Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

José Hernandez, a certified trial attorney concentrating in personal injury litigation has 27 years of experience and aggressively protects the rights of those who have been injured by the negligence of others in areas including significant motor vehicle accidents, nursing home negligence, workers’ compensation, product liability, medical malpractice, construction site injuries, trucking accidents, premise liability cases, commercial litigation and criminal defense. José’s dedication to his craft have resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars for his clients. As a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a designation held by less than 2.5% of all lawyers in New Jersey, José is referred clients from other lawyers who trust Jose’s experience and his creative, zealous, aggressive and passionate advocacy with every case he personally handles. José is also routinely consulted by other attorneys to assist them with the preparation of their cases for mediations and trial. José has represented clients in State and Federal courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and in Colorado Federal Court, and has worked for some of the top law firms in South Jersey where he gained considerable experience handling complex cases involving catastrophic injuries. He now puts that wealth of experience to work for clients of Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen. José is a fearless and passionate trial lawyer and regularly takes on difficult and complex cases other lawyers refuse to take. José has served the community as a municipal court public defender and as a member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of Attorney Ethics, District I Ethics Committee. He is a frequent speaker in ethics seminars and teaches trial advocacy to lawyers throughout New Jersey. José is also a proud member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and sits on its Board of Governors. José is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, where membership is rigorously limited to attorneys who have litigated cases that resulted in recoveries of one million dollars or more. José has made recoveries in excess of one million dollars in cases involving premise liability, automobile accidents, construction site cases, tractor trailer accidents and forklift accidents. In 2016 Jose obtained a top 100 verdict in New Jersey. More recently José recovered $1,700,000 in a motor vehicle accident. This was in 2019 a top 20 settlement in New Jersey and a top 100 motor vehicle accident settlement in the entire nation. In 2020 Jose obtained $1,050,000 for a worker injured in a forklift accident. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, José Hernandez is fluent in Spanish. José obtained his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in 1989 and graduated from Widener University School of Law in 1994

Marc P. Lyons

Key West, FL

Marc P. Lyons is the managing partner at Florida Keys Injury, specializing in personal injury cases including car, moped, scooter, motorcycle, pedestrian, trucking, cycling, Uber, Lyft accidents, negligent security, and wrongful death. He has recovered millions for accident victims and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator. Mr. Lyons is recognized as a Top Young Attorney by Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine, a Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyer by Daily Business Review, Florida Legal Elite, and a Super Lawyers Rising Star. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2004.

Gregg M. Goldfarb

Miami, FL

Gregg M. Goldfarb is a Florida attorney with over three decades of experience in civil litigation, focusing on personal injury, mass torts, defective products, insurance, civil rights, whistleblower, and public interest cases. He has prosecuted nearly 7,500 legal cases, recovering millions for clients. Gregg hosts the 'Cut to the Chase: Podcast' and is a strong advocate for the disabled community, having served as president and director for the South Florida Center for Independent Living. He also founded Clean Miami River, an environmental nonprofit group.

Ivan J. Rodriguez

New York, NY

Mr. Rodriguez is a 1996 graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. He graduated from Hofstra University School of Law in 2001. He worked as an investigator for two years before law school and joined this firm in 2003. He has handled a wide variety of cases including automobile accidents, construction accidents, trip/slip and falls, dog bites, and negligent security cases, and also litigates matrimonial and family law cases. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is fluent in Spanish.

Peter M. Appleton

Hartford, CT

Peter learned from his father that clients want and deserve to receive full and fair compensation for their injuries. They also want their lawyer to treat them with respect. Peter prides himself on fighting to maximize his client’s financial recoveries. He works hard to guide his clients through what can be a confusing and frustrating process from injury to settlement or trial. Peter takes on a wide range of cases from motor vehicle accidents to complex medical malpractice and commercial litigation matters. A 1985 graduate of Trinity College, Peter earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1988 when he joined the firm. He practices in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, workers’ compensation, product liability, and commercial litigation. Peter is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and the Hartford County Bar Association.

Candy Camarena

Yuma, AZ

Candy Camarena, the founder of Camarena Law, is a highly respected and dedicated attorney with a proven track record in personal injury law. He has been protecting clients since 1989, representing over 25,000 clients throughout his career. He is known for his commitment to justice, personalized approach, and compassionate legal care.

Jacob Nalbandyan

Studio City, CA

As the co-founder of Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP, partner Jacob Nalbandyan heads the Employment Litigation department of Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP, comprised of the labor and employment fields of law. With his passion and desire for leveling the playing field between everyday employees against multi-million dollar corporate employers, Mr. Nalbandyan co-founded Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP to study, perfect, and implement the rights of employees. Mr. Nalbandyan is a trial lawyer and has dedicated his entire legal career to the aggressive representation of employees in cases involving wages, discrimination, harassment, leaves of absence, wrongful termination, and other employment and labor-related legal matters against employers nationwide. Having litigated hundreds of employment and labor cases for his clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts across Southern California, Mr. Nalbandyan is well versed in the complexities of employment and labor law, both from a legal and practical standpoint. As such, Mr. Nalbandyan has been able to maximize the outcome for his clients in legal disputes against their existing or former employers in many types of class actions and single-plaintiff cases. With his colleagues, Mr. Nalbandyan has recovered millions of dollars for employees across California. Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Nalbandyan earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA, summa cum laude. He then attended and graduated from Loyola Law School, joining an elite and exclusive alumni group of reputable trial lawyers.

Taylor Mossman-Fletcher

Boise, ID

Mrs. Mossman-Fletcher, an Idaho native, graduated from the University of Colorado in 2002 with an Economics degree and from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2006. She is a member of the Idaho State Bar and the Idaho Trial Lawyers Associations (ITLA), and a past president of ITLA. She is admitted to practice before the Idaho Supreme Court, the United States District Court, District of Idaho, and the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has successfully tried hundreds of Social Security and Worker's Compensation cases and has high appellate remand rates at the Federal District Court of Idaho on Social Security appeals. She focuses her practice on Social Security disability, worker's compensation, medical malpractice, and personal injury.

Marion R. Lawler III

Brownsville, TX

Mr. Lawler was raised in the Rio Grande Valley. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in 1987, and went on to obtain his law degree from St. Mary’s University in 1990. He has been practicing in the Rio Grande Valley for over 30 years, first as a partner with Sweetman, Skaggs & Lawler in Brownsville, Texas, and then as a partner with the firm of Gonzalez Palacios, LLC in McAllen, Texas before founding Lawler • Leandro in 2010. Mr. Lawler has tried over 150 cases to defense verdicts, including all types of personal injury cases from disputed backs to wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Lawler has successfully tried cases in Cameron County, Willacy County, Hidalgo County, Starr County, and Webb County. Mr. Lawler has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000. Since 2003, his peers have repeatedly elected him as a Texas Monthly magazine “Super Lawyer.” In 2005, he was elected by his peers into the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Lawler has worked hard to earn the respect of the adversaries he practices against, as well as the judges that he practices before. Mr. Lawler reads, writes, and speaks Spanish fluently. Mr. Lawler defends all types of personal injury matters and is currently focusing his practice on Medical Malpractice Defense.

Russ E. Robbins

Boca Raton, FL

Russ E. Robbins is the founding attorney at the Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins. He has been a dedicated Boca Raton personal injury attorney for over 20 years, representing injury victims and their families. He has helped numerous clients achieve successful results and attain compensation for lost wages and suffering. Russ focuses exclusively on personal injury cases, allowing him to quickly settle many car accident cases. He possesses extensive knowledge of personal injury law and experience with complex car accidents and injury claims.

Waldo De Castroverde

Las Vegas, NV

Waldo De Castroverde (1941-2014) was the founder of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers. Born in Cuba, he fought against the Castro regime and was a paratrooper in the Bay of Pigs invasion, where he was captured and imprisoned for 20 months before being released in 1962. After moving to the U.S., he attended L.A. City College and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s College in 1970. He later moved to Reno, NV, in 1977, where he studied law at night while working in casinos. Waldo became one of Nevada’s first Spanish-speaking attorneys, focusing on criminal defense and immigration. He joined his sons, Alex and Orlando, as 'of counsel' when they founded De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers in 2005. He was fluent in Spanish, represented Spanish-speaking clients, and authored two Spanish-language books. He was an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Association of Bay of Pigs Veterans.

Mark Scheuerman

Essex, MD

Mark Scheuerman's passion for criminal defense began in college, where he studied Criminal Justice and Spanish at Saint Louis University and played rugby. He interned with the St. Louis Police Department and the Missouri Attorney General’s Office before clerking for the Missouri Public Defender’s Office, which solidified his dedication to defense. After graduating cum laude from Ave Maria School of Law, he gained valuable trial experience representing national banks, businesses, and individuals in Baltimore before opening his own practice focused on defending the criminally accused.

Jessie Serna

San Jose, CA

Jessie Serna is a renowned personal injury attorney and car accident lawyer who has been practicing civil law in Santa Clara County, California since 1980. She is bilingual (Spanish) and has a strong track record, including winning a landmark California Supreme Court case. She is a graduate of San Jose State University and Golden Gate Law School. Ms. Serna is a former president and current member of the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association and La Raza Lawyers Association for Santa Clara County, and has served on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California. In 2008, she was recognized as 'Best Personal Injury Attorney in Santa Clara County' by San Jose Magazine Reader's Choice.

Bill Shirer

Dallas, TX

Bill Shirer has over 30 years of practice and has represented over 10,000 personal injury victims in North Texas. He is board-certified in personal injury law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has garnered the highest rating possible, an 'AV Preeminent 5.0' from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a cyclist and welcomes Spanish-speaking clients.

Elizabeth Estrada, Esq.

Miami, FL

Elizabeth Estrada is a Partner at Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, P.A. she represents clients in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Claims, Products Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Negligent Security, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injuries, Nurse Home Negligence, Workers' Compensation Claims, Longshore, and Harbor Act Based Claims. She has obtained several million-dollar settlements, judgments, and jury verdicts on behalf of her clients. She is a member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The National Trial Lawyers (Civil Plaintiff Top 40 under 40 and Top 100 Trial Attorneys in 2019). Ms. Estrada received a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Miami in 2010 and her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center in 2014. She is a Miami native and is fluent in English and Spanish and also been admitted to practice at the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida.

Bart A. Seemen

Encino, CA

For over a decade, Attorney Bart A. Seemen has represented his client's best interests in a variety of criminal defense and personal injury cases. Prior to joining Williams and Seemen A.P.L.C., Mr. Seemen was a trial attorney at one of the nation’s leading products liability firms. Mr. Seemen learned strategies that work when holding insurance companies and manufacturers accountable for the damage they cause. As a trial attorney in the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, Mr. Seemen saw how easily defendants could fall victim to excessively harsh penalties and unfair legal practices. He continues that fight today by representing clients in all manner of criminal defense allegations, no matter how serious they may seem at the surface. Rated among 2019's 10 Best by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys™, Mr. Seemen has earned a reputation for thorough preparation and fearless advocacy when his clients' rights are on the line. He always looks for the best route for his clients, and he does not believe in settling quickly unless it would be in their best interests. He was recently selected to the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers list as well as being named to the National Trial Lawyer’s - Top 40 under 40. Mr. Seemen received additional recognition by the National Trial Lawyers for work as a Civil Plaintiff Attorney as well as a Criminal Defense Attorney. As your attorney, Mr. Seemen will provide you with full-service representation and the dedicated attention your case deserves.

Joe Lopez

El Paso, TX

Joe Lopez is an El Paso native and dedicated personal injury trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. He obtained his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from St. Edward’s University. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (2019-present), a Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member, and a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 attorney. He focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, securing significant recoveries for his clients.

Shawn C. Brown

San Antonio, TX

With an impressive track record spanning nearly two decades, Shawn Brown has been a steadfast champion of justice for his clients. From the very inception of his practice, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of fairness and integrity. Hailing from San Antonio, Shawn’s upbringing within a family of legal professionals ignited his passion for the legal world. Armed with a degree from Texas A&M University, he pursued his legal education at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now Texas A&M School of Law) in Fort Worth. While the realm of corporate law and various other specialties were open to him, Shawn’s heart led him to the courtroom. Guided by a sense of purpose, he feels a strong calling to assist individuals during their most challenging moments. As a criminal defense attorney and personal injury attorney, his focus centers on ensuring that his clients have a resolute advocate, one who is unyielding in their defense. “Our courtroom reputation speaks volumes,” Shawn affirms. “When we step into the courtroom, armed with a comprehensive understanding of both criminal defense and personal injury cases, there’s an unwavering commitment to securing justice and the maximum compensation for our clients. We enter the arena prepared, ready, and resolutely devoted to defending the rights of those we represent.” From the inception of a case, Shawn is dedicated to accessibility. Whether through phone or email, his clients receive prompt responses and are kept informed about the latest developments in their legal matters. “My priority is safeguarding our clients’ rights and ensuring they receive the finest representation available for their case. Be it a traffic violation, DWI, Drug Possession, or a Murder case, each is treated with equal importance within the courtroom,” he asserts. Shawn extends his legal representation to the San Antonio and South Texas region, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. His fluency in Spanish enables him to provide crucial legal support to Spanish-speaking clients seamlessly. In instances where clients require a skilled Personal Injury attorney, Shawn’s dual expertise allows for swift navigation through both legal realms. His prowess in the courtroom has also translated to advocating for individuals severely injured in auto accidents, trucking accidents, and workplace incidents. Leveraging his extensive litigation experience, he ardently fights for the rights of those who have suffered due to another’s negligence. When the need for legal advocacy arises, rest assured that Shawn Brown will tirelessly fight to ensure that you receive the justice you deserve. With his profound dedication to his clients and his multifaceted legal expertise, he stands ready to navigate the complexities of both criminal defense and personal injury cases, all while delivering unwavering support and exceptional results in the pursuit of justice.

Adam Gilberg

Philadelphia, PA

Adam Gilberg is an attorney at Liss & Marion, P.C., specializing in personal injury claims and Social Security Disability benefits. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University and a law degree from Drexel University. Adam is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is actively involved in the Philadelphia community, serving on the board of the Golden Slipper Camp and as a member of the Human Needs and Resources committee.

Daniel E. Jenkins

Boise, ID

Dan Jenkins is a shareholder of Litster Frost Injury Lawyers. Dan grew up on a farm in Kuna, Idaho, and has always called the Treasure Valley his home. He graduated cum laude from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and received his Juris Doctorate at the University of Idaho, College of Law, with an emphasis in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, where he received Dean’s List recognition. Dan received the “Pro-bono Above and Beyond” Award for his dedication and service to pro-bono clients and cases through the General, Family Justice, and Mediation Clinics and served as a small claim’s mediator in Latah County. It was those trials, cases, class classes, and mediations that confirmed his desire to be a fierce advocate for victims. Prior to law school, Dan began working in personal injury law firms in Idaho and Utah as a Pre-Litigation Manager, Paralegal, Spanish Translator, Case Manager, and Negotiator. He gained valuable years of experience assisting, evaluating, and resolving injury claims. Following law school he worked at the Twin Falls County Defender’s Office where Dan was involved in the defense side of criminal cases. There he gained litigation and trial experience, obtaining several acquittals in court and jury trials. Dan now has more than 20 years of experience helping injured victims and their families navigate the claims and litigation processes, which is a job that he loves. Dan has successfully litigated and settled hundreds of personal injury cases, specializing in automobile, trucking, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents. Dan has obtained multiple seven figure results for clients and handled dozens of wrongful death claims for his clients, and in a pro-bono capacity.

Brian Banner

Hemet, CA

Brian Banner has advocated for the wrongfully injured for over a decade. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from the University of California, Irvine, and a Juris Doctorate of Law from California Western School of Law. Having experienced a major auto collision himself, he possesses genuine empathy for his clients. He is completely fluent in Spanish and helps Spanish-speaking clients navigate the legal system.

Roger Acosta

Huntington Station, NY

Founding partner at Cannon & Acosta, established in 1996. His area of practice is litigation in the personal injury field, concentrated in the rights of injured parties. He has been named a Super Lawyer since 2013.

Blase Inzina

Lafayette, LA

Blase Inzina is an attorney who initially pursued a career in professional baseball before deciding on law. After graduating from LSU Law, he began his career defending insurance companies in car accident cases, learning their strategies to devalue claims. In 2008, he moved to Arizona, where he worked for a prominent insurance defense firm specializing in catastrophic trucking accidents, gaining unique expertise in this area. He returned to Louisiana in 2011 and later worked for Lewis Brisbois, a national insurance defense firm. In 2014, he founded his own law firm, shifting his focus to personal injury work. He now uses his extensive knowledge of insurance defense tactics to help accident victims recover emotionally, physically, and financially.

Jonathan Sanclemente

Lutz, FL

Jonathan Sanclemente is a Partner and Managing Attorney at Dumas & Sanclemente Law. Jonathan was born in Queens, New York to Colombian parents and has lived in the Tampa Bay area for most of his life. After obtaining his bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 2009, Jonathan joined the workforce before enrolling in law school in 2011. While in law school, Jonathan joined numerous international law programs and completed significant legal coursework in France and completed a legal internship in Trinidad and Tobago. Prior to co-founding Dumas & Sanclemente Law, Jonathan practiced at a recognized statewide personal injury law firm where he litigated hundreds of cases and gained valuable trial experience. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling, and watching soccer.