Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Dia Jada

Atlanta, GA

As an Insurance Defense Attorney, Attorney Dia Jada gained extensive knowledge regarding how insurance companies handle and settle their cases. He handled and settled numerous cases primarily involving car accidents and dog bites. Mr. Jada moved to the plaintiff’s side to fight for and help plaintiffs maximize their recoveries for their injuries. Attorney Jada comes from a diverse legal background, with experiences including being a court clerk, judicial assistant, prosecutor, and insurance defense attorney. He is also fluent in Arabic and Spanish. Dia Jada graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Law, B.A. in Political Science, and B.A. in Arabic, Cum Laude. Attorney Jada then attended the University of Idaho College of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctor degree. Credentials: University of Arizona, B.A. in Law, B.A. in Political Science, B.A. in Arabic, Cum Laude University of Idaho College of Law, Juris Doctor Fluent in Arabic and Spanish

Aman N. Shah

Brea, CA

Aman N. Shah is a California attorney practicing civil litigation since 2006. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Legal Studies in 2002 and earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2005. He opened his own law firm in August 2011, focusing on providing effective, results-oriented services and helping personal injury victims.

Joe Owen is a personal injury attorney with over 20 years of experience. He is recognized as a PI Super Lawyer, named Best Injury Attorney in Hudson Valley by the Times Herald-Record, and listed in NY Top Injury Verdicts. He is a former president of the Orange County Bar Association, an Advocate by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and a member of the NYS Grievance Committee for Lawyers. He also serves as the Walkill Town Justice.

Wayne Hardee has spent more than 40 years in the legal world of personal injury and wrongful death. He began practicing law in 1982, helping people and their families injured in his community. He has worked on thousands of cases involving wrongful death and personal injuries, many of which went to litigation. He is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service to every single one of his clients. He opened a law office with his brother in 1984, practicing together for over three decades, before opening his own practice at 1609 West Arlington Blvd in Greenville. He has won multiple awards from the community, including the Greenville Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and the NC Baseball Coaches Association Amateur Coach of the Year Award.

Albert Lara

Orlando, FL

Albert Lara is an associate at The Pendas Law Firm, specializing in Personal Injury Protection (PIP), General Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Vehicle Negligence, and Premises Liability. He earned his Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Florida International University. Prior to joining the firm, he managed the collections department for a medical provider, gaining first-hand knowledge of personal injury law and PIP. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Helena M. Tetzeli is a partner at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Ms. Tetzeli has a nationwide reputation as a leading immigration attorney. She is frequently asked to write and speak on immigration law topics. Her immigration practice areas include E and L visas, EB -5 visas, Extraordinary Ability visas and National Interest Waivers for clients in the sciences, arts, business and athletics. Additionally, she represents clients in federal and administrative court litigation, including removal defense, habeas, and APA cases. Her immigration clients include unions for major league professional athletes, high profile U.S. and foreign companies, individual investors and others seeking to do business or immigrate here, as well as start-ups in a variety of business and industrial sectors. In addition to her immigration law practice, Ms. Tetzeli also represents her clients in federal and state court and in arbitration and mediation proceedings in a variety of complex matters including substantial collection cases and defense of discrimination, FLSA, ADA and other employment law claims. She also advises her business and institutional clients on a variety of compliance and policy matters to minimize the risk of litigation. Ms. Tetzeli has been recognized by Who's Who in American Law, The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Chambers and LawDragon. Because of her successful track record and high degree of ethics in all of her professional endeavors, she has received the highest possible AV Preeminent* peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Mrigank Nino Mishra

Phoenix, AZ

Mrigank Nino Mishra is a Managing Attorney at Rafi Law Group with extensive experience in personal injury law, both in and out of the courtroom. After graduating from a top law school in India, he moved to Arizona and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona. He is committed to dedicating himself fully to each case, treating clients like family, which has led to substantial settlements. Mrigank finds fighting for injured and traumatized victims spiritually rewarding, a passion he discovered after exploring other legal fields, including work with the Ministry of Finance and Attorney General of India. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, camping, attending live music, and reading fiction.

Gary R. Thompson

Gurnee, IL

Born and raised in Chicago, Mr. Thompson earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa in 1984. In 1987 he graduated with his J.D. at the Northern Illinois University in Chicago. He is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Thompson has 18 years of experience litigating Personal Injury claims, Workers’ Compensation, Criminal Law, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy & Traffic cases. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Admission to Federal Trial Bar, and is a board member in good standing with multiple charitable organizations. Mr. Thompson has been married for thirteen years and has four children.

Marcus A. Mancini

Encino, CA

Mr. Mancini was born in 1962 in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and raised in Mexico City, Mexico from 1968-1977. As an immigrant’s son, Mr. Mancini’s ethnic sense of being was a powerful force that drove him to excel and ultimately drove him to a career representing those individuals with the most need - plaintiffs. Mr. Mancini attended UCLA where he obtained a B.A. in Economics in 1984. He then went on to attend Case Western Reserve University of Law where he received his Juris Doctor in 1989. Mr. Mancini was a member of the Mock Trial Team and was recognized as the youngest finalist in the 1986 Annual Trial Competition. After passing the bar in 1990, Mr. Mancini began his legal career by working for a defense firm specializing in general liability, and later, a combined plaintiff/defense firm specializing in general liability with an emphasis on construction defect litigation. This is where Mr. Mancini began his involvement in employment cases. In 1997, at age 36, Mr. Mancini was nominated for Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), which represents the Plaintiff’s Bar in Southern California. Mr. Mancini remains one of the youngest nominees for this most prestigious award. The winner is typically in their late 40s or 50s, with tens if not hundreds of millions in verdicts to their credit. In March 1997, Mr. Mancini began his own practice. Mr. Mancini obtained a sexual harassment award against Larry Flynt and Hustler in the amount in excess of $2 Million Dollars. In 2007, Mr. Mancini was a CAALA Board Member-at-Large and a Nominee for the 2007 CAOC Street Fighter of the Year Award. Licata & Yeremenko, A Professional Law Corporation‘ Appellate Record is stellar: multiple Appellate reversals, with four alone in a three week span in July 2006 and three in a day in March 2015. Mr. Mancini lectured on numerous employment law topics from the Plaintiff’s perspective, and Mr. Mancini was a featured speaker at several CAALA conventions. Mr. Mancini has also testified as an expert witness in arbitration and trial on employment, wrongful termination, legal malpractice and defamation. Mr. Mancini’s contribution to the legal profession included his passion, tenacity and conviction in all that he did: represent aggrieved and wronged consumers. Mr. Mancini believed that the function of the plaintiff/consumer lawyer was a conservative one: to maintain individual liberties, the same as the minuteman in the Revolutionary War of Independence - the first line of offense and the last line of defense against the oppression and tyranny of government and corporations, and to maintain and preserve the status quo as set up by the brave minutemen. Mr. Mancini took a very hands-on approach when it came to mentoring the attorneys that worked for the firm. Mr. Mancini made a conscious effort to impart his vast legal knowledge, experience and ethos to those lucky enough to work with him. Ms. Licata and Mr. Yeremenko have many fond memories of late-night teachings, about the legal world and life in general from Mr. Mancini over the years. Sadly, Mr. Mancini passed away much too soon in 2020 at the age of 58. Always a warrior, Mr. Mancini was still focused on his cases and the firm in his final days. Since his passing, Ms. Licata and Mr. Yeremenko carry on Mr. Mancini’s legacy by continuing to fight for and help those in need.

Antonio R. Nieves

West Palm Beach, FL

Antonio Nieves, began his legal career in the Personal Injury field. He focuses his practice in personal Injury, general negligence, and premises liability. He has zealously advocated for personal injury clients since being admitted to practice law in Florida. Originally from Venezuela where his mother was a judge, he has been around a court room for as long as he can remember. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law. During his time in law school, Mr. Nieves was an Associate Editor of the International Law journal and Mr. Nieves is also fluent in English and Spanish. He has practiced law in South Florida during his entire career and has litigated cases including slip and falls, as well as automotive accident claims. He is passionate and aggressive about fighting for his client's rights and getting them fair compensation for their injuries. During his time off, Mr. Nieves enjoys spending time in the Florida outdoors with his wife and two children.

Kenneth C Smith

Mesa, AZ

Kenneth (“K.C.”) Smith is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Smith, Alston, Darner, & Lee. He currently handles personal injury claims and previously handled immigration litigation. Mr. Smith is admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and New Mexico. Mr. Smith graduated in the top 1/3 of his class at Phoenix School of Law and also graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Spanish. Mr. Smith learned Spanish and a love for the Latin Community while serving a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Santiago, Chile. Mr. Smith is an Arizona native. In his free time, Mr. Smith enjoys nearly all outdoor activities including hunting, hiking, kayaking and camping. Mr. Smith also enjoys playing city softball when time allows and helping to coach his kids sporting activities. Mr. Smith is married and has 6 children.

Wes Bailey

Lafayette, LA

Wes Bailey is a highly experienced trial attorney in Lafayette, Louisiana, specializing in personal injury and immigration matters. He graduated from Louisiana State University with dual degrees in Political Science and Spanish, and earned a Master’s in Spanish before receiving his Juris Doctor from LSU Law in 2008. He has successfully represented thousands of clients in Louisiana state and federal courts. He also serves as an Assistant District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District Court. Wes is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Brian P. Hurley

New York, NY

Brian P. Hurley has been with Kelner and Kelner since 1993, handling general negligence and litigation matters. With thirty years of practice, he has successfully obtained settlements and verdicts in a wide range of cases, including products liability, lead poisoning, and Labor Law suits. He has secured significant recoveries in automobile collisions, municipal liability, and premises liability cases, and is admitted to practice in New York State Courts and Federal Courts.

Christopher J. Uyhelji

Granger, IN

Christopher J. Uyhelji is a partner at Gardner & Rans P.C., focusing on personal injury litigation, insurance defense and coverage, business and construction litigation, and appeals. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He is a member of the St. Joseph County Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association. He received his undergraduate degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University and his law degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Darin L. Powell

Visalia, CA

Darin L. Powell is a managing partner with over two decades of experience in workers' compensation, disability discrimination, and personal injury. He graduated from San Joaquin College of Law in 2002 and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Workers' Compensation by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 2011. He is fluent in Spanish.

Joe Gabel

Houston, TX

Joe is a 7th generation Texan, who graduated from St. Edward’s University in Austin receiving a bachelor’s degree in communications. After graduating college, he ran a successful small business for several years before pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a trial attorney by graduating with a Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston. At Potts, Joe handles civil litigation cases across the Texas. His practice primarily focuses on motor vehicle accident personal injuries. Joe has the privilege of fighting on behalf of individuals who have been seriously victimized and is dedicated to seeking justice for his clients. He is an active member in the Houston Bar Association. In his free time, he enjoys spending time at his family’s ranch with his wife and two young sons.

Tony Pogosyan

Glendale, CA

Tony Pogosyan began his legal career in 1999, focusing on personal injury and business litigation. With 25 years of experience, he handles cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, product defects, business disputes, and breach of warranty claims, fighting for individuals against powerful entities and insurance companies. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Glendale Community College.

Mr. Concha has over 24 years legal experience and is licensed to practice law by the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. David began his career as an associate in two local firms and garnered experience in various areas of the law including Contract Law, Corporate Law, Divorce, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family and Business based immigration. In 2004 he chose to established his own firm, The Law Offices of David A. Concha P.C. where he continues to pursue his passion for the law. A member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and The National Immigration Project. David is also registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Spain, for his ability to conduct business in Spanish. David often speaks on immigration issues to a variety of businesses and groups as well having previously participating in a radio program on 1220 AM, on the internet, in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving the Hispanic community. He is a 2007 recipient of La Noticia Community Service Award for his work with the Hispanic community. David also taught a class on Immigration Law at Central Piedmont Community College.

Gregory D. Forsythe

West Palm Beach, FL

Gregory D. Forsythe is a partner at Sternberg | Forsythe, P.A. He has been a Florida lawyer since 1998, licensed to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida. He has 27 years of experience in various civil litigation areas, including workers' compensation, auto accidents, and social security disability.

Beatriz Reardon

Miami, FL

A proud first-generation Cuban-American, Beatriz is deeply rooted in her community and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and is a proud graduate of Florida State University College of Law, a top 40 law school in the nation, where she honed her legal skills and developed a passion for advocating on behalf of those who have been wronged. During her time at Florida State, she was a proud member of the Moot Court team, where she had the distinct privilege of presenting oral arguments in front of the Florida Supreme Court. Throughout her legal career, Beatriz has been committed to providing the highest standard of service to her clients. Her work spans a broad range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and workplace injuries. Beatriz is known for her tenacity, efficiency, and ability to navigate complex legal challenges. Having litigated since graduating law school, Beatriz has successfully represented hundreds of clients and has been instrumental in securing favorable settlements and verdicts. Beatriz prides herself in her pursuit of justice and passion for community. Beyond her legal practice, Beatriz is an active member of the Cuban-American Bar Association and the Florida Justice Association. In her free time, Beatriz enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her husband, daughter, and dog, Lola. Beatriz prides herself in her pursuit of justice and passion for community.

Joe C. Pioletti represents clients in individual and commercial bankruptcy, personal injury, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, and criminal defense. He is licensed in Illinois and admitted to practice in several U.S. District Courts.

Mark Sigala

San Jose, CA

Mr. Sigala is an experienced trial attorney and founding partner of Sigala and Stoddard LLP. He is known for his relentless pursuit of justice, recovering multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts over his 20-year legal career. He specializes in personal injury cases including car accidents, workplace injuries, dog attacks, and fall accidents. He is fluent in Spanish and active in the local community, having received the 2019 Cesar Chavez Community Champion Award.

Eugenio Mancini

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Eugenio L. Mancini, Jr. is an attorney in the litigation department at The Injury Firm. With a passion for advocating on behalf of those wrongfully injured by the negligence of others, Eugenio aids clients in both English and Spanish. Eugenio graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. While studying for his undergraduate degree, Eugenio worked for a personal injury law firm as a litigation paralegal. It was there he realized his passion for helping the injured, which led him to attend law school at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Since being admitted to practice, Eugenio has dedicated himself exclusively to cases of personal injury. He has experience handling an array of injury matters throughout pre-suit, litigation, mediation, and trial phases. Eugenio strives to utilize his advocacy skills, experience, and personable style to produce favorable client outcomes. In recent years, Mr. Mancini has focused on personal injury cases that include animal attacks, commercial and residential slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful deaths, negligent security, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and an array of others. Mr. Mancini has acted as the voice for individuals against big insurance organizations and corporations, vigorously fighting for the injured to achieve the best possible outcome to ensure they are rightfully compensated for any and all losses. As a trial attorney, he handles litigation matters throughout the State of Florida and in U.S. District Courts in the Southern District of Florida.

Matthew T. Poelstra

San Diego, CA

Matthew T. Poelstra is a Partner specializing in civil litigation, including personal injury, landlord/tenant, mold/toxic tort, insurance, construction defect, real estate, and homeowners association cases. He graduated cum laude from UC San Diego (2001) and California Western School of Law (2004). He is admitted to practice in California and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He also speaks fluent Spanish.