Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

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.

Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Copeland is the Founder and Managing Partner of Todd E. Copeland & Associates, P.A. He is a former President of the Florida Justice Association, a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen and uphold Florida’s civil justice system and protect the rights of its citizens and consumers. With over 30 years of experience in Florida personal injury law, Todd is committed to helping injured victims in our community recover maximum compensation for the losses they’ve endured. Todd graduated cum laude in 1992 from Mercer University - Walter F. George Law School, where he earned numerous academic honors, including the Bureau of National Affairs Law Student Award. Todd is also a graduate from the Institute on World Legal Problems at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. He has dedicated his practice to solely helping injured clients recover from the losses they have endured as result of someone else’s negligence. Todd is well known in the community for being compassionate and dedicated to working hard for his clients during their time in need. As a former President of the Florida Justice Association, Todd has worked tirelessly over the years to strengthen and uphold Florida’s Civil Justice system, protect the rights of Florida’s citizens and stand up to large insurance companies. Todd is committed to providing effective legal results in the shortest amount of time possible. He understands the effects of traumatic events and consequently aims to provide the best guidance possible to his clients. When he is not at the office and working on his cases, Todd can be found spending time with his family and his dogs.

Linda Jacobson-Goldsman

Santa Ana, CA

Graduating Queens College in 1979, Linda quickly realized her dream was to go into law. Her passion and drive allowed her to graduate as a top 25% student from Southwestern Law, in which her emphasis was in Entertainment Law. During this time she clerked for Paramount Studios. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Linda is able to personalize her expertise to each and every client and treat every case as unique. Prior to working as a Plaintiff’s personal injury attorney, she had worked as an insurance defense attorney as a private and in house council for these large firms. She became a senior trial attorney for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. This experience allows her to overcome tactics that defense lawyers will use during litigation. Linda plays a key communal role as a very active member of the Camino Health Center Auxiliary - a support group affiliated with Mission Hospital which fundraises for Health Care for low income families. Linda has also served a a member of the board of directors for a local private education institution.

Viridiana Aceves

Studio City, CA

Viridiana E. Aceves is a distinguished Associate Attorney specializing in Employment Law in Levin & Nalbandyan Trial Lawyers. She obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) from Southwestern Law School in 2017, where she graduated with honors and was among the top 10% of her generation. During her time at Southwestern, she received the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Constitutional Law and the Wildman/Schumacher Scholarship for her academic achievements. Her participation in the Moot Court Honors Program as a member of the Board of Governors further demonstrated her legal acumen. Ms. Aceves completed her undergraduate studies at Mount St. Mary's University, where she earned a Bachelor of Political Science with honors in 2014. Her exceptional performance was recognized with the Sister Rose Catherine Clifford Award for Excellence in Political Science, the Dr. Ronald J. Oard Award for Excellence in Analytical Skills, and the Outstanding Scholarship in Political Science award. She also won first place in the California Classic Moot Court Championship and received the Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Scholarship. In addition to her academic and professional achievements, Ms. Aceves is an active member of several professional associations, such as CAALA, CELA, BHBA, MABA, and LLBA. She is dedicated to community service, collaborating as a volunteer coach for the Mount St. Mary's University Mock Trial Team and participating in the Los Angeles Law Library's "Lawyers in the Library" program, where she offers free legal consultations to individuals without legal representation. Ms. Aceves has also made notable contributions as a guest speaker on The Lawyers Guild radio show, discussing the role of women in the workplace during Women's History Month. Outside of her professional field, Ms. Aceves is passionate about running, hiking, and is an avid soccer fan. She prides herself on her work as a litigator, skillfully using her legal experience to advocate for employees who have suffered discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the workplace. Her dedication to crafting persuasive arguments and presenting compelling cases is a testament to her commitment to her clients and the art of litigation.

Howard A. Rosen

Philadelphia, PA

Howard A. Rosen is an attorney and Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He earned his J.D. in 2005 from Widener University Delaware Law School and founded H. Rosen Law, P.C. in 2014. He has been recognized as a SuperLawyer for over a decade and focuses on workers' compensation, social security disability, personal injury, civil rights, and insurance bad faith.

Michael J. Eisenberg

Arlington Heights, IL

Michael Eisenberg is an accomplished attorney known for successfully representing clients in personal injury matters, having recovered tens of millions of dollars. He focuses on nursing home claims and catastrophic accidents, providing compassionate and personalized guidance.

Edgar Velazquez, Esq. has 24 years of experience practicing law and is admitted to practice in the State Courts of Florida and Virginia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the District Courts for the Southern District of Florida and Eastern District of Virginia. He is a graduate of George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and the University of Virginia (B.A., 1997). Bilingual in English and Spanish, he handles all aspects of injury cases from consultation to trial, including motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and falls, and medical malpractice. Before joining the firm in 2005 as an associate, he defended insurance companies. He was named a shareholder in 2008. Prior to moving to Florida in 2002, he practiced immigration and employment discrimination law. He volunteers as a Justice Teaching volunteer at Quiet Waters Elementary School.

Howard R. Cheris

Rockville, MD

Howard R. Cheris is the lead partner and Managing Member of Armstrong, Cheris & Page. He joined the firm in 2007 after 17 years as a private practitioner, concentrating in civil and criminal litigation. Known as one of the finest litigators in the Metro area, he dedicates his representation to the criminally accused, with extensive jury experience in cases ranging from murder to traffic misdemeanors. He has successfully argued matters before Maryland's highest court and various other forums of criminal litigation.