Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Jared Apner is an Associate with the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C. He has experience representing clients in personal injury matters. In his capacity as an Associate for the firm, he represents clients in automobile accident liability and slip and fall cases. Prior to joining the firm Mr. Apner worked for the Law Offices of Pamela Hargrove for 12 years handling the defense of personal injury cases including automobile accidents, slip and falls and subrogation matters. During his career, he has tried numerous cases to verdict. Prior to doing personal injury defense, Mr. Apner served as the law clerk for the Honorable Darlene J. Pereksta, JSC in Mercer County Superior Court handling criminal matters.

Richard J. Morrisroe

Buffalo, NY

Richard Jonathan Morrisroe has practiced law in New York State for over 13 years. Specializing in real estate closings, evictions, criminal & traffic violation defense, and plaintiff's personal injury work, Richard brings extensive legal expertise to his clients. As the former City Attorney for Dunkirk and current general counsel for the Dunkirk Housing Authority, Richard's commitment to his community is clear. Originally from East Chicago, Indiana, he is of Irish-Puerto Rican heritage, speaks fluent Spanish, and has lived in Buffalo and Dunkirk for over 25 years with his wife Iris, a Dominican-American school teacher, and their youngest son, Nicholas. Richard's diverse background includes roles as a banker, Spanish teacher, executive director of a nonprofit housing agency, realtor, drug prevention specialist, and legislative aide for the Buffalo Common Council. He graduated cum laude from Amherst College and the University at Buffalo Law School. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Richard is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele, ensuring that all clients receive the support they need.

Eric Meza

El Paso, TX

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas. After high school, moved to Austin, Texas to pursue undergrad degree. Worked full-time to support myself through undergrad, and eventually law school at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. At St. Mary's, was a member of nationally recognized mock trial team and inducted into the National Order of Barristers. After becoming an attorney, moved back to El Paso to try and give back to the city that has given me so much. As a member of the firm, my focus is criminal defense and personal injury representation. We've been able to get outstanding results for our clients through both settlements and trial results.

Erin E. Schmitt Tuley

Evansville, IN

Erin E. Schmitt Tuley began her career as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Vanderburgh County, where she skillfully prosecuted felony-level cases, handling major violent felonies during her last two years as a prosecutor. A St. Philip native, Erin joined her husband and father-in-law at the family practice in 2018.

Heath A. Tuley

Evansville, IN

Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Heath A. Tuley has been practicing law since 2010. He began his career as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Vanderburgh County, eventually handling major violent felonies. He joined his father’s practice in 2014. He has served as a part-time deputy prosecutor for Vanderburgh County and at Tuley Law Office is primarily responsible for litigation matters. He holds extensive jury trial experience.

Charles Wade

West Palm Beach, FL

Charles Wade is an attorney in the firm’s Workers Compensation Division. He graduated from Florida Southern College in 2005 and Barry University School of Law in 2013, where he was the Executive Editor of Environmental Law Journal. Since joining the firm in 2014, Charles has exclusively represented injured workers, achieving a high success rate in trials. He is a member of the Robert McAliley Inns of Court, the Palm Beach Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the National Huguenot Society.

Mike Murburg

Tampa, FL

Mike Murburg is a dedicated Florida disability attorney with 38 years of experience, having graduated from Princeton University in 1977 and Florida State University College of Law in 1986. He is admitted to practice in Florida, Washington State, various Federal Courts including the U.S. Supreme Court, and before the Social Security Administration and Railroad Retirement Board. Mike served as an Assistant State Attorney, prosecuting over 7,000 criminal cases and litigating over 90 civil and criminal trials. Since establishing his own firm in 1992, he has personally evaluated over 35,000 cases and tried over 5,000 Social Security Disability cases, achieving a success rate of over 90% for SSDI/SSI cases, resulting in over $50 million in back benefits and $1 billion in future entitlements for clients. He is a member of the Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County Bar Associations and the National Organization for Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).

Benjamin Nielsen

Central Point, OR

Ben handles strictly personal injury matters, and has been practicing since 2014 in California, and since 2016 in Oregon. He is licensed in and handles cases both in California and Oregon. He is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, and the Eastern District of California. Ben is a proud member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, which is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured consumers throughout the state. He is also a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, which is “Dedicated to protecting people, holding wrongdoers accountable, and promoting a fair and equitable justice system through advocacy and education” in Oregon. Ben graduated from Brigham Young University in Art History, and then received his law degree from the University of San Francisco. His past community service includes serving with the Eviction Defense Collaborative, the Family Law Facilitator’s Office in San Mateo County Superior Court, and the Boy Scouts of America. Ben is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Lindy Hamilton

Ogden, UT

Mrs. Lindy Hamilton is the managing attorney for Your Injury Attorneys, Gridley, Ward, and Hamilton. She was born in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from Bonneville High School in 1989. She lived in various places and attended a few colleges before returning to Utah and graduating from Weber State University. Mrs. Hamilton received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, with a double minor in English and Spanish. Mrs. Hamilton then attended the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, having been awarded the Abriella Hinckley Scholarship for her involvement in politics. She graduated with her Juris Doctorate degree in 1998. During law school, Mrs. Hamilton was employed by Westlaw, a unique opportunity where she gained specialized training in legal research. Mrs. Hamilton is a member of the Utah State Bar, The American Bar Association, and a Golden Eagle with the Utah Association for Justice; she is licensed to practice in both State and Federal Courts in the state of Utah. Although Mrs. Hamilton has practiced miscellaneous areas of the law for the experience, or as a rare favor, she has specialized in tort law since graduating from law school. At seventeen, Mrs. Hamilton was injured in an automobile accident, changing her view of insurance claims and vowing to fight the injustice therein; she discovered the reality of being injured in an accident, including many hidden effects and repercussions victims struggle to endure. Lindy is married to Jason, owner of Dry Fly Concrete and, her high school sweetheart. The Hamiltons' favorite hobby is fly fishing with family and friends.

Richard L. Barrett

Phoenix, AZ

Richard Barrett started working in private practice in 1978 and throughout the course of his law career, has focused on providing legal representation for individuals who were wrongfully harmed as a result of others' negligence or misconduct. He has experience representing individuals who have been injured by unsafe premises and products on premises as well as dangerous conditions at businesses and residences which cause individuals to slip and fall or trip and fall. He has significant experience in the transportation industry representing clients in matters involving injuries caused by the operation of or condition of automobiles, airplanes and trains. He works hard to secure settlements for his clients from insurance companies, major corporations, government entities, and others that caused his clients harm. He has performed mediation, arbitration, jury trials, and appeals across federal, tribal, and state courts. Richard is admitted to practice in all Arizona state courts, the United States District Court for Arizona, and the 9th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.

Jeff Bier

Chicago, IL

I believe in doing what is right, especially what is right for my clients. One of the most important things I can do for you is be available. At Carlson Bier, you will not get passed off to a secretary, paralegal, or some other gatekeeper. You will have my number, so you can call anytime you need guidance. As your personal injury attorney, I will do everything in my power to return your call the same day, showing you the respect you deserve. My primary motivation for practicing law as a personal injury attorney is the positive impact that I can have on people. In the practice of law, when I speak with someone facing a problem, I can immediately have an impact by listening and providing advice. And, at the conclusion of a case, when I have negotiated or litigated a favorable outcome for my client, I have positively influenced the rest of their life. It is very gratifying to know that I have helped someone achieve justice and have a more secure future. I thought about going to law school for a long time. Because I had such a great deal of life experience between undergraduate and law school, I had the opportunity to work with lawyers, both from a corporate standpoint and necessitated by personal need. Getting to know these professionals and understand the work they were doing and how they helped people, including me, provided me with inspiration to become an attorney.

Nicole J. Garcia

Santa Monica, CA

Nicole J. Garcia is a Partner with Randolph & Associates. Her areas of focus include personal injury, wrongful death, negligent security, premises liability, sexual assault, product liability, and commercial torts. Nicole joined the firm in 2019 with four years of defense litigation experience. She brings with her an intimate understanding of insurance and defense mentalities and strategies, which will allow her to better recognize and avoid the common pitfalls of many a plaintiff attorney as well as to better negotiate a resolution of claims on behalf of injured individuals. She has had remarkable success in her young career as a defense attorney but is excited to hand in her defense in order to use her unique skill set to begin helping injured individuals seek justice and compensation from insurance companies and other corporate giants.

Darren Reid

Los Angeles, CA

Darren Reid is a partner at Cohen Law Partners, focusing on bicycle-related personal injury cases. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southwestern Law School and holds an LL.M. Fluent in Spanish and a former professional jazz trumpeter, he is also an avid cyclist who commutes by bike.

Vince de la Cruz graduated from Florida International University (Miami, FL) with a degree in Public Administration and earned his JD from Arizona State University. Vince’s educational foundation reflects his dedication to both law and business. With an additional Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas University (Miami Gardens, FL), his expertise spans beyond the legal realm. He is an experienced professional with a diverse background that has shaped his legal journey. Throughout his esteemed career, Vince takes immense pride in his ability to provide assistance to clients when others couldn’t, always maintaining a sense of fairness and integrity. A standout accomplishment includes his successful resolution of a substantial loss of use claim for a tractor-trailer case, a highlight that underscores his legal expertise. Vince’s aspiration remains steadfast: to passionately advocate for his clients, leveraging his expertise to deliver optimal outcomes. Guided by the principles of detailed planning and unwavering dedication, he upholds a professional and personal reputation for excellence. Originating from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, Vince’s upbringing in the dynamic Shenandoah area, with its closeness to distinct cultural landmarks, has contributed to his well-rounded perspective. The great influence of his father, characterized by a strong work ethic and a commitment to helping others, instilled in Vince a sense of purpose and compassion. With a legacy of dedication, professionalism, and a deep appreciation for the meaningful aspects of life, Vince de la Cruz stands as a beacon of integrity in the legal field. Vince de la Cruz holds a Bachelor of Public Administration from Florida International University and a Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas University. He received his law degree from Arizona State University. Prior to moving to Atlanta he practiced law in Miami, Florida and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. de la Cruz has litigation experience in a wide range of settings including federal multidistrict litigation, state courts, EEOC and MSPB matters. His experience in arbitration, mediation and settlement negotiations includes serving as a pro bono facilitator for the Second Judicial District Court of New Mexico. He has represented clients in personal injury cases including auto accidents, trucking accidents, premise liability and wrongful death for over 22 years. Mr. de la Cruz is fluent in Spanish.

Matt Zimmerman

Abilene, TX

Passion for the law has led Matt to develop a broad-based practice that touches on almost every area of law that affects individuals in their everyday lives. With exceptional legal insight and experience, Matt strives to touch lives positively and make a difference in people’s legal affairs.

Morris Esquenazi

Hialeah, FL

A Miami native, Morris Esquenazi takes pride in representing the people of his hometown. After earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, he built a reputation for excellence by combining his academic achievements with hands-on experience in various legal disciplines. Morris also holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. His background includes working with elite catastrophic injury firms, sports agencies, and real estate organizations in both Florida and California. This breadth of experience allows him to approach each case with a unique perspective. Committed to justice, Morris works tirelessly to ensure his clients receive the compensation they deserve. His fluency in Spanish, confidence in the courtroom, and strategic legal thinking make him a strong advocate for those facing challenging legal battles.

Morris Esquenazi

Cape Coral, FL

Morris Esquenazi is a Miami-born and raised attorney who is deeply connected to the community he serves. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, distinguishing himself through academic excellence and active involvement in esteemed legal societies and coursework, which enriched his understanding of various legal fields. Prior to his legal career, Morris earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. His experience with multiple prestigious catastrophic injury firms, sports agencies, and real estate firms in Florida and California has provided him with a robust foundation in advocating for clients in complex legal environments. Morris is dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for his clients, bringing a blend of legal expertise and personal commitment to every case. His fluency in Spanish, charisma, confidence, and determination makes him an effective advocate in Miami's legal landscape. With a passion for ensuring his clients are compensated properly for their injuries, Morris approaches each case with a strategic focus, aiming to deliver the most favorable financial results for his clients.

Cristina García-Chappell

Pflugerville, TX

Cristina García is a highly accomplished Mexican attorney with dual licenses in Texas and Mexico. She obtained an LLM from the University of Texas in Austin and passed the Texas Bar Exam in 2019. She was recognized as one of Texas’s Top 100 lawyers and a Top 10 attorney in Austin in 2023. She is also a member of the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association.

Danay Gonzalez

Bakersfield, CA

Danay Gonzalez is an award-winning trial attorney and partner at Rodriguez & Associates, known for zealously representing clients in complex personal injury claims, including wrongful death and school sex abuse matters. Inspired by her upbringing in Lamont, CA, and her Hispanic heritage, she is a strong voice for her community, empowering clients through her natural compassion, empathy, and Spanish fluency. She has contributed to multiple record-breaking verdicts in Kern County.

Rafael Viego III, Esq.

Miami, FL

Mr. Viego focuses his practice on commercial and residential property insurance claims, personal/catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, defamation/entertainment law, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, PIP, Americans with Disabilities, Age Discrimination in Employment, and Civil Rights. His practice also includes products liability actions against large corporations including major automotive manufacturers. In addition, Mr. Viego’s practice has required him to be admitted to multiple Federal Districts Courts in Florida, Texas, and Colorado and Pro Hoc into other Federal Courts such as Arkansas, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Viego’s experience, success, and ability to effectively communicate both in English and Spanish has allowed him to be a frequent guest on CNN Español. At CNN Español, Mr. Viego provides balanced, non-partisan, legal commentary on important domestic and international current events. Prior to joining THE HERNANDEZ LEGAL GROUP, Mr. Viego worked in both a defense and nationally recognized plaintiff’s firm where he proved himself to be an invaluable asset in numerous trials that involve multiple issues ranging from a residential insurance claim, catastrophic injury/crash worthiness, complex products liability, employment (FLSA), and wrongful death. His communication skills and legal experience have given him a broad range of knowledge and the ability to serve as an excellent advocate for his clients. During that period of time, he had a number of successful outcomes as a trial attorney.

Bill Kuziara

Santa Rosa, CA

Bill Kuziara is a veteran trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience, having won over $100 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients. He specializes in personal injury cases, with a particular emphasis on concussive and other brain injury cases. He graduated from Analy High School, attended S.R.J.C., and received his B.A. degree in political science from California State University Northridge in 1972. He then attended law school at the University of San Fernando Valley. Before entering private practice in 1987, he worked as a claims adjuster for an insurance company, handling over 500 personal injury cases. Bill has taken more traumatic brain injury cases to trial than any other attorney in Sonoma County.

Lior Katz

Woodland Hills, CA

Lior Katz is the managing attorney and founder of Katz Law. After graduating from the top of his class, Lior worked for many years as a senior attorney for a busy litigation firm representing large corporate entities. After realizing that there was shortage of lawyers who actually care about their clients, Lior decided to open the doors to Katz Law.

Alexis Gonzalez

Coral Gables, FL

Attorney Alexis Gonzalez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. While Ms. Gonzalez's practice primarily concentrates on family law, her practice also consists of general civil litigation, personal injury claims, property damage and contract disputes. Alexis' passion for family advocacy began early on in her career, working as a pre-school teacher while completing her undergraduate degree. Seeking a change of pace, Ms. Gonzalez left the classroom and joined the Gonzalez & Associates team in 2011 as a legal assistant. It was during her time here that her second passion ignited - a passion for the law, leading her to Florida International University School of Law after two years with the firm. During law school, Alexis spent her time focusing on advocating for children's', families' and LGBT rights spending time working in the school's Family and Education Law Clinic, Domestic Violence Clinic, and serving as Vice President of the Stonewall Legal Alliance (FIU's LGBT Law Association). In 2016, Alexis re-joined the Gonzalez & Associates Team as an associate, establishing the Family Law area of practice within the Firm and going on to secure two successful verdicts at trial within her first two years of practice. As a family law attorney, Alexis places a high importance on her role not only as advocate, but as counselor to her clients, taking time to listen and understand each clients' unique circumstance. Alexis is admitted to practice in Florida State Courts as well as in United States District Courts.

Joanna J. Lambridis is a seasoned trial attorney in The Ward Law Group's New York City office, specializing in personal injury, premises liability, and labor law matters. With over a decade of courtroom experience, she has recovered hundreds of millions for plaintiffs and is known for her tenacity and expertise in complex litigation. She is fluent in English and Greek, and conversational in Spanish and French.