Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

William J. Devin III

Charlotte, NC

William J. Devin III is the founder and managing partner of The Devin Law Firm, P.A. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications and obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in Florida in 2001. He has successfully tried numerous personal injury cases to jury verdict and settled many others through negotiation, arbitration, or mediation. Before founding his firm, he was a trial attorney with Price Smith in Charlotte, NC, handling personal injury cases across North Carolina. During law school, he interned for Judge Eleanor L. Schockett and U.S. Federal Magistrate Judge William C. Turnoff, and also prosecuted cases for the State of North Carolina at the Charlotte District Attorney’s office.

Kathryn Potvin

Olympia, WA

Kathryn Potvin is an attorney who graduated with honors from California Lutheran University and earned her J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law. She practiced law in Nevada, influencing state Supreme Court decisions, before joining the Washington Bar in 2003. She is a member of several bar associations and the Washington State Association for Justice.

Joanna Ramirez Haddad

Danbury, CT

Joanna Ramirez Haddad, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is a Connecticut-admitted attorney with expertise in civil and common law jurisdictions, including Puerto Rico. Her practice areas include personal injury, premises liability, workers’ compensation, family law, criminal defense, probate law, and immigration representation. She holds an LLM in Insurance Law from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

MIGUEL CUSTODIO, JR.

Los Angeles, CA

Mr. Custodio is a co-founding partner of Custodio & Dubey LLP. Prior to co-founding the firm, he was the sole partner at the Law Offices of Miguel A. Custodio, Jr., where he successfully handled numerous family law and personal injury cases. He has honed his litigation skills through numerous court hearings, depositions, mediations and trials. Mr. Custodio is an aggressive lawyer whose goal is to vigorously fight for his clients. Fully aware that no two cases are exactly alike, his experience at creating a specific strategy to achieve maximum results is exceptional.

Rolando Ramos

San Antonio, TX

Rolando Ramos is the managing partner of Ramos & del Cueto, PLLC, representing accused persons in Federal Courts of the Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas and state courts throughout Texas. He interned with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office as a Felony Intern. Mr. Ramos has represented clients in a wide array of state and federal criminal law matters including Federal Conspiracies, Murder, Sexual Assault, Family Violence, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Controlled Substances, Driving While Intoxicated, Intoxication Manslaughter, Intoxication Assault, Burglary, and Theft. He was appointed as a Magistrate Judge in 2003 for Bexar County and continues to serve part-time. He has served on the City of San Antonio Ethics Review Board and various criminal law committees. Mr. Ramos was named one of San Antonio’s Top 30 Criminal Defense Attorneys and San Antonio Scene’s Best SA Lawyers from 2015 through 2024. He also received the high honor of being named a “Super Lawyer” in 2024. Mr. Ramos has been a guest lecturer at The University of Texas San Antonio and a legal analyst on the Univision Television Network. He is experienced in dealing with specialty courts such as Drug, DWI, Veteran’s Treatment, and Mental Health courts. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Arvid Gitelman

Brooklyn, NY

Before starting his practice, Arvid Gitelman has worked for several top law firms in New York City representing thousands of clients from New York and New Jersey. Mr. Gitelman developed and sharpened his skills by handling cases at all stages, including taking cases to trial beside top-notch trial attorneys in representing clients in high-stakes complex personal injury matters.

Micah Larson was born and raised on a small farm outside the town of Sanford, Colorado. He attended Arizona State University, graduating with honors with bachelor degrees in political science and psychology. He then attended Washburn University School of Law, graduating on the dean’s list. He began his career at Vance Law Firm, working in workers' compensation, personal injury, and civil litigation, eventually becoming a partner. He later opened Larson Law Firm PC, focusing on defending the rights of the injured against insurance companies. He is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.

Joseph C. McKenzie

Rockville, MD

Joseph C. McKenzie practices primarily in the areas of criminal defense, traffic defense, immigration, and landlord and tenant litigation. He represents clients facing serious and complex criminal and traffic related matters. He is licensed to practice in Maryland and is an active member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Maryland State Bar Association. He graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2003. He served one year as a law clerk for Judge Michael S. Pincus. He also mentors law students and teaches other attorneys how to successfully start their own law firm. He is a motivational speaker focusing on social issues faced by teenagers and college students. He is a proven trial lawyer who fights for his clients.

Randall J. Bakke

Bismarck, ND

Randall J. Bakke was admitted to the bar in North Dakota and Minnesota in 1982. He is a board certified civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and also certified in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy. He is a Fellow in Litigation Counsel of America and has been selected as a 'Super Lawyer' numerous times. His practice focuses on civil litigation, including construction, commercial, personal injury, products liability, death cases, general tort, fire and property damage, employment, and insurance coverage disputes. He has substantial experience representing political subdivisions.

Eddie H. Choi

Newport Beach, CA

Eddie H. Choi is Managing Partner at Alvandi Law Group. Mr. Choi has had a diverse range of practice, both litigation and transactional. He has handled a variety of matters including wage-and-hour class actions (at both the state and federal level), business litigation, personal injury, state and federal regulatory compliance, and consumer law. Mr. Choi strives to give personal attention and care to his clients as he zealously advocates for them. He works relentlessly to advance cases within the bounds of the adversarial system to help his clients maximize their recovery. Mr. Choi is able to personally assist clients in a variety of cultural backgrounds, speaking three languages that include conversational Korean and Spanish.

Kelly Guice

Charlotte, NC

Kelly is a seasoned trial attorney at Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, with a distinguished record of advocacy in personal injury, product liability, and mass and toxic tort litigation. With nearly three decades of experience and more than 50 jury verdicts to her name, Kelly offers clients unmatched insight and dedication across both state and federal courts in West Virginia and Ohio. A Parkersburg native, Kelly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with a minor in Spanish, from Cleveland State University in 1993 and went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in 1996. Her legal career began with personal injury litigation and was later shaped by service in the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office, where she primarily prosecuted violent crimes against women and children. She also spent several years working in insurance defense, further honing her litigation skills on complex cases involving product liability and toxic torts. Kelly has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for her excellence in both product liability and mass tort/class action litigation. She is known for her empathetic approach and zealous advocacy, always striving to secure the compensation her clients rightfully deserve. Inspired by a personal tragedy in high school that claimed the life of her best friend in a car accident, Kelly has made it her mission to help injury victims navigate some of the most difficult chapters of their lives. She is deeply rooted in the Parkersburg community and takes pride in representing her neighbors with compassion and determination.

Chad F. Newman

Longview, TX

Chad F. Newman is a Longview Injury Attorney who graduated from Baylor Law School in 2009. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, having served as a missionary in Portugal.

Charlotte N. Tilden

Plymouth, MA

Before co-founding Churchill & Tilden in 2013, P.C., Attorney Tilden was a solo practitioner at the Law Office of Charlotte N. Tilden for 4 years, where she focused on personal injury and criminal defense cases. Prior to opening her own firm, Attorney Tilden worked as associate counsel for 11 years at the Law Office of John C. Manoog III. Born in Weymouth, Attorney Tilden graduated from high school at Cohasset High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Legal Studies and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, cum laude. Attorney Tilden graduated from Boston University School of Law, cum laude, in 1997. Some of her accomplishments include being named a Paul J. Liacos Scholar in law school, and serving as a Case and Note Editor for the Boston University International Law Journal. Attorney Tilden is active member of the Plymouth District Bar Association. Attorney Tilden is a certified member of the criminal defense bar advocate panel in Plymouth County. She is admitted to practice before all Massachusetts courts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She has successfully tried numerous cases and has represented clients in arbitrations and mediations. She is also a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Fernando M. Bustamante

Chicago, IL

Before joining The Romaker Law Firm, Mr. Bustamante represented insurance companies and corporations in personal injury cases and individuals and businesses in commercial litigation. He brings the benefit of his long experience representing defendants to The Romaker Law Firm where he now puts all of his knowledge and effort into protecting the rights of people injured by the carelessness of others. Mr. Bustamante’s experience includes representing clients in motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, construction negligence, products liability, nursing home negligence, transportation, Federal Employers Liability Act, civil rights violations and commercial disputes. Fernando thoroughly investigates every case he takes so that no stone goes unturned as success in personal injury cases can hinge on a single detail. He provides his clients vigorous representation in order to maximize their recovery. At all times Fernando tries to do what is right for his clients. Clients have an open door to communicate with Fernando at length about their concerns and expectations. Developing trust and earning respect with his clients is important to Fernando. Clients know that Fernando will work hard to resolve their cases as soon as possible while also obtaining full compensation.

Jessica Morales

Waldorf, MD

Jessica Morales is an attorney focusing on personal injury and family law cases. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Hood College and a Juris Doctor from Lincoln Memorial University- Duncan School of Law. She is admitted in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. District Court of Maryland, and is fluent in Spanish.

Matthew T. Douglas

North Charleston, SC

Matthew T. Douglas is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury claims on behalf of injured clients. He focuses his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, commercial trucking cases, products liability, Title IX, 1983 actions, construction and road defects, and professional malpractice. He obtained his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2007 and has over a decade of experience as a trial lawyer. He is admitted to practice in South Carolina and the US District Court.

Benjamin Bergmann

Des Moines, IA

Benjamin Bergmann is a Partner specializing in criminal defense (state and federal), immigration law, post-conviction relief, personal injury, and appeals. A fluent Spanish speaker, he is a first choice for Iowa's Hispanic community and has a strong record of jury trials and acquittals.

Erick Santana

Plantation, FL

Erick Santana is a co-founder of Cecere Santana, PA, with over 30 years of experience evaluating personal injury cases and successfully settling thousands, some exceeding $1 million. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked for seven years as an insurance adjuster for State Farm Insurance Co., providing him with unique insight into client challenges with insurance companies. His responsibilities include client meetings, negotiation, trial preparation, and serving the firm's Hispanic clientele. He is an expert in personal injury law, frequently invited as a legal expert on South Florida television and radio shows.

Blair E. Weigand

Hyannis, MA

Attorney Blair E. Weigand has been practicing law for over 30 years, concentrating in civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury cases. He previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Plymouth and Barnstable counties. He is dedicated to representing individuals against the insurance industry and protecting the rights of injured individuals.

Eric Pintaluga is a co-founding partner of Kanner & Pintaluga. Eric is accessible to clients and is personally involved in every single case. Since joining the Florida Bar in 2001, Eric has handled hundreds of thousands of personal injury cases. He was former guest lawyer on the ‘Ask an Attorney Live’ call-in show, which broadcasts weekly on a local Spanish-speaking radio station. In addition, Eric is an active member of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. Eric received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida. He completed his J.D. at the University of Miami where he served as a judicial clerk in the Miami Circuit Court and an interned at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office. Following law school, he briefly practiced Sports Law as an associate for a renowned sports agency.

Vasil L. Kirifides

MEDIA, PA

Vasil L. Kirifides is a founding member of the firm, dedicated to defending injured workers in Pennsylvania for over 30 years. He has argued and won numerous cases before the Appeal Board and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, including landmark decisions. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer and has a strong following in Hispanic communities.

Paul F. Kinsler

Oxnard, CA

Paul F. Kinsler is the founding partner of Kinsler Law, practicing in Oxnard, California for over three decades. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. He is dedicated to defending the rights of injured employees and accident victims in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, with a client-first approach and extensive experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law. He is an active member of the Oxnard community.

Gabriela G. Raful

Philadelphia, PA

Gabriela Raful is a Senior Partner at Galfand Berger, LLP, representing clients in workers’ compensation, personal injury, products liability, and social security disability cases, with millions in client recoveries. She is a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine and included in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers of Pennsylvania. A native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she is fluent in Spanish and works with Hispanic clients. She is Past President of the Berks County Bar Association, the first racial minority, youngest, and first naturalized citizen in this role. She also serves as Chair of the BCBA’s Jury Diversity Committee and is a member of the Language Access Advisory Group for the United Judicial System of Pennsylvania. She was awarded the BCBA Presidential Award of Merit and the PBA Pro Bono Award for her extensive community and pro bono work.

Eric P. Escamilla

Fresno, CA

Eric P. Escamilla is an attorney practicing in Fresno, California, specializing in criminal defense, bankruptcy, immigration, and personal injury cases. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Fresno with a BA in History and Economics in 1996, and earned his Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law in 1999. He is admitted to practice in all California State Courts and the Federal Courts of the Eastern and Central Districts of California. His firm is dedicated to "Standing Up For the Little Guy" and is known for its aggressive representation and ethical standards.