Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Timothy Edstrom

Lakewood, CO

Tim Edstrom is an attorney who focuses on personal injury and workers' compensation cases. However, he also has extensive experience in a wide variety of legal fields that include criminal defense, family law, immigration, Social Security, business disputes, civil rights violations, sexual harassment, and securities regulation. Tim has done more than 50 jury trials in cases that range from criminal defense of murder in the first degree to high stakes civil cases. His legal background includes having litigated some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in Colorado history, including the Michael DeHerrera and Juan Vasquez police brutality lawsuits. Tim graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2002 with a degree in political science before receiving his juris doctor degree in 2005 from the University of Denver College of Law. Tim is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Arizona and is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Education Association (Colorado) and the Arizona Association of Lawyers for Injured Workers. Tim speaks Spanish fluently and proudly represents clients from a broad range of backgrounds and nationalities. Tim, who lives with and enjoys spending time with his wife and two teenage kids, is an obsessive reader who is passionate about sports and has been fortunate to have travelled to more than 30 countries.

Robert Joseph Rivera

Orlando, FL

Robert Joseph Rivera joined Martinez Manglardi PA in 2020. Since 2013 he has focused his practice solely in the area of Workers Compensation. Indeed, Robert has extensive Workers Compensation litigation experience, both from a claimant and insurance perspective. In the past, Robert worked at the largest civil defense firms in the State of Florida representing Employers and Carriers. Having represented both injured workers as well as employers and the carriers who insure them, Robert offers a unique perspective to the practice. Robert will not stop fighting for your benefits until you have received everything you are entitled to. His desire to help injured workers obtain their benefits is what drives him every single day. Robert is a native Puerto Rican who grew up in Miami. After graduating from the University of Miami in 2002 with a degree in finance and economics, Robert moved to Orlando in 2004 to pursue his law degree at Barry University. After graduating from Law School in 2007, Robert began representing large banking institutions in County and Circuit Courts across the State. Mr. Rivera then shifted his practice to Workers Compensation and hasn’t looked back ever since. Robert resides in Central Florida with his wife, who he met in Law School, and their two adorable dogs. When he’s not working, Robert enjoys photography. Mr. Rivera is a member of the Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida.

Zachary S. Naert

Hilton Head Island, SC

Zachary S. Naert is an attorney who founded Naert Law Firm, LLC in 2011. He was admitted to practice law in 2009 and has experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, employment law, and timeshare disputes. He is fluent in Spanish and has practiced in various South Carolina state and federal courts.

Judith Conway

Chicago, IL

Judith (Judy) Conway represents victims of serious personal injury and wrongful death, from the initial client introduction through trial and appeal. She focuses on representing victims of mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and other asbestos related diseases. During her career, Ms. Conway has successfully represented hundreds of clients and their families in recovering for their personal injury or death. She has secured tens of millions of dollars in settlements for wrongful death and survival action cases in Illinois, and serves as lead counsel for plaintiff’s asbestos litigation and sexual abuse litigation across the United States. Judy played a critical role in obtaining a $20 million settlement, which occurred during closing arguments of a three-week jury trial. Ms. Conway received her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. While attending Michigan Law, she was elected President of the Law School Student Senate. Judy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame where she completed a triple major in Political Science, Spanish, and Sociology.

Axel J. Dumas

Lutz, FL

Axel Dumas is a Partner and Managing Attorney at Dumas & Sanclemente Law. Axel was born in Paris, France and moved to Florida in his early teens. Axel's military school education set the tone for his committed and disciplined approach to all of his endeavors. A standout tennis player, Axel attended and played tennis at Florida State University before obtaining a bachelor's degree in Economics in 2009. Shortly thereafter, Axel decided to pursue his legal education at St. Thomas University undertaking their rigorous joint J.D. and MBA program. Furthermore, while at St. Thomas, Axel was a member of St. Thomas' nationally recognized law school trial team. Prior to co-founding Dumas & Sanclemente Law, Axel gained valuable experience as a defense attorney. Axel's experience as a defense attorney allowed Axel to excel at a recognized personal injury law firm virtue of his knowledge and anticipation of defense attorney strategies and tactics. In his spare time, Axel enjoys watersports, powersports, and traveling.

Carolina Abarca Schottland

Crystal Lake, IL

Carolina Abarca Schottland brings almost twenty years of legal practice throughout McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook and Kane Counties, focusing on general Civil Litigation, Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. She is also an adjunct Professor at McHenry County College teaching Business Law and is certified as a judge for municipal administrative proceedings. She graduated as a Chancellor’s Scholar from the University of Illinois with an undergraduate degree in Economics and received her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Patricia Cruz Fragoso

Danbury, CT

Patricia Cruz Fragoso is a trial attorney and immigrant to the United States, dedicated to seeking justice for those unjustly harmed. She navigates clients through the civil justice system, relates to them in their own language, and advocates for them in court. She has been recognized as a 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers since 2012 and has secured significant verdicts and settlements for her clients.

Thomas M. Clark

Santa Fe, NM

Thomas Matthew Clark was born in 1967 and was raised in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri in 1989, with a B.A. in Political Science. Mr. Clark attended the University of Arkansas School of Law and graduated with a J.D. in 1993. Mr. Clark moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1994 and opened his law practice in 1995. He is a partner with Clark & Ruyle, Attorneys at Law, LLC. Mr. Clark’s practice consists primarily of representing individuals who have been charged with criminal offenses. These cases include murder, sex crimes, all drug offenses, general felonies, domestic violence, DWI and license revocation. In addition, Mr. Clark represents people who have been injured or killed in all types of accidents, as well as those who are victims of civil rights violations. Mr. Clark has successfully represented numerous clients in high profile criminal and civil cases in his more than 22 years as an attorney. He is known for his zealous representation, respectful demeanor, compassion for his clients, honesty and relentless hard work. His peers have recognized his legal excellence with a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV, the highest possible rating for a lawyer to achieve. Mr. Clark is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and Arkansas, as well as the United States District Court. He is also a member of the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Oliver Seth American Inn of Court.

Anthony Livingston

Gainesville, FL

Anthony Livingston joined Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers in February 2023, bringing years of experience in litigation and insurance matters. He graduated Cum Laude from Stetson University College of Law in 2006 and holds a Baccalaureate degree from Eckerd College. His background includes handling large loss subrogation and recovery for major insurance companies, and he is a member of the Florida Bar.

Cynthia Lee Valenzuela is an associate attorney with the firm and the daughter of Esteban Valenzuela. She supports both English and Spanish-speaking clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases.

David N. Mabrey

Pasadena, MD

David N. Mabrey is an Eastern Shore native attorney with over 30 years of legal experience, including 20 years as a Baltimore City Prosecutor. He has handled thousands of cases in areas such as personal injury, drunk driving (DUI/DWI), drug cases, domestic cases, theft cases, handgun cases, burglary cases, assault and battery cases, and conspiracy, with excellent results. He also has firsthand experience in the real estate industry as a former real estate agent. His firm is known for aggressive, hard-working, and client-centric representation.

Meagan Garcia

Dallas, TX

Meagan A. Garcia joined the Domingo Garcia Law Office in August 2022 as a Litigation Attorney in Houston. She advocates for clients in diverse practice areas, with a true passion for helping injury victims. She is a member of several legal associations and was rated by Super Lawyers.

Scott W. Sheen

Saint Charles, IL

Scott W. Sheen is the Founding Partner and Attorney at Law, licensed since 1993. He has extensive experience in civil and criminal trials, appeals, and contested motions. He is active in various bar associations and community organizations.

Victor M. Arellano

Sacramento, CA

Victor M. Arellano is a bilingual Partner/Shareholder at Arellano & Phebus, S.C., focusing on personal injury, employment, criminal, and immigration law. He is recognized for his legal ability and ethical standards.

L. David Rahmanan

Bronx, NY

L. David Rahmanan is a seasoned attorney with over 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs in negligence and medical malpractice actions. He earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1992 after a career in construction and development, bringing a unique perspective to his legal practice. Mr. Rahmanan completed his undergraduate studies at SUNY Binghamton in 1986 and is admitted to practice in both New York State and Federal Courts. Fluent in English, Spanish, Hebrew, Farsi, and French, he is dedicated to serving a diverse client base and advocating for those impacted by personal injury and medical malpractice.

Kristi Erdman

Rapid City, SD

Kristi is an attorney with Goodsell+Oviatt Law Firm and assists with Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Birth Trauma, and Insurance Bad Faith cases. Incorporating her legal research and writing skills, academic achievements and practice experience, she helps clients find a successful resolution to their legal issues.

Robert S. Nix

Philadelphia, PA

Robert S. Nix is an attorney at MyPhillyLawyer with over two decades of experience. He previously worked for the Philadelphia Bar Association and Pepper Hamilton LLP. He served as a law clerk to Hon. Dolores K. Sloviter and Federal Judge Clifford Scott Green. He earned his J.D. cum laude from Temple University School of Law in 1997 and holds B.S. degrees from Texas Christian University (1986) and the University of Maryland (1994). He is fluent in Spanish and is a board member and chairman of the government relations committee for the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has received awards including 'Top Newsmakers of 2008' by Al Día Newspaper, 'Delaware Valley’s Most Influential Latinos' in 2006, and was listed in 'Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition' in 2005.

Garrett Rice

Dallas, TX

Garrett Rice, Esq. is a trial attorney with the LAW FIRM OF RICE & RICE. He is known for his impeccable trial preparation and assertive litigation style, handling cases involving Business Owners, Homeowner Associations, Debt Collection, Complex Personal Injury, Real Estate Matters, and High Asset Divorce. Mr. Rice is also a certified State of Texas court appointed mediator, with a concentration in business and property dispute resolution. He actively works with the Texas Legislature, drafting potential legislation. He has been named a “Rising Star” by Open Sky Media in Commercial Litigation and one of the “Best Lawyers” in San Antonio by S.A. Scene magazine in Business Litigation.

Jonaka White Hall

Albuquerque, NM

Jonaka White Hall is the Chief Legal Officer for Ron Bell Injury Lawyers and Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, as well as a practicing attorney for both firms. She is licensed to practice law in New Mexico, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. She started her career serving as a Staff Attorney in Family Court, but now concentrates solely on Personal Injury Law. Jonaka has been a multi-state licensed attorney for over 15 years and has gained vast experience by handling various types of Injury cases and taking care of the needs of those clients. Jonaka works to ensure we provide the best quality service to those needing help on an injury claim. She manages the team that is responsible for connecting our clients with the person who fits their needs and oversees all communications involving the intake and sign up processes. She also works closely with Personal Injury Law Firms in multiple states and builds lasting relationships with them so that our firm is able to help clients who are injured in states outside of our practice area. Jonaka earned her Juris Doctor degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. When away from the office, Jonaka enjoys spending her time with her children, Ayla, Brantley, Grady and Arbor. Most of her free time is spent watching her children perform and participate in many different activities. Jonaka also enjoys the outdoors, and explores as much as she can.

Blake Huffman

Suwanee, GA

Attorney Blake Huffman obtained his Bachelor’s degrees with high honors from the University of Georgia before graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2009. Since then, he has gained broad experience in several areas of legal practice, including but not limited to: real estate, estate/probate matters, personal injury, social security disability, criminal defense and civil litigation. Blake currently helps clients primarily in the firm’s deportation defense and drafting waiver departments. However, his practice also includes personal injury and criminal matters as well. Blake is passionate about fighting for his clients in order to obtain the best possible outcome available.

Hala Sadek

Charlotte, NC

Hala Sadek was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning a B.A. in Political Science and Mass Media Communications with a minor in Spanish in 2013. She then obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2016. After clerking for the Honorable Cynthia Graham Howe, she entered private practice, handling civil litigation including business litigation, breach of contract, and personal injury on both plaintiff and defense sides. She joined Campbell and Associates to advocate for individuals. Hala is licensed in North and South Carolina, and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals. In her free time, she trains as an amateur boxer, cheers for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets, and enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Ana Maria Ene

Houston, TX

Ana Ene has been practicing law in the Houston area since graduating from law school in 2011. Ana has devoted her practice to representing plaintiffs in various types of civil suits, either in insurance disputes, personal injury matters, or business disputes. She has represented hundreds of policyholders in property insurance disputes with their insurance carriers at every stage of the litigation process, including settlement negotiations, trial, and appeal, in both state and federal courts throughout Texas.

Christopher A. Yturralde

El Centro, CA

Attorney Chris Yturralde is fluent in Spanish and English, offering over 20 years of experience in criminal defense and civil law. He has served as a Deputy District Attorney, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and a private attorney in San Diego and Imperial counties, possessing seasoned knowledge of the law and extensive trial and negotiation experience.

Matthew J. Poirier

Flagstaff, AZ

With over 15 years of experience practicing law in Arizona, Matthew J. Poirier concentrates on personal injury and criminal defense, providing dedicated legal representation to individuals facing life-changing challenges. As a solo practitioner, he believes in maintaining direct communication with his clients, offering the personal attention they need during stressful times. His commitment is to fight vigorously for their rights, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. He began his legal career after being admitted to the Arizona Bar in 2006, following his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rice University. Additionally, being proficient in Spanish enables him to effectively assist a diverse range of clients, ensuring language is never a barrier to justice.