Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Ed Meade

Richmond, VA

Ed Meade is a personal injury attorney with over 23 years of experience. He obtained undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and with Highest Distinction. He was trained at Allen & Allen and by his father, Frank O. Meade, who represented insurance companies. Ed Meade now represents individuals in Virginia, focusing on serious personal injury cases including accidental death, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. He is known for his unique insight into the insurance industry and his commitment to providing personalized service.

Mikhail Yadgarov

Brooklyn, NY

Mikhail Yadgarov is the lead attorney and founder of Mikhail Yadgarov & Associates, P.C. He has extensive experience in the personal injury field, starting as a filing clerk and progressing through various roles before becoming an attorney. He obtained his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law with honors (magnum Cum Lade) in 2013. Mr. Yadgarov opened his practice to represent individuals in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and falls, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, ceiling collapse, construction accidents, and other injury-related cases. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. He emphasizes strong attorney-client relationships and direct communication.

Felipe Link

Dallas, TX

Felipe was born in Barcelona, Spain, and came to the United States at the age of four. As the son of a Marine Corps officer, he lived in Georgia, Hawaii, and North Carolina before moving to Dallas in 2003. Felipe attended Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and graduated cum laude with a double major in Political Science & Sociology. He received his law degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law, earning a place on the Dean’s List every semester of law school, and once again graduated cum laude. Felipe was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2007 and the State Bar of Illinois in 2008. Before founding Link & Associates, he worked in the Dallas office of a well-known personal injury firm in Dallas, where he zealously pursued the rights of thousands who were injured by the negligence of others. Felipe began Link & Associates with the vision of creating a well-rounded law firm that is able to handle any problems that its clients may have. An experienced trial lawyer, and Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Felipe has represented clients in a variety legal matters, including but not limited to personal injury, business disputes, contract disputes and collections, fraud, and insurance coverage denials.

Nathan D. Pace

Medina, NY

Nathan D. Pace has been an attorney since 1993, graduating from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He specializes in protecting families, fortunes, and freedoms, handling family law (divorce, custody, child support), elder law (nursing home debt, estate planning), and criminal defense. He is skilled in civil and criminal litigation, emphasizing a solution-based approach. Nathan is fluent in Spanish and has served on the Board of Bar Examiners for the Utah State Bar and as a Judge Pro Tempore.

Nicolas A. Treptow

Cape Coral, FL

Nicolas “Nick” Treptow is committed to serving the Cape Coral community with dedication and legal expertise. A Miami native and Christopher Columbus High School graduate, he earned his B.S. in Sport Management from Florida State University in 2019 and his J.D. from Florida International University College of Law in 2024. Nick's legal background includes experience with personal injury law firms in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. At FIU Law, he served as President of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) chapter, organizing events and earning the Student Member of the Year Award. His involvement in the Trial Advocacy program enhanced his courtroom skills. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Nick is dedicated to understanding and representing his clients' interests effectively.

Steven Dorfman is the managing attorney at The Perecman Firm, with over twenty years of success as a trial lawyer specializing in catastrophic injury cases, particularly for injured construction workers. He has resolved tens of millions of dollars for clients and worked on high-profile cases like the 2008 Manhattan Crane Collapse and the 2013 Spuyten Duyvil train derailment. Steven is a devoted and passionate advocate, fluent in Spanish, and admitted to practice in New York and federal courts. He is committed to assisting the seriously injured and protecting them from abuse, including pro bono representation for September 11th victims.

Nicole Dalton

Vancouver, WA

Founder of Dalton Law Office, PLLC, Nicole Dalton is a Washington native. She completed her undergraduate studies at Portland State University and obtained her J.D. from Lewis and Clark School of Law in 2006. She is licensed to practice law in Washington State and admitted in the Federal Courts for the Western District of Washington. Nicole handles personal injury and select criminal defense matters, is an experienced trial attorney, and is fluent in Spanish. She is an active member of several professional organizations including WSBA, WACDL, WDA, WSAJ, WWL, CDACC, and the Clark County Bar Assn.

Jeffrey Spencer

Irvine, CA

Jeffrey Spencer founded the Spencer Law Firm in 2000 with the goal of helping individuals who need legal representation in complex litigation against large corporations and insurance companies. Since that time the Spencer Law Firm has recovered over $120 Million for clients and class members in cases ranging from employment and consumer class action litigation to individual personal injury cases. Mr. Spencer is an experienced litigator and has tried several cases to verdict. He argues frequently before the Court of Appeals and has published opinions from the California State Court of Appeal and the Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Spencer has had great success litigating difficult high damages cases against some of the largest corporations and law firms in the country. At the same time he has maintained a small firm environment where clients always have an open channel of communication with the attorney directly responsible for their case. As a testament to the firm’s success, over 90% of the Spencer Law Firm’s cases come from client referrals. Mr. Spencer also receives frequent referrals of class action and civil litigation cases from other attorneys and is regularly consulted by other law firms regarding class action, personal injury, employment, consumer and business matters.

José A. Negroni

Plantation, FL

José A. Negroni is originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He moved to Tampa, Florida in 1987 and subsequently went to college at the University of Florida in Gainesville where he graduated with high honors from the College of Journalism. José attended the University of Florida College of Law and received his juris doctor degree in 2000. Immediately after law school, José moved to South Florida and began working in the Personal Injury field on behalf of plaintiffs.

Loren J. Eddy

Kennewick, WA

Loren J. Eddy is a founding member and partner at Gierth-Eddy Law Offices PLLC. Loren has more than 39 years of experience helping area residents with estate planning and probate matters and personal injury claims. While Mr. Eddy focuses a majority of his practice on Estate Planning, he also handles personal injury matters involving wrongful death, nursing home abuse, premises liability, and automobile collisions. Mr. Eddy is admitted to practice in Washington and Idaho. He graduated magna cum laude from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1981. His undergraduate degrees are in Spanish Literature, and French Literature; Mr. Eddy is fluent in Spanish, and conversant in French. Mr. Eddy and his wife Karen have three children and six grandchildren.

Ryan Perdue

Albuquerque, NM

Ryan is a fierce and fearless litigator who has made it his mission to fight tirelessly for the rights of injury victims. With years of experience representing some of the country's largest corporations and insurance companies, Ryan understands the strategies employed by the opposing side and uses that knowledge to his clients' advantage. Ryan has handled thousands of cases throughout his career and has witnessed firsthand the injustices faced by individuals who suffered injuries due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Motivated by a deep sense of empathy and justice, he made the decision to shift his focus entirely to helping injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Ryan's dedication to his clients is unparalleled. He approaches every case with unwavering commitment, investing his time, resources, and expertise to build effective, winning arguments. Known for his sharp intellect and legal acumen, Ryan possesses an innate ability to unravel complex legal issues and present them in a clear and compelling manner. Ryan's relentless advocacy for his clients has earned the respect and recognition from both peers and opponents. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, Ryan is ready to stand by your side, fighting passionately for your rights.

Samuel C. Breslin

Albany, NY

Samuel C. Breslin is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Breslin Law Group, PLLC. He represents individual and corporate clients in white collar and criminal matters, focusing on recognizing and addressing criminal, civil, and administrative issues. He handles civil and criminal fraud investigations at both state and federal levels, aiming to limit publicity and long-term consequences. He also represents clients in state and local criminal matters, including violations, misdemeanors, and felonies, and handles civil and commercial matters such as zoning issues, tax disputes, property acquisitions, personal injury litigation, and contract issues.

Amelia A. Steelhead

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles personal injury lawyer Amelia A. Steelhead has dedicated her career to representing injured individuals in personal injury and wrongful death cases. She has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, including a recent $4.5M settlement and a $1.625M trial verdict. Ms. Steelhead handles cases in all areas of personal injury, including car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, products liability accidents, NFL brain injury litigation, slip and fall accidents, and medical malpractice cases. She represents injured people suffering from traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, and orthopedic injuries as well as those seeking to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. She was nominated as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers magazine from 2018-2022 and is a member of several professional associations.

Drew N. Evans

Pasadena, CA

An attorney at the law firm Ball & Evans, Drew N. Evans serves clients in Southern California and throughout California from the firm’s offices in Pasadena, California. He focuses his practice on the following areas: Personal injury: Premises liability, auto accidents, dog bites, products liability, wrongful death and so on. Employment law: Harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation and more. Medical and legal malpractice. Graduating from the University of California, Davis, Mr. Evans earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and communications. He attended law school at the Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, focusing on civil litigation, and earned his Juris Doctor in 2010. While in law school, Mr. Evans was the chief production editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International & Comparative Law Review. After finishing law school, he went on to become a fellow with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is licensed to practice in California and before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Mr. Evans started his legal career as a litigation defense attorney representing medical professionals who have been accused of medical malpractice. Later, he decided to use his prior experience as a defense attorney to fight for the rights of those who had been wronged or injured. A fierce advocate for his clients' liberties and freedoms, Mr. Evans has received a "Very Good" rating on Avvo. He has compassion for the challenges his clients suffer as a result of the carelessness of others and works tirelessly to secure the justice they are due.

Anthony C. Gagliano, III is the founder of the firm and a personal injury attorney with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in motor vehicle accidents, Workers’ Compensation, wrongful death, dog bites, and slip and fall accidents. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Elizabeth S. Holder

Champaign, IL

Betsy Holder is a partner at Holder Law Group, LLP, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, including car accidents, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and various medical malpractice cases. She has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution and has worked on complex class action litigation. Betsy is actively involved in pro-bono work and community volunteering, and provides translation services to Spanish-speaking clients. She graduated from Dartmouth College and Vermont Law School, and is admitted to practice in Illinois state and federal courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Craig K. Nichols

Syracuse, NY

Craig K. Nichols is the founder and attorney at Nichols Law Offices, PLLC, with over 31 years of experience in personal injury law. He has recovered millions for clients injured in auto accidents and is dedicated to representing a diverse clientele, including immigrants. He is known for his integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to making a difference for his clients and community.

Chris A. Dexter also graduated from Brigham Young and teamed up with his brother to found DexterLaw. His passions include personal injury, real estate law, business law, and criminal defense. For nearly five years, Chris represented the interests of the world’s largest insurer, State Farm Insurance Companies, where he handled thousands of claims and defended State Farm and its policyholders in court, in addition to investigating insurance fraud. This, combined with his decades of litigation experience in cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, aviation law, slip and fall, catastrophic injury, and auto accidents, make him an invaluable asset to clients who deserve to be made whole. He served a two-year, Spanish-speaking mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1992 and earned the degree of Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1995. He was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in Washington DC in 2004. Since 1995, he has been admitted to practice before the Federal District Court District of Utah and all Utah courts including the Utah Supreme Court.

Edward Y. Lee

Los Angeles, CA

Edward Y. Lee founded the Law Offices of Edward Y. Lee in 1995 and has been a licensed attorney since 1994. He is the firm's principal trial attorney, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, and civil litigation. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Seven Figure Lawyers collective, and has received recognition as a Who’s Who Top Attorney of North America and a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney by Best of the Best. He is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the American Association for Justice.

Michelle S. Vargas

Coral Gables, FL

Michelle S. Vargas is a partner at St. Denis & Davey P.A., focusing on construction law, insurance defense, and premises liability. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Ruben Anthony Nájera

Houston, TX

Ruben Anthony Nájera is a bilingual trial attorney at The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC with fourteen years of experience, with over half of that time concentrating on Family Based Immigration and Immigration Court Representation. Ruben has previous experience working as an Assistant District Attorney, in Hidalgo County, he has represented children and families in areas of Special Education Law, Criminal Defense, and Family Law. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas, graduating with honors, where he was also the founding father to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Texas Chi Chapter; President of the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association; and a member of the College Cheerleading Team. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he was the First Year Litigator Winner, member of 3 National Mock Trial Teams competing in Michigan, Ohio and New York, Voted Best Graduating Litigator, elected as the Student Speaker at graduation, and was on the Dean’s list. Ruben was born and raised in southwest Texas in the town of La Pryor. Family is extremely important to Ruben. He is married to his husband Brian, a high school band director and professional musician. They have two amazing children, Nathan and Isabella, that they were able to adopt in September of 2022, after they were placed in their home through the Texas Foster Care system. Ruben’s passion and drive all stem from the desire to help others. His one main goal in life is to know that he has made a difference in someone else’s life. Ruben’s past work as an Elementary and High School teacher combined with this activism and desire to fight for other gives him a unique and true understanding of the family dynamic when representing his clients. He knows that the legal issue that he is fighting has long lasting effects on the client and the family unit.

Amy M. Risseeuw

Appleton, WI

Amy M. Risseeuw is the Managing Partner at Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. She practices personal injury and appellate law, with extensive experience in trial and appellate courts, including the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2019 and a Top 25 Women Wisconsin Super Lawyer since 2023. Amy is a member of several legal associations and has authored articles and given presentations on legal matters. She is proficient in Spanish.

Gina M. Corena

Las Vegas, NV

Gina M. Corena is a distinguished lawyer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ranked in the “Top 40 under 40” in 2017, Ms. Corena is a leading personal injury attorney. Gina started her own firm when she was 34. Prior to starting her own practice, she represented creditors in commercial transactions and bankruptcy proceedings. She gained extensive Court exposure and trial experience in Bankruptcy Court. With 17 years of professional experience, she is the founding member and managing partner of Gina Corena & Associates. Ms. Corena earned her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2007 and passed the Nevada Bar that same year. Her background as an insurance defense attorney helps Ms. Corena understand the inner workings of insurance companies and their defense strategies, giving her an insider’s perspective when advocating for her personal injury clients’ rights. She is dedicated to providing clients top-notch service and maintaining her reputation as an industry expert, and as such attends numerous seminars on topics ranging from medical treatment to litigation strategy. Gina spends her free time enjoying quality time with her husband, Matt, and daughter, Catalina. In the decade since starting her legal career, Ms. Corena has established a reputation as a skilled and passionate client advocate. Looking ahead, she envisions a bright future in the years to come and hopes to try at least five cases per year.

Greg Stokes

Philadelphia, PA

Over the last 17 years, Greg has litigated claims involving personal injury, toxic tort exposure, premises liability, workplace injury, automotive injury, defective products, and wrongful death.