Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Pia Aurelia Dominguez Salazar

Albuquerque, NM

Pia Salazar has been a New Mexico trial lawyer since 1994, practicing primarily in medical negligence, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability and nursing home litigation. She is an AV (best rating) rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell, a Southwest Superlawyer, ATLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2007-present), Past-President of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association (2009-2010), AAJ Leader's Forum, and a member of AAJ. Her extensive experience significantly benefits our clients, enhancing our team’s ability to effectively handle complex cases. Her commitment to justice is evident in her successful legal career, and she provides strong support and diligent representation for those we serve.

Christopher Panio

Homewood, IL

Christopher Panio is the founder of Panio Law Offices, recognized as a top-tier Chicago personal injury attorney and advocate for injured victims. He has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list multiple times and is a distinguished member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. With nearly two decades of experience, he has secured significant compensation for clients in various personal injury and workers' compensation cases.

Boris Lavent

North Miami Beach, FL

Attorney Boris Lavent is the personal injury lawyer you want on your side after being injured due to someone else’s negligence. Boris prides himself on personally handling every case to make sure his clients get the money they deserve. Boris is an accomplished attorney who has been recognized as a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and won the prestigious “10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction”, awarded annually by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. His results and awards are matched only by his impressive legal training received at the University of Chicago School of Law - ranked #4 in the United States by U.S. News and World Reports. Boris is a proud member of the Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, and American Association for Justice.

Evan W. Kohn

Bronx, NY

Evan W. Kohn is a top-rated personal injury attorney in the Bronx with over 35 years of experience. He is highly recommended for his powerful and effective representation, dedicated to securing compensation and providing trusted guidance. Born and raised in the Bronx, he takes pride in helping his neighbors. He graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and is admitted to the Eastern District Federal Court of New York. Mr. Kohn serves clients across all five boroughs of New York, as well as Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Nassau Counties, and New Jersey. He is known for his long-lasting, personal client attention and aggressive representation, investing in continuing legal education to stay current with New York, New Jersey, and federal law. His compassionate team is multilingual, supporting clients who speak English, Spanish, Greek, Albanian, and Bengali.

Brian Breiter

Los Angeles, CA

Brian Breiter is an accomplished civil trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury law. He has secured several hundred million dollars in settlements and verdicts, earning a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients during their most challenging times. Licensed in both California and Florida, Mr. Breiter represents clients statewide and is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Breiter has been recognized among the top trial lawyers in the country. He was nominated for Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) in both 2019 and 2020 for his numerous seven-figure verdicts. He is a Lifetime Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has been elevated to Advocate level, a distinction awarded to attorneys who have tried at least 50 jury trials to verdict. He is also a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and has been named to Super Lawyers for 15 consecutive years in both Southern California and South Florida. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Breiter has a deep passion for storytelling and theater. With over 30 years of experience as a professional actor, he seamlessly integrates improvisational techniques into his courtroom strategy. He has developed Improv for Trial (http://ImprovForTrial.com), a nationally recognized program that teaches attorneys how to use improvisation and storytelling to connect with juries and effectively advocate for their clients. His teaching experience includes serving as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School, where he taught Improvisational Mediation to attorneys, mediators, and judges. He has also taught at the University of Calgary School of Law. Mr. Breiter has secured over a dozen seven-figure verdicts in recent years, including a record-setting $47,525,000 wrongful death settlement. His firm specializes in cases involving wrongful death, brain injuries, serious orthopedic injuries, automobile and motorcycle accidents, trucking crashes, dog bites, and slip-and-fall incidents in both California and Florida. With a relentless commitment to justice and an unparalleled ability to connect with juries, Brian Breiter continues to set the standard for excellence in trial advocacy. More importantly he's also a pretty nice guy.

Steve Escovar

Pasadena, CA

Steve Escovar is a past President of the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association, a graduate from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. He has been recognized as one of the 'Nation's Top 1%' of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 'America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys', and an Attorney and Practice Magazine's 'Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney'. He has represented clients in more than 80 Jury Trials to verdict and has successfully handled thousands of cases since 1994. He is an experienced trial attorney with over 80 jury trials to verdict. He was elected and served as President of the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association in 2006. He is an active member of the Los Angeles and Pasadena Bar Associations. He has served as a 'Criminal Justice Act' (CJA) Panel attorney in Federal Court where he was qualified as Federal Death Penalty Trial Counsel. He began his distinguished career as a Deputy Public Defender in San Diego and Los Angeles Counties. He has been named one of Pasadena's Top Attorneys by Pasadena Magazine and he was recently selected by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the 'Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers -2016.' Mr. Escovar has commentated on current issues nationally on the Univision and NBC-Telemundo Spanish language television networks and internationally on CNN Espanol. Mr. Escovar has served as an arbitrator for the San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Service and has volunteered as the Criminal Procedure instructor for Judge Takasugi's Pro Bono Bar Course. He has been recognized as part of the 'Nation’s Top One Percent - Award Winning Attorney' for the year 2025 by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), making it the tenth year he has received this award. Also recognized as part of 'America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys' for five years in a row.

Elizabeth Anu Lawrence

Owings Mills, MD

Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, LLC. located in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her Juris Doctor and LL.M at the University of Baltimore School of Law. She also earned an LL.B. from Obafami Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers-Top 40 Under 40, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Baltimore City Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia Bar Association. For over 19 years, she has vast experience working as an attorney in Maryland and Washington, DC. Her areas of practice include U.S. immigration law, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, representing small businesses, and international business transactions.

Attorney James A. Welcome provides comprehensive legal advocacy for clients throughout Connecticut, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, immigration law, and criminal law. He offers in-depth representation for trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. He has been recognized as a 'Top 40 Under 40' lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association and holds a Superb Rating on Avvo. He has been included in the Super Lawyers® list as a top Immigration Attorney from 2013-present. With over two decades of experience, he handles each case personally from start to finish. His staff is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and he serves clients across Connecticut, New York, and in certain immigration cases, nationally and internationally. He is also involved in community service and is a member of several legal associations.

Richard M. Kenny

New York, NY

Richard M. Kenny is a battle-tested New York trial attorney with over one hundred and fifty verdicts in his thirty-six-year career as a lawyer. He has spent his entire career devoted to the representation of the seriously injured throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Greater New York City. As a lawyer who has been practicing personal injury law in New York since 1990, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Richard M. Kenny has the professional experience and the legal knowledge of New York injury law needed to protect your rights. Before starting an independent practice, he was able to gain valuable experience from one of New York City’s largest personal injury firms. With a desire to work more directly and exclusively with clients, Richard M. Kenny then went on to found The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny in 2002. Our attorneys represent clients who have been injured or have lost a family member in a serious accident or as the result of medical malpractice. Attorney Richard M. Kenny also provides legal service for victims of civil rights violations, including police brutality and false arrests. Our firm is prepared to negotiate on your behalf and to take your case to trial when necessary. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Kenny has been involved in over 200 trials. He has helped many injured and victimized clients, as well as their families, recover substantial verdicts and settlements. Richard M. Kenny has successfully prosecuted numerous record-setting cases in New York. He is AV-rated* and Lead Counsel rated and was selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers® listing, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, and the Best Attorneys of America. A graduate of St. John’s School of Law (class of ‘90), Mr. Kenny has worked tirelessly on behalf of accident victims throughout his entire career and has specialized in the representation of firefighters injured in the line of duty. He is a proud member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Association of Justice, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Legends Society of Top Lawyers in the United States. Mr. Kenny, however, is most proud of the pro bono work his office did on behalf of families and individuals affected by the September 11th tragedy where they represented multiple victims. In January 2014, Mr. Kenny was appointed as a member of the First Department Disciplinary Committee, which performs the vital function of protecting the rights of clients by maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. The majority of Mr. Kenny’s time is spent in court on behalf of his severely injured clients. Throughout his career, he has tried to verdict over a hundred cases, winning tens of millions of dollars in compensation on their behalf. He currently has one of the highest sustained verdicts in the history of the Second Department on a non-medical malpractice negligence case, wherein he successfully represented a young woman who was catastrophically injured in a one-car accident that was proven, during a three-week trial, to have occurred as a result of improper highway design. That case resulted in a sustained verdict in excess of $13,000,000.00. He was also co-counsel on a well-documented tragedy involving the death of three firefighters which resulted in a verdict in excess of $11,000,000.00.

Conrad Pollack

New York, NY

Conrad E. Pollack is the Managing Partner and head of the Immigration department at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. In 1981, Mr. Pollack graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University, receiving the NYU Founders’ Day Award for academic excellence. He also graduated Phi Beta Kappa (the nation’s most prestigious and selective academic honor society). In 1984, Mr. Pollack graduated from Brooklyn Law School and was admitted to practice law in the state of New York the following year. During his lengthy career, Mr. Pollack has acquired a profound knowledge of all aspects of immigration law and has helped thousands of immigrants achieve the American Dream. Since becoming PPID’s managing partner in 1988, he has successfully grown and expanded the firm’s original immigration-based focus into a full-service law firm. PPID’s latest expansion involves the opening of a new office location in Peekskill, NY in May 2017 and in Brooklyn, NY in November 2019. Mr. Pollack is a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the New York Court Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pollack attained an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell for being ranked at the highest level of professional excellence by his peers, and was recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as “Best Law Firms” in New York City.

Jason McMinn

Austin, TX

Jason McMinn dedicates his time to his clients, community and family. He prepares every case for the possibility that it may go to trial. In every case, Jason investigates every element of the case to advocate for the compensation his client deserves. With over 15 years of experience practicing personal injury law, he is a trusted legal advocate, strategist, and negotiator among his peers and his clients. Jason McMinn is the founding personal injury attorney of McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers in Austin, Texas. He founded McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers in 2005. Jason began his legal career working for Decker, Jones, McMackin, McClane, Hall & Bates, P.C., a large established law firm in Fort Worth, Texas. His primary practice areas were business litigation, medical malpractice defense, and general insurance defense. Now, he exclusively practices personal injury law.

A.P. Pishevar

Rockville, MD

A.P. Pishevar is an AV rated attorney and Managing Attorney at Pishevar & Associates, P.C. He is a seasoned trial attorney with over 30 years of experience, admitted to the bar in 1993. His practice areas include Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, and Trial Practice. He has been recognized with numerous awards including an AV (Preeminent) rating from Martindale Hubbell, a 10/10 score from AVVO, and the 'Top 100 Trial Lawyers' Award. He has been a keynote speaker at Cleveland-Marshall Law School and is a Captain in the Maryland Military Defense Force JAC Corps.

Michael J. Pappa

New Brunswick, NJ

Since 2007, Attorney Michael J. Pappa has been honored as a New Jersey Super Lawyer in criminal defense by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, putting him in a small and select group of criminal attorneys. In 2011, he was made a member of the Nation Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers by meeting the standards of excellence for selection. Mr. Pappa began his career in 1978 as Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor, starting in the juvenile division and working his way up the ranks handling all types of cases, including several murder prosecutions and other major crimes. In 1982, Mr. Pappa entered private practice with the firm. His first noteworthy criminal case involved the successful defense of an ex-state trooper charged with murder. Since then, he has been representing clients charged with white-collar offenses, property crimes, violent crimes, drug offenses, and sex offenses. He has handled many high-profile cases in both state and federal court. He is a member of a select list of criminal lawyers in the Legal Protection Plan for police officers. He recently participated as an instructor in courtroom testimony for members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Mr. Pappa’s experience in criminal defense also extends to juvenile matters with the specialized knowledge needed to understand and deal with the nuances of the juvenile justice system. Over the years, Mr. Pappa’s trial experience has provided him with the basis to successfully represent clients in personal injury and sexual harassment cases. His personal injury verdicts include a million-dollar plus award in a motorcycle accident case. Mr. Pappa also has an active municipal court practice locally and throughout the State defending clients charged with DWI, driving offenses, assaults, drug offenses and domestic violence. He successfully defended a Municipal Judge charged with driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit a breath test by winning an acquittal for both offenses.

Patrick Short

Rockwall, TX

Patrick Short has over 38 years of legal experience representing clients in East and North Texas in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and select civil litigation cases. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and Criminal Law, and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in criminal law trial advocacy. He has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2006.

Stephen W. Stewart

Austin, TX

Stephen W. Stewart is the founding partner of The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC. He graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1997 and holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University. He transitioned from defense law to representing accident victims, focusing on achieving 'full justice.' He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (2011-2024), National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 (2012-2020), and a recipient of the National Crime Victim’s Rights Medal of Honor. He is actively involved in community engagement and professional associations, and is licensed in Texas and New Mexico.

John J. Castaneda

Geneva, IL

John J. Castaneda is an Attorney at Law specializing in workers' compensation and personal injury law. He has been in practice since 1987, accumulating 38 years of experience. Mr. Castaneda is licensed in Illinois and admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. He is recognized by Marquis Who’s Who, Best Lawyers in America (multiple years), Super Lawyers (2025), Leading Lawyers, and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a past president of the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association and a frequent lecturer for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. He speaks Spanish.

Kenneth D. L. Gaudreau

Salisbury, MD

Kenneth D. L. Gaudreau is the founding attorney of The Gaudreau Law Firm, established in 1990. He has over 35 years of experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law, with a long record of success in state and federal courts. He previously served as a part-time assistant Attorney General of Maryland for the Eastern Shore for 15 years. He is a member of Maryland Super Lawyers.

Eric Reyes

Bedford, TX

Eric Reyes has been practicing law in Texas since 1988. He is double board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He has been recognized as a 'Top 100 Trial Lawyer' in Texas and a 'Top 10' attorney in personal injury by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. He exclusively represents injured victims and has handled thousands of claims and hundreds of jury verdicts.

Alissa J. Sammarco

Cincinnati, OH

Alissa J. Sammarco is an attorney, arbitrator, and mediator with over 25 years of experience in personal injury, employment law, and discrimination. She is the owner of The Sammarco Law Firm, LLC, and is dedicated to protecting the rights of the wrongfully injured and victims of unfair workplace treatment.

Roberto Martínez

Coral Gables, FL

Roberto Martínez is a renowned trial lawyer with an impressive record of successful courtroom accomplishments in landmark and high-profile cases, and a distinguished background in public service, including as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. He has secured significant judgments and recoveries in cases such as Havana Docks v. Carnival ($450 million) and Alejandre v. Republic of Cuba ($188 million). He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Sylvia A. Cardona

San Antonio, TX

Sylvia Cardona has a broad complex litigation practice representing companies and individuals in State Court, Federal Court, and Arbitration proceedings. In her practice, Sylvia handles disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, injunction litigation, real property rights, mineral rights, deceptive trade practice, negligence claims, personal injury, non-competes, theft of trade secrets, and professional liability issues. Fluent in Spanish, she also has experience in cross-border transactions and assisting non-U.S. persons and entities with their U.S. businesses. She handles all aspects of litigation and serves as lead counsel in high-stakes related disputes. With over twenty years of courtroom experience, Sylvia passionately represents her clients, regardless of the size of the case. In 2008, she was elected as the First Latina President of a 24,000-member organization, the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA). Sylvia is active in her community and bar associations. Her commitment to service is rooted in her upbringing. The daughter of two migrant farm workers, she grew up with a strong work ethic and the dream that one could achieve success with discipline and “animo” (motivation). She applies these values to her clients’ cases and her volunteerism.

Matías J. Adrogué

Houston, TX

Matías J. Adrogué is a native Argentine and a passionate advocate for his clients' right to trial by jury. With almost 25 years of experience, he has vigorously represented clients in Texas and other states, securing over $25,000,000.00 in settlements and verdicts. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2008, an honor held by only 3% of Texas lawyers. He is also Board Eligible in Civil Trial Law and Commercial and Consumer Law. Mr. Adrogué has tried nearly 50 jury trials and over 25 bench trials and arbitrations. He is admitted in all Texas state courts, the Southern District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. His practice areas include wrongful death, medical malpractice, motor vehicle and trucking negligence, premises liability, product liability, commercial litigation, employment litigation, and criminal defense. He is a certified Guardian Ad Litem and a certified Mediator in Texas. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

Kerry H. Collins

Fort Worth, TX

Texas attorney Kerry H. Collins is a trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience in personal injury and other areas of law. He has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1991, a designation held by only 2% of Texas attorneys. His practice focuses on injury claims from vehicular accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, animal bites, and more. He is also known for his legal advice published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and his firm offers services in Spanish.

Jason Short

Portland, OR

Jason Short is an accomplished trial lawyer with extensive experience as a Deputy District Attorney and in private practice, handling over 6,000 cases including DUIIs, misdemeanors, felonies, and Measure 11 cases. He is recognized as one of 'The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers' for 2014, 2015, and 2016, and is also a certified pistol instructor and gun rights restoration attorney.