Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Arturo Martinez

Austin, TX

Arturo Martinez has built a record of courtroom success for over 30 years in various fields including car accidents, harm caused by defective products, and workplace injuries. He uses his experience, skills, and dedication to protect his clients’ legal rights and help restore their lives. As a former insurance defense lawyer, he knows how to take on big insurance companies. As a former San Juan, Texas Municipal Judge, he knows how to present the strongest possible case on behalf of his clients to the jury.

Michelle Y. Gurian

Miami, FL

Michelle Y. Gurian is an associate attorney at Brais Law Firm, concentrating in plaintiffs’ civil trial practice. Her experience includes land-based and admiralty/maritime personal injury, wrongful death, and class action litigation. She was co-lead counsel in a jury trial in Broward County resulting in one of the top 100 personal injury verdicts in Florida in 2017. Michelle works closely with clients, providing honest assessments and addressing concerns. She is fluent in Spanish.

Tyler Tylka

League City, TX

Tyler J. Tylka is an associate at the Tylka Law Firm. He vigorously represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including personal injury and insurance related disputes. He is passionate and devoted to helping injured individuals and their families, providing aggressive representation and seeking to protect consumer rights.

Francis H. Padron

Peachtree Corners, GA

Francis H. Padron is the managing partner and founder of Padron Law, a law firm dedicated to helping Georgia residents who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. With over a decade of experience in the legal field, Attorney Padron takes pride in guiding his clients through the complexities of the legal system, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Licensed to practice in Georgia and Florida, Attorney Padron is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, an organization committed to advocating for injury victims. Born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Madrid, Spain, Attorney Padron is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients and handle complex legal matters with clarity.

Lyle B. Masnikoff

West Palm Beach, FL

The firm is led by Mr. Lyle B. Masnikoff, who has received an “A.V. Preeminent” Rating, the highest possible rating a lawyer can receive from the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. He graduated cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School in 1998 and also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Masnikoff has represented thousands of clients throughout Florida, handling Final Hearings, Trials, Mediations, and depositions. He is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to practice in the Middle and North Districts of the Federal Circuit Courts in Florida.

Justin P. Dixon is an associate attorney at Dixon & Daley, LLP. He graduated from the University of San Diego in 2003 and Trinity School of Law in 2006. Admitted to the California Bar in 2006, he practices personal injury, workers' compensation, bankruptcy, and family law.

Lorretta Owen

Richmond, TX

Attorney Lorretta Owen is an experienced trial lawyer with thirty years of trial experience, including having tried hundreds of jury trials in the District and County Courts of Victoria, Lamar, and Fort Bend counties. She utilizes those trial skills to defend clients who have been subjected to the Eminent Domain process, to ensure those landowners receive fair compensation for their property being taken by governmental entities or other condemning authorities. Outside of being an attorney, her interests include working out, as well as country and western dance.

James Browne

Indianapolis, IN

James Browne is an experienced courtroom attorney specializing in work accident and auto accident cases, providing legal representation in both English and Spanish. A fourth-generation attorney, he earned his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and his law degree from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 1994. He is a certified Indiana mediator and has extensive jury trial experience in civil and criminal law, including personal injury, business litigation, insurance coverage, worker’s compensation, and construction law. He is admitted to practice before the Indiana Supreme Court, United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals. He is active in local Hispanic organizations and the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Maria P. Mendoza

Miami, FL

Maria P. Mendoza is a Florida-licensed attorney with extensive experience in insurance and personal injury law. Before representing injured clients, she worked for two of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., gaining valuable insight into how insurers handle claims. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law and her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Florida International University. Earlier in her career, Maria worked as a paralegal at a personal injury firm and later practiced civil litigation after passing the Florida Bar. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is dedicated to providing skilled, compassionate representation and helping clients achieve fair outcomes after an injury.

Julia G. Baginski Brandt

Port St. Lucie, FL

Attorney Julia Baginski Brandt has practiced law in Florida for nearly two decades. She specializes in estate planning and family law, and is known for customizing solutions for her clients. She is also an ordained minister.

Mario Cisneros

Brownsville, TX

Mario A. Cisneros, born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, returned to his hometown after graduating from law school in 2008. He spent three years as a prosecutor at the Cameron County District Attorney’s office, trying several cases to verdict and heading the White-Collar Crime Division. After working in insurance defense, he joined Law Giant Injury Lawyers in 2014, where he has recovered millions for clients and achieved one of Texas’ Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in 2019.

Ancelys Moreno

Miami Lakes, FL

Ancelys is a key part of the team at Redemption Law! Her role as both a Case Manager and Office Manager shows that she’s not only handling the practical side of things but also providing clients with the personalized attention they need during what can be a stressful time. Her experience in personal injury law must be invaluable in making sure that clients get the best possible outcomes.

Dan obtained his law degree from the University of Florida in 2005 with high honors. Dan is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, and The Florida Bar. He is admitted to all courts in the State of Florida, the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Tax Court. Daniel has received multiple distinctions such as Avvo's Top Attorney, Avvo's Client's Choice Award, and Orlando Family Magazines' Readers' Choice for Best Personal Injury Attorney.

Ricardeau Lucceus

Tampa, FL

Ricardeau Lucceus is a Tampa-based personal injury attorney serving the Florida community. He earned his JD from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Baccalaureate in Political Science from the University of South Florida. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2019, he is known for his dedication to clients, offering services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole. He is also a passionate advocate for public policy, humanitarian issues, and a published author.

Mitchell T. Brooks

Salt Lake City, UT

Mitchell T. Brooks was born in Bountiful, Utah on June 4, 1975. He received a B.A. in Finance from the University of Utah in 2003 and received a J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2007. While attending law school, he participated in John Marshall's renowned Fair Housing Clinic, Predatory Lending Clinic, and Czech Republic International Law Program. Mr. Brooks served as a legal intern for The Office of Governor John Huntsman Jr. working with the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, and was licensed by the State of Utah as a Certified Appraiser and Sales Agent. He was selected by his peers as Utah Business Magazine's 2018 Legal Elite in the area of family law. Currently, Mr. Brooks volunteers for Safe Harbor Women's Shelter providing pro bono representation for Protective Orders and serves as Executive Vice President for the Bountiful District of the Ute Conference and Vice President for Davenport Boxing Club SLC. He also volunteers as a little league football and wrestling coach. Mr. Brooks is fluent in Spanish. His areas of practice include personal injury and wrongful death litigation, civil litigation, family law, landlord tenant law, criminal law, real estate law and sports law.

Barry Semel-Weinstein is the founder of BSW Law Group PLLC, licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. With over 15 years of litigation experience, he began his career in defense, handling complex personal injury, commercial, and construction matters. Since 2014, he has focused exclusively on plaintiff representation, building a reputation for delivering results in high-stakes injury cases. He is recognized by Super Lawyers, including being named a Rising Star for several years and now on the New York Metro Super Lawyers list.

Vivian H. Fazio

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vivian H. Fazio is the founder and president of the Law Offices of Vivian H. Fazio, P.A. With 25 years of experience, she practices personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation in South Florida. She is an aggressive litigator, a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator, and is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. She is also active in various legal associations and community service, and offers legal counsel in English and Spanish.

Bryan Sanchez

Rock Hill, SC

Bryan N. Sanchez is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and North Carolina. Mr. Sanchez is also licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Mr. Sanchez is bilingual in both Spanish and English. Mr. Sanchez represents all types of injured clients, whether they were hurt at work (“hurt on the job”), hurt in a car wreck, or hurt by way of a slip and fall. Mr. Sanchez is originally from South Florida. After attending the University of Florida, Mr. Sanchez moved back to South Florida to be with his family, where he obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida International University. Mr. Sanchez obtained a Bachelor of Arts with a triple major in Finance, Management, and International Business. During law school, he graduated early and was a Dean’s List award recipient. Mr. Sanchez’s workers’ compensation practice consists of appearing before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission. This is the trial court for workers' compensation claims. Mr. Sanchez works to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Mr. Sanchez has been able to obtain seven-figure settlements for clients who have been injured at work. Mr. Sanchez has experience handling various types of injury cases, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), back injuries (herniated discs, pinched nerves, etc.), and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD/CRPS).

Elissa M. Coombs is an experienced litigation attorney and serves as Litigation Counsel for The Law Office of David E. Gordon & Elissa M. Coombs. Prior to joining Gordon, she worked for 17 years as a defense attorney, primarily handling maritime cases. Elissa’s experience as a defense attorney gives her unique insight into how insurance companies evaluate and defend personal injury cases. Since 2003, Elissa has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis School of Law. She is currently teaching a course in maritime law to second- and third-year law students. Elissa is admitted to practice in all Tennessee and Mississippi state courts, numerous United States District Courts, and both the Fifth and Sixth Circuit United States Courts of Appeals. Elissa has also been certified as a Proctor in Admiralty by the Maritime Law Association of the United States.

Janie Ortiz-Acosta

Salinas, CA

Janie Ortiz-Acosta practices personal injury law, including automobile accidents, wrongful death, premises liability and products liability. Her practice also includes representing injured workers in Workers’ Compensation. She was born and raised in the Salinas Valley and is fluent in Spanish. She attended Everett Alvarez High School and completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Monterey College of Law.

Mr. Machado believes in the power of referral. That’s how he treats every new client, since most of them were referred by old clients. Having retired from his successful bankruptcy practice of a thousand clients, Mr. Machado now brings that same level of aptitude and success to the personal injury world as he fights for injured victims and their highest possible financial recovery. Having had many years of experience dealing with and litigating against uncooperative insurance companies, large hospitals, commercial entities, insured and uninsured drivers and powerful law firms, he skillfully navigates the injury claims system, both in and out of court, and does not stop until his clients are fully redressed. According to Mr. Machado: "My clients will receive the financial compensation they deserve, no matter how long it takes. My clients will refer other clients to me after they see my work. My clients will call us family because that’s how we treat them.” But while he is aggressive in fighting for his clients’ interests, he demonstrates genuine care and compassion to his clients. Mr. Machado runs his practice in a tight, speedy fashion, always keeping his clients informed of important aspects of their case. He is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate with a majority of Californians.

Emily Vaught

New York City, NY

Emily Vaught is an Associate at Merson Law, PLLC who earned her B.S. in Political Science, with minors in Economics and Spanish and Hispanic Studies, at Texas Christian University in 2016. Emily graduated Cum Laude from Brooklyn Law School in 2021. During her time at Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Vaught was a nationally awarded member of the Brooklyn Law School Moot Court Honors Society where she both competed as a student advocate and coached other student advocates. Ms. Vaught served as Vice President of the Society for the 2020-2021 academic year. Ms. Vaught was also a Notes Editor for The Journal of Law and Policy and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. Prior to law school, Ms. Vaught worked as a legal assistant intern at the Orange County Alternate Defender Office in Santa Ana, California, where she developed her passion for helping clients in need. She further explored that passion as a participant in Brooklyn Law School’s BLS/EXI Innocence Clinic, where students work in conjunction with the Exoneration Initiative (EXI) to provide legal assistance to wrongfully convicted persons in New York. EXI focuses on the most challenging cases - those lacking DNA evidence. Ms. Vaught began her career at Merson Law as a legal intern in 2019. Since then, she has been a law clerk, under attorney supervision, conducting legal research and drafting complaints and motions for cases involving sexual assault, medical malpractice, and personal injury. As an Associate, Ms. Vaught looks forward to helping her clients achieve justice, and to assist them in obtaining a sense of closure for the traumas they have endured.

Stephanie Hines

Gainesville, FL

Stephanie Hines brings experience in both civil and criminal law to the firm. After graduating with Honors from both the University of Florida for undergraduate and the University of Mississippi School of Law, Stephanie began her career practicing civil law. During that time, Stephanie focused primarily on personal injury, medical malpractice, and social security - fighting hard for clients, and handling cases through settlements totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Stephanie then turned her attention to criminal law, to serve the community and gain trial experience. During that time, Stephanie prosecuted both misdemeanors and felony crimes, taking over 25 cases to jury verdict and securing crucial convictions. Now a partner with Warner, Sechrest & Butts, P.A., Stephanie helps clients with matters in the following areas: Construction - including (but not limited to) cases involving: Lien foreclosure actions Disclosure issues during the sale of a home Construction defects Contract reviews and disputes Real Estate (Closings) Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Civil Trial. In addition to practicing law, Stephanie is involved with the local legal community. To that end, Stephanie has served on the Board of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, is a member of the Bennett Inn of Court and the Young Lawyer’s Division of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, is on the Florida Bar Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee, and is admitted to practice in the Northern District of Florida. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with her family - including her husband, their two children, and their dog. After studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Stephanie is also proficient in Spanish. Stephanie looks forward to helping you with your civil matters!