Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Michael Huguenot

Bronx, NY

Michael Huguenot is a partner at Vozza & Huguenot. He was admitted to practice in New York State Courts and the US District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts in 1982. He has over 40 years of experience in personal injury law. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association, and the Bronx County Bar Association, where he serves on the Board of Directors and Judiciary Committee. He is fluent in Spanish.

John Carl Vermitsky

Winston-Salem, NC

John Carl Vermitsky is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2006 and holds a B.A. from the University of Rochester. His practice areas include wrongful death, catastrophic injury, civil rights, medical malpractice, and complex civil and domestic litigation. He is fluent in Spanish and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Top 40 Under 40.

Paul Mickelsen

Vienna, VA

Paul has been practicing law for over 17 years. His areas of focus are in criminal and traffic defense and civil litigation (domestic relations, personal injury). In his criminal practice, he has experience handling serious felony charges (involving the potential of life imprisonment) and also has ample experience in traffic and criminal misdemeanors, having litigated over 2,500 cases. Paul is in court nearly every day on civil and criminal matters. Paul has also handled appeals before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court. Paul has a peer review rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating an attorney can obtain. He also has an superb AVVO rating of 10 out of 10, a rating that reflects his exceptional reputation and experience as an attorney. Moreover, Paul has also been selected to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense by The National Trial Lawyers and was also selected to 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers. Beyond the law, Paul enjoys performing in a local band and recording music. Paul and his wife Sarah live in northern Virginia with their five children.

Matthew Del Vento

Livingston, NJ

Matthew D. Del Vento is an experienced plaintiff's personal injury attorney and workers' compensation attorney with over twenty years experience. He handles workers' compensation cases and personal injury matters. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Michelle Vargas

Jacksonville, FL

Ms. Vargas is currently involved in litigation matters involving personal injury, premises liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation and business law. She is experienced in assisting clients analyze claims, assessing liability and damages, developing a litigation strategy and making recommendations. Ms. Vargas has successfully handled hundreds of civil litigation cases from initial case assessment through disposition.

Jay E. Reedy

Keller, TX

Jay E. Reedy is a knowledgeable attorney with more than 25 years of experience. He serves individuals and businesses in Keller, Southlake, North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Grapevine, Bedford, Hurst, Arlington, Fort Worth and throughout Texas in matters involving civil litigation, corporate and business law, estate planning and probate, real estate, and personal injury. He has a proven track record of successfully helping clients and has litigated in many counties throughout Texas. He approaches every case with determination, exercises good judgment, and employs strong communication skills to provide quality, effective legal services. He works cooperatively to settle disputes but will represent clients aggressively when litigation is necessary.

Sally Middleton Connet

McAllen, TX

Attorney Sally Middleton Connet established The Connet Law Office in 1993, offering experienced and compassionate legal services. She has extensive experience in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury law, with over two decades of service in South Texas, including the McAllen area. Her criminal defense practice covers all state and federal cases. Sally Connet is dedicated to protecting clients' rights, providing aggressive and knowledgeable representation in court, and objective guidance in negotiations and mediation.

Travis Barbarick

Greenwood Village, CO

Travis D. Barbarick has over 10 years of legal experience at Dan Caplis Law, zealously pursuing justice for clients in personal injury (automotive accidents, wrongful death, premises liability) and workers' compensation cases. He is known for meticulous attention to detail and excellent client service, holding a 'Very Good' rating on Avvo. He graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2010 and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2014, becoming licensed in Colorado the same year. He is active in the Colorado Bar Association - Workers Compensation Executive Council, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Workers’ Compensation Education Association, and Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group. He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023 and 2024 and coaches youth sports.

Alex Valenzuela

Glendale, CA

Alex Valenzuela is an experienced California personal injury attorney whose varied experience makes him uniquely qualified to represent injured victims and victims of sexual abuse. Alex graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and obtained a Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Los Angeles-UCLA. He began his career serving the community as deputy district attorney prosecuting serious and violent felons, including sexual assault cases. Upon entering private practice, Alex gained many years of valuable experience defending businesses and insurance companies in a wide array of matters including personal injury cases, employment cases and business litigation matters. He then found his calling fighting for the best interests of individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others or intentional abuse. He has handled hundreds of personal injury cases, including traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, orthopedic-spinal cord injuries, disfigurements, car accidents, and premises liability cases. His experience as an insurance defense lawyer and prosecutor gives him the insight and perspective to effectively represent our clients and make sure insurance companies treat them fairly. He knows the tactics they use to minimize settlements and can take steps to ensure that insurance companies offer his clients reasonable settlement offers. Alex grew up in the city of Pico Rivera in California and speaks Spanish with fluidez.

Shampa C. Mukerji

Houston, TX

Shampa C. Mukerji is a native Houstonian who earned her Bachelor's in Communications from Northwestern University and her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. She has over a decade of experience in civil litigation, including first-party insurance litigation, and currently manages over 500 personal injury cases at Mukerji Law Firm. Her focus is on achieving the best possible resolution for clients, leveraging her attention to detail and strong work ethic.

Edwin Camacho

Danbury, CT

Attorney Edwin Camacho has over 32 years of legal experience, specializing in criminal defense, civil, and personal injury litigation. He began his career with the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund and served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Army. He is fluent in Spanish and is a member of several bar associations.

Matthew L. Taylor

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Matthew Taylor has been a Rancho Cucamonga lawyer for over 20 years, serving clients throughout the Inland Empire. He focuses on Personal Injury & Auto Accidents, Business Litigation, Wage & Hour Claims, and Failure to Pay Overtime & Minimum Wages. Mr. Taylor also represents and has acted as a court appointed Receiver & Partition Referee over numerous businesses and properties. He has been licensed as an attorney in California since 1995.

Anush Melkonyan

Los Angeles, CA

Anush Melkonyan is an associate attorney at Martinian Lawyers, focusing on personal injury, premises liability, and criminal defense. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Glendale University College of Law after working as a certified paralegal for 13 years. She is licensed to practice in California, the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and the U.S. District Court, District of Columbia.

Dennis Carrion

Jackson Heights, NY

A native New Yorker, Dennis has been a fighter his entire life. With deep roots in the business community, resolving conflicts, making deals, and negotiating resolutions are the hallmarks of everything he does. Dennis utilizes this special skillset, which he has honed over many years, to fight for his clients and ensure they receive the financial compensation they deserve. Insurance companies all too often prioritize profits over people, but that stops here. His foremost priority and ultimate goal are to hold insurance companies and negligent parties accountable for the damages they have caused. Dennis devotes 100% of his practice to representing injured victims and has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. His practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents (including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents), construction accidents, and some premises liability cases. As a Puerto Rican-Cuban American, Dennis is fluent in both English and Spanish and has spent many years working closely with the Hispanic and Latino community. Dennis has also been recognized as a Rising Star Honoree by Super Lawyers for the New York Metro area in 2023. During his law school days, Dennis was once given the nickname “The Usain Bolt of Law School.” He was the first student in New York to complete law school, sit for the bar, and be admitted to the New York Bar in only 2 years. In just a few more months, Dennis was admitted to the Florida Bar, all while graduating summa cum laude with a near-perfect 3.975 GPA. Dennis’s fierce determination to be the best shines through in every case he takes on. He represents clients in both New York and Florida.

Michael Maloof, Jr.

Decatur, GA

Mike Maloof, Jr. is an attorney who graduated from Georgia Tech and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He has practiced exclusively in Georgia since 2007, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury. He is an active member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the DeKalb Bar Association, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Super Lawyer in 2018.

Ryan P. Gilday

Lynn, MA

Attorney Ryan P. Gilday attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he graduated cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Thereafter, he attended Suffolk University School of Law, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate. He was the recipient of the Fenton Award and was inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. After passing the Massachusetts Bar Exam, Attorney Gilday began working with the Law Offices of Michael F. Mahoney as an associate. Attorney Gilday focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury litigation and has tried cases in courts throughout the Commonwealth. In addition to his trial experience, Attorney Gilday has significant arbitration, mediation and settlement experience.

Dagoberto Rodriguez

Manassas, VA

Rodriguez Law Firm was founded by esteemed personal injury attorney and legal specialist, Dagoberto Rodriguez. An innovative and accomplished legal advocate, attorney Dagoberto Rodriguez addresses each personal injury case with the dedication and focused attention it deserves. He represents victims in liability cases with the highest-level standards of professionalism, and to date, has recovered millions of dollars in settlements. His practice is focused on personal injury litigation and zealously protecting the best interests of the people he serves. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where he attended the Universidad Santa Maria, Escuela de Derecho. He completed his studies successfully, graduating with a law degree. In October 2001, Mr. Rodriguez made the decision to relocate to the United States. His goal was to pursue the dream of advancing his legal studies and establish a career as a specialized attorney. He achieved his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas School of Law and his Master of Law in International Business from The American University. Mr. Rodriguez has bar admissions in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Rodriguez proceeded to devote his legal skills to working with immigrants, where he gained a significant level of legal experience, skill, and knowledge. His confident approach, along with his natural leadership qualities, inspired Mr. Rodriguez to open his own law firm. With a special focus on personal injury law, he has managed to achieve a remarkable level of success and establish a reputation for legal excellence that both new and loyal clientele trust. “When you need assistance with a personal injury claim, we at Rodriguez Law Firm have the best team to help you through the recovery process.”

John S. Hoyt III

Morristown, NJ

John "Jack" Hoyt III is a highly experienced personal injury attorney in New Jersey with 37 years of experience. He is a Harvard-educated, Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by only 2% of attorneys in New Jersey. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer (top 5% by peers) since 2003, holds an AVVO rating of 9.9/10, and Martindale-Hubbell's "Highest Ethical Standards" rating. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the New Jersey Association for Justice Board of Governors. He previously represented insurance companies, giving him unique insight into their strategies.

Erika K. Bornstein

Oakland, CA

Erika focuses her practice on personal injury and real estate litigation. Erika was a trial attorney for one of the largest insurance companies in California, and she now devotes her practice to advocating for plaintiffs in property and personal injury claims. Erika is a fierce advocate for her clients, and she commits herself to every case to ensure top compensation from settlement and verdicts. Erika has litigated hundreds of property and personal injury claims, and brings her wealth of experience to BBLG. Erika is also a native Spanish speaker and is available to assist clients who prefer a Spanish speaking attorney. Erika earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities from the University of Houston, and her Law Degree from John F. Kennedy University, College of Law.

Michael Brumer, Esq.

Miami, FL

Mr. Brumer was born in Kingston, N.Y., on October 7, 1924. He founded Brumer & Brumer in Miami in the 1950s, and the firm remains to this day one of South Florida's longest-standing and most reputable law offices. His practice areas include, but are not limited to: Personal Injury Law; Workmen's Compensation Law; Products Liability Law; Maritime Law; and Civil Litigation.

Michael E. Mazon

Seattle, WA

Michael E. Mazon is a Seattle personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience. He graduated from law school in 1984 and has experience as a prosecuting attorney, managing attorney for Hyatt Legal Services, and an insurance defense attorney before opening his own practice in 1997. He specializes in car accidents, slip and fall cases, and other personal injury cases, representing clients against insurance companies. He is fluent in Spanish.

Morton Alpert

Bronx, NY

Attorney Morton Alpert has been admitted to practice in New York for more than 53 years, graduating from Columbia University School of Law in 1958. He received his liberal arts degree from the College of the City of New York in 1954. Morton Alpert has focused his practice on personal injury throughout his legal career, starting as a defense attorney, but dedicating his practice exclusively to the needs of plaintiffs more than 40 years ago. He set up his own practice in 1961. Mr. Alpert is licensed to practice in all state courts in New York, as well as the Southern District and the Eastern District for New York's federal courts. He is a long time member of the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Morton Alpert has spent his legal career in litigation, handling all aspects of a trial, from the evaluation of a case through closing arguments and appeals. He has extensive experience gathering and evaluating evidence, developing and implementing effective trial strategies, deposing and preparing witnesses, conducting direct and cross examination, and presenting arguments to a judge and jury. Mr. Alpert enjoys serving as a judge in the national moot court proceedings sponsored by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He has also sat on judiciary committees, where he evaluated candidates for the bench and has served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Temple Emanuel.

Dominic X. Genco

Denver, CO

Dominic X. Genco is the Founder and CEO of Genco Injury Attorneys. A graduate of New York Law School, Dominic began practicing law in 2010 and quickly established himself as a strong advocate for those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. He has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and combines relentless advocacy with genuine compassion.

Pamela A. Padilla

Orlando, FL

Pamela A. Padilla joined the firm in 2011 with an impressive background and remarkable trial skills. Mrs. Padilla spent years defending the interests of insurance companies and physicians in medical malpractice cases prior to turning her focus to the helping the injured. Her insight into how insurance companies evaluate and defend lawsuits along her dedication and tenacity makes her a fierce advocate. Mrs. Padilla joined the firm so that she could turn her focus to representing injured individuals and their families in cases of wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability and general personal injury actions. She is dedicated to providing her clients with compassionate, informative and quality representation. Mrs. Padilla obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies in 1993, with honors, from the University of Central Florida. Before receiving her law degree, Mrs. Padilla worked as a paralegal for ten years which provided her with a head start to her practice. She obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree in 2003 from Barry University School of Law. During law school, Mrs. Padilla received a Certificate in International Legal Studies from Tulane University after studying international law in Paris, France. Impressively, Mrs. Padilla was selected in her first year to receive the award for Best Oralist by Judges from Orange and Seminole County. During her second year, she was selected to be on the Barry University Trial Team where she went on to be a very active member as well as a director of the team. Mrs. Padilla participated in numerous Mock Trial competitions during her two and a half year tenure on the Trial Team including competitions hosted by The Florida Bar, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Association and Association of Trial Lawyers of America. After graduating, Mrs. Padilla returned, after invitation, to help coach the school’s trial team. Additionally, she was an active member and director of her law school’s Moot Court Team. She participated in several moot court competitions. By competing on the trial team and the moot court team, Mrs. Padilla developed keen advocacy skills early in her career. She also served her law school as an Honor Court Justice, a great honor. Lastly, she was an active member of the student Women Lawyers Association. Mrs. Padilla is fluent in Spanish and is a member of The Florida Bar, the U.S. Middle District of Florida and the Florida Justice Association.