Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Melissa Vazquez-Sanchez

Hartford, CT

Attorney Melissa Vazquez-Sanchez joined Zayas Law Firm as an Associate Trial Attorney in January 2019. Melissa earned a J.D. from Western New England University School of Law. Prior to joining Zayas Law Firm, Melissa provided pro bono legal services in immigration and gained experience in other areas such as criminal defense, civil litigation, and civil rights matters. Melissa also previously worked as a professional rehabilitation counselor, which provides valuable insight into injury recovery, disability, and client advocacy. At Zayas Law Firm, Melissa focuses on personal injury, premises liability, probate matters related to personal injury, insurance coverage, and bad faith litigation.

Breck Barton, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and raised in Rexburg, Idaho, is a founder of Barton Atkinson & Murdoch, P.C. He served as an LDS missionary in Chile, learning Spanish. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah with a bachelor's in economics and with honors from J. Reuben Clark Law School of Brigham Young University. He began practicing law in Rexburg in 1976 and founded his own firm in 1984. Breck is an active member and former president (2003-2004) of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, receiving the James J. May Award in 2008 as Trial Lawyer of the Year. He is licensed in Idaho and the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. He handles a wide range of cases including medical negligence, personal injury, and business litigation, and is fluent in Spanish.

Brian L. Williams

Emporia, KS

Brian L. Williams is a lifetime Kansan who graduated from Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies, and from the University of Kansas School of Law with his Juris Doctorate. Admitted to practice law in Kansas and the U.S. District Court in 2004, he is a member of several legal associations and focuses his practice on adoption, criminal law, child custody, civil litigation, drug defense, DUI, divorce, forfeitures, and personal injury cases.

Magdalena Cuprys

Miami, FL

Magdalena Cuprys received her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 2002. She was admitted to the practice of law in California in 2003 and in Florida in 2006. Before law school, she completed two bachelor’s degrees, one in Political Science and one in Latin American Studies, at the University of Chicago in 1999. Ms. Cuprys is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and was the Panhellenic President at the University of Chicago. She speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Polish, and is conversant in Russian and Italian. She is the principal attorney of Serving Immigrants (Cuprys and Associates), a full-service immigration law firm offering a complete range of immigration services to both businesses and individuals. She is a seasoned immigration lawyer based in Orlando and Coral Gables, Florida, with years of legal experience working with immigrants of all kinds.

Mark Bratkovsky is the founder and an experienced attorney at the Law Offices of Mark Bratkovsky. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (1999) and a BA in Sociology from Stony Brook (SUNY) (1993). Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey State and Federal Courts since 1999, he specializes in Business & Corporate Transactions, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Criminal Litigation, and Personal Injury. He is fluent in Russian and conversational in Spanish, and is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association, and Brooklyn Bar Association.

Jonathan C. Juhan

Beaumont, TX

Jonathan C. Juhan has over 30 years of trial experience in both state and federal courts. He is board-certified in personal injury law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Jorge Muñoz

Edinburg, TX

Attorney Jorge Muñoz has over 12 years of professional legal experience, focusing on personal injury and criminal defense cases. He takes an educational approach, guiding clients through legal options and providing personal attention to each case. He has recovered millions for clients and is one of the few attorneys qualified to handle attorney signature bonds. He is directly accessible to clients and offers bilingual Spanish services.

Lou Schneider

Louisville, KY

Lou Schneider joined Thomas Law Offices in June 2018, bringing over 15 years of experience from his previous roles. He specializes in business and personal litigation, with demonstrated success in injuries, wrongful death, employment issues, construction, insurance contracts, and real estate. He is licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Rudy Gonzales, Jr.

Corpus Christi, TX

Rudy Gonzales, Jr. is a Founding Partner at Gonzales Law Firm. He has over 43 years of experience in personal injury law and has been Board-Certified in Personal Injury Law since 1998. He has tried over 50 cases to a jury, achieving successful verdicts for clients. He previously spent 25 years as a defense lawyer, representing corporate clients and large insurance companies, and now exclusively represents injured individuals. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, has been named a Texas Super Lawyer for 18 years, and holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®.

M. Cristina Trujillo

Houston, TX

M. Cristina Trujillo is a dedicated litigation attorney at Johnson Garcia LLP. She earned her law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston, where she was a student ambassador and President of the Hispanic Law Students Association. Fluent in Spanish, she serves on the executive board of the Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston and has experience in immigration, criminal law, and personal injury.

Miguel Ubiles

Winter Park, FL

Miguel Ubiles is a dedicated advocate for plaintiffs in first-party property and personal injury matters. Known for rigorous preparation and measured, effective advocacy, he brings a principled commitment to justice and a results-oriented mindset to every case he handles. Mr. Ubiles began his career as a public defender, where he tried numerous cases to verdict and sharpened the courtroom skills that continue to define his practice. He later transitioned to insurance defense, representing major carriers and corporate insureds in first-party property and personal-injury disputes. That experience on both sides of the “v.” gives him a rare, practical understanding of insurer strategies and valuation models-insight he now leverages for policyholders and injured individuals. At Payne Law, PLLC, Mr. Ubiles litigates a broad spectrum of complex property-loss and injury claims, from disputed coverage and undervalued benefits to serious bodily-injury cases. He is known for meticulous case development, clear client communication, and strategic negotiation-pursuing efficient resolutions when possible and trying cases when necessary. Outside the courtroom, he remains active in social-justice causes that align with his core belief in accountability and access to fair outcomes. A tireless worker who genuinely enjoys “fighting the good fight,” Mr. Ubiles is steadfast in pursuing the best attainable results for every client he serves.

Aaron F. Tuley

Evansville, IN

Aaron F. Tuley brings a diverse range of experience to help solve our clients’ legal issues. Before pursuing his legal career, Aaron attended Indiana University, where he rarely missed a home basketball game, and worked for a national public accounting firm. Following his graduation with summa cum laude honors from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Aaron joined a large Indianapolis law firm where he represented companies in commercial and environmental lawsuits. Aaron served as a law clerk for Justice Christopher M. Goff of the Indiana Supreme Court for several years, assisting in the decision-making process of Indiana’s highest state court. He was a deputy prosecuting attorney in the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office, handling felony-level cases before joining Tuley Law alongside his father, brother, and sister-in-law in 2022.

Krystina Catarineu

Albuquerque, NM

Krystina is a bilingual attorney in Spanish and English who was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She obtained her bachelor degree in Political Sciences in the State University of New York where she was in the Dean List on multiple occasions and became a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society. She later moved to Washington D.C. to intern at the office of the attorney general of Washington DC, with the Family Service Division, Child Protection Section. During the internship, she helped government attorneys to protect the rights of children victims of parental/domestic abuse. After the legal internship, Krystina learned she was passionate about seeking justice and helping families and she decided to follow her father's steps and pursue a Juris Doctor in the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. While she was in law school she worked as a paralegal drafting insurance policies and as law clerk performing legal research for the Puerto Rico's Insurance Commissioner Auxiliary Trustee after multiple insurance companies went bankrupt due to Hurricane Maria's natural disaster. Once she graduated from law school, Krystrina sat for Puerto Rico's bar exam and passed/tested it in the 99th percentile. In search of better opportunities, Krystina then proceeded to move to Colorado (or the mainland or U.S.) where she gained legal experience in one of Colorado's largest personal injury law firm while she studied for the MultiState Bar Exam. While waiting for New Mexico's Board of Examination admission to New Mexico's bar, Krystina also accrued legal experience helping undocumented immigrants to fix their migratory status and working as a "law clerk" at Genus Law Group.

Steve Trinen

Seattle, WA

With over two decades of practice, Steve Trinen is an experienced lawyer, comfortable in the courtroom, who has successfully handled numerous cases through to a jury verdict. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, where he appeared twice on murder cases. Steve has argued before the Washington Supreme Court more than ten times and also argued before the Alaska Supreme Court. Before joining Puget Law Group, Steve worked for the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, handling a wide range of serious criminal cases. For several years he was the county’s lead meth lab prosecutor and is very familiar with the law of search and seizure, having trained law enforcement and the DEA. In addition, he represented the county in civil tort lawsuits, including multiple actions involving claims over a million dollars. These included breach of contract, inverse condemnation, and civil rights violations. Steve also defended a judge who was sued and achieved a complete dismissal of the lawsuit. Between the Prosecutor’s office and Puget law group, Steve was a personal injury attorney in private practice zealously representing the interests of injury victims. He handled several cases involving wrongful death and over a million dollars in damages. As a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable C. Kenneth Grosse of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Steve served for two years after graduating from law school. As a law student, he represented Seattle University in the Jessup International Law competition. His team was the regional champion and the third-placed U.S. team at the international rounds. Steve enjoys tutoring students in reading and English and leading youth activities in his free time. He also studies foreign languages, including French, Spanish, ancient Greek, and Latin, although his work duties have limited his ability to maintain fluency.

Anthony J. Lochiatto

Boston, MA

Anthony J. Lochiatto graduated cum laude with a B.S. from Boston College in 1985 and received his J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1989. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, its Litigation Section, the American Bar Association, its General Litigation Section, and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Mr. Lochiatto opened his private practice in 1992 and has over two decades of experience handling personal injury and criminal cases. He also speaks Spanish.

Jaime Aird

Orlando, FL

Jaime brings to the Sekou Clarke Law Group a tenacious spirit for litigation and trained eye for detail. Having attained his Bachelor of Business Administration at the Florida International University and his Master of Business Administration at Nova Southeastern University, Jaime set his sights on the law. At the Florida International University College of Law Jaime was exposed to varies aspects of the law through opportunities to assist others in the FIU pro bono clinic, where he spent countless hours giving back to those who could not afford to pay for legal services. After graduating Jaime entered into the legal world as a prosecutor, first at the West Palm Beach State Attorney's Office, then later at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. After learning, training, and fighting for the State of Florida, Jaime decided to enter private practice. Jaime took all of his training and experience and started the Law Offices of Jaime A. Aird, P.A., where he practices criminal defense, driving under the influence, immigration and personal injury in South Florida.

Lester J. Friedman

Beverly Hills, CA

Lester J. Friedman, a native of Los Angeles, graduated from UCLA in 1973 and Southwestern School of Law in 1976. He began his legal career representing injured applicants and was a partner at Olan & Friedman before founding the Law Offices of Lester Friedman in 1986, focusing exclusively on California workers' compensation law. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law by The State Bar of California and has served on its Board of Legal Specialization. Friedman has been actively involved with the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) since 1990, serving on its board and as Management Chair. He was appointed a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Judge Protem in 1984 and an arbitrator in 1990. Recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2005 and a Best Lawyer since 2009, he also has a background in local politics, serving on the Beverly Hills Traffic and Parking Commission and City Council. He is the official scorer for UCLA men’s basketball and NCAA tournaments.

Beth Murphy

Madison, WI

Beth Murphy provides caring and compassionate representation to the victims and families of serious bodily injury and wrongful death throughout Illinois. She graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2001, with an award in Trial Advocacy. Beth also has a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University. Beth is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Illinois Bar Association. She worked for the personal injury law firm of Murphy, Gillick, Wicht & Prachtauser from 2001 to 2007. She is proficient in Spanish and volunteers her services, as time permits, to Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Centro Romero (facilitating women’s issues), and Casa of Cook County (as a Child Advocate).

Henrietta N. Ezeoke

Missouri City, TX

Henrietta Ezeoke is a personal injury lawyer based in Missouri City and Houston. She earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 2000 and has over 20 years of experience. She represents individuals in various personal injury cases, including car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, and catastrophic injuries. Known for her integrity, compassion, and strong client relationships, she guides clients through legal challenges with personalized service.

Angelica Anguiano

Modesto, CA

Angelica Anguiano is the founder and managing attorney of Anguiano Law, specializing in personal injury claims such as wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, and falling trees. She has been practicing personal injury law since 2013 and is actively involved in public service, serving on the Stanislaus County Fair Board and the Gallo Center for the Arts Board of Trustees. She is fluent in Spanish.

Anthony J. Vignier

Kearny, NJ

Anthony J. Vignier has been practicing law since 1991, specializing in Bankruptcy, Real Estate Transactions, Wills, Estate Planning and Probate, and traffic matters. He is also a Certified Financial Planner, offering clients legal representation, asset and income protection strategies, and investment guidance.

Donald F. Noack, Jr.

Excelsior, MN

Donald F. Noack, Jr. is an attorney licensed in Minnesota since 1988, focusing on Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, and Premises Liability. He is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association and the Minnesota Association for Justice.

John T. (“Johnnie”) Edwards

Boise, ID

John Edwards is a managing partner at Hepworth Holzer, LLP, with over thirty years of experience in personal injury litigation. He began his career representing insurers before founding his own firm in 1992 to represent injured individuals. John is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubble and recognized by Superlawyers. He is fluent in Spanish and uses his background working for and against insurers to maximize client claims. He also taught law-related classes at Boise State University for 13 years and is the defensive coordinator for a local high school football team.

Michael Grubbs

Scottsdale, AZ

Michael Grubbs is a trial lawyer at Warnock MacKinlay handling both pre-suit and litigation cases. Michael has experience handling car accident, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and other cases defending the rights of people who have been injured by another party’s negligence. Mr. Grubbs has a knack for assessing cases with an eye for a defendants’ anticipated excuses, and developing a litigation strategy focused on blunting these defenses. Michael is an Arizona native, and he currently lives in Gilbert with his wife and three children. After graduating from a local high school, Mike lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for two years as a service missionary, where he learned to speak Spanish fluently. Upon returning home, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with honors, and finishing with a 4.0 GPA. He currently volunteers at his local church working with children. In his increasingly rare spare time, he enjoys reading, playing soccer, playing games, following NBA basketball, and spending time with family and friends. Michael Grubbs spent the first part of his career practicing at an insurance defense firm. While there he practiced a wide variety of cases such as malpractice, negligence, personal injury, accident, slip and fall, auto accident, wrongful death, premises liability, construction defect, fire loss, product liability, contract disputes, and general tort liability. By working at an insurance defense firm, Michael obtained experience understanding how insurance companies and Defendants generally evaluate and process claims. This insight provides valuable understanding and knowledge that Michael now utilizes in prosecuting claims on behalf of Plaintiffs. He chose to “change sides” so that he could help to make a difference in the lives of individuals who have been wronged. He is currently licensed to practice law in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. He graduated from Arizona Summit Law School, where he was Valedictorian of his class, graduated Summa Cum Laude, finished with a 3.97 GPA, and passed with the highest bar score from Arizona Summit Law School for the subsequent Arizona bar exam. While attending law school, he earned eight separate CALI awards, awarded to the top student in an individual class, was on the dean’s list every eligible semester, served as a staff editor on the Arizona Summit Law Review, and was awarded the Presidential Scholarship given to the top student in the school. Michael also volunteered over 100 hours as a Rule 38 Certified student in the ASLS Veteran’s Legal Clinic assisting Veterans with general legal aid.