Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Jacob T. Inkelaar

Tampa, FL

As a personal injury attorney, Jacob T. Inkelaar brings justice and relief to individuals and families throughout Tampa Bay. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, ensuring language is not a barrier to legal representation. Jacob focuses on various personal injury cases, including car, truck, and boat accidents. Before joining Inkelaar Law's Tampa office, he advocated in personal injury, criminal law, and family law. He volunteers for the Developmental Committee with the Tampa Bay Master Chorale and as the Friendship Walk Chair for Best Buddies International.

Samantha Gutierrez is an Associate Litigation Attorney at Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, joining in 2019. She earned her JD from UIC John Marshall Law School and a BS from Drake University. She is licensed in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, medical malpractice, and insurance law. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has first-chair jury trial experience.

Joshua A. Lee is the Attorney and Founder of Josh Lee & Associates, with over 20 years of experience in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law. He earned his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma in 2003 and a B.S. from Oklahoma State University. Licensed in Oklahoma and federal district courts, he is recognized with numerous awards including Lead Counsel Rating, Elite Lawyer, and American Jurist Institute's Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys. He is also certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and is a member of several legal associations. Josh is fluent in English and Spanish.

Robert S. Kelner, a founding partner of Kelner & Kelner with his father Joseph Kelner, graduated from Columbia Law School in 1971. Since that time, he has practiced as a personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer in New York. He has obtained approximately 300 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more. His legal career has included high profile cases such as representing students shot at Kent State University, the estate of Maurice Gibb, and Mariane Pearl, and successfully defended Liza Minnelli. He is an active writer and speaker in personal injury law and trial practice, co-authoring the 'Trial Practice' column in the New York Law Journal.

Fernando J. Lopez

Weslaco, TX

Fernando J. Lopez is a bilingual Texas personal injury lawyer and founder of The Lopez Law Firm (also known as Lopez Law Group). With over 15 years of experience and $25 M+ recovered for clients, he represents people hurt in accidents throughout Texas, including Weslaco, the Rio Grande Valley, Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. He is licensed to practice across Texas and combines in-depth knowledge of personal injury law with a compassionate approach, fighting aggressively for full compensation. Clients work directly with him and receive clear, timely communication. His core practice areas include Auto & Truck Accidents, Slip, Trip & Fall & Premises Liability, Workplace & Construction Injuries, Medical Malpractice & Nursing-Home Abuse, Product Liability, Wrongful Death & Mass Torts. The firm operates on a 'No Win, No Fee' promise.

Robert Tidwell

Woodstock, GA

Robert Tidwell graduated from the Cumberland School of Law in 2002. He spent over 7 years as an insurance attorney before dedicating his practice to representing injured individuals. He has extensive jury trial experience and has been recognized by Super Lawyers annually since 2016.

Thomas L. Hunter

Hampton, VA

Thomas Hunter was born in Hampton Virginia into a close knit working class family. The son of a shipyard worker, Tom learned the value of hard work and excelled in both sports and academics. He attended the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary and Samford University’s Cumberland Law School obtaining a doctorate in 1985. Additionally, Tom earned the designation of Proctor in Admiralty and is a member of the Maritime Law Association. After gaining his law license, Tom opened his own law firm focusing on a number of practice areas including: real estate, criminal, corporate law, personal injury, workers compensation, medical malpractice, estate planning, divorce, custody, and other family law related matters. By employing a highly credentialed team of attorneys, and well-trained, experienced legal support professionals, Tom continued to ensure legal excellence and quality representation for his clients. With a successful formula combining aggressive representation and legal competency with a caring and compassionate client centered approach, Tom’s practice grew rapidly. This continued growth sparked the eventual opening of three more offices allowing the practice to more easily and efficiently serve clients throughout Hampton Roads. During this time, Tom expanded his areas of practice into entertainment law, becoming a certified National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) agent, and starting his own sports firm, 4th and Goal Agency, LLC. In addition to his NFL certification, Tom is also certified to represent the CFL and Arena Football Leagues. Tom has served as the player agent for Adam “Pacman” Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals, Jeff Cumberland of the San Diego Chargers/New York Jets, James Davis of the Washington Redskins, Alex Daniels of the Oakland Raiders/Dallas Cowboys/New Orleans Saints, Josh Francis of the Green Bay Packers, and a long list of other players. Tom has also acted as general legal counsel providing advice and/or representation for a number of athletes including Jerome Mathis, Michael Vick, DeAngelo Hall, Darryl Blackstock, Terry Kirby, Chris Slade and more, negotiating multi-million dollar endorsement contracts with Coca-Cola, Wheaties, Hallmark and other Fortune 500 companies. In addition to his law practice and entertainment law business, Tom is also the owner or co-owner of several real estate title insurance companies, including Victory Title, Inc., Governors Title, LLC, and Sovereignty Title, LLC. For over 30 years, Tom’s brother has been a reputable custom home builder and real estate developer. With numerous connections to the real estate community, Tom continues to be actively involved in the real estate department of Hunter Law Firm. Tom’s competitive nature will not allow him to diminish his courtroom presence as he continues to litigate civil, criminal and traffic matters. As one of the few fluent Spanish speaking attorneys in Tidewater, Tom proudly and zealously represents the Spanish speaking residents of Hampton Roads. Tom continues to have extensive involvement in his community. From 2001 to 2005, he was an Adjunct Professor at Thomas Nelson Community College teaching police officers criminal law as it applies to law enforcement. After serving many years on the Board of Directors for the Hampton Bar Association, he was elected President of the Hampton Bar Association in 2016. He served for several years on the Virginia State Bar Ethics Committee. He has also served on the board of the Lackey Free Clinic, and is still involved with this important charity as an active supporter. Tom, a dedicated and devout Christian, has donated extensive service to his church in numerous capacities, including as a deacon, as a moderator of business meetings, on the constitution and by-law committees, on the pastor selection committees, as a Sunday school teacher and on numerous Christian mission trips to foreign countries. An active big game hunter and avid tennis player, Tom can sometimes even be found with his brother and father in the wild lands of Colorado and other western states; or at the Hampton Tennis Center or Center Court Racquet Club in Newport News playing tennis with his daughter, son-in-law and others. Tom has always devoted and abundance of time to his daughters and now continues that family tradition by spoiling his four grandchildren, alongside his loving wife. Regardless of whether the needs are legal, sports related, or community based, Tom continues his lifelong passion to help others.

Curtis Bostic

CHARLESTON, SC

Committed to the pursuit of excellence in trial, Mr. Curtis Bostic has represented individuals, families and businesses in court for nearly 30 years, successfully litigating against some of the largest insurance, manufacturing and service companies in the world, as well as major medical providers and municipal, state and federal government agencies. Mr. Curtis Bostics’ skill at trial has earned him the Calhoun Advocacy Award and selective induction into the National Order of Barristers for “excellence in the art of courtroom advocacy.” He has also been selected as a member of the prestigious Litigation Counsel of America. In addition to being a litigation attorney, Mr. Curtis Bostic has been selected as general counsel to corporations, both for-profit and non-profit. These corporate entities range from small family businesses to multi-million dollar corporations, including several energy companies that benefit from his multi-jurisdictional practice in South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Mr. Curtis Bostic has served as a legal personality for WCSC Channel 5 (NBC affiliate) and WTAT Channel 24 (FOX affiliate). For more than fifteen years he hosted a daily radio broadcast. Curtis is a frequent speaker on various legal topics, including tax and estate planning, church protection policies, dispute resolution, and other issues affecting churches and other nonprofit organizations. Personal injury attorney, Curtis Bostic has long been an influential member of the Charleston Community. Elected to the Charleston County Council for eight years (2001-2009), he served as interim president and vice president. He has served on numerous Charleston County boards and in 2004 he authored and sponsored the Charleston Greenbelt Bank ordinance. To date, this highly successful program has raised more than $59 million to facilitate the purchase of more than 15,000 acres of parks and greenspace for the citizens of Charleston. Mr. Curtis Bostic also served on the Charleston Greenbelt Advisory Board. In 2005, Mr. Curtis Bostic founded Remember, an international humanitarian aid organization that currently helps widows and orphans in six countries around the world. Over the years, he has volunteered his time to serve on numerous nonprofit boards. Mr. Curtis Bostic is a former US Marine, who earned a meritorious mast for his actions during the Operation Desert Storm ground campaign. Mr. Curtis Bostic lives on his family farm where he runs wagyu beef. When time allows, he enjoys motorcycles, flying, diving, and travel with family and good friends.

John F. Bonner

Coral Gables, FL

John focuses his practice on personal injury and property insurance litigation. Before joining Bonner Law, he was the founding partner of John F. Bonner, P.A., where he successfully litigated hundreds of insurance and contract dispute cases across Florida. Licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, he brings extensive experience and dedication to every case. Committed to justice, John is known for being responsive, reliable, and honest with his clients. His background in insurance and personal injury litigation allows him to advocate effectively for those who have been wronged. Beyond his legal work, he is dedicated to giving back to the South Florida community.

Elizabeth Cantu

Edinburg, TX

Elizabeth “Liz” Cantu was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Irving, Texas. She graduated from Santa Clara University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Liz received her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1999. In 2017 she became a founding member of Ramón Worthington Nicolas & Cantu, P.L.L.C., along with her three wonderful partners. Liz represents corporate clients in first party/bad faith insurance litigation, premise liability, personal injury and other business related matters. Liz was named a Rising Star and Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, is the Chair of the Women and the Law Section 2023-2024, and the Co-Chair of the Cross-Marketing Section of NAMWOLF, an At Large State Bar of Texas Director, an Editor of the Texas Bar Journal, Committee member for the Advanced Civil Trial CLE and a member of the Texas Bar Foundation. Liz was the co-chair of the 2023-2024 International Women’s Day event and CLE for Women and the Law and is a frequent speaker along with her law partner Sofia Ramon. She is engaged in community outreach for college students and other organizations and lives in Mission, Texas with her husband of twenty four years, real estate attorney Richard “Richie” Cantu, and their three children.

Maximiliano Zayas

Hartford, CT

Attorney Maximiliano Zayas joined Attorney Richard Zayas in November 2007. He graduated from Boston College Law School. He practiced for four years in Miami, Florida, focusing on personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, insurance coverage and bad faith, and construction defect. He is a strong believer in helping the injured receive fair compensation. He has obtained a multi-million dollar verdict in a wrongful death case in Florida. He is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association.

Victor Olakunle Moses

Inglewood, CA

Victor Olakunle Moses is an attorney with nearly three decades of legal experience, specializing in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and immigration matters. He was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1988 and to the California Bar in 1994. He founded the LAW OFFICES OF VICTOR O. MOSES in Inglewood, California in 1994, serving the greater Los Angeles area.

Celine Cutter

Sacramento, CA

Celine Cutter is a partner who represents individuals in serious injury cases including sexual assault, product liability, and dangerous condition of public property. She also works with whistleblowers, holding large companies accountable for fraud and corporate wrongdoing. She is committed to providing high quality representation for ordinary people in complex civil actions.

Jimmy Cook

Phoenix, AZ

Jimmy founded the firm in 2012 and is regarded as one of the best attorneys and litigators in the United States. He has been the recipient of numerous prestigious national awards. Jimmy has served thousands of accident victims all over Arizona and several other states where he is licensed. Jimmy is licensed to practice law in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Washington, and the Federal District Court of Arizona. His clients have been awarded nearly one-hundred million-dollars in personal injury settlements. Jimmy knows how to hold insurance companies and other large corporations accountable and has devoted our entire law firm to provide accident victims the help they need. An injury attorney that is always working, not a minute goes by without Jimmy thinking about how he can get the best settlements for his clients, get their cases resolved faster, improve the quality of their medical care, and ease the burden of those who have been harmed by the negligence of others.

Joseph C. Miller

Boise, ID

Joseph C. Miller is an Idaho native and a litigation attorney specializing in criminal defense and personal injury. He graduated cum laude from Boise State University with a B.A. in philosophy and received his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2006, where he was awarded Best Advocate. He has extensive courtroom and trial experience, representing clients in Idaho State and Federal District courts. He is an active member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association and the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Portuguese.

Cyrus Tabibnia

Los Angeles, CA

Cyrus Tabibnia is a top rated criminal defense and personal injury lawyer at the Tabibnia Law Firm. With 20 years of experience, Cyrus has developed a reputation for passionately and skillfully defending clients in a wide array of felony and misdemeanor criminal defense cases, including DUI (driving under the influence), drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, white collar crime, sex crimes, theft, violent crimes, domestic violence, DUI & DWI, cannabis-related charges, states and federal crimes. Additionally, Cyrus handles all types of personal injury cases such as animal and dog bites, brain injuries, car accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, truck accidents, wrongful death, product liability, and employment law issues. The Tabibnia Law Firm is known for its “A to Z” approach, providing comprehensive legal services and ensuring that clients receive not only expert representation but also compassionate and caring support throughout their legal journey. Understanding the emotional and challenging circumstances under which clients seek legal assistance, Cyrus and his team pride themselves on thoroughly explaining the legal process, promptly addressing client questions, and treating each case with the utmost empathy and dedication.

Manuel Portela, Jr. is the principal attorney at The Portela Law Firm, P.C., with over 26 years of experience in criminal defense, immigration, family law, and personal injury. He leads a team handling complex state and federal cases, and his work has been featured in various top publications. A former Assistant District Attorney in King’s County, he graduated with honors from Fordham University in 1986 and received his Juris Doctorate from The Washington College of Law in 1990. He is committed to providing exceptional legal service, particularly to New York's Hispanic communities, and is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Criminal Defense Association, and AILA. He has been recognized by The Who’s Who Directories as one of the Top Attorneys of North America 2021-2022, Super Lawyers, and AAAA Top Ranking Criminal Defense Badge.

Veronica Buckels

Santa Ana, CA

Ms. Veronica Buckels is a dedicated attorney specializing in personal injury law, and she leads the sexual assault team at Razavi Law Group. Known for her empathetic nature and ambitious and passionate advocacy, she is committed to securing justice for her clients and maximizing their settlements. She also won the Super Lawyer Rising Star Award from 2023,2024, 2025. Prior to her role at Razavi Law Group, Ms. Buckels served as Insurance & Claims Counsel for a multinational insurance brokerage firm, where she honed her legal expertise. Licensed to practice in all California state and federal courts, Ms. Buckels earned her Juris Doctor from Chapman University, Fowler School of Law, on a Merit-Based Scholarship. During her time in law school, she was actively involved in the Constitutional Jurisprudence Clinic, co-drafting an amicus curiae brief for a case that reached the United States Supreme Court. Outside the office, Ms. Buckels enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband and their two young children.