Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Julio C. Romero joined Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero, P.C. in 2016 and became a shareholder/owner in 2020. His practice focuses on personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, children’s rights, civil rights claims, and representing crime victims for sexual abuse claims. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has been recognized as a top-rated Rising Star.

Neal Green, Jr.

Corsicana, TX

Neal Green, Jr. is an experienced trial lawyer and mediator focusing on family law, criminal defense, probate, and estate administration. He also handles civil litigation for businesses and personal injury claims. He earned his law degree from Baylor Law School in 2002 and opened his firm in 2008, providing personalized legal services. He has deep roots in the Texas community.

Paul Sheston is a battle-tested trial attorney with a stellar track record in personal injury cases. He is licensed in Arizona and New Mexico state and federal courts, and admitted to the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been recognized as a 'Rising Star' by Southwest Super Lawyers for seven consecutive years (2014-2020) and one of the 'Top 40 Litigation Lawyers in Arizona Under 40' by The American Society of Legal Advocates (2016). Paul holds 'AV Preeminent' and 'Superb' ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo.com, respectively. He actively volunteers, providing pro bono legal work for domestic violence victims and serving as a competition judge.

York Major

Salt Lake City, UT

York Major is a skilled and aggressive negotiator with extensive experience resolving cases through settlement, mediation, arbitration, and trial. He is a tireless advocate focused on helping the injured fight back against the big insurance companies. York has practiced personal injury law in Utah for many years and has acquired a vast amount of knowledge and experience representing individuals in complex personal injury civil litigation cases. Throughout his legal career, York has successfully helped thousands of injured clients and has recovered millions of dollars in money damages on behalf of his clients in compensation for their injuries. Before joining The Advocates, and since 2004, York has exclusively represented plaintiffs who have been seriously injured in accidents. Outside of the office, York enjoys time outdoors, sports, travel, avid foodie, comedy, and a burgeoning pickleball enthusiast. He is also fluent in Spanish.

Nicole Lahmani is a dedicated personal injury attorney committed to helping accident victims seek justice after suffering from someone else’s negligence. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyal Law School, Los Angeles in 2011, graduating at the top of her class. She is a published author and speaks English, Hebrew, and Spanish. She was selected to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars in 2020 and 2021.

Steve A. Olczyk

Saint Charles, IL

Steve A. Olczyk is an accomplished Associate Attorney at Scott W. Sheen & Associates, P.C., providing legal solutions in personal injury, workers' compensation, family law, and criminal defense. He is a member of several bar associations in the Chicago legal community.

Allison C. McMillen is a second-generation plaintiffs’ attorney specializing in medical malpractice. Graduating magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2007, she has over 15 years of experience and is an active leader in legal associations.

Matthew Golden

Louisville, KY

Matthew Golden has been practicing law since 1997. He attended Transylvania University, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Immediately upon passing the bar, he was hired by the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office as a trial court prosecutor and tried his first jury trial three weeks later. Since then, Matt has been promoted to every position the office has to offer including First Assistant Jefferson County Attorney, the office’s highest appointed position. He retired from government practice in 2019 after serving County governments for almost 30 years. Matt continues to consult with several small cities, has served as the Interim General Counsel for TARC, and is currently serving as Chief of Public Services under Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration. In addition to his public service, Matt went into private practice and spent the better part of two decades at the law firm of Naber & Joyner, where he focused on bankruptcy, debt restructures, property law and personal injury. He joined the firm of Daniels & Associates in 2015 as a partner. Over the years, he obtained many favorable verdicts and settlements for his private clients. Matt is most proud of a six-figure judgment and recovery against a mortgage company for fraud and a 3.85 million dollar settlement for personal injuries against a trucking company. He is very happy to continue to help his clients.

SEYDI A. MORALES

Woodland Hills, CA

Seydi A Morales is an attorney licensed with the Californian State Bar since early 2019. She earned her J.D. from Glendale University College of Law, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, and a B.S. in Social Work from Fresno Pacific University. She has transactional and trial experience in Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, and Personal Injury, serving communities in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area.

Steven Michael Melley

Rhinebeck, NY

Steven Michael Melley is the Managing Partner at Law Office of Steven M Melley. He was admitted to practice in New York in 1976 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1980. He is a recipient of the New York Super Lawyers award in 2007 and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 1999. He is also listed in Who’s Who in American Law and the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Claudia Lopez

Houston, TX

Claudia Lopez, Esq., is an accomplished litigation attorney with extensive experience in both civil and criminal law. Currently serving as a Litigation Attorney at the Law Offices of Marcos & Associates, P.C., Ms. Lopez manages a substantial plaintiff’s personal injury docket. Prior to her current role, Ms. Lopez served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for six years. During her tenure, she successfully handled thousands of cases from preliminary hearings to jury trials, showcasing her robust trial practice skills and litigation expertise. Her experience spans across multiple divisions, including trial bureaus, specialized crime units, and grand jury proceedings. Throughout her time as a prosecutor, she gained extensive experience in case preparation, legal research, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy. A graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Ms. Lopez enhanced her legal education through participation in international study programs, focusing on Human Rights Law in Ireland and Immigration Law in Puerto Rico. Her academic excellence is demonstrated by her magna cum laude Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society. Before her role as a prosecutor, Ms. Lopez demonstrated her commitment to justice through volunteer work at various organizations, including the Earl Carl Institute’s Innocence Project Clinic and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services, where she served as a Team Leader. Ms. Lopez brings advanced Spanish language proficiency to her practice, along with extensive experience in legal research, case management, trial practice, and oral arguments. Her diverse background in both civil and criminal law, combined with her dedication to justice and client advocacy, makes her a formidable presence in the legal community.

John Q. Kelly

Greenwich, CT

Subsequent to his landmark verdict as lead attorney for the Estate of Nicole Brown Simpson in its wrongful death action against O.J. Simpson, John Q. Kelly continues to successfully handle matters that receive national and international coverage, most recently representing President Donald J. Trump in his lawsuits against the major social media companies. Kelly has a reputation as a meticulous, no-nonsense litigator, schooled in the nuances of physical, forensic, and circumstantial evidence, battle-tested in the courtroom on countless occasions, and seasoned by 30 years of deftly interacting with the media.

Richard M. Katz

Calabasas, CA

Richard M. Katz is a personal injury trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience, serving Southern and Northern California. He focuses exclusively on representing injured individuals in cases including medical malpractice, Kaiser Permanente claims, car accidents, slip and fall accidents, defective products, and motorcycle accidents. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only group for trial attorneys, and has extensive experience in negotiating and litigating serious injury claims. He graduated from Whittier College School of Law.

Spencer Dobbs

Odessa, TX

Spencer Dobbs holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University. Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court in 1995, he has practiced law in West Texas since 1996, representing thousands of clients in various legal matters including nursing home negligence, automobile and large truck injury, products liability, and premises liability. He is described as experienced, dependable, and honest.

Ben Abbas

Denver, CO

Ben Abbas is a dedicated trial attorney passionately pursuing justice for individuals injured through no fault of their own. He represents clients in product liability, trucking and motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, and commercial vehicle wrecks. A graduate of Baylor Law School, he focused on Estate Planning and was awarded the Thomas M. Featherston, Jr. Estate Planning Award. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, where he triple-majored in Political Science, Spanish, and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Patrick C. Hassett

Phoenix, AZ

Patrick Hassett is an Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group, focusing exclusively on personal injury cases. He is a skilled and detail-oriented lawyer dedicated to providing strong representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. A Phoenix native, Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and the University of Phoenix, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and his Juris Doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis in 2016. During law school, he interned at the Circuit Attorney's Office and the U.S. Trustee's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri. Patrick is licensed to practice law by the Arizona Supreme Court. In his free time, he enjoys golf, taking his dog to the park, trying new restaurants, and supporting local sports teams.

Alton J. Smith has been litigating personal injury cases on behalf of California residents for almost 30 years. He is a California Super Lawyer Selectee and holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating. He is past President of American Board of Trial Advocates-Orange County (ABOTA). He has participated in numerous trials as lead counsel.

Jimmy Fasig

Tallahassee, FL

I believe that there’s nothing in life that matters more than relationships. The business model of our law firm is founded on the practice of building genuine relationships with our clients and giving them world class legal service. This allows us to get full and fair compensation for them, as well as enriching our lives with lifelong friendships.

Alfonso Cabañas

San Antonio, TX

Alfonso Cabañas is the founding criminal defense lawyer of Cabañas Law Firm. He has extensive trial experience in federal white-collar, drug, and state criminal defense cases, as well as international criminal defense and business cases, particularly in Mexico and Latin America. A bilingual attorney, he represents English- and Spanish-speaking clients. He has been recognized as San Antonio's Best Lawyer by Scene In S.A. and a Super Lawyer, and has been providing legal representation since 2007.

Branson K. West

South Jordan, UT

Branson K. West is a highly respected criminal defense attorney in Utah with over 16 years of experience and more than 5,000 criminal cases fought. He is known as one of Utah's most trusted and effective trial lawyers, handling trials, motion hearings, preliminary hearings, and appeals. He has secured reduced charges, dismissals, and acquittals in cases ranging from DUI and drug offenses to domestic violence and serious felonies, and is recognized for his knowledge of the Utah court system and his dedication to clients.

Liliana Maldonado

Arden Hills, MN

Liliana is a bilingual, first-generation Mexican-American who knew from a young age that she wanted to advocate for those who often don’t have a voice to advocate for themselves. While working full-time throughout most of law school, Liliana graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law with summa cum laude honors. Graduating in the top 10% of her class, Liliana knows the value of hard work and brings that same drive to advocating for her clients. During law school, Liliana clerked at a reputable personal injury firm in Minneapolis where she became passionate about helping people who have been injured. Liliana also clerked at the Hennepin County Attorney’s office where she handled court hearings as a certified student attorney in the adult services division. After law school, Liliana spent two years clerking for the Honorable Laura A. Pietan in Washington County where she learned the ins ands outs of the court room and spent much of her time advising the judge on the applicable law and researching and writing court orders. Liliana prides herself in her work ethic and genuine compassion to help obtain the best outcomes for her clients. Liliana is outspoken when it comes to fighting for her clients rights and understands how difficult it may be for her clients when they’ve been injured. This is why she takes the time to educate them on the process and their cases and keeps them informed every step of the way.

Marvin Fuhrman, born in the Bronx, is an accomplished trial attorney with over thirty years’ experience, having appeared before Judges and Juries throughout New York State in complex personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. After graduating Brooklyn Law School in 1984 he joined a large litigation firm and became one of the youngest partners in the firm’s history. In 1991 he joined with his childhood friend Dr. Eliot Wolf to form WOLF & FUHRMAN, LLP, and the two have been practicing law together ever since. After obtaining multi-million dollar recoveries on behalf of severely disabled children he represented, Marvin was appointed by various Courts to continue to represent these children as their Guardian to insure their special needs are met and their assets properly managed and preserved. As guardian, Marvin has purchased specially equipped homes for, “his children”, and continues to be involved in making sure they have what they need to prosper, and live their lives in comfort. Marvin has also had the privilege to serve as a coach to 8th grade students here in the Bronx, in the annual Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition in which students learn to be lawyers by competing against other schools in an actual trial before Judges held at the Bronx County Courthouse every May. Marvin also returns to Brooklyn Law School on a regular basis to Judge and critique law students in the law school’s moot court competition as a member of the Brooklyn Law School Moot Court Honor Society. Marvin has been interviewed about his cases by the NY Post, Insider Exclusive and Channel 11, among others. Marvin is admitted to practice Law before both New York and New Jersey State Courts, the United States District Courts for the Southern & Eastern Districts, is a member of the American Association of Justice, the American Bar Association, and the Bronx County Bar Association. Marvin is also an active member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plantiffs. He is currently collaborating with a physician on a book involving medico-legal issues.

Andres K. O’Connell

Rockville, MD

Over the course of his career, Andres K. O'Connell has tried to verdict well over one hundred civil jury or bench trials in State and Federal courts and, along the way, he has developed vast and varied litigation experience handling a diverse collection of civil matters, including personal injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, pharmaceutical errors, large property damage claims and business disputes. Mr. O'Connell has also successfully represented a multitude of clients in private mediations, binding arbitration hearings and in administrative proceedings before various agencies in Maryland and in the District of Columbia. In addition, Mr. O'Connell has handled an array of juvenile, domestic, traffic and criminal matters and he has a lengthy and proven track record of achieving positive and favorable results for his clients, no matter the type of case. Mr. O'Connell, a proficient Spanish speaker, is committed to practicing law with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity and he is dedicated to passionately and uncompromisingly protecting and representing each of his clients and all of their interests. Mr. O'Connell's principal practice area with Walker, Murphy & Nelson, LLP is commercial and personal injury defense litigation.

Ricardo Alonzo Barrera

Harlingen, TX

Ricardo Alonzo Barrera has been practicing law since 2010. He has won numerous awards, including the Graduate of the Law Decade from The Texas Tech University School of Law. He graduated from Harvard with distinction and honors. Mr. Barrera has worked in multiple areas of complex civil litigation including family law, personal injury, healthcare, and probate. He has also been a legal correspondent for two major local news networks and provided education seminars to colleagues.