Turkish-Speaking Attorneys

Manuel Rivera is the founding attorney at The Law Offices of Manuel Rivera, Esq. & Associates, P.C. With over 22 years of experience, he provides legal representation in immigration law, workers' compensation, personal injury, federal litigation, criminal law, family law, and traffic law. He serves clients in the Washington D.C. metro area, including Maryland and Virginia, as well as throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Merit Bennett

Santa Fe, NM

Merit Bennett is the Managing Partner of The Bennett Law Group, with over 50 years of experience in personal injury, civil rights, and employment discrimination law. He is licensed in New Mexico, Hawai'i, and Colorado, and has achieved significant legal victories, including multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He is also an author and has been recognized by Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Who's Who Directory of Top Attorneys of North America.

Elnur Veliev

Rockville, MD

Elnur Veliev is a partner at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC, specializing in personal injury law. He is an expert negotiator and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in Maryland for five consecutive years (2018-2022) and as one of America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. He is fluent in Azeri, Turkish, Russian, and conversational Spanish.

Jonathan M. Goidel

New York, NY

Mr. Goidel is a partner in the law firm of Goidel & Siegel, LLP, which he and Andrew Siegel co-founded in 1990. Prior to the founding of Goidel & Siegel, Mr. Goidel was associated with several prestigious international law firms. At Goidel & Siegel, he focuses on the prosecution of product liability and personal injury cases. He has tried cases to verdict in nearly every trial court in New York City, and has argued appeals in the Appellate Divisions of both the First and Second Judicial Departments. Mr. Goidel graduated from Hamilton College in 1983. In 1986, he graduated from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a member of the Brooklyn Law Review. He has served as a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York Committee on Young Lawyers and the Committee on Eastern European Affairs. He has served as an arbitrator for the New York City Civil Court, Small Claims Court. Mr. Goidel is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Lance Ehrenberg

New York, NY

Lance Ehrenberg is «of counsel» to Goidel & Siegel, LLP and, in that capacity, he prosecutes both medical and dental malpractice cases with Goidel & Siegel, LLP. Mr. Ehrenberg was admitted to practice law in the Courts of the State of New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Lance graduated from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington Virginia, and he obtained his undergraduate degree from Colgate University. Mr. Ehrenberg is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the American Association for Justice, and the New York County Lawyers Association. Mr. Ehrenberg has successfully tried numerous jury and non-jury cases in both the State and Federal trial courts within New York City and the surrounding counties.

Elif Dag-Milano, LL.M.

Houston, TX

Elif Dag-Milano is an attorney at Milano Legal Group, providing passionate representation in various personal injury cases. She has extensive experience with insurance companies and ensures maximum recovery for clients. Prior to this role, she had several years of litigation experience as In-House Legal Counsel for a major European consumer electronics retailer. She is licensed in Texas and is a member of the Istanbul Bar Association and the Union of Turkish Bars. She speaks English, Turkish, and Azerbaijani.

Parham Hakimi

Bellevue, WA

Parham Hakimi is the founder of Select Law, focusing his legal career on helping consumers, particularly injured people and those seeking a fresh start. He is recognized for his client-centered approach, ensuring direct and unlimited access for clients. He has been recognized with several awards including Top 40 Under 40, Rising Star by Super Lawyers and American Institute of Legal Advocates, and AVVO Clients’ Choice Award. He is licensed in Washington and Arizona and speaks Farsi, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and English.

Stephen Nappi

New York, NY

Stephen Nappi is of counsel to Goidel & Siegel and a member of Nappi Klozow, LLP. His practice focuses on pre-litigation dispute resolution, commercial litigation and personal injury litigation in the areas of premises liability, labor law and motor vehicle negligence. Stephen is admitted to practice law in the Courts of the State of New York, as well as in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Stephen graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and he obtained his undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from Quinnipiac University. Stephen Nappi was selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

Nazo Koulloukian

Los Angeles, CA

Nazo Koulloukian is the founder of Koul Law Firm, specializing in labor and employment law for California employees. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2016 and 2017. His practice areas include wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistle-blower, and wage and hour cases. He also has experience in personal injury matters and teaches at UCLA.

Steven Pestyner

New York, NY

Steven Pestyner is an associate attorney at Goidel & Siegel, LLP, where he focuses on personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. He guides clients through every step of the legal process with clarity, care, and confidence. Law is in his blood. Mr. Pestyner grew up in a family of attorneys and knew early on that he wanted to advocate for people during their most difficult moments. Today, he is known for his strong communication, fast response times, and relentless work ethic.

Bryan Goldstein

New York, NY

Bryan Goldstein is a Cum Laude graduate of Brooklyn Law School with over 20 years’ experience handling various personal injury cases including auto accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, and construction site (Labor Law) accidents. Bryan is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Prior to being associated with Goidel & Siegel, Bryan worked at an insurance defense firm, so he knows both sides of the practice very well. As a result, Bryan prepares his clients to avoid various defense pitfalls and traps and has an excellent record of successfully recovering millions of dollars for his clients.

Senaj Mersim

Torrington, CT

Senaj Mersim is an associate attorney at Logan, Vance, Sullivan & Kores LLP in Torrington, Connecticut, focusing on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and civil litigation. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac University and her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, graduating with honors in May of 2024. During law school, she competed on the mock trial team and served as a legal extern for the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. She is fluent in Turkish and Macedonian and is an active member of her community.

Amir Aghnami

Beverly Hills, CA

Amir Aghnami is a dedicated attorney licensed to practice law in both California and Nevada, specializing in personal injury and employment law. He exclusively represents plaintiffs. He graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California with an undergraduate degree in economics and a minor in business law. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. Amir is fluent in English, Farsi, and Turkish.

Mehmet Gokce

Melville, NY

Mehmet Gokce is an attorney at Chaikin Trial Group, a graduate of Cornell University and Columbia Law School. He has experience as a prosecutor and in personal injury law, representing both insurance carriers and plaintiffs. He is fluent in Turkish, Spanish, and English, and admitted to practice in New York State and its Eastern and Southern Districts.

Xelef L. Botan

Playa Del Rey, CA

XELEF L. BOTAN is an associate at SSJ and licensed to represent clients throughout California. His practice areas include civil litigation, business litigation, employment law, serious personal injury and wrongful death matters, administrative law, alcohol law, and land use. He is particularly interested in the rapidly evolving fields of privacy, artificial intelligence, technology, and telecommunications law, driven by the increasing intersection of these areas with everyday life and business operations. Mr. Botan earned his B.A. in International Relations from Brown University where he became the first student from Turkey to receive a full scholarship. After earning his undergraduate degree, he spent five years in various roles at a multinational technology and home goods company, ultimately serving as Key Account Manager for corporate sales. Mr. Botan went on to earn his M.A. at the University of Chicago on a full scholarship, where his thesis focused on the constitution-building process and political formation of Syrian Kurds in Rojava. He then earned his J.D. at the University of Colorado Law School as a LILAC Fellow, once again receiving a full scholarship. At Colorado, he was a student attorney for their Samuelson-Glushko Technology Law and Policy Clinic representing institutional clients before state and federal level regulatory agencies. During his summers in law school, Mr. Botan also gained hands-on experience through internships with software company Twilio and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Moreover, he also externed at the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Division.

Umid A. Babojanov

San Francisco, CA

Umid A. Babojanov is an associate attorney at Vogl Meredith Burke LLP. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2013 and also holds an MBA and BA in International Relations. His practice areas include civil litigation, business disputes, landlord/tenant law, premises liability, personal injury, construction defect law, and insurance coverage litigation. He speaks four languages: English, Russian, Uzbek, and Turkish.

Farimah Ghaffari

New York, NY

Farimah Ghaffari graduated from Touro Law School, where she was on the Dean’s List and from which she was a Cum Laude graduate. Prior to immigrating to the United States, Farimah graduated with honors from the Taft Law School in Yazd, Iran. During law school, Farimah served as the president of her law school’s Legal Society and as the vice-president of the Labor Law Society. She was credited as an assistant-author of the book, «Explanation of the Iranian Labor Law», principally authored by Professor Dr. Emami and published in 2008. Currently, Farimah is an active member of New York City Bar Association and of the Iranian-American Bar Association. Prior to her employment at Goidel & Siegel, LLP, Farimah worked as a paralegal at a New York personal injury firm, while awaiting admission as an attorney to the New York State Bar. At Goidel & Siegel, LLP Farimah prosecutes demanding civil litigation matters involving serious personal injuries as well as commercial disputes. Farimah speaks, writes and reads Farsi (فارسی) and Turkish (Türk) fluently.

Gorkhmaz M. Asgarov is an associate at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC, focusing on civil litigation, personal injury, contract disputes, and business law. He also provides immigration law services to clients from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, and other former Soviet Union countries. He is licensed in Maryland and Virginia and speaks English, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish.

Andrew B. Siegel

New York, NY

Mr. Siegel is a partner in the law firm of Goidel & Siegel, LLP, which he and Jonathan Goidel co-founded in 1990. Prior to the founding of Goidel & Siegel, Mr. Siegel was employed as a trial attorney at the Legal Aid Society in Brooklyn, New York, where he concentrated on defending indigent criminal defendants. While there, he handled thousands of criminal matters and tried many of those cases to verdict. Mr. Siegel then became associated with Galett, Dreyer & Berkey, a prestigious law firm concentrating on real estate and commercial litigation, until founding Goidel & Siegel with Mr. Goidel. Since founding Goidel & Siegel, Mr. Siegel has tried many civil cases to verdict in nearly every trial court in the City of New York and, on numerous occasions, has argued successfully before the Appellate Divisions of the First and Second Departments. Mr. Siegel participates in every aspect of the operations of Goidel & Siegel from client intake to case strategy to final resolution, whether by trial or otherwise. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and will explore every available and appropriate option to maximize his clients’ recovery or defense. Mr. Siegel graduated with high honors from the State University of New York at Albany in 1983. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1986. During law school, Mr. Siegel participated in the pro se litigants’ program of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and trained as a trial attorney in the offices of Jay Goldberg, Esq. And Michael G. Berger, Esq., premier criminal defense and commercial law attorneys in the City of New York.

Omer Ilter

Irvine, CA

Omer Ilter is an Attorney at Everett Dorey, handling cases in State and Federal courts. His practice focuses on general liability, toxic tort, catastrophic injury, and insurance coverage matters. Omer is a litigator well-versed in all aspects of civil litigation. He obtained his Master of Laws from the USC Gould School of Law and graduated from Koc University School of Law, in Istanbul Turkey. While in law school, Omer was a selected speaker on global contemporary issues and a volunteer for the Prison Education Project. Omer is fluent in Turkish.

Zulal Kati

New York, NY

Zulal Kati is an attorney licensed in Turkey and the United States, bringing a unique multi-jurisdictional background to her practice. She specializes in advocating for injured workers, building strong client relationships, and achieving positive settlements. She is fluent in English, Turkish, and Uzbek.

Natavan Reinwald

Chicago, IL

Natavan Reinwald is an Immigration Attorney specializing in employment-based petitions, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, TN, L, R, H petitions, J-1 Waivers, U-Visas, family-based petitions, 601 Waivers, Adjustment of Status, and Citizenship Applications. She is fluent in Azerbaijani, Turkish, and English, and can read and understand Russian.

Stacy Klozow

New York, NY

Stacy Klozow graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in May 2009. During law school, Stacy was heavily involved in campus affairs including Miami Law Women and the Real Estate & Trust Law Society, for which she served on the Executive Board. She also interned for the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office in the felony division. Stacy earned Bachelor’s degrees, magna cum laude, in Advertising and Psychology from the University of Florida.