Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

William N. Gonzalez was born in 1961, earned a B.A. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice C.U.N.Y. in 1984, and a J.D. from Seton Hall School of Law in 1990. He was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in 1990 and has been practicing solo in West New York since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on personal injury cases, including work accidents, auto accidents, slip and falls, and criminal defense matters like DWI/DUI and traffic offenses.

James Snyder

Austin, TX

James "Jimmy" Snyder is a Texas and Colorado licensed attorney experienced in business, personal injury, and complex litigation. He has extensive experience handling federal and state litigation all over Texas, representing national retailers, trucking companies, insurance companies, and product manufacturers. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Denver. He lives in Austin, Texas, and enjoys outdoor activities with his dog Baxter.

Joe Correa

Ontario, CA

Joe R. Correa is an Associate and practices exclusively in the Workers’ Compensation department. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a dual major in Politics and Sociology and received his Juris Doctor from Whittier College of Law, obtaining Moot Court Honors. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Correa ran his own firm for 25 years concentrating in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Bankruptcy matters. Mr. Correa is fluent in Spanish, an avid golfer, and a member of the Shoreline Village Yacht club racing team, enjoying sailing the coastal California waters in his free time. He takes a hands-on approach with each and every matter.

Berly D. Nelson

Fargo, ND

Berly Nelson joined the Serkland Law Firm in 2004 and has been a shareholder since 2011. He practices in commercial and general civil litigation, focusing on Estate and Trust litigation and Banking litigation. He is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Tavi J. Dressler

Hartford, CT

Tavi J. Dressler was born in Medellin, Colombia and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, where he developed a sense of community and the commitment to give voice to those in need. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, Tavi returned to Colombia, where he taught orphans to read & write, helped care for children at cancer clinics, and organized neighborhood soccer teams in Cartagena. Tavi is bilingual, having studied Spanish at Universidad EAFIT in Medellin, Colombia and then law at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tavi Dressler’s resolve and dedication are what define him. Tavi returns to Connecticut to practice law alongside his father, Jeffrey Dressler, giving continuity to Dressler Law’s commitment to defending the rights of the injured with our firm’s new generation of lawyers. He awaits your call.

Michael P. Mayoral

Coral Gables, FL

Co-founder and shareholder, Michael P. Mayoral jointly leads the firm’s Homeowners and Condominium Association Litigation Practice Group. He is a seasoned trial attorney with expertise in HOA, condominium, business, and insurance litigation. Michael is the author of 'Florida Condominium Dispute Checklist for Attorneys Representing Owners' and is frequently featured in media for his insights on condominium law.

Hilda Millan

Tampa, FL

Hilda Millan, a native of El Paso, Texas, developed a passion for the legal profession at a young age, inspired by her father’s 30+ years of experience in immigration law. She earned her bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University before moving to Tampa Bay for law school. Hilda graduated Cum Laude and as a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. She began her career by advocating for small local businesses in various legal disputes with insurance companies later transitioning her focus to representing individuals in personal injury cases. Hilda has always been driven to help others. Her legal practice is dedicated to guiding clients through complex cases against insurance companies, with a commitment to delivering the highest level of professional and personal care. She speaks fluent Spanish and is a member of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, as well as the Florida Justice Association.

Syuzanna Ghavazyan, LL.M.

Los Angeles, CA

Syuzanna Ghavazyan is a personal injury attorney at Martinian Lawyers, Inc., with over 15 years of combined legal experience. She is licensed to practice law in California since 2025 and is a member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia since 2014. She earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Law from the School for Advocates of the Republic of Armenia. She is fluent in English, Armenian, Russian, and Spanish.

Carolina Corona Jamiel

Miami, FL

Carolina Corona Jamiel is an attorney admitted to the bars of Florida, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia. She practices in criminal defense, immigration, bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, civil litigation, landlord-tenant, and personal injury. From 2002 to 2010, she served as a prosecutor at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, handling thousands of criminal cases and leading over fifty jury trials. She attended the University of Florida and St. Thomas University.

Americo S. Ventura

Danbury, CT

Americo S. Ventura was the founding partner of Ventura Law, establishing the firm in 1957. He provided legal services built on compassionate service and community giving, and was known for his dedication to helping immigrants navigate the legal system. He was a pioneer in bringing diversity to the local legal profession, hiring the city's first female attorney and first African-American attorney. He continued to practice law until his passing in 2017.

Haven Del Pino

Hialeah, FL

Haven Del Pino, Esq. is an experienced and dedicated attorney with over a decade of legal practice, specializing in helping individuals navigate financial hardships. Her commitment is to guide clients towards a stronger, debt-free future through personalized legal strategies. Haven’s practice spans the tri-county area in South Florida, where she zealously represents her clients with a hands-on approach in every case. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in understanding both the legal and psychological aspects of her clients' challenges. Prior to attending law school, Haven worked full-time at a law firm where she acquired vast experience in the fields of criminal justice, family law, and association foreclosure. This diverse background provided her with a solid foundation and a comprehensive understanding of various legal disciplines, enriching her practice and enhancing her ability to serve her clients effectively. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Florida Bar, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida. Haven is actively involved in her community and local church, believing in giving back and making a positive impact.

Chris Knight

San Jose, CA

Chris Knight is a highly accomplished criminal lawyer with over 15 years of experience as a prosecutor and military lawyer. He has prosecuted hundreds of cases, including serious felonies and sexual assault, and served as a Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County and Assistant District Attorney in Monterey County. He holds a law degree from U.C. Berkeley School of Law and is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve JAG Corps, having earned the Bronze Star Medal during his deployment to Afghanistan. Chris also taught criminal law and procedure at Monterey College of Law.

Mr. Kono is a partner in the firm’s litigation department. His primary area of practice includes general civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment law and real estate litigation. Other areas of practice include personal injury, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and commercial collection work. Mr. Kono has repeatedly been voted by the legal community as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite” in the areas of personal injury and/or business litigation, as reported in Utah Business Magazine. He has also been named a “Rising Star” in business litigation by Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine.

Kevin Rhyne

Tyler, TX

Kevin Rhyne began his legal career helping injured clients in Houston, Texas, over 25 years ago. In 2002, Kevin and his family moved to East Texas. Kevin joined The McGuire Firm as a Senior Associate with an expansive array of legal experience, handling a variety of lawsuits, even cases involving wild animal attacks. He is a life-long student of the law and loves the challenge of serving the causes of injured persons.

Bradley D. Anderson

Dayton, OH

Bradley D. Anderson graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree (with departmental honors and Phi Beta Kappa) from The College of Wooster in 1988. After working as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives, he attended the University of Michigan Law School and graduated. He was then commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and served on active duty as a judge advocate (JAG) for eight years, primarily prosecuting and defending courts-martial while stationed at Dover AFB, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Wright-Patterson AFB. Prior to joining the firm, Brad practiced complex civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury law at two other Dayton-area firms. Brad specializes in litigating wrongful death, personal injury, civil rights, probate, and business litigation cases and has worked successfully to bring justice to our clients and their families in their time of need.

Tom Byrnes

Greenwood Village, CO

Tom Byrnes is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in complex trials and investigations. He focuses on representing victims and their families in civil litigation and injury law, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. As a trial prosecutor, he handled various criminal cases, including homicides, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, and financial crimes. He served as Assistant District Attorney for Colorado’s 18th Judicial District. Tom is a U.S. Navy and Iraq War veteran, serving in the JAG Corps and continuing as a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves, where he is a certified military judge. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from Franciscan University (Steubenville, Ohio) and his law degree from Ave Maria School of Law (Ann Arbor, Michigan).

Christopher Lucero

La Verne, CA

A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Christopher Lucero is licensed to practice law in California and New York. He has extensive courtroom experience handling criminal cases from petty theft to murder, with a perfect record in DUI, domestic violence, and homicide cases as a prosecutor. He is recognized as one of California's Top 40 Under 40 for criminal defense by National Trial Lawyers (2023) and a Rising Star in Southern California by Super Lawyers. He holds a perfect Avvo rating of 5.0 and is dedicated to fighting for individual rights, providing personalized legal strategies for criminal defense and estate planning.

Harrison Royalty

Houston, TX

Harrison is dedicated to winning cases for injured Texans. He obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, which he attended on academic scholarship as a Dean’s Scholar. While in law school, Harrison was a Public Interest Fellow and won a prestigious clerkship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. Harrison began his career at a plaintiff’s personal injury firm before going on to represent businesses in commercial lawsuits. Harrison now uses his experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants to get results for injured individuals. In his spare time, Harrison enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with his wife and their beagle.

Robert A. Stok

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Robert A. Stok established Stok Kon + Braverman in 1999, bringing a unique blend of business acumen and legal rigor to his practice. He has over 20 years of financial experience and expertise in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, appellate litigation, arbitration, business disputes, creditor's rights, and real estate transactions.

Antonio Stanfield Jr.

Atlanta, GA

Attorney Antonio Stanfield Jr. obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 2015 from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law. He discovered his passion for legal research, writing, and advocacy at 'Mizzou,' where he was a recipient of the Michael T. Bramble Scholarship Award and a member of the Mock Trial Team. He brings 10 years of experience, legal knowledge, and understanding of Georgia personal injury law to The Millar Law Firm, enjoying the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives.

Clark A. Miljush

Rock Island, IL

Clark A. Miljush is the founder and sole practitioner of The Law Office of Clark A. Miljush, serving the Rock Island area for over a decade. He is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Iowa. His practice focuses on criminal defense (including DUI and drug possession), personal injury, and real estate. He grew up in the Quad Cities and interned as a Legal Aid representative and a criminal prosecutor in Rock Island County, gaining valuable courtroom experience. He offers high-quality service and personal attention to his clients.

Daniel Hernandez

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Daniel Hernandez is an Associate Attorney in the Florida Personal Injury Division at RTRLAW. A proud first-generation Cuban American, he is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for both the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and advocates for personal injury victims throughout Florida. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Florida International University in 2008. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law in 2012, where he participated in the Pro Bono Honors Program. With over 12 years of legal experience, he has a well-rounded background in criminal defense, foreclosure defense, immigration, bankruptcy, and first-party property insurance litigation.

Mariano Morales

Yakima, WA

Mariano Morales, Jr. is a top plaintiff's attorney in Washington, with over 30 years of experience. The son of migrant workers, he overcame language barriers to earn a law degree and founded his practice in 1994. He has been recognized multiple times as 'The Best Attorney in the Yakima Valley' and is known for handling high-profile cases that have led to significant safety practice changes. He is deeply committed to public safety and serves as a role model for the Hispanic community in Yakima Valley.

Steven S. Linton

Salt Lake City, UT

Steve Linton has been with The Advocates Law Firm for more than twenty years, helping thousands of injured people across Utah and throughout the western United States recover fair compensation for their losses. He has extensive experience handling a wide range of injury cases, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, auto-pedestrian injuries, slip-and-fall incidents, wrongful death claims, and mass tort litigation. Steve Linton is a seasoned personal injury attorney in Utah with over two decades of experience at The Advocates (formerly Driggs, Bills & Day). Throughout his career, Steve has successfully helped accident victims secure fair compensation for their injuries. Prior to joining The Advocates, Steve honed his skills for five years at a well-regarded insurance defense firm in Salt Lake City, representing insurance companies and their clients in various cases, including auto accidents, product liability, construction, and mass torts. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into how insurers assess and defend claims, knowledge he now leverages to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients. Steve has successfully recovered millions of dollars for thousands of injured clients through settlements, mediations, arbitrations, litigation and bench and jury trials. His diverse caseload includes motorcycle accidents, severe auto collisions, wrongful death claims, dog bites, eye injuries, amputations, injuries requiring reconstructive surgery, and cases involving long-term deformities or disabilities. Steve expertly represents clients against individuals, insurance companies, corporate defendants, and other parties responsible for injuries due to negligence or recklessness. Steve’s proficiency extends to contracting, communicating, litigating, and leading mediations in numerous multi-million-dollar product liability cases. He played a pivotal role in the firm’s national litigation against drug manufacturers in the Phen-Fen, VIOXX, and Yaz/Yasmin cases, collaborating with top trial lawyers nationwide in these complex mass tort matters. Furthermore, Steve expertly navigates coverage disputes and other challenging liability issues, utilizing his comprehensive experience from both sides of injury litigation. In addition to his personal injury practice, Steve is recognized as a leader in legal technology by both his peers and the legal technology community. Over the years, his expertise has been invaluable to numerous companies, including a two-year tenure on the advisory board for a prominent multi-million-dollar legal technology company with national and international reach. He has also provided consultancy services to local and national law firms to enhance their case management systems, work processes, and client communication tools. By integrating his extensive legal knowledge with advanced technology, Steve consistently achieves faster and more efficient results for his clients and helps other lawyers improve their efficiency. Additionally, Steve has presented continuing legal education seminars on these topics, further establishing his expertise in the field. Steve has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and from all over the world, especially Latin America. He is fluent in Spanish, thus enabling him to provide exceptional service to a broader clientele. Outside the office, Steve enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, traveling, cooking (particularly Italian and Mexican cuisine) and exploring new restaurants. Steve loves college sports, especially BYU football, and sometimes even cheers on his other alma mater (as long as they are not playing each other).