federal and Appellate Courts in Illinois. He is recognized as an 'Emerging Lawyer' by Leading Lawyers and is active in several legal associations, including the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association and the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers’ Association.

Frank A. Fila

Yuma, AZ

Frank A. Fila has practiced exclusively in personal injury law for over 30 years. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has served on the Board of Governors for the Arizona Association for Justice. He is dedicated to helping injured people obtain full compensation.

Carol O'Connor Cadiz

Elgin, IL

Carol O'Connor Cadiz is the owner and attorney at O'Connor Cadiz Accident and Injury Law, practicing since 1996. She graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1996 and holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She is licensed in Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois (Federal Court). Carol is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, serving clients in Kane, Cook, DuPage, Lake, and McHenry counties. She focuses on personal injury and long-term disability cases, emphasizing personalized client service and clear communication. She is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and a national lawyer group.

Christopher P. Capps

Morristown, TN

Born in Morristown, Tennessee, Christopher P. (Chris) Capps attended public schools in the area before pursuing a Bachelor Of Arts degree at Centre College in Danville, Ky., for two years. After transferring to the University of Tennessee, Chris received his degree in Political Science in 1980. Admitted to practice in 1983 after receiving his law degree from the University of Tennessee's College of Law, he spends much of his time litigating in the areas of domestic relations, probate, and personal injury law. Chris also devotes a significant portion of his time to litigating real property and construction law issues. He was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in 1986 and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association. He was also formerly a hearing officer for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. Chris currently serves as the Hamblen County Attorney.

Daniella Levi

Fresh Meadows, NY

Daniella Levi, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has dedicated her career to helping injured persons by specializing in the prosecution of Personal Injury cases with a focus on slip & fall accidents, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, constructions accidents and worker’s compensation. She has obtained settlement packages worth over a 100 million dollars for her clients through trying cases in court and out of court settlements, mediations and arbitrations.

John T. Somohano

Woodland Park, NJ

John T. Somohano is a partner with the firm Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, LLP since 2008. He joined the firm on August 2004. He is a member of the BSGS Criminal, Municipal Court, and Worker’s Compensation practice groups. Mr. Somohano represents clients in various areas of criminal law including, homicide/manslaughter, sex assault, drug offenses, and white collar crimes. He also represents injured workers suing their employers or complex DWI / driving offenses in municipal courts all throughout the State of New Jersey. He has extensive civil and municipal court trial experience, and has persevered through several high profile criminal matters as well. Mr. Somohano has proudly served as assistant municipal public defender in the Passaic and Paterson Municipal Courts. Mr. Somohano also represents those injured at work to ensure their fair treatment in New Jersey through his Workers Compensation Practice. Mr. Somohano received his B.S. from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1996. He attended and graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he earned his J.D. in September 2000. He is a lifelong New Jersey resident and was married in 2007. Mr. Somohano was born to Cuban parents and is fluent in Spanish.

Robert Astrachan

Jackson Heights, NY

Robert Astrachan is a fighter for the rights of injured people. Robert has experience as a litigation attorney appearing before state and federal courts across the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His areas of practice include motor vehicle crash, premises liability, medical malpractice, traumatic brain injury, wrongful circumcision, medical device and product liability cases. Over the span of his career, Robert Astrachan has obtained millions of dollars in gross recoveries for plaintiffs, most recently a $950,000.00 damages award for a woman with a fractured ankle and disc herniation. Robert Astrachan is recognized in his field and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. He was invited to lecture on the subject of virtual depositions at the Puerto Rican Bar Association’s CLE: Law 2020. He has appeared on the podcast Latte with a Lawyer to discuss his experiences as a personal injury attorney. Robert Astrachan’s passion for helping others extends outside of the courtroom. Having grown up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Robert has always helped those in Spanish speaking and immigrant communities. Robert has volunteered his time to help immigrants obtain citizenship. After hurricane Maria, he organized a fundraiser to raise money for the victims of the hurricane in Puerto Rico. Robert is the head of Traffic and Safety for his local civic organization where he communicates with Town and County officials to improve dangerous road conditions.

C. Ray Carlson

Valencia, CA

C. Ray Carlson is a skilled trial attorney with over 40 years of legal experience. He focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injuries matter here in Southern California. He is the founding partner at the Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson, where he frequently represents plaintiffs in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Frank James Roytek

Mattoon, IL

Frank James Roytek founded The Law Office of Roytek, Ltd. in 1988 and has over three decades of experience serving clients in Mattoon, Illinois, across various legal areas including criminal defense, personal injury, family law, real estate, business law, and estate planning.

Glen Larson

Austin, TX

Attorney Glen F. Larson is an accomplished Texas personal injury attorney, mediator, and founder of Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys. A graduate of Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Mr. Larson was admitted to practice in 2006 and handles cases throughout Texas and the United States. He has also been recognized as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

Dr. Azadeh Keshavarz

San Diego, CA

Dr. Azadeh Keshavarz founded AK Injury Law Firm. With a rare combination of medical expertise as a former chiropractor and years of experience battling insurance companies, she knows how to outthink, outmaneuver, and outfight the opposition. She has built her firm’s reputation on fearless advocacy, strategic negotiation, and unwavering dedication to her clients. Whether handling policy-limit demands, underinsured motorist claims, or catastrophic injury cases, AK stands in your corner every step of the way.

Joseph Cervantes

El Paso, TX

Joseph Cervantes, a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was raised farming near La Mesa in southern Dona Ana County. Cervantes graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1979, and the University of New Mexico with a B.A. degree in architecture in 1983. In 1985, Cervantes received a Master in Architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University. He was licensed as an architect by the State of California in 1987 and became an associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). In 1991, Cervantes received a J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law where he was a member of the UNM Law Review, and National Moot Court and Mock Trial teams. After graduating from law school in 1991, Cervantes worked for the Albuquerque law firm Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk, until founding the Cervantes Law Firm in 1995. In 2016, Cervantes joined hands with the El Paso firm Scherr Legate to form Cervantes Scherr Legate Law with a focus on wrongful death and personal injury. Mr. Cervantes tried the historic FedEx case, which resulted in a $165 million judgment, the largest verdict in New Mexico history, and the largest motor vehicle verdict in the U.S. in 2015, according to the National Law Journal. Attorney Cervantes is a member of the New Mexico State Bar, the ABA Litigation Section, and a former member of the Inn of Courts. Cervantes serves as a New Mexico State Senator and a Commissioner for New Mexico on the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). Mr. Cervantes and his wife, author Jennifer Cervantes, are the parents of three daughters, Alex, Bella, and Jules and reside in Dona Ana County.

Jessica Kane

Las Cruces, NM

Jessica Kane has always had a love of children and a desire to help those who have faced hardship, tragedy, and pain. Jessica started her career as a school guidance counselor and a licensed therapist specifically so she could help children in need find a positive way forward. This often included counseling, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and more. Jessica then went on to become a paralegal at the Law Offices of Samuel Kane, where she saw the suffering and pain that came with personal injury and tragic loss, especially when children and families were involved. This inspired her to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, becoming an attorney so she could help families get compensation and, eventually, closure. Her experience with children and the ways in which they process trauma help inform her approach to clients, especially minors and their families. Along with personal injury cases involving minors, Jessica has also successfully tackled cases involving active military and veterans, as well as wrongful death suits. Her clients appreciate her patience and compassion in the most difficult moments, paired with an unwavering determination when pursuing justice on their behalf. Outside of her law practice, Jessica is an avid “rim-to-rim” hiker, marathon runner, and a mother to five wonderful children. Her dream is to grow the practice so that it “runs like a big firm, but is personal like a small one.” Her patience and compassion when working with clients is matched only by her tenacity and determination when fighting for their cause.

Michael Oran

South Pasadena, CA

Michael Oran has practiced law in California since 1983, focusing on serious injury cases including medical malpractice and birth injuries. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2004. He is known for personally handling cases and providing high-quality legal services.

Bob Amirian

Encino, CA

Bob's dedication to his clients extends beyond the courtroom. He prioritizes communication and transparency, ensuring that clients are informed and empowered to make decisions about their cases. Whether negotiating settlements or litigating in court, Bob is a steadfast advocate, working tirelessly for maximum settlements for clients. Bob has made personal injury claims the focus of his practice, handing cases involving motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, uber/lyft accidents, premises liability claims, and similar matters that have resulted in injuries for his clients. Bob prides himself on the fact he has helped clients obtain phenomenal results when other attorneys said decline. Bob understands that the process of an accident can and is often inundating. Thus, he understands the importance of not only answering clients calls immediately, but to keep them informed about their case. Bob graduated summa cum laude from UCLA. After graduating from UCLA Bob went to law school at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. While at Georgetown Bob worked for Senator Spencer Abraham of Michigan in the Judiciary Committee. In addition, Bob went into Hong Kong University to study law through Duke University Law School. After graduating law school Bob worked as a federal appellate law clerk for Chief Judge Sharon Prost of the Federal Circuit. After completing his clerkship Bob began working at Venable LLP as an associate where he represented clients such as Walmart and Sodexo Marriot. Bob specializes in navigating the complexities of personal injury cases with skill and precision. He possesses a keen understanding of the law and uses this knowledge to craft strategic legal solutions tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. Compassionate and empathetic, Bob approaches every case with a deep sense of understanding and concern for his clients’ well-being. He recognizes the challenges and hardships that often accompany personal injuries and is dedicated to providing his clients with the support and guidance they need during difficult times. Known for his integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to his clients’ best interests, Bob Amirian has earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike. If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury in Encino or the surrounding areas, Bob and the CPIA Firm are ready to provide the compassionate support and skilled legal representation you need to seek justice and rebuild your life.

Nathan W. Jeppsen

Rock Springs, WY

Nathan W. Jeppsen is an experienced trial lawyer with over 20 years of legal experience. He is fluent in Spanish and represents clients in felony criminal matters, DUI, domestic violence, personal injury, medical malpractice, bankruptcies, and immigration law. He opened his private practice in 2006 after working as a Guardian ad Litem.

Nora Leto

Lakeland, FL

Nora Leto is a partner at Kaylor, Kaylor & Leto, P.A., with over 35 years of experience in civil trial law. Her practice focuses on Social Security Disability, workers' compensation, personal injury, and employment discrimination. She is admitted to practice in Florida and several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is fluent in Spanish.