Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Langdon Smith

Salem, OR

Attorney Langdon Smith has devoted his career to protecting the rights of injured Oregonians. After earning his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University in 2002, he went on to graduate with his J.D. from Willamette University in 2006. Since then, he has represented clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, from car accidents to wrongful death claims. Langdon is actively involved in the legal community, holding memberships in the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Oregon State Bar, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Marion and Polk County Bar Associations, and the Oregon Medical-Legal Committee. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, allowing him to provide accessible legal representation to non-English-speaking clients across Oregon.

Chrislie López

Orlando, FL

Chrislie Lopez joined Attorneys Trial Group in 2006 upon graduating cum laude from American University, Washington College of Law, in Washington D.C. Before entering law school, Mrs. Lopez already knew that she wanted to specialize in personal injury to help those who are injured due to the negligence of others. During law school, she was an intern at a prestigious boutique personal injury law firm for two years. She also served as an editor for the Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law. She was honored to have been selected to serve as a law clerk for the Honorable Stephanie Duncan-Peters, of the D.C. Superior Court. Mrs. Lopez received her undergraduate degree from Stonehill College, in North Easton, Massachusetts, where she graduated magna cum laude and received the Outstanding Senior of the Year Award. Mrs. Lopez won a verdict of 1.2 million dollars in favor of a minor who sustained injuries due to mold exposure. In addition to being an aggressive litigator, Mrs. Lopez is a compassionate and dedicated advocate for those injured in auto accidents and slip and falls. She is admitted to practice law in the Middle District of Florida. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Florida Bar, Florida Justice Association and the The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida. She resides in Central Florida with her husband and two children.

Tania Clark

Lakeland, FL

A car accident is a traumatic event that is life altering. In an instant, everything changes. Victims and their families suddenly have to figure out how to piece their lives back together, knowing it will never be the same. I come from a family who understands what this feels like. Their story inspired me from a young age to become a lawyer, so that I could bring new hope to others. And for nearly 20 years, I have fought for the rights of those who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. My team and I focus on building relationships with our clients based on trust and compassion.

Elliot S Schlissel

Lynbrook, NY

Elliot S. Schlissel has been practicing law for more than 31 years. He attended Hofstra University School of Law and SUNY at Buffalo Law School. He received a scholarship to study international protection of human rights at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. He is currently a member of the New York State, Nassau County, Queens County and Suffolk County Bar Associations, and served two terms as the President of the Commercial Lawyers Conference of New York, a regional bar association. He is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s registry of pre-eminent lawyers.

Melody Shekari

Marietta, GA

Melody brings her vast experience in civil and criminal law to advocate for her clients at The Auto Accident Attorneys Group. She has held board positions with the ACLU of Tennessee, American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee, and Chattanooga Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

Stephen Nappi

New York, NY

Stephen Nappi is of counsel to Goidel & Siegel and a member of Nappi Klozow, LLP. His practice focuses on pre-litigation dispute resolution, commercial litigation and personal injury litigation in the areas of premises liability, labor law and motor vehicle negligence. Stephen is admitted to practice law in the Courts of the State of New York, as well as in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Stephen graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and he obtained his undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from Quinnipiac University. Stephen Nappi was selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

John F. Logan

Prairie Village, KS

Jack Logan joined the firm in 2018, focusing on civil litigation and business law. He represents hospitals, healthcare providers, and licensed professionals in complex civil litigation and administrative matters, and counsels individuals and businesses on risk mitigation and transactional matters.

J. David Murrell

North Charleston, SC

J. David Murrell earned his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law in 1997 and has been practicing personal injury law since 1998. He is a member of the South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates, the South Carolina Association for Justice, and the Charleston County Bar Association. He is also active in coaching youth sports and enjoys playing music.

Tyler R. Rossworn

Hauppauge, NY

Tyler joined the Firm in 2019. His practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense and general litigation. Tyler is a native of Long Island where he continues to reside today. He received his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University prior to attending law school. After law school, Tyler worked as a law clerk for one of the most prestigious CJA-empaneled criminal defense attorneys in Southern California, advocating at the state and federal level on behalf of indigent international clientele. As one of the firm’s trial attorneys, Tyler handles all aspects of cases from inception to resolution. He has successfully represented clients in a wide array of personal injury cases including slip and fall, motor vehicle accidents, police brutality, and lawsuits against the City of New York. His practice areas include motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and general negligence.

Joseph C. Stimmel

Paramus, NJ

Joseph C. Stimmel is a Senior Associate with the firm, focusing on personal injury, employment law, and civil and commercial litigation in New Jersey and New York. He has successfully handled complex cases including catastrophic injuries and diverse employment disputes, and is a determined advocate for his clients, willing to go to trial. He obtained a $2.2-million-dollar jury verdict in 2025. He received the George G. Campion Award for Excellence from the Brennan-Vanderbilt Trial Inn of Court and was designated a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is bilingual in Spanish. He graduated from Rutgers Law School - Newark and Rutgers University - New Brunswick, summa cum laude.

Maen Elaiwat

Richardson, TX

Maen Elaiwat is an associate attorney at MAS Law and a licensed member of the Texas Bar Association. His passion for law is reflected in his wide range of specialties, including business disputes, contract formations, commercial litigation, and personal injury. A graduate of Baylor University School of Law, Maen realized the powerful impact a dedicated attorney can have on a person’s life when he sought legal counsel at a young age, and from that moment on, Maen’s path was determined: he would become a lawyer and use his career as a positive outlet to direct his desire to help others. While earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Texas at Dallas, Maen attended the course Civil Rights Law and Society. Quickly, Maen realized that the professor of the class, Mr. Sean Modjarrad, was the very same attorney that helped him years ago and instilled in him the desire and passion to become a lawyer. The serendipity of it all was not lost on Maen. After completing the course, he began interning at Mr. Modjarrad’s law firm, MAS Law, where Maen’s tenacity and commitment to the legal profession were apparent. His exceptionalism was instantly recognized, and he became a paralegal, assisting attorneys and gaining valuable insight into what it takes to ensure clients see the justice they deserve. Seven years and a Juris Doctorate later, Maen is an indispensable part of the MAS Law team. His wide breadth of knowledge paired with his determination continues to leave an enduring mark on the lives of everyone he represents. “When our clients come to us with an issue ... it becomes a problem that needs to be solved, and the great thing about the legal profession is finding the right way to solve the problem; that’s what I thrive in.” When Maen isn’t at the office diligently fighting for his clients, he enjoys drawing, sand volleyball, soccer, and boxing.

Nazeh R. Abusaad

Richardson, TX

Nazeh Abusaad is a shareholder of MAS Law and is admitted to practice in the State of Texas. Mr. Abusaad earned his Juris Doctor from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. In his free time, Nazeh enjoys a nice afternoon on the golf course, and he has three sons.

James A. Morris, Jr.

Burbank, CA

James A. Morris, Jr. is the lead attorney at James Morris Law Firm P.C. He has over 30 years of trial experience in personal injury cases, achieving over $100 million in verdicts and settlements. He is licensed in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. Mr. Morris is board-certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in personal injury trial law. He has been recognized as a SuperLawyer and an AV Preeminent attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

R. Christian Hansen

Logan, UT

R. Christian Hansen advises clients in family law, criminal defense, civil and commercial litigation, and personal injury. He practiced law for two years in Nebraska before joining Hillyard, Anderson & Olsen. He is licensed in Utah, fluent in Spanish, and has been recognized as a 'Legal Elite' by Utah Business Magazine.

Harvey J. Kulawitz, Esq.

Ridgefield, CT

Harvey J. Kulawitz, Esq. is an experienced personal injury attorney with over 30 years of practice, having successfully handled more than 3,000 cases. He is dedicated to seeking justice and compensation for accident victims in Ridgefield and throughout Western Connecticut. He oversees every aspect of a case, from initial meeting to final result, and utilizes expert witnesses, medical experts, accident reconstruction engineers, and forensic specialists to represent his clients.

Samuel R. Troy

Boca Raton, FL

Samuel R. Troy founded Troy Legal, P.A. in 2009, focusing almost exclusively on Marital and Family Law in South Florida. His practice encompasses complex cases for affluent clients, professionals, entertainers, and athletes, as well as individuals needing high-quality legal representation. He handles divorce, pre/post-nuptial agreements, adoption, domestic violence, QDROs, child support, alimony, and parenting plans. Mr. Troy is a Certified Collaborative Lawyer and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.

Benjamin M. Del Vento, Jr.

Livingston, NJ

Benjamin M. Del Vento, Jr. is an experienced plaintiff's personal injury lawyer who joined the family firm in 1999. He is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney. He began his career in 1994 as a law clerk and then served as an Assistant Essex County Prosecutor. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, United States Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Hilda Ramirez-Gainza Esq.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Born and raised in South Florida, Hilda specializes in personal injury cases and works tirelessly pursuing the justice and compensation her clients deserve. The time, dedication, and personal attention she provides to her personal injury clients is proven in the substantial settlements she has achieved for her clients. After several years working for a larger attorney firm, Hilda and her husband, Juan, opened Gainza Law to provide their clients with a smaller boutique-style and personalized approach. It is important to Hilda that her clients feel connected with the ability to speak to her about their case at any time. Therefore, she provides her personal cell phone to all clients with a guarantee that you will receive the dedicated legal representation you deserve. Fluent in both English and Spanish, her excellent research and writing skills enable her to analyze and articulate complex legal issues clearly, concisely and decisively.