Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Leslie Morales

Los Angeles, CA

Leslie N. Morales is an experienced litigator whose practice is focused on entertainment law and product liability. Ms. Morales has a diverse legal background, having worked with both production companies and creative professionals. Ms. Morales is adept at negotiating various contracts and providing valuable insights to clients. She also has a background in handling product liability cases for Global 500 companies in both state and federal courts, demonstrating proficiency in various aspects of litigation. Ms. Morales graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in political science. She then went on to receive her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. Outside of her legal practice, Ms. Morales is fluent in Spanish and authored the children's book, "Kente! Kente! Read All About It!" In her free time, she enjoys exercising, dancing, and trying new foods.

Mario Alvarez

San Antonio, TX

Mario Alvarez is an attorney at Begum Law Group. He obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center; he is also licensed to practice in Mexico. Before being admitted to practice in Texas, Mario handled a large number of personal injury cases in their pre-litigation phase. He has extensive experience dealing with insurance companies, and in recent years Mario has helped hundreds of clients maximize the recovery of their compensation for property damage as well as bodily injuries. Mario's main goal is to protect clients against unfair practices by insurance companies. He understands that right after being involved in an accident, clients are particularly vulnerable and insurance companies often try to take advantage of that situation. He is committed to his clients and has the right knowledge to ensure they receive what is due to them. In his personal time, Mario likes to spend time with his family, he likes to cook for them and take them on road trips.

Paul N. Shapera

Hartford, CT

A 1976 graduate of the University of Connecticut, magna cum laude, Attorney Shapera earned his law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. He began practicing law in Connecticut in 1979. He formed the Law Offices of Paul N. Shapera, LLC in 1987 with offices in Hartford, New Britain and Vernon. Attorney Shapera appeared in courts throughout Connecticut, including the Connecticut Appellate Court and the Connecticut Supreme Court. He is proud of successfully and compassionately representing his clients for over 40 years in practice areas of civil litigation, personal injury claims-such as motor vehicle accidents, defective premises/fall down claims, medical malpractice, dog bites and other injuries sustained by his clients. Attorney Shapera is associated as Of Counsel at Appleton & Appleton, LLC. Attorney Shapera retired at the end of 2024.

Jeff Diamond

Lakeland, FL

I started my career representing the county of Pinellas in 1995. After almost five years, I entered the private sector working for a statewide law firm representing large corporations and insurance companies. This was a great experience for me, as I worked hard and learned a great deal about the practice of law. I did, however, feel like something was missing. I eventually changed course and began representing those people who were injured. One of the biggest reasons was so I could help people. Helping people, I learned, was the element missing from my practice. I found it difficult working hard to minimize people’s losses and vigorously representing my clients while devaluing the claims of those who were hurt. In representing those who are injured, I am able to seek full value for their claims. I fight against the insurance companies, the entities with all the power that can afford to spare no expense. Attorney Diamond views the attorney-client relationship as a partnership. While he does not experience the physical pain they are enduring, he does feel the immense difficulties their injuries have caused in their lives. He is passionate about helping his clients through the incredibly difficult times they are facing and believes that the cases he handles are not about him or the firm but about the clients. Attorney Diamond believes it is a privilege to help people and strives to effectively represent his clients’ best interests against the interests of large corporations and insurance companies. In addition to drawing on his extensive trial experience, Attorney Diamond makes a conscious effort to connect with each and every one of his clients. His goal is to be there for them, keep them informed, and remain reliably available for them throughout a very challenging time. To prepare a case, Attorney Diamond takes the time to get to know his client, learn about their medical history and care, and understand any unique issues affecting the case. When it comes to fighting for justice, he believes that he and his clients are in it together.

Nina T. Machin

Las Vegas, NV

Nina Machin is a proud Las Vegas native and the first in her family to enter the legal profession. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Nevada, Reno, with dual degrees in Public Health and Spanish, and a minor in Spanish Translation. She then attended William S. Boyd School of Law, where she externed for the Nevada Supreme Court and the Eighth Judicial District Court, and served as a legislative extern. Nina began her legal career in insurance defense, focusing on medical malpractice, which provided her with valuable insight into insurance companies' claim assessment and defense strategies. She now uses this knowledge to advocate effectively for her personal injury clients, with a clear purpose to help people and support clients through difficult times. Nina enjoys reading, staying active, and traveling with her husband.

Rachel Holzer

Las Vegas, NV

Rachel received her Bachelor of Arts degree in ecological studies from Seattle University. She competed nationally in Tae Kwon Do, winning the Washington State Championships twice. After college, she worked as an environmental scientist in Las Vegas, identifying and remediating contamination. Rachel attended William S. Boyd Law School and has practiced law for over 15 years. She served as a judicial extern and law clerk for the Honorable James C. Mahan. Rachel’s practice areas include insurance bad faith, personal injury (including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability), and medical malpractice. She has substantial trial experience and has argued before the Nevada Supreme Court. Rachel is also a world 6-hour time trial champion and multi-time masters Pan American champion in cycling, and her love for Spanish was born at the Pan American games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

James F. Fee, Jr. is a partner at Druckman & Fee, P.A. with over 30 years of experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, and Social Security Disability matters. He is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and a certified insurance instructor. His background includes over eleven years at Travelers Insurance Company, where he managed their Staff Counsel law office in Miami. He is a member of the Workers' Compensation Section of The Florida Bar, and has served as president of Florida Workers’ Advocates - Trial Lawyers Association and chairman of the Dade County Bar Association Workers’ Comp section. He earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and his B.S. from the University of Florida.

Robert D. Karl

Cincinnati, OH

Robert D. Karl is a Cincinnati trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience, specializing in criminal defense, DUI, domestic relations, workers’ compensation, and personal injury. He previously served as an assistant prosecuting attorney and is fluent in Spanish.

Jean-Claude Labady, Esq. is an experienced trial attorney in various complex civil litigation fields but has focused his practice for the past thirty years mostly on personal injury and insurance defense litigation. He has joined this firm as one’s of its senior attorneys and is proud to be a part of its high-caliber representation of clients, as well as its trial-oriented and results-producing practice. At the firm, his practice is focused on personal injury matters and other complex civil litigation matters. Mr. Labady attended Rutgers University where he obtained a bachelors degree with honors in political science and French. He later obtained a Masters degree with honors in international relations, after which he taught various courses at Hudson County Community College. Mr. Labady graduated from Seton Hall Law School in 1992.

Lazaro Berenguer

Hackensack, NJ

Lazaro Berenguer is a Civil Trial Attorney certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, known for his unparalleled courtroom experience and dedication to justice. Fluent in Spanish, he advocates for diverse clients. He served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault during Operation Iraqi Freedom before pursuing law. He holds a JD from CUNY School of Law and an MPA from Murray State University.

Maria Jesús Reyes, Esq. is a Cuban American personal injury attorney at The Reyes Firm, which she joined at its founding in 2017. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of South Florida and graduated Cum Laude from law school, passing the Florida Bar on her first try. She focuses on helping injured clients recover medically, financially, and emotionally.

Alexandra Ramon

Miami, FL

Alexandra Ramon is an attorney at RRBH Law, specializing in personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense. She earned her Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2012 and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami in 2009. She is fluent in Spanish and French.

Ricardo J. Martinez

New York, NY

Ricardo J. Martinez is a partner at Leav & Steinberg with over a decade of legal and trial experience, representing seriously injured individuals. He has achieved multiple 6 and 7-figure verdicts. He handles cases involving motor vehicle collisions, slip/trip & falls, premises liability, police brutality, false imprisonment, assaults, and actions against the City of New York. He received his B.A. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and his J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law, where he was a staff editor on the New York City Law Review. He is admitted in New York State and Federal Court and is fluent in Spanish.

Dana Leon

Warsaw, IN

Ms. Leon was born in Montclair, New Jersey, 1973. She is a Partner at the firm. Her practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Litigation, General Civil Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Daniel Lopez

Glendora, CA

Daniel Lopez is a bilingual attorney at the Law Offices of Belgum, Fry & Van Allen, specializing in personal injury cases, particularly representing plaintiffs injured in car accidents. He is a native New Yorker and a former baseball player. He is passionate about helping people and enabling small businesses to grow.

Maria Schmidt

Santa Fe, NM

D. Maria Schmidt, daughter of Steve Schmidt, and a New Mexico Native has lived in Santa Fe for most of her life. She graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2002 returning home to join the firm that same year. Maria’s expertise encompasses a wide range of cases involving personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premise liability/slip and fall, and bicycle accidents.

Wendy Arce

Las Vegas, NV

Wendy Arce, Associate at Valiente Mott, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the U.S. in 2001. Raised in Las Vegas, she attended college and law school there. Her passion for assisting clients stems from her previous role as a Paralegal, starting at age 18 in a law firm. Wendy received her Juris Doctorate from William S. Boyd School of Law. While in law school, she completed a 40-hour mediation course and served on student organization boards. Prior to law school, she graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Human Services. Wendy is fluent in Spanish and is a licensed Las Vegas personal injury lawyer in Nevada.

Brent Eisberner

Sun Prairie, WI

Brent is a zealous advocate for his clients in negotiations and in court. He has litigation experience in the State and Federal Courts of Wisconsin and has practiced in the successful resolution of numerous Civil Rights and Personal Injury cases. Prior to practicing law, Brent served as an artillery officer in the United States Marine Corps, and later filled special operations billets advising foreign forces. He deployed multiple times from 2009-2011 and supported humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010. He was then selected as an instructor at The Basic School, the Marine Corps leadership academy. While attending the University of Wisconsin Law School, Brent served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps Reserves, and was promoted to Major. He graduated law school with Pro Bono Honors distinction, and continues to volunteer time with the Veterans Law Society, providing free legal services to veterans in need. He has also started an association of veteran attorneys attempting to better connect them with the veteran community to provide full spectrum legal services. Outside of the firm, Brent is actively involved in the community as a member of several boards - American Veteran Attorney Association (President); State Bar of Wisconsin Legal Assistance (Committee Member); Board of Outreach for Peace Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie (Chairman); Board of Zoning Appeals for Sun Prairie (member). In his free time, Brent enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his kids.

Brisa Andrade

Los Angeles, CA

Brisa Andrade is a partner and Pre-Litigation Department Manager at LyfeLaw. Raised in Boyle Heights, she was inspired to pursue law after serving as a juror at 19. She earned her B.A. from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo and attended Whittier Law School (2019). She joined LyfeLaw as a legal assistant and worked full-time through law school. In 2024, she became manager of the Pre-Litigation Department. She has extensive experience in soft tissue motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims. She is licensed in California (Provisional License) and Texas and is fluent in Spanish.

Anya Greenberg

West Palm Beach, FL

Anya Greenberg has spent the majority of her career helping those who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others and has earned a reputation as a professional and an advocate. Mrs. Greenberg is fluent in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish, and enjoys helping clients of all nationalities. She is licensed to practice throughout the State of Florida and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mrs. Greenberg has been honored by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star every year since 2020. Mrs. Greenberg earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from Atlantic University. She then went to earn her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. When not fighting for her clients, Mrs. Greenberg enjoys spending time with her family and friends in the South Florida sunshine.

Rolando Gutierrez

Hermosa Beach, CA

Rolando Gutierrez is a seasoned attorney with over a decade of experience litigating complex cases in personal injury, wage and hour claims, California Private Attorneys General Act ('PAGA') representative actions, and consumer class actions. He is licensed to practice in California and the U.S. Central District Court of California. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School and his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton. He is fluent in Spanish.

Hughie Duvall Hunt, II

Greenbelt, MD

Hughie Duvall Hunt, II is the founding partner of Kemet & Hunt, heading the firm’s civil litigation group. He is a former GTE Academic All-American football standout and was the first African-American to chair the Young Lawyers Section of the Maryland State Bar Association. He has received numerous awards including Super Lawyers and Top 100 lawyer by the National Black Lawyers. He is fluent in Spanish and admitted to practice in Maryland, District of Columbia, and Georgia.

Thomas M. Federman

North Wales, PA

Thomas M. Federman is a principal in Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP, with a career in the residential mortgage default industry spanning since the early-1980s. He has represented virtually every major mortgage investor and servicer in the country. He served on the USFN’s Board of Directors and is a frequent speaker at industry events. In addition to his legal practice, he is an experienced real estate developer and is active in various philanthropic and community interests.