Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Guy Kamealoha Noa

Miami, FL

Guy Kamealoha Noa is a distinguished attorney with a strong background in complex litigation. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Hawaii in Manoa with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Spanish, and earned his J.D. from St. Thomas University College of Law, ranking in the top 5% of his class. He served as Articles Editor for the St. Thomas Law Review, received multiple Book Awards, and competed in national and state trial competitions. Licensed in Florida and Nevada, Guy practices across multiple federal districts in Florida. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022-2025) and one of Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch for Product Liability Litigation. He was also honored by the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association for his commitment to diversity and community growth. Guy is actively involved in the legal community as a Director and past President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida and a member of the Florida Bar Eleventh Circuit Grievance Committee. He is also a published legal writer.

Kathryn D. Anderson

Orlando, FL

Kathryn “Katie” Anderson is an accomplished Personal Injury Attorney at Overchuck Law Firm, dedicated to helping those who cannot speak for themselves. She is actively involved in her community through her parish council, baptism ministry, and Homeowners Association. Katie has secured significant settlements, including an $8.25 million for a motorcycle accident victim and $2.3 million for another client. She began her legal career as a paralegal in 1992 and earned her Juris Doctorate from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2003. During law school, she received the Gold Writing Award and held leadership positions. With prior experience as an insurance defense attorney, Katie now exclusively represents injured individuals, leveraging her understanding of insurance companies to develop effective legal strategies. She works collaboratively with her team to fight for clients' justice.

Matthew K. Joy

Los Angeles, CA

Matthew K. Joy is a Partner and Trial Attorney at The Dominguez Firm with over a decade of experience in personal injury litigation. He has helped hundreds of accident victims recover millions and is a fierce advocate for road safety.

Michael R. Huffaker

Farmington, NM

Michael Huffaker is a personal injury attorney based in Farmington, San Juan County, licensed to practice in New Mexico State and Federal Courts. He graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU in 1994 and has been serving personal injury clients for over 30 years. He is the only attorney in his firm and also speaks Spanish.

Albert Buzzetti

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Albert Louis Buzzetti is the founder and managing partner of Albert Buzzetti & Associates, L.L.C. He graduated from the University of Miami and Pace University School of Law in 1993. He served as a Judicial Law Clerk and gained extensive experience in personal injury, commercial litigation, and transactional matters before forming his own firm in 2003. He is fluent in Italian and conversational in Spanish.

Dayrel S. Sewell

Brooklyn, NY

Dayrel S. Sewell is the Managing Principal of the LAW FIRM OF DAYREL SEWELL, PLLC. He is a highly recognized litigation attorney, featured on CNN, and named Litigation Lawyer of the Year in the USA. He has been selected multiple times by New York Super Lawyers and The National Black Lawyers - Top 100. Mr. Sewell has extensive experience in litigation, intellectual property, patent prosecution, and real estate matters. He holds an M.P.H. from Columbia University and a B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University, in addition to his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He is proficient in Spanish.

Gregory J. Brod

San Francisco, CA

Gregory J. Brod is a founding member of the Brod Law Firm. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1996, he is also admitted before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California, and the United States District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Brod is a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Sonoma County Bar Association. He has tried cases across California involving serious personal injuries, wrongful death, legal malpractice, oil and gas, and business disputes, securing millions for clients. He is a former Certified Contract Advisor with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and Executive Director of Project Angel Hair, a non-profit supporting breast cancer patients. He has published articles on legal malpractice and tenant habitability and is regularly interviewed by Bay Area news.

Nick Van Vleet

Scottsdale, AZ

Nick Van Vleet is an attorney at Loose Law Group, equipped with a rich background in both business and law. Beyond estate planning, Nick brings experience in commercial real estate, personal injury, corporate transactional law, and bankruptcy. He is dedicated to providing individualized guidance and support to each client. Nick’s academic journey led him to attain both a law degree and an MBA from Arizona State University. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he ensures seamless communication to serve a diverse clientele.

Raul “Rudy” Rodriguez

Edinburg, TX

Raul "Rudy" Rodriguez is an Edinburg personal injury attorney with over 36 years of experience, having helped more than 10,000 people. He is a personal injury victim himself, which gives him a unique perspective. He was admitted to the Texas bar in 1991 and speaks English and Spanish. He earned his JD from the University of Houston Law Center and his B.A. from the University of Texas Pan American. He is involved in pro-bono activities with Make A Wish Foundation and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

R. Steven Peters

Tustin, CA

R. Steven Peters is known as a tenacious fighter who protects his client’s interests as though they were his own. He was admitted to the State Bar as an Attorney at Law in 1975 and has continuously practiced personal injury and negligence law. He and his firm have handled many thousands of personal injury claims and cases, obtaining millions of dollars for clients. He is always accessible to clients and specializes in explaining procedures as cases move toward settlement or litigation.

Ken Smith

Mesa, AZ

Kenneth “Patricio” Smith is the Founder and Managing Partner of Smith Alston Darner & Lee, a bi-lingual (Spanish) law firm specializing in Serious Injury/ Wrongful Death Law and Immigration Law. Ken has practiced law in Arizona since 1985. Ken speaks fluent Spanish and is one of the most recognized and respected attorneys in the Hispanic Community in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2011, Ken was recognized by his peers as one of Arizona’s “Finest Attorneys”. From 1976 to 1978, Ken served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Chile. In 1981, Ken received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations from Brigham Young University. In 1985, Ken graduated from the Pepperdine University School of Law with a Juris Doctor Degree. During his second year of law school, Ken also completed the Institute of International and Comparative Law in Mexico City. Ken has served as a Pro Tem Judge for the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2005, assigned to the Justice Courts since 2005. In 2011, Ken received the “Friend of the Year Award” by the Hispanic Community. In 2012, Ken was appointed by the President of Chile to serve as the Honorary Consul for Chile in Arizona. He is currently serving as the Vice-Chairman of the Consular Corps of Arizona. Ken also provides expert political advice and arranges media contacts for local, state and federal candidates who are seeking the votes and financial support of the Hispanic Community. Over the last 25 years, Ken has been interviewed many times by local Spanish Radio Stations, Television as well as the local Hispanic newspapers. Ken is married to Minyon Romney Smith. They have 3 children and 11 grandchildren!

Anna M. Crandall

Roanoke, VA

Anna M. Crandall received her B.A. degree from The University of Virginia in 2000. She completed the Virginia Law Reader Program in 2007 and has practiced law for over 14 years in Henry County, Virginia. Mrs. Crandall is fluent in Spanish and works regularly with Spanish and English speaking clients at the Firm. Her current practice with Crandall & Katt focuses on personal injury cases of all types.

John D. Garcia

Corpus Christi, TX

Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, John D. Garcia started his own firm in the summer of 2021 after working for a boutique employment law firm since 2017. He has guided thousands of clients through employment law cases and is dedicated to serving the people of Corpus Christi and surrounding areas in personal injury and criminal defense matters. He is licensed in Texas and several U.S. District Courts.

Amber Gilormo

Amber Gilormo is the founder of Gilormo Injury Law, P.C. and an experienced personal injury attorney. She is dedicated to advocating for those who have been injured due to others' negligence, with a particular focus on child injuries. Amber has a track record of securing significant results for her clients, recovering millions of dollars. She is known for her compassionate approach, treating clients as a priority and fighting against insurance companies. Amber is admitted to practice in all Georgia State Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and the Northern District of Georgia. She is a member of several legal associations and has received awards for her work.

Cassandra Lombard

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Cassandra “Cassie” Lombard, fluent in Spanish, was raised in South Florida and is a trial lawyer dedicated to representing injured individuals. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami in 2010 with a B.S. in Business Administration and from the University of Miami Law School in 2013, also Magna Cum Laude. Cassie interned with Gordon & Partners in 2012 and joined as an associate attorney a year later. She has secured significant verdicts, including one listed among Florida’s Top 100 Motor Vehicle Accident Verdicts in 2017. Since 2017, she has specialized in tobacco litigation, contributing to seven and eight-figure verdicts. Cassie was selected by Super Lawyers to Florida Rising Stars from 2021-2024.

Audrey Anne Creighton

Rockville, MD

Audrey Anne Creighton is the attorney and owner of her law firm, established in 2015. She has over 30 years of experience in criminal law, including serving as a judge on both the District Court and Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, and as an Assistant Public Defender for 20 years. Her background also includes work as an Assistant Attorney General and a law professor at American University's Washington College of Law. Fluent in Spanish and English, she has successfully tried close to 100 jury trials and presided over approximately twenty jury trials.

Thomas M. Klein

Phoenix, AZ

Tom Klein has over 30 years of experience defending product manufacturers in complex product liability litigation, trying approximately 50 catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases across 12 states. He is known for his integrity, success, and compelling jury rapport, with expertise in automotive design. Tom graduated from the University of Arizona in 1981 and Baylor Law School in 1984. He has been licensed in Texas since 1984 and Arizona since 1986, and recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer since 2009 and in Best Lawyers in America since 2013. He was ordained to the permanent diaconate in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix in 2010.

Charles (Chad) Williams

Newtown Square, PA

Charles (Chad) Williams concentrates his practice in personal injury litigation, particularly where a serious injury is sustained. Since 2013, Chad has represented hundreds of individuals, companies, and organizations (both large and small) in various manners of state and federal casualty and commercial litigation. He has negotiated multi-million dollar settlements and is always looking to achieve the best result for his clients, in whatever form that may take. Chad was designated a Rising Star in Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers magazine in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Prior to joining Simon & Simon, P.C., Chad was a commercial litigator at a large Philadelphia firm where he advocated on behalf of businesses and individuals in contractual, environmental, criminal, and real estate matters. Before that, he practiced at a regional insurance defense firm. These experiences provide him a unique insight into the potential pitfalls of a personal injury case. He often draws from these experiences to achieve the maximum recovery for his clients. Chad graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he participated in the school’s rigorous Integrated Trial Advocacy Program to prepare for a lifelong practice in civil litigation. During law school, he served as a clinical clerk for the Honorable Joel H. Slomsky in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, which gave him first-hand experience with the federal judiciary and the litigation process. He also served as a Research Editor for the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal. Before law school, Chad graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a dual degree in International Relations and Spanish. Chad’s fluency in Spanish has allowed him to make personal connections with clients where English may be the client’s second language. Chad was designated a Rising Star in Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers magazine in each year from 2019 through 2023, as well as named to Best Lawyers Magazine’s “One’s to Watch!” list from 2020 through 2023.

Jared M. Tomassi

Warwick, RI

Jared M. Tomassi is the founder of Tomassi Law, LLC. He earned his J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law and his B.S. from Johnson and Wales University. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island and the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 2006, he focuses on Personal Injury, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business Law. With over 15 years of experience, he is also a licensed real estate broker and title insurance producer, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

John P. Leader is a respected, highly experienced Tucson Personal Injury Lawyer who has practiced law in Arizona since 1989. He focuses on wrongful death, auto accidents, truck accidents, and defective roadway cases. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients and appeared before the United States Supreme Court in 2014. He obtained a $7.8 million wrongful death jury verdict in 2012 and a $47 million wrongful death jury verdict in 2015 against the State of Arizona.

Nupur S. Bal

Richmond, VA

Nupur S. Bal, Vice President and Managing Partner at Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC, concentrates her practice exclusively in family law and divorce including child and spousal support, asset distribution and premarital and postnuptial agreements. She is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Supreme Court. As an experienced litigator, she has handled hundreds of complex trials, settlement conferences and mediations. Ms. Bal places a great deal of value on maintaining the dignity and privacy of her clients, while working closely with them to meet their goals. She possesses a dedication to her clients that lends itself to successful representation, whether that means courtroom advocacy or zealous representation in mediation. Ms. Bal is the current Chair of the Board of Governors for the Virginia Bar Association and a past chair of the organization’s Young Lawyers Division, as well as the recipient of the VBA’s Sandra P. Thompson award for long time service and Mentor of the Year award. She has been named to Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite for several years and is recognized as a Virginia 'Super Lawyer' by Richmond Magazine. She is also AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest ranking for legal ability and ethical standards. In 2015 and again in 2025, Ms. Bal was recognized as one of the 'Influential Women of the Year' by Virginia Lawyers Weekly and has also been a recipient of the Richmond Times Dispatch Readers’ Choice Award. She also received the distinction of being named in the Top 40 under Forty by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. In 2017, she received the distinct honor of being named one of Style Weekly’s Top 40 under 40 and was inducted into the University of Richmond’s Omicron Delta Kappa leadership society. In 2018, Ms. Bal was named as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law. Every year since 2020, Ms. Bal has been named as one of the 'Best Lawyers in America'. Additionally, Ms. Bal recently received Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 'Go To Lawyer' for Family Law distinction. Ms. Bal serves her community through civic involvement in several organizations. She is a Past President for the Junior Board of the Children’s Hospital Foundation, a past board member of the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association (and continuing legal education chair for the organization), a member of the parent admissions committee at Collegiate School and a past chair of the Food & Beverage committee for the Country Club of Virginia. She has also served as a Board Member for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), a local nonprofit, and also on the Center for Teaching the Rule of Law Advisory Council. At the request of the Supreme Court of Virginia, she sat on the Virginia Access to Justice Commission Pro Bono Coordinating Consortium. She also served on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Richmond, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. She has been granted many speaking engagements including serving as a panelist for several forums at the University of Richmond School of Law and at Virginia Bar Association meetings on emerging issues in relocation cases and international service of process under the Hague service convention. Ms. Bal received her bachelor’s degree from Emory University and her Juris Doctor degree from the Tulane University School of Law. She lives in Manakin Sabot with her husband, a gastroenterologist in the area, and their son.

Timothy J. Algiers

Appleton, WI

Timothy J. Algiers has dedicated his career to serving justice in his community, with over three decades of experience. A Marquette University Law School graduate, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy’s JAG Corps and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. His practice areas include personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal, and traffic defense. He is recognized as a 2024 Super Lawyer and is known for his unwavering commitment to clients and community.

A. Hugh Williams

Waldorf, MD

A. Hugh Williams is an experienced trial attorney at Trollinger Law LLC, focusing his practice on representing car accident victims and injured workers. A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, he is a longtime advocate for the citizens of Southern Maryland. Prior to joining Trollinger Law LLC in September 2023, he honed his trial and negotiating skills for seven years at a criminal defense firm in La Plata, Maryland, and spent two years at a general litigation firm in Prince George’s County. He also served two years as a law clerk in the Circuit Courts for St. Mary’s and Harford Counties. He previously worked for the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, assisting victims of identity theft and working to enact consumer protection laws.

Braid Pezzaglia is a San Jose personal injury lawyer and the founder of the Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia. With over 20 years of experience, he is an aggressive and tenacious litigator known for being honest and pragmatic. He provides legal counsel in English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog.