Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Theodoros Basdekis

Oneonta, NY

Theo Basdekis has represented Plaintiffs in personal injury litigation for over 30 years. He has been recognized by his peers with an AV Preeminent Rating, by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as being in the Top 1% of lawyers in his field, by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Lawyer and is included in NYS Super Lawyers. The law firm of Scarzafava, Basdekis & Dadey, PLLC is a US News and World Report Tier 1 Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm and the firm has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America. The law firm has many million dollar and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Theo has taught mock trial to students at the Syracuse Law School and SUNY Oneonta. Theo was appointed to the Judicial Election Qualification Committee by Chief Judge Judith Kaye. Theo is married to his wife Teri and is a proud dad of three girls.

Bruce Blaylock

Bethesda, MD

Bruce A. Blaylock is an award-winning trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, focusing exclusively on helping personal injury victims. He is a senior partner at the firm and is recognized for his dedication to clients, his ability to communicate complex medical details, and his high success rate in resolving cases without trial. He has received numerous accolades including being named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America, and a life member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He also holds a Superb Rating of 10/10 from Avvo and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Jonathan N. Portner

Columbia, MD

Mr. Portner is the President and Managing Partner of Portner & Shure, P.A. He is licensed to practice in MD, VA, and D.C. and represents clients in criminal defense, personal injury (motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, drug and medical device injuries). He supervises seven offices and ten lawyers, securing millions in settlements and trial awards, with over $400 million recovered. He is known for his aggressive yet fair approach, focusing on client satisfaction and results. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Lawyers of Distinction, recognized as a top trial lawyer in America. He has been featured in Time Magazine and The National Law Journal, and recognized by the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense. Other accolades include American Top 100 Attorneys, Million Dollar, Best Attorneys of America, and Lawyer of the Year for Criminal Defense. State-level recognition includes "Top 10" in Maryland by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, One of Maryland’s Top 10 Attorneys, and "10 Best" for Criminal Law. He was also named Personal Injury Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers and a Top Rated Attorney by AVVO. He has dedicated firm resources to non-English speaking clients, providing services in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

James Walker

Houston, TX

Attorney James S. Walker is a personal injury lawyer in Houston, Texas, with over 40 years of experience. He has fought on behalf of over 25,000 clients. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Inside Houston Magazine ranks him as one of the top lawyers in Houston, and his firm, Walker and Hunter P.C., has been voted Law Firm of the Year.

Leo Herrera

Ontario, CA

Leo Herrera is the founder of Herrera Law, P.C., a personal injury law firm serving the Inland Empire. He is known for his aggressive and individualized legal guidance in cases including auto accidents, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian accidents, food poisoning, dog bites, and slip & fall accidents. He is a member of several plaintiff's trial bar associations in Los Angeles and California, and the Mexican American Bar Association. Fluent in English and Spanish, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law after attending California State University Northridge. In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his wife Diana, son Pablo, and two dogs, Luna and Nube, and is active in his community.

Jess J. Araujo

Santa Ana, CA

Jess J. Araujo is a Senior Founding Partner at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, licensed in California, Texas, and Washington D.C. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, specializing in the Vietnamese language. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law in 1976. Mr. Araujo is a nationally recognized legal scholar and expert in various legal fields, including U.S. - Mexican Relations, Latino Electoral Trends, Entertainment Law, Consumer Laws, Personal Injury, and Workers’ Compensation. He has received the "Legion de Honor de México" and the National OHTLI Award in 1996 for his work promoting the civil, social, and cultural interests of México and the Mexican Community. He is the author of "The Law And Your Legal Rights," the first bilingual (English - Spanish) book on U.S. law registered in the Library of Congress. He has held leadership roles in numerous civic and community organizations, including past president of the Orange County Bar Foundation and the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County. He is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Vietnamese.

Robert M. Roselli

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Robert M. Roselli is the founder of Roselli & Associates, P.A., specializing in major insurance claims, property casualty claims, and personal injury. He has been recognized as a top litigator, inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and named to Florida’s Legal Elite and Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He holds an AV Peer Review Rating and a 10-Superb AVVO Rating. He is actively involved in legal associations like the American Association for Justice and Florida Justice Association, and contributes significantly to community organizations.

Jerome O. Fjeld

Houston, TX

Jerome O. Fjeld is the founder and lead personal injury attorney at Jerome O. Fjeld, PLLC, with nearly 20 years of experience. He is a Navy veteran, awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been recognized as one of Houston's Top Lawyers and AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He focuses on personal injury cases including car, truck, motorcycle, slip and fall, wrongful death, and dog bite accidents.

Jay Cohen

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida attorney, Jay Cohen represents individuals and families who suffer due to the negligence of others. His experience and professionalism have earned him membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he earned the distinction of “Lawyer of The Year,” as well as peer recognition from Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite, Florida Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America©. Jay was a finalist two years running for the Daily Business Review’s Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer. He is also the recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Broward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award. Jay is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Recently, Jay was named Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable - Managing Partner (2024). Jay has won large jury verdicts in medical malpractice, other personal injury and complex commercial cases in Florida. He is involved in numerous bar association activities and was elected to serve as a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors for 9 years. He was an adjunct professor of law at Nova Law School and St. Thomas University. Jay has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. In addition to his many years representing victims of medical negligence, he has successfully defended hospitals and doctors for over 25 years. Because of his broad perspective on the litigation process, he continues to be an invited lecturer to hospitals and physicians groups, as well as to the Plaintiff’s Trial Bar Associations. In 2015, Jay joined the Board of Directors of The Urban League of Broward County, concluding his tenure in July, 2025. Jay is a senior partner at Cohen & Blostein, P.A. His practice areas include Plaintiff Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Complex Commercial Litigation.

Scott N. Bergman

BETHESDA, MD

Scott N. Bergman is an experienced trial attorney and founder of The Law Offices of Scott N. Bergman, LLC, with over 25 years of experience and having settled over $100M in injury cases. He is licensed in 29 jurisdictions and has handled over 3700 client matters, primarily in personal injury law. He was elected to the D.C. Bar Litigation Committee and is recognized for his dedication, negotiation skills, and client advocacy, holding a 5.0 AVVO score and the Clients’ Choice Award 2024.

Jose Perez

Syracuse, NY

Jose Perez is an attorney admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Venezuela. He founded his own firm in 2012, focusing on litigation including workers' compensation, immigration, and personal injury. He is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his legal work and community service.

Michael S. Elstein

Wellington, FL

Michael S. Elstein is the founder of Elstein Law Firm, established in 2002, and has practiced law for nearly 30 years. He is dedicated to providing aggressive, experienced, and personalized legal service in personal injury and workers' compensation cases across Florida. His practice focuses on wrongful death, work-related and construction accidents, car and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, traumatic brain injury, and nursing home abuse. He is a lifetime member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum, AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, and has been named a Super Lawyer and Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine for several years, also holding a 10.0 AVVO rating.

Mark A. Kaire

Miami, FL

Mark A. Kaire is a founding partner of Kaire & Heffernan, PLLC, which he established in 1997. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized by Best Lawyers In America, America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Florida Trend Legal Elite, and The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is also an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association. Mr. Kaire attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree and the University of Miami Law School. He is fluent in Spanish and an avid cyclist.

Juan Hernandez

Dallas, TX

In addition to managing the firm, clients can easily have access to me, in person, via phone or via email to voice their concerns and discuss their case. I take pride in ensuring our clients get the best representation they deserve and I aggressively fight for their legal rights. At Hernandez Law Group, P.C. you’re not just a client, you’re part of our family.

L. Elijah Stiers

Miami Beach, FL

L. Elijah Stiers is an AV Preeminent peer-review rated trial attorney with over two decades of experience in personal injury law. He is consistently recognized as one of Florida's top injury attorneys and is a passionate advocate for pedestrian and bicycle safety, having co-written the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act.

Stephen C. Ball

Pasadena, CA

Attorney Stephen C. Ball is a partner at Ball & Evans in Pasadena, California. Mr. Ball focuses his practice on legal malpractice and personal injury law and handles matters involving aviation accidents, brain injuries, construction accidents, third party premises liability and other catastrophic injuries. He serves clients in the greater Pasadena area as well as on a statewide and national basis. Mr. Ball has been admitted to practice law since 1985 and has more than 30 years of experience. He is committed to achieving justice for those who have been injured or wronged and to giving a voice to those who do not have one. Over the course of his career, Mr. Ball has litigated in both state and federal courts. He has represented consumers and victims of personal injuries as well as corporate board members, homeowners and trust beneficiaries. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Ball has spoken at seminars and is an active member of the legal community. He belongs to the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Ball has been recognized for his achievements in the legal profession. He has been featured in the Daily Journal and named one of the “top attorneys of Pasadena” by Pasadena magazine and one of the “top 100 trial lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Mr. Ball worked as a licensed contractor. He later earned his law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

Gary Mitchel Gash

White Plains, NY

Gary Mitchel Gash is a distinguished New York and New Jersey trial attorney. He graduated magna cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1979 and from Pace University School of Law in 1982. He founded Gash & Associates, P.C. in 1989. He focuses on general litigation, including commercial, matrimonial, family law, and personal injury, achieving numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and various U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Evan J. Kelly

West Chester, PA

Founding attorney, Evan J. Kelly, is a seasoned trial attorney who has accumulated a wealth of experience handling high profile national cases in Crime Victim, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases. Mr. Kelly has represented individuals covered on national news shows such as Dateline, 20/20 and other prominent national news shows. He has represented individuals and victims of crime in multi-million-dollar law suits and criminal defendants in high profile Murder cases. Throughout his career, Mr. Kelly has represented elected officials, professional athletes and other well-known individuals throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As a trial attorney, Mr. Kelly has been recognized for his professional accomplishments and has received the following awards and accolades: Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Jurist. Named a 7 Figure Litigator by America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the Eastern portion of Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys for 2014 through 2025 Named one of the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for 2014-2025 Named one of the top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for 2014-2025 Invited to be a member of the prestigious American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. Invited to a member of the prestigious National College of DUI Defense. Named a Top Attorneys of North America by Who’s Who of North America Named one of the top 100 trial lawyers for the state of Pennsylvania by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers. Named a Super Lawyer from 2017 to 2025 Named as part of the Nation’s Top One Percent Evan J. Kelly is a Trial Lawyer handling high profile criminal and personal injury cases throughout the United States. Mr. Kelly has represented individuals in numerous Murder, Rape and Federal prosecutions, as well as, high stake personal injury cases. Mr. Kelly is a former Assistant District Attorney for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Kelly prosecuted thousands of Misdemeanor and Felony cases. Additionally, Mr. Kelly served as the Chief Counsel of Oversight and Investigations for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee led then by former Chairman United States Senator Arlen Specter from 2005 to 2007. As Chief Counsel, Mr. Kelly was the highest ranking United States Senate staffer with oversight responsibilities over the Department of Justice, FBI and the Secret Service. Mr. Kelly graduated from West Chester University in 1997 and Villanova Law School in 2000. He has been featured in articles in People Magazine, CNN, World News etc

Sam Reyes

Abilene, TX

Sam Reyes was born in Stamford, Texas, and raised in Abilene. After graduating from law school in 1986, he returned to Abilene to represent injured victims across Texas. For over 30 years, Sam has assisted families who have lost loved ones or sustained severe injuries in various accidents, including trucking, auto, motorcycle, oilfield, on-the-job, premises liability, and medical and nursing home negligence. As a bilingual attorney, he communicates with clients in both English and Spanish. Sam is an AV (Preeminent) rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and has dedicated his career to holding corporations, insurance companies, and other wrongdoers accountable. He has a successful track record in helping injury victims recover compensation. Sam is married to Melanie Reyes and has three children, including his daughter Chloe Garces, who is also an attorney at the firm. He is an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church and enjoys hunting and fishing with his family.

Jonathan W. Douglas

St. Petersburg, FL

Jonathan W. Douglas is a trial attorney with years of experience and a proven record of securing maximum results. He began his career as an Assistant Public Defender for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, then worked in defense for State and Federal Courts, and later represented large insurers in complex litigation. This background gives him inside knowledge of insurance companies' tactics, which he now uses to fight for victims' rights in personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death claims, and dog bites. He is known for his relentless drive for justice, strategic mindset, and aggressive negotiation tactics, earning him respect from judges and fear from opponents.

Paul J. Edelstein

Brooklyn, NY

Paul J. Edelstein is a dedicated trial attorney from a family of lawyers, known for his relentless fight for clients and 100% dedication to each case. His passion and commitment have led to significant results and personal satisfaction.

Kevin M. Gallagher

Sarasota, FL

Practicing law in Florida for over 25 years, attorney Kevin Gallagher has earned an outstanding reputation in the field of personal injury law. Working with victims of automobile accidents, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and other serious injuries, Kevin works tirelessly to ensure that every client receives the best possible verdict and/or settlement for their injuries. Over the last 25 years, he has handled thousands of cases and achieved monetary awards in excess of $300 million for his clients. Kevin has handled many cases involving insurance bad faith, achieving far more than just the insurance policy limits for clients due to insurance company misconduct.

Michael Cohan

New York, NY

Michael Cohan is the force you want on your side when your life is disrupted by injury. As the founder and managing partner of Cohan Law, he represents injured New Yorkers with unwavering focus, legal precision, and real empathy. Whether the case involves a car crash, construction accident, nursing home abuse, or corporate negligence, Michael leads with one goal: justice for his clients. With millions recovered for victims of negligence, Michael blends aggressive strategy with a human-first mindset. He understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll of serious injuries, and he makes sure every client feels supported and informed from start to finish. He picks up the phone. He explains the process clearly. And when it’s time to fight, he fights like it’s personal. Michael has successfully challenged powerful insurance companies and multinational corporations. He even made legal history by forcing foreign entities to produce evidence in U.S. courts, breaking through international barriers to defend his clients’ rights.

Pamela Tahim Thakur

Fullerton, CA

PAMELA TAHIM THAKUR is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Thakur Law Firm, APC. With more than fifteen years of experience, Pamela maintains a diverse practice that includes complex litigation in the areas of employment, business law, family law and real estate, as well as transactional services in tax and estate planning and health care law. She has been selected as a Super Lawyers® "Rising Star" every year since 2016 and a Super Lawyer for litigation in both 2020 and 2021. She is also a top-rated 10.0 lawyer on Avvo, and is a certified Lawyer of Distinction. Pamela regularly represents business clients and medical practices in litigation matters and provides advice, counseling, and educational training to organizations of all sizes, assisting with compliance and providing measures to avoid litigation. Thakur Law Firm is the preferred law firm for the physicians and medical practices of Riverside County Medical Association and San Bernardino Medical Society. Pamela frequently provides lectures to the physicians with both of these groups on best practices. She also currently serves as outside general counsel for the Community Action Partnership of Orange County, a charitable nonprofit. Pamela has extensive experience as a litigator and trial attorney in both jury and court cases in state and federal court. In 2019, she served as class counsel in a major wage and hour class action settlement, representing more than a thousand private school teachers and classroom aids, prevailing on summary judgment against an employer in a high-stakes employment discrimination matter. Pamela has also been featured in national news coverage of cases in which she represented injured former UCLA football team players against both the school and the NCAA in matters related to concussions and other catastrophic injuries along with high profile celebrity cases involving business disputes. Before starting her own law firm, Pamela worked as a senior associate at well-known Southern California based law firm for over nine years, where she was co-chair of the firm's healthcare practice and where she second-chaired the firm's largest jury trial victory of over $13 million in a misappropriation of trade secrets case. Pamela is an excellent negotiator and has settled numerous matters before litigation and at all stages through appeal. She was also legal counsel in the first-ever binding federal jury trial arbitration in California. Pamela graduated with a J.D. and LLM in Taxation from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 2005 and received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Spanish at UCLA. She is multi-lingual in Spanish, Hindi and Punjabi. Pamela is active in social and charitable causes outside of her law practice. She was appointed to the Federal Hass Avocado Commission from 2016-2017 and appointed to the City of Fullerton's Citizen Infrastructure Review Committee from 2017-2019. She has served as Treasurer of Women's Transitional Living Center. She formerly served as President and Vice-President of the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California, Public Interest Foundation. Pamela is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Southern California, and the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. She is the former Chair of the Orange County Bar Association's Health Care Section. Pamela is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Tax Court.