Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Ricardo J. Rios is a native of El Paso, Texas, who graduated from Coronado High School and the University of Texas at El Paso with a double major in Business Management and Marketing. He earned his Juris Doctorate Magna Cum Laude from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He provides legal representation in criminal law, personal injury claims, and immigration services.

Caitlin Harrington

Pittsburgh, PA

Caitlin Harrington has over a decade of experience in litigating complex medical malpractice cases and also has experience in personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and other serious injury cases. She has also handled various appellate work, including getting a jury verdict against her client overturned and remanded for re-trial. A graduate of prestigious Wellesley College, Caitlin earned her bachelor’s degree in 2006 with a double major in Political Science and Spanish. She graduated cum laude from American University’s Washington College of Law in 2009. During her time in Law School, Caitlin interned for the Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service and was an Honors Intern with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 2022, Caitlin was voted by her peers as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star.

James G. Devinney

Ponca City, OK

Jim Devinney has practiced in the field of workers’ compensation law for over thirty-one (31) years. In 1993, Jim began working for Fred Boettcher, Oklahoma’s most prominent workers’ compensation attorney. In 2018, Jim, Fred, and Brad Wicker formed the BDIW Law firm. Along with Derek Ingle, BDIW has become a statewide law firm representing injured workers all over Oklahoma. Jim continues to represent injured workers in the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court and Commission. He has tried or settled over 40,000 cases and has recovered hundred of millions of dollars in benefits for his clients. He is dedicated to taking care of injured workers and their families. He also practices in the area of Social Security Disability.

Peter Petersen

Las Vegas, NV

Peter Petersen is a trial attorney dedicated to protecting people from insurance companies. Raised in Las Vegas and Henderson, he has a deep connection to the community. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was top of his class in Political Science, and earned his law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law, graduating at the top of his class on an academic scholarship. Peter brings nearly a decade of experience from working at one of the largest personal injury firms in Nevada, where he handled thousands of injury cases and achieved many jury verdicts. He is dedicated to exceptional customer service. Peter is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in both Nevada and Utah.

Stefano D. Corradini was born August 2nd, 1961 in Modena, Italy. He later came to the states to study school at the University of Arizona where he would later graduate with his B.A. with distinction in 86’ and his J.D. in 90’. Following his J.D. He was admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1990. Since 1990 he has practiced law in Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith, Defense, Plantiff’s Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, and Arbitration/Mediation Services. He speaks English, Spanish, and Italian and is a Member of the Pima County Bar Association, the U.S. Tax Court, the State Bar of Arizona, the Defense Research Institute, and the District of Columbia Bar Association.

Jeremy R. Feldman

Rockville, MD

Jeremy R. Feldman joined Houlon Berman in May of 2012. He is licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia and assists clients in a variety of practice areas including: criminal, traffic, personal injury, and civil litigation. Jeremy is bilingual and assists Spanish-speaking clients.

Joseph 'Joe' Muckleroy graduated from The University of Texas School of Law in 2005. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Louisiana, and Nevada. He has dedicated his practice to helping clients harmed by others' fault for over fifteen years, focusing on motor vehicle accidents, bad faith insurance claims, and personal injury cases. He speaks fluent Spanish.

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.