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Personal Injury Law

180 N LaSalle St #1922, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

When you need a reliable attorney to handle all your personal injury, accidental death, or auto accident cases, look no further than Andrew Hamilton. He’s a local attorney and is committed to providing you with quality legal representation and exceptional service.

Family and Divorce Law

110 E Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA

M. Bruce Scott is a partner at Scott & Aplin LLC. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in September, 1962 and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana until his family moved to Decatur, Indiana in 1977. He received his B.A. from Wabash College in 1985 and received his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988. He has been a member of the Indiana State Bar Association since 1988 and is a member of the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of Indiana. Mr. Scott is a registered Civil and Domestic Mediator. Mr. Scott served as General Counsel for the Adams County Department of Family and Children Services from 1997 to 2004 and was the Chairman of the Juvenile Law Committee of the Family Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. He has written articles and lectured for Continuing Legal Education Seminars regarding both business and family law. Mr. Scott is a member of the Allen County and Whitley County Bar Associations and was a member of the Adams County Bar Association (1992 President).

Civil Litigation

2325 3rd Street,, Suite 329, San Francisco, CA 94107

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Graham is a principal at Grant & Eisenhofer. She leads the firm’s complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation practice and serves as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Ms. Graham has spent most of her career as a plaintiffs’ lawyer advocating for the rights of individuals, families and small businesses harmed by large corporations. Ms. Graham’s expertise spans the practice areas of mass tort, consumer fraud, product liability, environmental, business torts, and sexual assault and retaliation claims. She has served as Lead Counsel in multi-million dollar cases, has acted as a member of various Plaintiffs’ Executive Committees in complex actions, and has prior experience as national defense coordination counsel in product liability and environmental litigation. Ms. Graham is actively representing thousands of injured victims in various cases against corporations, including pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, public utility and tech companies. Ms. Graham is Liaison Counsel, a member of the Executive Committee, Chair of the Law & Briefing Committee, and was a lead negotiator in the In re Essure Product Cases (JCCP 4887) settlement, which provided $1.6 billion in overall compensation to injured women. She was also Co-Lead class counsel in the In re Columbia Gas Explosion Cases (Mass. Sup. Ct.) where she was a principal negotiator of the recent $143 million class action settlement. Currently, Ms. Graham serves in leadership as Liaison Counsel in California’s Gilead Tenofovir Cases and Coordinated Actions, JCCP No. 5043, representing thousands of people harmed by certain HIV drugs manufactured by California biotech giant Gilead Sciences. She serves as Co-Lead on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee and as Chair of the Law & Briefing Committee in In re Zofran (Ondansetron) Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2657). Ms. Graham is a PSC member in In re Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2775), where she was also appointed to the Settlement Committee by the court. She previously has served on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in In re Power Morcellator Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2652); as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in In re Stryker LFIT V40 Femoral Head Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2768); and as co-chair of the Law & Briefing Committee for In re Xarelto Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2592). Additionally, Ms. Graham represents victims of the Paradise, California Wildfires (2018), victims of sexual assault, and families suffering as a result of environmental contamination and disasters. Ms. Graham additionally represents a former female executive of dating app Tinder in her sexual assault and retaliation claims, including litigation of forced arbitration provisions. Prior to joining G&E, Ms. Graham served on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee and represented victims in the In re Sulzer Hip Prosthesis and Knee Prosthesis Liability Litigation (California JCCP No. 4165). She has served as Lead Counsel on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in high profile class actions such as Borman Automotive v. American Honda Motor Corp. (MDL No. 1069), which resulted in a $435 million settlement; and litigation against Chrysler based on its Minivan Doorlatch failures and ABS brake defects. She has also represented hundreds of families injured by environmental contaminants, including radon, arsenic and rocket fuel, resulting in confidential settlements in excess of $25 million. Ms. Graham also has vast experience as a consultant to other mass tort firms that seek her advice in structuring their cases. Ms. Graham is an accomplished speaker, often presenting at educational programs sponsored by the American Association for Justice (AAJ); Mass Torts Made Perfect; Harris Martin; and Masters of Mass Tort. Additionally, Ms. Graham is Co-Chair of the AAJ Zofran Litigation Group, and is a member of AAJ’s Publications Committee. She is a co-author of “Overcome the Clear Evidence Defense,” published in the July 2016 issue of Trial magazine, as well as “Medical Monitoring,” published in the July 2018 issue of Trial. In 2021, Ms. Graham was named to Law360’s annual “Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar.” In 2018, Ms. Graham was selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement award by America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. Prior to her representation of injured individuals, Ms. Graham worked for large product liability defense firms as national defense counsel and was a partner at prominent San Francisco Bay area law firms.

Estate Planning Law

650 S Cherry St, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80246

M. Kent Olsen specializes in estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, advanced medical directives, individuals with disabilities, and elder law. Mr. Olsen is a member of the Colorado, Denver and American Bar Associations, as well as the Denver Estate Planning Council. As a long-term member of the Trust and Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association, Mr. Olsen previously served as Chair of the Section, Chair of the Rules and Forms Committee, Column Editor for The Colorado Lawyer - Estate and Trust Forum, and Co-Chair of the Protective Proceedings Act Subcommittee; at this time, Mr. Olsen continues as a member of the Statutory Revisions Committee. Mr. Olsen was an appointed member of the Governor's Commission on Life and the Law. In addition to being a former instructor for paralegals and a member of the advisory board of Denver Career College, Mr. Olsen is a frequent author and lecturer on probate, estate litigation, disabilities planning, health care treatment, protective proceedings, legal ethics, and issues on aging. Mr. Olsen is President and a founding member of the Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities, Inc., a pooled Medicaid trust; a past President of Advocacy Denver, an advocacy organization for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities; and a Board member of Arc of Colorado.

Family and Divorce Law

1873 S Bellaire St, Denver, CO 80222, USA

Civil Litigation

23110 State Rd 54, #277, Lutz, FL 33549

Personal Injury Law

2141 E Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016

As a partner at the firm Jones Raczkowski PC, Phoenix attorney Mack T. Jones provides legal representation to injury victims. For over 34 years, Mr. Jones has practiced as an attorney in the state of Arizona. His work over the years has led to a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Rating of AV Preeeminent®. Attorney Jones is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Law. Contact his firm today to obtain a no-cost consultation.

Labor Law

3632 Cedarbrae Ln, San Diego, CA 92106, USA

Madison Alvarez is an Associate in Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP's San Diego office. She is a member of the firm’s Tort & Catastrophic Loss, Labor & Employment Law and Commercial Litigation/Directors & Officers Practice Sections. She represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including personal injury defense, employment disputes, complex commercial litigation and homeowners association and real estate cases. Ms. Alvarez is experienced in managing all phases of civil litigation, from early case assessment and strategic planning through discovery, motion practice and trial preparation. Her work includes developing comprehensive case strategies, preparing detailed witness and evidence summaries and crafting persuasive legal arguments to position cases for favorable resolution, whether through settlement or in the courtroom. She prioritizes efficiency and clear communication to advance her clients’ objectives while minimizing risk and disruption. Ms. Alvarez earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. She also holds a Master of Arts in environment, culture and media with an emphasis on environmental communication from the University of Miami.

Criminal Defense Law

16 Boxwood Cir, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA

Madison Brynn Russell is an Attorney in Statesboro, Georgia. Madison completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Political Science and History two years ahead of her class from Valdosta State University. Upon graduating from Valdosta State University in 2019, Madison attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. Madison was chosen out of a select group of students to participate in advancing her legal writing. Madison participated in advanced writing groups, grammar and style competency exams, drafting projects, and accumulated a writing portfolio to achieve her Advanced Certification in Legal Writing. Since being licensed to practice law by the State of Georgia, Madison practiced in multiple areas including, but not limited to, family law, criminal defense law, probate and estate planning, juvenile law, and general civil litigation. Madison is now a Public Defender for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.

Real Estate Law

14100 W Monroe Pl, Van Nuys, CA 91405

Family and Divorce Law

11 State Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Personal Injury Law

5825 Sunset Drive, 301, Miami, FL 33143

Maibel Reyes was born in Cuba and traveled to the United States with her parents in search of the American Dream as a young child. Attorney Reyes graduated from FIU College of Law and began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney (ASA) for Miami Dade County. She handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases as an ASA. Attorney Reyes was a successful ASA and fought for the State of Florida to provide tranquility to those victims affected by crimes, but she was fair and knew when criminal sanctions were not warranted. Attorney Reyes also represented countless clients in Property Insurance claims against their carriers. Showing the Court that homeowners needed to be compensated after their homes were damaged by natural disasters, accidents, and water leaks. Attorney Reyes is dedicated to her clients. She will represent you with respect, determination and be zealous when dealing with your case.

Immigration Law

11710 Plaza America Dr, Reston, VA 20190, USA

With over a decade of experience in the field of immigration law, Maken has dedicated their career to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex landscape of immigration in both Canada and the United States. Starting his professional journey as a Canadian Immigration Consultant in 2011, Maken quickly gained a reputation for providing clear, compassionate guidance to clients. In 2018, Maken expanded expertise into U.S. immigration law, becoming a licensed U.S. Immigration Lawyer, and since then has worked tirelessly to assist clients with a wide range of immigration matters. Throughout his career, Maken has had the privilege of representing both private individuals and prominent, internationally recognized companies in their immigration matters. Whether it's family-based petitions, asylum cases, visa applications, or complex waiver requests, Maken has consistently delivered exceptional results.

Family and Divorce Law

3650 Mansell Rd suite 475, Alpharetta, GA 30022, USA

Mali is a family law and trial attorney at heart. She began her practice after law school in Forsyth County, Georgia, where she quickly began to try cases and advocate for her clients in the courtroom. Mali’s passion is to protect and lead others while helping create a new life for parents and children who are undergoing the tribulations created within the realm of family law cases. While she most enjoys her time in the courtroom, she places an emphasis on guiding her cases to settlement and bringing only the cases that truly warrant court intervention to trial. Her philosophy is that the best trial attorneys make even better settlement attorneys and that good lawyers should lead by example and guide their clients to responsible conclusions that will lead to a smooth transition into a new chapter after navigating the difficult waters family law typically entails. She considers her team to be her wolfpack and enjoys leading and guiding other lawyers in their development as family law practitioners. She believes that to be the best, you must surround yourself with the best. To that end, Mali enjoys dedicating time to team building and mentorship with the Hastings Shadmehry team and to seeing her associates grow and flourish in their practices. Mali began working with Andee Hastings in 2019 and became a partner with Andee in 2021. They formed Hastings Shadmehry Family Law in 2023. Mali is known for her ability in the courtroom and has tried cases in a wide variety of jurisdictions across Georgia. She prides herself on giving tough advice when needed, helping her clients make efficient decisions, and in bringing an intense and focused energy to the table in every case. Mali grew up in Forsyth County, Georgia, where she attended North Forsyth High School. She currently serves as the President of the Forsyth County Bar Association and is proud to serve her community and work with her fellow Forsyth County colleagues in building and growing a strong Bar. Outside of her work, Mali enjoys bodybuilding, running, hiking, riding horses, being a foodie, and hanging with her two dogs, Stormie and Cohen. She believes that strong family law attorneys must be balanced in mind, body, and spirit so that they can come to the table to serve their clients every day. She enjoys encouraging others, including her clients, to embody this mentality and grow to reach a place of peace and strength, and she values her role in helping others to do so.

Civil Litigation

227 SH 75 N, Suite 230, Huntsville, TX 77320

High School Education: Huntsville High School, 1968 Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University (B.S., 1973); Varsity Football Letterman Legal Education: St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1976); Law Review, Executive Editor, St. Mary's Law Journal, 1975 - 76; Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity; John M. Harlan Society, 1976 Admitted to Practice: 1976, Texas; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas Legal Memberships: Houston, Walker County, Montgomery County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Member, District 3B Grievance Committee, 1994-1997; Panel Chair, 1997-2000); The Texas Supreme Court Historical Society; Sustaining Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice Board Certifications: Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1986, re-certified 2011 Previous Legal Experience: Briefing Attorney, Supreme Court of Texas, 1976-1977; Associate Attorney, Fulbright & Jaworski, 1977 – 1979; Davis, Davis, Durham & Park, 1979-1989 Professional Honors: Named in, Texas Super Lawyers, by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003 – 04, 2007 – 15; Received AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell – The Highest Possible Rating; inducted into American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2011.

Estate Planning Law

2334 Carrington Way SE, Marietta, GA 30067, USA

Criminal Defense Law

555 Seventh St., San Francisco, CA 94112

Manohar Raju is the San Francisco Public Defender and a founding member of Public Defenders for Racial Justice. A son of immigrants from India, his pursuit of justice is rooted in his acute awareness of the ramifications of social inequalities. Despite coming from a farming village, his parents managed to emigrate to America, where they raised Mano on the East Coast. Mr. Raju completed his undergraduate degree at Columbia University, and holds a Master’s degree in South Asian Studies from U.C. Berkeley, where he also earned his law degree. He worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Contra Costa County for seven years before he was recruited by Jeff Adachi to join the SF Public Defender’s felony unit in 2008. Due to his impressive practice as a felony line attorney, he was promoted to be the Director of Training and then Manager of the Felony Unit. Mr. Raju is deeply committed to a client-centered approach to defense work. “Our impact is not measured in numbers, but in the people we represent,” he said. “It’s by the mother who can return home to her family. The son who can continue to work to support his family. And to the children of those we defend, who benefit from having an equal opportunity to survive and who might one day use that opportunity to lead.” The personal interest he takes in his clients’ lives helps fuel him not only to fiercely litigate and win cases, but also to raise his voice against the inequities he and his clients encounter in the criminal justice system. It has earned him the loyalty of his entire Department and the confidence of Mayor London Breed, who appointed him to fill the post in March 2019. As Public Defender, Mano will continue to uphold the office’s reputation not only as a formidable group of lawyers, but also as a catalyst for criminal justice reform.

Criminal Defense Law

100 SE 2nd Street, 2600, Miami, FL 33131

Criminal Defense Law

224 N Phillips Ave suite 207, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Manuel "Manny" de Castro, Jr. earned his Juris Doctor in 2000 and was admitted to the South Dakota Bar in 2001. A graduate of the Western Trial Advocacy Institute and the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, he has devoted his career to defending clients facing serious criminal charges. Manny is the only criminal defense attorney in South Dakota to achieve two successful appellate victories in a single day and has secured numerous Not Guilty verdicts in cases including Murder, Manslaughter, Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Rape. He has argued before the South Dakota Supreme Court and handled thousands of criminal cases. Known for his personal approach, Manny works alongside his experienced legal team to provide honest guidance, direct communication, and dedicated advocacy for every client.

Bankruptcy Law

1150 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 410, Miami, FL 33126

Manuel A. Peraza is a Cuban American lawyer from Miami, Florida. A graduate from St. Thomas University School of Law, a prestigious Catholic institution. As a law student, he achieved the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Bankruptcy Practice & Externship, a recognition given to top-scoring students in specific law school subjects. Mr. Peraza also had the honor of interning with the United States Department of Justice's U.S Trustee Program, Region 21, in Miami during the Fall semester of 2017. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Political Science, with a Certificate in European Studies, from Florida International University (FIU). Prior to opening Peraza Law, P.A., he served as an attorney for a national litigation firm representing Fortune 500 companies and small-to-mid-size businesses across Florida. He also worked at Florida's largest consumer bankruptcy law firm, representing individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings.

General Practice Law

1730 W Cameron Ave, 200, West Covina, CA 91790

Criminal Defense Law

76 E Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

With more than 30 years of dedicated legal service, Marc Adair has solidified his reputation as a cornerstone of the Arizona legal community. Currently serving as a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney at Grand Canyon Law Group, Marc is far more than just a legal practitioner; he is a fierce advocate who brings a seasoned, aggressive edge to every case he handles. His career is fueled by a genuine, singular passion for criminal justice and a deep-seated belief in protecting the constitutional rights of every individual who finds themselves facing the power of the state.Marc’s journey to his current role was built on a long-standing foundation of leadership and professional independence. Before joining his current team, he spent over 25 years successfully navigating the complexities of the legal world as both a partner in a firm and as a sole practitioner. He further sharpened his high-stakes litigation expertise. This diverse history—which includes valuable experience as a former business owner—gives him a unique, well-rounded perspective that makes him an asset not just in the courtroom, but as a mentor and supervisor within any legal organization.In his practice today, Marc is the advocate people turn to when the stakes are at their highest. He is primarily tasked with defending clients through some of the most daunting legal challenges imaginable, including homicide, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and complex sex or drug offenses involving wiretaps. Whether he is appearing in an Arizona state court or a Federal U.S. District Court, Marc utilizes his strong interpersonal and communication skills to help the criminally accused navigate a system that often feels overwhelming and cold. For Marc, the practice of law is a true calling, centered on the idea that every person deserves a perfect advocate to fight for their rights.

Real Estate Law

2030 Terry St, Longmont, CO 80501, USA

Antitrust Law

411 S. State Street, N-300, Newtown, PA 18940

Marc Edelson received his BS in Economics from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania (cum laude 1984) and his JD from The University of California at Los Angeles (1987). Mr. Edelson has practiced almost exclusively in the area of class action litigation primarily in matters involving antitrust violations and violations of consumer fraud laws. Mr. Edelson has served in numerous lead counsel and executive committee roles in both state and federal cases.

Tax Law

9 Burritts Landing N, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Marc Levey is a Senior Counsel in the New York office of Baker McKenzie. He has over 46 years of experience in international taxation and is a nationally recognized expert in his field, particularly in structuring and defending transfer pricing strategies. He has frequently been acknowledged by Euromoney as one of the "World's Leading Tax Advisors," included in its "Best of the Best" global tax experts. He also received a 2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who's Who. Mr. Levey's practice focuses on transfer pricing and cross-border transactions; tax controversies and litigation; general corporate, international and partnership taxation, and restructuring multinational company's global operations. He has worked in various industries such as pharma/life sciences, financial institutions, energy, automotive, chemicals, electronics, consumer goods, gaming, fashion and luxury products. Mr. Levey serves as the Chair of the Firm's Fashion and Luxury Industry Practice Group and was the past Chair of the firm's Global Transfer Pricing Steering Committee. Mr. Levey previously served as Tax Attorney with the International Tax Ruling Group of the National Office of the IRS from 1975 to 1977. He acted as Senior Trial Attorney with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from 1977 to 1981. He was the Special Attorney to the Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice in 1982. Mr. Levey was formerly a partner in a Big Five firm, where he headed the transfer pricing practice for the greater metropolitan New York area and was a member of the firm's international task force. Mr. Levey also was a tax partner at a prominent New York-based law firm.

Real Estate Law

300 Garden City Plaza, Suite 222, Garden City, NY 11530

Personal Injury Law

375 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

Marc Saperstein, is a founding member of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney and has a reputation of handling some of America’s most complex cases including Tobacco Class Actions, Diet Drugs, Fuel Tank explosions, trucking, construction accidents and many other types of litigation. He has been responsible for dozens of seven figure settlements and verdicts. Recently Marc Saperstein was responsible for achieving a jury verdict of $20,000,000 involving a New York construction worker injured on the job.

Personal Injury Law

9035 Wadsworth Pkwy #4000, Westminster, CO 80021, USA

Marco F. Bendinelli, the founding shareholder, built this practice upon 2 primary convictions – to serve the needs of his clients, and to practice law with excellence. Never wavering from these foundational principles, he now leads a team of some of the best legal talent in the State of Colorado. He, along with a full staff of litigation and investigative experts, ensures that each case is given thorough attention. As a Denver personal injury attorney, Mr. Bendinelli’s practice is devoted to representing individuals and families who suffered injury or death caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bendinelli has litigated cases, not only in Colorado, but across the country. From Los Angeles to Miami he’s been involved in all types of personal injury cases. Whether it is Semi-Truck, Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith, Car Accident, Motorcycle, and Drunk Driving Victim cases, he has achieved a long history of success. Mr. Bendinelli’s reputation as a highly respected trial attorney has been earned one case at a time, by trying numerous cases to juries, successfully obtaining large verdicts. Mr. Bendinelli obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, earning a “University Scholar designation,” and graduating magna cum laude. He was awarded his Juris Doctorate designation from Regent University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Bendinelli earned distinction as a member of the Law Review, where his work became nationally published. His work has been cited in multiple Supreme Court cases. After graduating from Law School, he completed a Judicial Clerkship in the Federal District Court of Virginia, 4th district. Mr. Bendinelli is also very active with the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. He has been honored to be a featured speaker for the convention and seminars held statewide. He has also served as faculty with the Young Lawyers Division, volunteering his time to train younger lawyers, increasing their skills, and equipping them to become effective trial advocates. When not advocating for his clients, Mr. Bendinelli volunteers at the Salvation Army, enjoys traveling, riding his motorcycle, and is an accomplished musician.

In House Counsel

1 Tall Pines Dr, Barrington, RI 02806

Personal Injury Law

550 W Main St ste 340, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA

Mr. Garza is a native of East Tennessee. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He obtained his Masters of Science from the University of Tennessee and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Marcos M. Garza of the Garza Law Firm, PLLC is best known for his defense of those accused of DUI, criminal charges and for his representation of individuals who have suffered serious personal injury. In 2010 through 2014, Marcos Garza was one of only four lawyers in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi, under the age of 40 to be selected as a “Mid-South Super Lawyer Rising-Star,” in the area of DUI/DWI Defense, a distinction given to the top 2.5% of all lawyers under the age of 40 or in the first 10 years of practice. Then, from 2017 through 2019, Marcos Garza has been designated a Super Lawyer in “DUI-DWI Defense“. Mr. Garza has consistently been recognized in CityView, Newsweek, Forbes and Time magazines for his accomplishments as an outstanding attorney. Mr. Garza has also been recognized as one of the top 40 trial lawyers under 40 years of age in the state of Tennessee, as selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and has also been selected as one of their top 100 Trial Lawyers in America as recently as 2019. He has consistently been rated AV Preeminent, the highest distinction given by the distinguished Martindale attorney rating system. Mr. Garza lectures both in the state of Tennessee and nationally in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI and trial skills. Mr. Garza has literally attended hundreds of hours of legal and scientific education related to the defense of the citizen accused and prides himself in staying on the cutting edge of trial techniques and the underlying law and science that is necessary to effectively defend those accused of crime or those who have suffered serious personal injury. Mr. Garza is trained in the science and techniques of Gas Chromatography (the method used to test drugs and alcohol in the blood), the EC/IR II breath testing device and is both a student and Instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) courses. Mr. Garza is also a graduate of the prestigious National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) in Macon, Georgia and a graduate of the well-respected Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College® in Dubois, Wyoming, an intensive 24-day trial skills college. After a tour as a Judge Advocate and Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Garza returned to practice law in his home of East Tennessee. He routinely travels across East Tennessee handling criminal and personal injury cases for a relatively small number of clients. Marcos Garza is committed to handling fewer cases in the areas of Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury law in order to achieve the best results possible. This system enables Mr. Garza to get to know his clients personally and thoroughly, and he believes this not only produces better results but is also a more rewarding way of practicing law. He is available during the week and on weekends for free consultations. Mr. Garza is a husband and father of four young children and enjoys running and charcoal grilling on the weekends. Read legal reviews on Marcos Garza.

Civil Litigation

10113 N 10th Street, Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504

Marcus Barrera is a practicing attorney with Barrera, Sanchez & Associates, P.C., based in McAllen, Texas. He graduated from Baylor University in 1989 with a B.A. in Economics. After working in management at West Bend de Mexico, a maquiladora based in McAllen, Texas, and Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he enrolled in the MBA program at the University of Texas – Pan American in 1990. In 1991 he then enrolled in law school at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. In 1994 he graduated from both the University of Texas – Pan American and from Texas Southern University Law School with a Masters in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate, respectively. Mr. Barrera graduated in the top 11 percent of his law school class, served as a law clerk at the Texas Supreme Court, and was voted in by his peers as the Articles Editor of the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. He was also inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. Mr. Barrera has been the managing partner of Barrera, Sanchez & Associates, P.C., since its inception in 1997. The firm’s practice includes the following areas: general litigation, corporate, insurance, governmental/school law, personal injury and family law. Mr. Barrera also serves as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of McAllen, Texas. He was appointed by the McAllen City Commission to this Judgeship in 2016. Mr. Barrera has served as Past President of the Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association and as a Director of the Hidalgo County Bar Association. Mr. Barrera has also served two terms on the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors as the representative for Hidalgo, Cameron and Webb Counties. Each year, the top 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys are invited to become Fellows (or members) of the Texas Bar Foundation – Mr. Barrera was nominated and selected as a Lifetime Fellow of the prestigious Texas Bar Foundation in 2000. Mr. Barrera served as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of McAllen from 2007 to 2009. He was elected as a McAllen City Commissioner in 2001. That same year, Mr. Barrera was also selected by the University of Texas -Pan American as a Distinguished Alumnus. He has also served as President and Chairman of the McAllen Development Corporation and the McAllen Audit and Investment Committee, respectively. He has also served as a Trustee on the McAllen – Hidalgo – Anzaludua Bridge Board for several years. Mr. Barrera was a co-founder and Past President of the Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley, a non-profit agency providing social services to disadvantaged individuals valley wide. Mr. Barrera was also selected by the Tejano Monument, Inc., to represent them in establishing the largest monument at the Texas State Capital grounds – The Tejano Monument. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the McAllen Education Foundation, the McAllen Economic Development Corporation and Rio Bank.

Criminal Defense Law

225 Broad Street, C, New Bern, NC 28560

Marcus W. Chesnutt was admitted to the practice of law in 1978. He attended the University of North Carolina and the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University. At that time he served as the Senior Law Clerk to the Chief U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Marc has been recognized by the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, “Best Lawyers in America”, “Top 100 Lawyers in Criminal Defense by the National Trial Lawyers”, as well as being selected as a “Top Lawyer by Business N.C.” and the “Global Directory of Who’s Who”. He also served as president of the 3rd Judicial District. With his main practice areas being CRIMINAL/ TRAFFIC and TRIAL work, Marc stays active in the legal communities surrounding District 3B. Marc lives in New Bern with his wife Sissy.

Intellectual Property Law

111 East Wacker, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60601

Marcus Stephen Harris is one of the country’s premiere enterprise software licensing and enterprise software litigation attorneys. He has developed one of the nation’s leading practices devoted to representing clients in recovering damages arising out of failed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementations. As a Chicago-based global technology attorney, he quarterbacks a high-profile legal team for Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, one of the country’s oldest national law firms. As a former in-house attorney at some of the largest software companies in the world, Marcus understands software vendor tactics and is able to leverage his ERP industry knowledge to advocate on behalf of his clients. In addition to litigating failed ERP implementations in courts and before arbitration panels across the country, Marcus and his team of attorneys have extensive experience drafting and negotiating ERP related contracts for and with companies such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, and Epicor.

Maritime Law

401 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Marcus Spagnoletti has extensive experience in maritime law, general personal injury matters, international business matters, and general corporate matters. Marcus graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California where he was a History major. While at USC, he also studied Italian and Chinese. Marcus moved to Miami, Florida, to attend the University of Miami to focus on maritime and international law. Marcus has successfully represented hundreds of injured offshore workers. He has successfully made thousands of claims for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and currently represents clients in domestic and foreign energy transactions, as well as European and Asian clients in various business matters, while also serving has general counsel to several private individuals and international corporations. It is with this breadth of experience and lifetime in the legal business, that Marcus represents clients at Spagnoletti & Co., fighting for and guiding them daily.

Appellate Law

4400 PGA Blvd #800, North Palm Beach, FL 33410, USA

Margaret Bichler, Esq., is an accomplished personal injury attorney with extensive experience in all areas of personal injury law, including auto accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, and product liability. Known for her meticulous legal research and persuasive writing, Ms. Bichler has developed a reputation for successfully navigating both trial and appellate courts in cases involving complex legal issues. A native of South Florida, Ms. Bichler earned her bachelor’s degree from the Honors College of Florida Atlantic University before earning her law degree from Boston College Law School. Ms. Bichler spent the first years of her career as a law clerk for an appellate judge at the Fourth District Court of Appeal, where she honed her appellate skills and developed an expertise in legal research, analysis and writing. Ms. Bichler’s background in appellate law uniquely enhances her practice as a personal injury attorney. With a deep understanding of both substantive personal injury law and appellate procedure, she excels at identifying potential legal issues early in a case. Her thorough research and attention to detail allow her to navigate complex legal challenges, direct discovery effectively, and craft compelling motions and legal arguments. Should a case require appeal, Ms. Bichler’s writing skills and appellate experience position her to pursue favorable rulings at the appellate level, ensuring her clients receive the best possible legal representation throughout the entire legal process. Outside of her legal practice, Ms. Bichler enjoys traveling and spending time with her three children and husband. Professionally, Ms. Bichler takes pride in mentoring junior attorneys and young persons interested in a legal career.

Criminal Defense Law

225 Broadway, Suite 715, NEW YORK, NY 10007

Area of Practice: Federal Criminal Defense

Family and Divorce Law

51 Monroe Pl suite 1401, Rockville, MD 20850, USA

Ms. Athanasakis joined RLG Law after serving as an Associate at Columbus Community Legal Services in Washington, DC. There, she represented refugees and advocated for clients in obtaining visas through the Humanitarian Parole Petition and in deportation proceedings. Prior to this role, she was a Summer Associate with global firm Integreon, where she worked in the business litigation unit. During the course of completing her education, Ms. Athanasakis was a Summer Associate, Law Clerk and Intern with RLG Law, where she was a valued member of our team over several years. Ms. Athanasakis received her Juris Doctor degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. During her law school career she worked in the School’s clinic. She also attended The Catholic University of America for undergraduate studies, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During this time, she was an active member of the Pre-Law Society, serving as Vice President.

Family and Divorce Law

186 Joralemon Street, Suite 910, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Maria Coffinas practices in all areas of matrimonial law and family law and has focused her entire professional career on these matters. Maria is a calm, confident negotiator with a long list of favorable, comprehensive out-of-court settlements. Her demeanor is especially beneficial in emotionally charged and difficult cases. A skilled Brooklyn Family Law Attorney with almost 40 years of courtroom and trial experience, Maria has earned a well-deserved reputation for her high-quality work, superb knowledge of the law, ethical standards and commitment to her clients and cases. Early in her career as a family lawyer, Maria's legal work on behalf of a client — a mother facing a challenge to the custody of her children — established a bedrock legal principle of family law, namely that children have the right to independent, impartial counsel of their own at court proceedings concerning their custody and living arrangements. This landmark case helped secure the rights of children all across New York state. However, it is more important to Maria that her work on this case allowed the mother to maintain custody of her children. The former client still keeps in touch with Maria and thanks her to this day.

Civil Litigation

100 SE 2nd St, STE 2600, Miami, FL 33131

Maria E. Dalmanieras is a partner with the Firm. She is originally from Milford, Massachusetts. Maria received her B.A. in Classics from the College of the Holy Cross in Worchester, Massachusetts and thereafter attended law school at the University of Miami where she graduated cum laude in 1999. While in law school, Maria was the Community Outreach Chairperson for Miami Law Women, and she was an editor for the law school newspaper, Res Ipsa Loquitur. Maria is a Board Certified Trial attorney by the Florida Bar. Her practice focuses in the areas of personal injury and insurance defense litigation, including construction litigation, premises liability, auto liability, products liability, legal malpractice, wrongful death litigation, indemnification, subrogation claims, first party insurance claims, and medical malpractice. She has successfully obtained numerous defense verdicts for her clients during her almost twenty years of practice and is well respected within the legal community as a trial lawyer. Her previous partnership position before joining the Firm was with Restani & Dalmanieras, P.A.

Medical Malpractice Law

505 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

Maria Tejedor graduated from the University of South Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in 1992. In 1993, she commenced law school at Stetson University, the number one ranked law school in trial advocacy. In 1994, she participated in a college-wide competition and was selected by her peers at Stetson to join the law school’s prestigious and exclusive trial team. She spent the following two years representing Stetson College of Law in national and statewide trial competitions. Throughout the years she competed, Stetson College of Law maintained its number one national ranking in trial advocacy. In 1995, Maria Tejedor was the first-place winner of the American Criminal Defense Bar National Trial Competition . Ms. Tejedor secured second place in both the Florida Bar’s State Trial Competition and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers State Competition. She was the 1996 Regional Champion in the American Bar Association National Trial Competition and was awarded the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. In 1996, upon graduation, Stetson University College of Law presented her with the Harris Ferrell Competition Award for Individual Excellence in Intercollegiate Trial Competition. In 1996, she joined the law firm of Martinez, Manglardi and Diez-Arguelles. In 2004, she became one of the youngest women to be board certified in the state of Florida. That same year she was named a full partner at the law firm and the name was changed to Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor. In 2009, fueled by a passion for helping women and children, she founded the law firm of Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor and became its managing partner. That passion and focus have led to her numerous successful statewide appellate and Supreme Court decisions, which have established laws that protect the rights of the most vulnerable.