Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Daniel Barli

Clifton, NJ

Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Daniel Barli is the founder of Barli Law LLC, where he brings a dynamic, results-driven approach to real estate, business law, civil litigation, family law, and landlord-tenant matters. Serving clients throughout Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and Hudson counties, Daniel is committed to delivering high-impact legal solutions tailored to his clients’ needs. A recipient of New Jersey Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars from 2013 to 2018, Daniel is a member of both the New Jersey and New York State Bar. His career has spanned roles at Lampf Lipkind, DB Enterprises, and Integrity 1st Financial, experiences that have shaped his strategic, business-minded approach to legal challenges. Daniel’s extensive background in business law allows him to guide clients with a practical, results-oriented mindset. Daniel takes pride in being a heart-centered advocate, ensuring that every transaction and case progresses as smoothly as possible. With a deep commitment to integrity and fairness, he prioritizes his clients’ best interests, providing clear, competent legal guidance to ease their concerns and stresses. Fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, he fosters strong client relationships across diverse communities. A graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, Daniel also holds a B.A. from Lehigh University. Before launching Barli Law LLC, he interned for the Honorable Claude Coleman in the Essex vicinage, gaining invaluable courtroom experience. Beyond the legal field, Daniel is a family-focused leader who values continuous growth in both his personal and professional life. He enjoys staying physically active, spending quality time with his wife and daughter, and indulging in one of his favorite pastimes-jigsaw puzzle building, a skill he likens to the legal process. “Helping a client navigate their case is a lot like putting together all the pieces of a massive jigsaw puzzle,” he explains. Whether advocating in the courtroom or guiding clients through complex legal matters, Daniel Barli remains steadfast in his mission: helping others navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity.

Justin M. Schmidt

Golden Valley, MN

Justin M. Schmidt started his career in the law as a personal injury paralegal in July 2010 and began working at the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. in January 2015. After a few years working as a paralegal, he knew his passion was helping the injured and decided to go back to law school. Justin graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota in May 2020. Upon completion of law school and obtaining his license, he has successfully represented clients in mediations, arbitrations, court hearings, and at trial.

David J. Finkler

Glen Rock, NJ

David J. Finkler is a seasoned trial attorney with 33 years of experience, specializing in personal injury, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy matters. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, and has litigated cases across the United States and Canada, including representing Western Union since 1989.

Parker Van Sant

Atlanta, GA

Parker Van Sant has been practicing with Van Sant Law since 2016, focusing exclusively on personal injury law in Georgia. He graduated with honors from Auburn University in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and received his Juris Doctor with honors from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2016.

Sargis G. Atanous

Monterey, CA

Sargis G. Atanous began his legal career in 1995 representing insurance companies, where he witnessed their tactics to avoid compensating deserving victims. This experience motivated him to switch his focus to exclusively represent injured individuals, battling insurance companies for nearly 30 years. He thrives on fighting for his clients in court, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, family time, golf, and is an avid musician and vintage drum collector, volunteering to teach music to underprivileged youth.

Bartosz A. Kmiec

Mt. Clemens, MI

Attorney Bart Kmiec graduated from Wayne State University with a double major in French and Spanish Studies and then went on to earn his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He was a law clerk at the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Bart joined Femminineo Law in 2023 after many years representing a large national insurance carrier, gaining valuable insight into the No Fault Act. He primarily handles auto negligence claims, no fault claims, general negligence, dog bites and premises claims.

Stephen P. McLaughlin

Yonkers, NY

Steve McLaughlin is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who represents clients in business disputes, commercial and financing disputes, insurance coverage and bad faith claims, product liability, transportation litigation and employment related matters. Steve has successfully litigated cases at both the trial and appellate levels throughout the United States. Steve also advises clients on risk management and legal compliance and practice, he coordinates national defense strategies and conducts reviews of corporate protocols. He is the Managing Partner of Ansa Assuncao’s New York office.

Adrian Meza

Rockville, MD

Adrian Meza manages the firm's Virginia office. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is a 2003 Rutgers Law School graduate. With over a decade at the firm, he is knowledgeable in all aspects of personal injury claims, including litigation. He is passionate about his clients' cases and works to secure the compensation they deserve. The firm, under his leadership in Virginia, maintains its Top Tier rating by U.S News and World Report and highest Martindale-Hubbell rating.

Maggie Spaulding

Atlanta, GA

Maggie Spaulding is the co-founder and one of the managing partners at Spaulding Injury Law: Atlanta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer. Along with her husband, she works with the Firm’s clients to help injury victims and their families recover just compensation for their losses. Maggie has practiced law for over 15 years entrusted by several judges to act as a Guardian Ad Litem in various Probate Courts. Maggie has gained a reputation in North Georgia’s legal community as a go-to attorney for various probate-related matters. Before founding Spaulding Injury Law: Atlanta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer with her husband, Maggie worked for over a decade for a large North Georgia law firm handling wills, trusts, estates, and Probate litigation matters. She is a past member and President of the North Forsyth Rotary Club and a member of the Forsyth County Bar Association.

Aaron Farkas

Encino, CA

Aaron Farkas is an associate with the Mirroknian Law Firm. He is committed to pursuing justice for his clients, bringing the fight to corporations, insurance companies, and various governmental agencies. He has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, employment, and criminal matters. Mr. Farkas has successfully brought several cases to trial, and has consistently obtained favorable verdicts for his clients. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Farkas developed his trial and advocacy skills as a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Los Angeles. Mr. Farkas graduated from Southwestern Law School, where he attained the Widman/Schumacher Merit Scholarship for all three years of his attendance. While in law school, he was the Vice-President of Southwestern Law School’s Criminal Law Society, and received the CALI Award and Witkin Award for achieving the highest grade in Constitutional Law and Constitutional Criminal Procedure. In his spare time, Mr. Farkas enjoys travelling, competing in trivia tournaments, and watching cheesy horror movies with his girlfriend.

Jorge Angulo

Pinellas Park, FL

Jorge Angulo is an experienced and dedicated attorney based in Pinellas Park, Florida, with over 25 years of legal practice. He is the founder of Angulo Law Office, P.A. and specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, business law, employment law, and traffic law. Jorge is fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication with a diverse clientele. He is committed to providing high-quality legal representation, offering free criminal defense consultations and working on a contingency basis for personal injury cases. His dedication to justice and his clients' rights makes him a sought-after attorney in the area.

Cindy M. Vazquez

El Paso, TX

Cindy M. Vazquez is a shareholder and handles a variety of litigation matters, ranging from emergency accident response and investigation to jury verdicts, in the areas of personal injury, premises and products liability, trucking, transportation, and insurance defense. Cindy’s fluency in Spanish allows her to seamlessly communicate with and represent cross-border motor carriers and Hispanic businesses.

Susan Veltry is an attorney with over 30 years of experience, specializing in traffic tickets, aggravated unlicensed operation, suspended license restoration, personal injury, and criminal defense. She serves clients across Long Island, Upstate New York, and the 5 Boroughs.

Julio A. de Armas

Miami, FL

Julio A. de Armas is a Miami-Dade native and experienced litigator. He primarily handles personal injury, contractual disputes, construction law, real estate litigation, and bankruptcy. He is licensed in Florida and New York and admitted to federal courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He is a member of the Coral Gables Bar Association and Cuban American Bar Association.

Kenneth M. Gutsch

Anchorage, AK

Kenneth Gutsch graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Russian from Knox College. He attended Leningrad State University in the Soviet Union and the University of Besancon in France during his undergraduate studies. He worked in the Peace Corps in Senegal for two years, and has a working knowledge of French, Russian and Spanish. Mr. Gutsch graduated from the University of Illinois School of Law in 1988 as a member of the Law Review; International Moot Court team, and Editor of the Recent Decisions section of the Illinois Bar Journal. Mr. Gutsch was admitted to the Alaska Bar in 1988. He is a member of the American and Alaska Bar Associations, as well as the Defense Counsel of Alaska. He is also a current Director, and past-president of Alaska Special Olympics. He has been a member of Rotary International since 2008. Mr. Gutsch practices in the areas of personal injury/premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice and insurance coverage litigation before the Alaska State and Federal Courts. He has drafted an Amicus Curiae brief on behalf of the Defense Counsel of Alaska on tort issues before the Alaska Supreme Court.

Jorge L. Maxion

West Palm Beach, FL

Few personal injury attorneys have a career trajectory as diverse as Jorge Maxion’s. After graduating from the University of Miami Law School in 1987, Jorge went the corporate route, spending the first part of his legal career working as a liability adjuster and staff attorney for some of the nation’s largest insurers. As a litigator for GEICO, Nationwide, The Travelers, and Progressive, he defended the insurers from liability claims. Fast forward 20 years. Like many who started defending the insurers, Jorge made the transition to the other side of the courtroom in 2008, working on behalf of injured victims. In 2014, he joined GOLDLAW. Maxion’s impressive career includes 30 years of active experience inside the courtroom. As a litigator and Magistrate in Palm Beach County Court, his experience is unmatched by most personal injury attorneys, who rarely actively litigate and adjudicate cases in an actual courtroom. This path has allowed him to experience the competitive benefit of a 360-degree perspective on his cases, as he’s experienced them as a defense lawyer, plaintiff lawyer, and judicial officer. His clients benefit from the fact that he can provide them with experience in the courtroom and a skill set that few other attorneys can match. Recently, Jorge has successfully transitioned to the pre-suit phase of the personal injury claim process. Having resolved thousands of cases throughout his distinguished career, specializing in automotive and trucking accidents, boating accidents, and premises liability, he has embraced making the move from the “front lines” of personal injury law to getting quick resolutions for a variety of claims. Being bi-lingual, he proudly serves the Spanish-speaking community, and is the litigation lawyer assigned to many of the lawsuits for clients of the firm whose first, and in many cases, only language is Spanish.

Luis Haquia

Teaneck, NJ

NJ Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Attorney and senior trial lawyer with Davis Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Specializes in personal injury law and trial law in New Jersey and New York, particularly serving the Latino community. Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York state courts, as well as Federal District Courts in New Jersey and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Honored as "Man of the Year" by La Tribuna in 2005 for his accomplishments and leadership in the Cuban-American community.

Robert J. Ross

Phoenix, AZ

Robert Ross is an Associate Attorney at Rafi Law Group, specializing in auto accident, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He is a competent lawyer who challenges insurance companies to help injured clients secure fair compensation. Robert moved to Phoenix in 2005 after graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with an academic scholarship. He previously studied Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy at Michigan State University. In Phoenix, he found a genuine opportunity to excel as a personal injury attorney, committed to achieving superior results and exceeding expectations for his clients.

Bianca Pagani is a personal injury attorney with Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law. Bianca brings a compassionate and nurturing approach to client care -- and to the negotiation table where she uses it to her client’s advantage. Her tough-but-friendly approach has proven successful, especially in cases where the insurance company initially denied a claim. Bianca has won settlements and compensation paid in full on behalf of her clients. Ms. Pagani is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and is fluent in Spanish.

Christopher J. McNally

Newport, RI

The ocean is and always has been a central part of my life. I have been unable to escape it, though I have not really tried all that hard. I am always drawn back to the sea. I have studied, sailed, fished, explored, played and worked on the ocean throughout my life. I have come to respect and cherish the ocean, its inhabitants and our interactions and dependency upon the world’s oceans. Eighty percent of the world’s population lives in close proximity to the shore, and that population places significant burdens upon the dynamic systems at the interface between land and sea. I understand the conflict that exists between natural systems and our desire to live, play and work close to the ocean. I was born overseas and traveled extensively with my family as a child and then while working as a professional mariner until discovering Newport. My wife, two boys and I have made Newport our home since 2000. Newport, and Rhode Island in general, are special. Rhode Island leads the way in facing the challenges of living at or near the shore. Our extensive coastline, fantastic harbors, and prestigious maritime history in both commercial and recreational seagoing endeavors furthers our connection and interdependence on the ocean. Accordingly, we have extensive regulations managing almost all of our interactions between the land and the sea. As a Professional Mariner licensed by the U.S.C.G. and the Royal Yachting Association / Maritime and Coastguard Authority (RYA/MCA) I remain actively involved in many aspects of the Maritime industry. I maintain and sail on both my U.S.C.G. 500 Ton Master and R.Y.A. 200 Ton Yacht master licenses, both with Oceans Endorsements. My passion and understanding of the ocean combined with my knowledge of maritime and coastal law and regulations allow me to provide sound advice and counsel for my clients and to advocate vigorously on their behalf when necessary.

Elham Boustani Haddon

Rochester, MN

Elham Boustani Haddon joined the Sandberg Law Firm in 2017. She brings legal analysis, advocacy skills, knowledge of medicine, and empathy to her clients' cases. She is a member of The Minnesota State Bar Association, The Ohio State Bar Association, The State Bar of Texas, The Federal Bar Association, The Minnesota Association for Justice, and The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. She is also a Registered Nurse and Certified Critical Care Nurse. She is fluent in Arabic and has studied French and Spanish.

Samantha Fried

Rockville Centre, NY

Samantha Fried is an Associate Attorney at Mark E. Weinberger, P.C. since 2001. Her practice focuses on Personal Injury matters including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Labor Law, Wrongful Death, and Probate and Estate Administration. Ms. Fried has been admitted to practice law since 1994 in New York and New Jersey, and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Samir Hadeed

Pittsburgh, PA

Samir Hadeed is a Pittsburgh criminal and injury lawyer with over 15 years of experience, practicing since 2008. He is a multilingual advocate, fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, and Italian, ensuring clear communication and personalized legal guidance for his clients. Known for his compassionate, client-focused service and calculated legal strategies, he is dedicated to fighting for fair treatment and achieving results in criminal defense, personal injury, auto accidents, and traffic ticket cases.

Aaron O. Anguiano is an experienced attorney in Modesto, CA, with nearly 25 years of experience in personal injury and family law. He aggressively fights to maximize recovery for his clients, demonstrating superior empathy and legal expertise in and out of court.