Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Justin H. King is a preeminent personal injury litigation attorney in the Inland Empire, known for vigorously and compassionately representing injury victims. He began his career in class action law, then gained intimate knowledge of insurance defense tactics by working for an insurance defense firm. Now, he dedicates 100% of his practice to representing injured individuals and their families, achieving numerous six and seven-figure results. He is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized by the National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine, and Los Angeles Magazine. He holds leadership positions in various legal organizations, including President of the San Bernardino County Bar Association, and was appointed to the Inland Empire Judicial Selection Advisory Committee by Governor Newsom. He is licensed in California and federal district courts. Justin emphasizes a trial-first strategy, early expert retention, and personalized client service, providing his personal cell phone number to clients.

Michaelangelo Matera

Hauppauge, NY

Michaelangelo Matera is a founding partner in the Firm. His practice areas are criminal defense, personal injury, commercial litigation and general litigation and has handled Federal and State cases all over the State of New York and in several other states across the Country. Michaelangelo is a native of Long Island where he currently resides today. He spent four years at Binghamton University in upstate New York prior to attending law school where he received several awards, including the American Jurisprudence award in Trial Practice. Even prior to his admission to the New York Bar, Michaelangelo was hired to work for the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office where he spent several years. During his time there, he successfully prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to homicides. He took trial verdicts in dozens of cases, the vast majority of which resulted in convictions. After his time as a prosecutor, Michaelangelo spent several years working for a firm that focused on civil defense litigation. After his time there, he went into private practice where he has successfully represented clients in matters ranging from criminal defense to personal injury cases to commercial litigation from New York to as far as Florida and Arizona, having tried countless cases to verdict. Michaelangelo is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an exclusive group formed by attorneys who have secured individual verdicts for their clients in excess of one million dollars. He is also a member of the New York State Defender’s Association, The National College for DUI Defense, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Criminal Bar Association, Catholic Lawyers Group and Columbian Lawyers Association. Michaelangelo has also been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association and The National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s top one percent and America’s Top 100 Trial Attorneys. He is also admitted to practice law in the federal courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Daniel Barrera

Alexandria, VA

For the past 30 years, Attorney Daniel Barrera has represented thousands of injured accident victims. He has been lead counsel in more than 100 trials, and has obtained several judgments and settlements in excess of one million dollars. His impressive track record of substantial settlements earned him a lifetime membership with the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. As a seasoned trial lawyer, he is not afraid of taking a case to court if it will benefit his clients. When it comes to protecting the rights of his clients to fair compensation, he is relentless and dedicated.

Thomas A. Cifarelli

Irvine, CA

Tom Cifarelli is recognized as one of the nation’s top attorneys in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He has been selected as one of the top 500 plaintiff lawyers in America and the top 50 Attorneys in Orange County by Super Lawyers. He has won and collected over $100 million for his clients in the last five years alone. Throughout his entire career, he has made law in important areas including privacy rights and school district liability for children sexually abused by teachers. He is a recognized expert in the areas of child sexual abuse litigation, privacy rights, pharmacy mistakes and handling high profile personal injury litigation throughout California.

Justin McMinn

Austin, TX

Austin personal injury lawyer, Justin McMinn, puts his client’s needs first. After a serious accident many have put their future in Justin’s hands due to his strong track record of success. Justin takes great care to ensure clients understand the process of their case. Clients who choose to work with Justin can expect to be treated like family while Justin defends their legal rights. Justin McMinn, a partner at McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, is a car accident attorney in Austin representing victims of serious injuries and accidents seeking the compensation they deserve. Justin has a strong passion for seeking justice for people whose health, lives, families, and ability to earn a living have been jeopardized as a result of an accident or injury through no fault of their own. Since joining the McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, Justin has helped countless people get back on their feet after serious accidents. Justin McMinn has practiced personal injury law since 2007.

T.J. Smith

Louisville, KY

T.J. Smith is a seasoned personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience, exclusively handling Kentucky personal injury cases. He has secured over $250 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients. He is recognized with numerous awards including Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Best of Louisville, and NAOPIA Top 10 Attorney. T.J. is known for his personalized service and commitment to his clients, offering direct communication and a compassionate approach.

Steven R. Smith

Garden City, NY

Steven R. Smith is the senior trial attorney at the Law Office of Steven R. Smith, with over 35 years of experience exclusively handling personal injury and medical malpractice claims. He has a proven track record of obtaining significant verdicts and negotiating favorable settlements. Steven personally reviews, manages, and controls every case. He earned his J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 1988, and also holds undergraduate and master's degrees in Psychology from C.W. Post College of Long Island University. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey, as well as the United States Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts.

Darren Tobin

Atlanta, GA

Darren Tobin is the founding and managing attorney of Tobin Injury Law, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He has over 20 years of experience, a proven track record of record-setting verdicts and settlements, including a $100 million jury verdict and a $22.7 million settlement. He is recognized as a 'Super Lawyer', 'Legal Elite', and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is known for his hands-on approach and client-centered philosophy.

Matthew R. Thibodeau

Duluth, MN

Matthew R. Thibodeau is a partner at Trial Group North, specializing in Asbestos Defense, Contracts, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Silica and Catalyst Defense, Trucking and Motor Vehicle Accidents, Construction, and Workers' Compensation. He is licensed in Minnesota since 1997, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and a B.A. from the University of St. Thomas. Matthew has received numerous honors and awards, including Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year, Minnesota Super Lawyer Rising Star multiple times, Top Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans, Paul Harris Fellow, B. Warren Hart Distinguished Service Award, Founders Day Award, and the DRI SLDO Diversity Award. He is actively involved in various professional associations and community service initiatives, and is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Aymara, and Quechua.

Ivan F. Cabrera

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ivan F. Cabrera is a founding member of LCTR and is their “numbers man” who talks dollars and real-world sense to clients. He applies his accounting and business background to assess what a medical malpractice claim is truly worth. Ivan's role within the firm is twofold: he uses his business background to look at the corporate structures of the defendants and he quantifies the economic losses sustained by a client. He also works with experts to put together damage models. Ivan’s deep knowledge the law goes back to 1992, when he joined a prominent South Florida insurance defense firm after earning his degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. He has litigated wrongful death, personal injury, and commercial cases throughout the United States, Central and South America; has appeared before courts and tribunals in Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico and is licensed to practice law in Florida, the District of Columbia and New York. He is also fluent in Spanish and English.

Peter C. Beard

Springfield, IL

Born in Springfield, Illinois, Peter C. Beard is a Partner & Attorney at Holley, Rosen & Beard. He received his B.A. from Bradley University in 1992 and his J.D. from Southern Illinois University in 1997. He previously served as an Assistant States Attorney and Assistant Attorney General before joining the firm. His practice areas include personal injury, criminal law, DUI/traffic, driver's license reinstatement, and general civil litigation. He is licensed in Illinois and admitted to practice in several U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Claims/Vaccine Court. He has received numerous honors, including The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and a High Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards from Martindale-Hubbell.

Marc L. Schatten

Denver, CO

Marc Schatten is a well-respected and top-rated personal injury lawyer and the founder/owner of Schatten Law Firm. He has over twenty-five years of litigation experience, with the last ten years focused on personal injury law. He represents clients in serious and catastrophic personal injury cases across Colorado, including car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, slip and fall, dog bite, and assault cases. Mr. Schatten has been recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer for six consecutive years (2020-2025) and has a track record of delivering powerful results for his clients, including litigating a personal injury case before the Colorado Supreme Court. He focuses on a small number of cases to provide close personal attention and high-quality legal services.

Haleh Shekarchian

Beverly Hills, CA

Haleh Shekarchian is a Beverly Hills attorney specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation, with over 29 years of experience. She is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized for her expertise in settling and litigating a wide range of claims. She is highly-rated on Avvo and respected by her peers for her integrity and compassionate representation. The firm offers services in English, Spanish, and Farsi.

Esther Uria Labovick

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Esther Uria LaBovick is an attorney driven by empathy for those suffering and a passion for protecting innocent victims. She specializes in personal injury and mass torts, representing clients against insurance companies. Her tenacious personality aligns with the firm's 'Warriors for Justice' vision. She is also deeply involved in community outreach, serving on various boards and founding Hispanos Unidos to support the Hispanic community.

Randall K. Calvert

Oklahoma City, OK

Randy Calvert has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership, and excellence in business and commercial litigation. Mr. Calvert is a commercial trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience handling complex high-stakes disputes. He has tried high-stakes cases in multiple states. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado. In 2008, Lawyers USA recognized Mr. Calvert’s jury verdict in Hebble v Shell as the 8th most significant verdict in the United States. He collected the largest punitive damage award in Oklahoma history in 2010. His efforts to protect oil and gas royalty owners resulted in an expansion of the duties oil companies owed to royalty owners. He has consistently held the highest peer review rating from his fellow lawyers. He has been named an Oklahoma Super Lawyer every year from 2009 to 2024, and Oklahoma Magazine named him Best Attorney in Oklahoma City. Calvert Law Firm was founded in 1990 to provide the highest level of expert counsel and aggressive representation to those we serve. Our firm has extensive experience in complex litigation. We prepare every case for trial; the only way to obtain a good result is to prepare for trial, whether the result is a jury verdict or a satisfactory settlement. Preparation is the key to victory. Mr. Calvert has 35 years of experience and has secured more than $100 million in verdicts for his clients. Calvert Law Firm maintains referral relationships with top attorneys nationwide. We regularly receive case referrals from some of Oklahoma’s largest law firms and litigation boutiques that know Calvert Law Firm’s work and trust the firm with important matters. We are available as lead trial counsel or to consult on your case. Our lawyers have the skill and experience to predict the actions of the opposition while implementing strategies to maximize our client’s success. We have the experience and resources to help you maximize recovery. Mr. Calvert’s experience as a Certified Public Accountant and management consultant and significant business experience lets him quickly get up to speed on complex business and financial cases. His background in corporate law gives him the perspective to effectively advise clients about when to pursue traditional litigation and when to choose more affordable alternative dispute resolution methods. While he has years of experience in traditional litigation, he is also skilled in arbitration and negotiation outside of the courtroom. Our uncommon representation yields extraordinary results. Our lawyers have obtained record-setting multi-million verdicts. Through tenacity and fearless devotion to our clients’ causes, we successfully represent individuals, businesses, and large corporations. Our experience, preparation, and aggressive representation result in the best outcomes against adversaries with greater size and resources. Preparation is the key to victory. After a jury trial, the Judge wrote in a post-trial ruling awarding attorney fees and costs, “\[Mr. Calvert’s\] preparatory work could only be described as brilliant.” Mr. Calvert’s approach to each case is to outwork the adversary - complete mastery of the facts, of the law, and particular complexities of the case. We conduct focus groups throughout our trial preparation. We recognize the bias we and our clients bring to any dispute. We conduct focus groups to make sure we can see both sides of the dispute through the eyes of unbiased individuals, like the individuals who will sit on our jury. Experienced trial lawyers can succeed in trials involving different subject matters or industries with thorough preparation and hard work. We don’t limit our practice to niche subject matters or particular industries. Trials are our specialty, and we excel at trying all kinds of cases. Calvert Law Firm has successfully tried and resolved major cases involving trucking accidents, medical malpractice, fraud, securities, business disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, personal injury, oil and gas, royalty owner rights, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, accounting malpractice, attorney malpractice, dealership and franchising, and other complex disputes. Calvert Law Firm’s trial successes include a broad spectrum of cases. Some noteworthy cases include but are not limited to: $66 million Jury Verdict - Fraud and breach of fiduciary duty; Lawyers USA listed the verdict as number 6 of the “Top 10 Verdicts of 2008.” $27 million Jury Verdict - Bad faith refusal to settle insurance claim $8 million Jury Verdict - Bad faith refusal to settle insurance claim $500,000 Punitive Damage Verdict - Bad faith denial of small insurance claim $1.6 million Arbitration Award - Securities fraud Jury Verdict Confirming ownership 1,500 acre royalty Jury Defense Verdict - Denying $5.5 million claim for breach of contract and fraud. Mr. Calvert has consistently held the highest peer review rating from his fellow lawyers, he has been recognized as an Oklahoma Super Lawyer for the past 16 years, he has an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martingale-Hubbell, and Oklahoma Magazine named him Best Attorney in Oklahoma City for multiple years. The client should always receive more benefits than the cost of our services. We offer various types of success-based fee agreements. We do the work up-front to evaluate cases. If we are not willing to bet on a case, then we won’t ask a client to spend their money on our fees. We align our interests with our client’s interests; we can’t afford to lose, and we also can’t afford to win inefficiently. We are invested in an efficient outcome, so we are focused on winning in front of the jury, judge, or arbitrator, not fighting pointless battles. We counter the profit-driven bloat of our opponents with focus, creativity, and efficiency.

Kenny S. Ramirez

San Bernardino, CA

Kenny S. Ramirez is the founder and principal San Bernardino personal injury attorney of the Law Office of Kenny S. Ramirez. He has extensive experience in catastrophic injury, personal injury, car accidents, pedestrian accidents, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and government entity liability cases. He has obtained numerous settlements in the five, six, seven, and eight figures and has tried cases in state and federal court. He is recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, and Top 10 National Latino Trial Lawyers. He is fluent in Spanish.

Jeff Weinstein

Athens, TX

Jeff Weinstein is a personal injury lawyer in Athens, TX, with nearly 40 years of legal experience. He earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University and a finance degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Dallas, prosecuting over 300 jury trials. Jeff is dedicated to fighting for injured clients in East Texas, providing personalized service, and is actively involved in community initiatives.

Steven Benvenisti

Teaneck, NJ

Steven Benvenisti, Esq. is a Partner at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. He represents personal injury victims from car accidents, falls, and negligence. A survivor of a severe drunk driving accident, he is a nationally recognized advocate for drunk driving victims and individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other life-altering injuries. He authored 'Spring Break: A True Story of Hope and Determination' and is the current President of the Board of Trustees of The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. He also serves on the New Jersey Advisory Board of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and was previously on MADD’s National Board of Directors.

Christopher Perez

Paramus, NJ

Christopher Perez is a personal injury trial lawyer, who has zealously advocated the interests of several thousand accident victims, since becoming an attorney in 2005. For many lawyers, the practice of law is just a job or a way to make a living. For Mr. Perez, it is much more than that-it is a calling. As a child, he and his immediate family members were involved in a devastating truck accident, in which he lost his older brother to a spinal cord injury. He almost lost his second older brother and father as well in the accident. Both were hospitalized for months. This tragedy gave Mr. Perez a very personal mission in life-to help those who have suffered similar trauma as a result of an accident. Mr. Perez consistently obtains favorable jury verdicts and settlements in complex matters involving spinal injuries and other orthopedic and neurological injuries. He brings a passion and intensity to the courtroom, which is fueled by his genuine desire to help each of his clients to the greatest extent possible. In 2009, the Supreme Court of New Jersey appointed Mr. Perez to the Supreme Court Ethics Committee, District VC-Essex County, and he served on the Ethics Committee from 2009 to 2013. Mr. Perez has argued cases before the New Jersey Appellate Division as well as the Disciplinary Review Board of the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey.

Eric D. Nielsen

Houston, TX

Eric D. Nielsen is the founder of The Nielsen Law Firm, P.C., committed to representing injured individuals in Houston and throughout Texas. He specializes in personal injury cases including wrongful death, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, burns, electric shocks, fractures, surgeries, and herniated spinal discs, representing both adults and children. With over 30 years of experience, Eric is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1991. He has achieved an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 20 years and a “Superb” rating from Avvo, reflecting his proven track record of securing favorable verdicts and settlements.

Michael A. Fiumara

Santa Rosa, CA

Michael A. Fiumara is the founding partner of Fiumara Law, PC, with over three decades of experience in childhood sexual abuse cases, education law, criminal defense, and serious plaintiff’s personal injury. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers University, holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Law Degree from Rutgers University Law School. He is inducted into the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers of America and has an unmatched knowledge of Sonoma and Marin County court systems.

Jon Paul Rion

Dayton, OH

Jon Paul Rion is president of Rion, Rion and Rion, L.P.A, Inc., a three generation, criminal defense law firm, founded in 1938 by his grandfather. He is Board Certified in the field of criminal law and he has been continuously listed in the Best Lawyers in America. He has tried in excess of one hundred (100) felony jury trials, including capitol cases. He is a former president and Board of Director of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jon Paul Rion has been selected as a Fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. The ABCL is an exclusive national, legal, honorary fellowship for outstanding criminal trial lawyers, the admission to which is by invitation only. The rigorous evaluation, by the top lawyers in the country, makes being elected a Fellow the highest honor in the field. Jon Paul Rion has practiced in thirty (30) states, and his firm of six lawyers, based in Dayton, Ohio enjoys a national reputation. He has dedicated his life to seeing truth and liberation for clients through the ancient practice of law which guarantees that rights and freedoms are to be defended and protected.

Michael Kohan

Manhasset, NY

Attorney Michael Kohan is a graduate of Queens College with a degree in Political Science and dual minors in History and Psychology, where he advanced to the Dean’s List every semester and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Michael went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law, where he was a New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyer’s Section Statewide Trial Team Champion. As part of his studies, Michael was a student of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Prior to founding Kohan Law Group, Michael worked at one of Long Island’s largest litigation firms. In 2018, the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, appointed Michael to the Court’s Committees on Character and Fitness, to which he was re-appointed in 2022 and where he continues to proudly serve. As the founding partner of Kohan Law Group, PC, a boutique, civil litigation firm, Michael has significant experience litigating complex civil litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement. Moreover, Michael has proudly volunteered his time as the inaugural member of the personal injury division at Legally Links, a non-profit organization for the needy, including indigent widows and widowers. He has also volunteered by speaking regularly at a legal housing clinic in Woodside, NY with a retired Judge of the NYC Civil Court. Since 2015, Michael has been an annual panelist on the Queens County Bar Association’s continuing legal education courses on landlord-tenant law and real estate litigation. He has also presented CLEs on similar topics for the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers, Nassau County Bar Association and Queens County Women’s Bar Association, among other organizations. Among the attendees of these courses have been thousands of sitting Judges, attorneys and real estate professionals. Repeatedly named “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers, Michael has experience in many fields, involving both litigation and transactional matters, which has provided him with outstanding foresight and ability to isolate the primary issues in a matter. These skills have resulted in him being appointed as an arbitrator by the Nassau County Bar Association, where he regularly presides in the Nassau County District Court. As an active member of the Nassau and Queens County Bar Associations, Michael serves on various committees of those associations, including the Judiciary Committee (Queens), Ethics Committee (Nassau), Personal Injury Committee (Nassau/Queens) and the Appellate Law Committee (Nassau). Michael has also been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Hofstra Law School where he has taught trial and litigation skills courses. Additionally, Michael serves as President of the Network of Bar Leaders, a coalition of over 50 bar associations in the New York metropolitan area. Prior to that, in coordination with various Appellate Division and Supreme Court justices, Michael co-founded Jewish Bar Alliance NY, an umbrella non-profit organization representing the local Jewish bar associations in the New York Metropolitan area. He is also the immediate past president of the Queens County Brandeis Bar Association of Jewish judges and attorneys. Finally, Michael is the co-founder of the NYC Legal Referral Network, which has hosted regular events among prominent judges and attorneys in Manhattan and beyond and which has been prominently featured in the New York Law Journal. In his free time, Michael enjoys traveling, exploring New York City, trying new restaurants and burning those calories playing ultimate frisbee and golf.

Michael D. Herman

Walnut Creek, CA

Michael D. Herman is a leading personal injury attorney and founder of The Herman Firm, established in 2014. With nearly a decade of experience, he has earned numerous awards including California Super Lawyers Rising Stars, National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and is a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is known for his aggressive courtroom advocacy and compassionate client representation in personal injury and wrongful death cases across the San Francisco Bay area.