Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Destiny M. Verdugo

Glendora, CA

Destiny M. Verdugo is a social worker turned attorney specializing in medical malpractice and elder abuse cases. She pursued a Master of Social Work degree before attending law school. She earned her J.D. to advocate for clients who were limited by her social worker role. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is passionate about traveling and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Kyle A. Quintana

Miami, FL

Kyle A. Quintana is an Associate at Simon Trial Firm. Mr. Quintana represents victims of serious and catastrophic injuries resulting from, including but not limited to, slip and fall accidents, automobile accidents, negligent security, maritime accidents, and products liability. A lifelong Miami Hurricanes fan, Mr. Quintana earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Miami. After graduating, Mr. Quintana earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude. During law school Mr. Quintana worked as a legal intern for the Honorable George A. Sarduy of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, a law clerk for a Complex Litigation & Bankruptcy firm in Miami, FL and as an intern at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s office. Prior to joining Simon Trial Firm, Mr. Quintana worked as a litigation attorney at a Maritime Law Firm in Miami, Florida representing Plaintiffs in the areas of personal injury and admiralty and maritime. Mr. Quintana is admitted to practice in the state of Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Quintana is fluent in English and Spanish.

Estela Barajas

Oakland, CA

Estela Barajas is a trial attorney at Franco Muñoz who represents injured workers in all phases of California workers’ compensation litigation. Since joining the firm in 2022, she has drawn on her extensive litigation background to secure multiple six-figure settlements and victories on medical treatment, temporary disability, and permanent-disability benefits-results that showcase her readiness to depose physicians, cross-examine adverse witnesses, and take insurers to trial whenever justice demands it. Before joining Franco Muñoz, Estela litigated high-value class action claims at Girard Sharp, where her research, briefing, and discovery work helped achieve multi-million-dollar recoveries for consumers and investors. Earlier in her career, she managed the Drug Court Program at the Asian American Drug Abuse Program, where she sharpened her client-advocacy skills while serving as the court liaison at the Inglewood and Long Beach Superior Courts. Estela earned her J.D. from UC Davis School of Law, where she served on the Moot Court Honors Board and advocated for underserved communities through the Workers’ Rights and Water Justice clinics-experiences that enhanced her legal research, writing, litigation, and advocacy skills. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and studied international business law in Madrid. Fluent in Spanish and English, with conversational Italian and French, Estela is committed to making the legal system accessible to every client.

José Manuel Carrion

Orlando, FL

Jose Manuel Carrion joined the firm in 2017. He has vast experience in workers compensation, spending more than 25 years representing injured workers throughout Florida. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Florida Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. Mr. Carrion, a native of Puerto Rico, graduated cum laude from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1985. Prior to becoming a workers compensation and disability lawyer, Mr. Carrion worked with the Department of Children’s and Families, evaluating the need of family environments and conducting child abuse investigations. His desire to help individuals has continually grown with his legal career. Mr. Carrion is a member of the Florida Bar, Middle District of Florida, Orange County Bar, Hispanic Bar Association and (NOSSCR) National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives. Mr. Carrion resides in Central Florida with his wife and four beautiful children. When he finds free time, Mr. Carrion enjoys vacationing in his native island of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Rush D. Lawson has practiced law since 1996 and has extensive experience in personal injury law in Florida, where he has been licensed since 1999. He provides bilingual representation in English and Spanish. Mr. Lawson was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States of America in 2003.

Melissa Cavaliere

Hicksville, NY

Melissa Cavaliere joined Bergman Bergman Fields & Lamonsoff, LLP in October of 2020 as an associate attorney. She has over a decade of experience as a general civil litigator in State and Federal Courts, handling cases including general negligence, automobile liability, premises liability, property damage, construction defect, labor law, and commercial litigation. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Isabella Olivas

Euless, TX

Attorney Isabella Olivas is a pre-litigation personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm. She earned her J.D./D.C.L. in May 2022 from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Along with her law degree, she received a graduate diploma in comparative law. Isabella Olivas began her legal career practicing family law at Porter Legal Group. She then transitioned to insurance defense litigation, working at Walters, Balido, & Crain for two years. In this role, she defended clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including transportation and automobile litigation, personal injury, tort defense, and first-party insurance claims. Her experience includes preparing pleadings, written discovery, and various motions, such as motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, sever, and designate a responsible third party. She also attended minor prove-up hearings, status conferences, and hearings on motions, conducted and defended depositions, and assisted with trials and mediations. This background provides her with a unique and valuable perspective in representing individuals who have suffered injuries. Ms. Olivas is a Spanish-speaking attorney and an active member of the Dallas Young Lawyers Association and the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association.

Jamie Salimi

Marietta, GA

Jamie founded The Auto Accident Attorneys Group to be a personal injury lawyer for the people. She proudly brings fierce negotiating skills to fight for her clients and compassion and commitment to help them endure the difficult process of an accident case. Jamie has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and judgments.

Nathan DeCorpo

Lynbrook, NY

Nathan DeCorpo is an attorney with the Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo. He is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law and The Pennsylvania State University. His practice focuses mainly on Matrimonial/Family Law and Criminal Defense, and he is also an experienced Elder Law attorney. He is a member of the Nassau County and Queen’s County Bar Associations and the New York Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Henrik Sardarbegian

Glendale, CA

Henrik Sardarbegian is the founder and Managing Attorney at Sardarbegian Law, APLC. He has extensive experience representing clients in personal injury cases, premises liability, medical malpractice, business disputes, and other complex litigation. A graduate of Southwestern Law School, he is known for his aggressive, respectful, and caring approach, consistently achieving favorable results for his clients.

Joel Piedra

Orlando, FL

Joel L. Piedra is the Managing Attorney of The Pendas law Firm Orlando office. He joined The Pendas Law Firm in 2009. Mr. Piedra is experienced in Personal Injury and Products Liability cases. He dedicates his practice to helping accident victims get a firm understanding of the legal process and their individual cases and assists clients in obtaining the maximum value for their claims either through settlements or trial. Prior to joining the Pendas Law Firm, Mr. Piedra worked as an Assistant State Lawyer for the North Judicial Circuit trying numerous cases involving felonies and misdemeanors. He continued to sharpen his trial skills by working for one of the top criminal defense law firms in Central Florida. In 2005, Mr. Piedra moved to Miami and commenced his career as a civil trial lawyer working in the personal injury defense field. Mr. Piedra received his JD from Stetson University College of Law. He received his BA, with honors, from the Florida State University. Mr. Piedra is admitted to practice in Florida and in the U.S. District court for the Middle District of Florida. During his undergraduate tenure Mr. Piedra was accepted as a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma, the only national criminal justice honor society for criminal justice majors. Mr. Piedra is a first generation Cuban-American born and raised in Miami.

Natalie Neale

Las Vegas, NV

Natalie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in Print Journalism from Louisiana State University in 2011. She earned her Juris Doctor and Graduate Degree in Comparative Law from Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 2014, graduating cum laude. She was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 2014 and became a Louisiana Board-Certified Family Law Specialist in 2020. Natalie was admitted to the Nevada State Bar in 2025 and transitioned her practice to focus on high-value personal injury and medical malpractice cases at Gina Corena & Associates. She is fluent in Spanish and committed to increasing access to high-quality legal representation for Spanish-speaking families in Nevada.

Andrew Daniel Finnicum

Roanoke, VA

Andrew Daniel Finnicum has been practicing law for 13 years, primarily in personal injury. He has represented catastrophically injured plaintiffs in Virginia state courts and federal courts, including the Western District of Virginia, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Middle District in California. He has helped clients recover over $20 million and has experience representing both injured workers and large employers in workers' compensation cases. He is also involved in missions work in Central America and is developing his Spanish-speaking abilities to assist Spanish-speaking clients.

Andrew V. Ramirez

South Easton, MA

Andrew Ramirez is an associate who represents individuals and businesses primarily in civil litigation. His civil litigation focuses on personal injury, premises liability, general liability claims, workmanship issues, employment litigation, subrogation, and commercial liability. Andrew began his time at Lynch and Lynch in 2022. While in law school, Andrew interned with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office as a student prosecutor and gave bail arguments, bail revocation arguments, and argued motions in the Fall River District Court.

Machell C. Williams

Dallas, TX

Machell C. Williams is a Senior Trial Attorney at Garcia Legal Group, P.C., with over a decade of experience in personal injury, criminal defense, real estate and construction law, and family law. Licensed to practice in Texas since 2013, he served 20 years in the United States Navy as an aviation specialist (1997-2017). He earned a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He volunteered with the Innocence Project and is active in the legal and local community, including the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

Abasi Major

San Antonio, TX

Abasi Major represents people who have been injured through no fault of their own. He is an advocate for victims of car accidents, 18 wheelers accidents, and assaults, focusing on representing individuals against large insurance companies. Prior to focusing on plaintiff injury claims, Abasi handled complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal courts, giving him unique insight into investigating claims and building compelling cases for injured clients. He is a top-rated Personal Injury attorney, consistently delivering exemplary legal services and personalized solutions.

Christina Cheung

Los Angeles, CA

Christina Cheung is a Partner at Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, practicing in California and New York. She specializes in sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases, including representing minors who are victims of sexual abuse. She joined the firm in 2011 and previously worked for the U.S. Department of Justice. Ms. Cheung graduated from Georgetown University and UCLA School of Law, and has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2017.