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Paul Nathan has built a practice representing injured and underdogs in their fight for justice against insurance companies. His practice is limited to trials, trial consulting, litigation consulting in all areas of civil practice including but not limited to personal injury, contract disputes, probate, domestic violence restraining orders, and civil domestic violence cases among many other areas of civil practice. After graduating cum laude from the University of San Francisco then attended and graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law. Paul honed his skills as a trial lawyer at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. A fifth-generation San Franciscan,...

I have been representing individuals, families, and small businesses since I graduated from law school in 1975. I believe that most people get confused by the legal system especially with insurance questions-- the system turns them around, nobody explains anything, and that turns them off. I want them to know their rights--that's why we're called The Know Your Rights People. Access to justice is why I offer free consultations, and take death and injury cases on a contingent fee--which means I don't get paid until I...

I am a licensed Louisiana attorney, focusing on litigation with an emphasis in property insurance claims, bad faith litigation, and select personal injury cases. With nearly 10 years of experience in the legal and insurance industries, I have the track record necessary to help individuals and businesses maximize their property insurance and personal injury claims. From delayed and underpaid claims to denials, I am dedicated to protecting the rights of my clients against the insurance company and getting them the compensation they deserve. As a former insurance defense attorney and insurance agent, I understand the complexities...

Michele Lewane has been representing injured workers against insurance companies since 1990. She limits her practice to workers’ compensation. Michele is the lead attorney in workers’ compensation matters at Injured Workers’ Law Firm. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, she graduated in the top of her class from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 1989. Immediately following law school, she clerked for the State Court of Appeals, gaining extensive experience and insight into workers’ compensation matters by researching and drafting opinions on the technical aspects of this...

It is my Honor to represent Working People to help them to successfully navigate the Workers' Compensation System. My goal is to honestly work to maximize benefits in a difficult system. My role is to advise, advocate and litigate an Injured Workers' Rights.

1983 Graduate of Emory College of Emory University Joint Degree Economics/Political Science
Governors Intern Program; Fulton County State Court
1986 Graduate of Emory University Law School
Internship Securities and Exchange Commision; Internship Cobb County District Attorney's Office

Chair of Atlanta Bar Workers' Compensation Section 1994
State Bar Fraud Study Commission
Friend of Labor Award 2014; 2015
Numerous speaking engagements...

University of Oklahoma law graduate Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1977. Practicing over 40 years in Harris County/Fort Bend County, Texas.

Areas of practice: Wrongful death, Personal Injury, Truck and automobile accident cases and medical mal-practice cases (Just this year settled a case against a behavioral hospital for three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) anywhere in the State of Texas. Dealing with Insurance companies in Texas is difficult as they are dishonest and getting money from them takes hard/dedicated work.

Our law firm has two board certified personal injury attorneys and one board certified labor law attorney. We are capable...

Immediately out of law school, Bridget worked for a consumer protection agency for the State of Florida. After moving back to the Midwest, she then began working for a large insurance company. After opening her own firm, she started receiving insurance claim denials that were mostly governed by ERISA (because most people get their insurance coverage through their employer). It was apparent at that time that this area of law was heavily slanted in favor of the insurance companies.

Bridget enjoys helping individuals who are in very vulnerable circumstances, especially if they have become disabled and are seeking short term or...

Michael J. Carmona is a partner at Friedland | Carmona. Mr. Carmona was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he attended Christopher Columbus High School. Mr. Carmona then attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and minors in Entrepreneurship and Communication Studies. While at the University of Florida he was on the Dean’s List for 5 semesters and interned at the prestigious Morgan Stanley financial institution. Mr. Carmona was also a recipient of the Gator Club of Miami Scholarship, Bright Future’s Academic Scholarship and an invited member to the Collegiate Leadership Academy and...

Edward Dabdoub is Managing Partner of Dabdoub Law Firm – a firm dedicated to representation of individuals with long term disability claims. He built this firm with the specific purpose of helping people collect disability benefits from disability insurance companies. He handles long term disability claims, appeals and lawsuits with all major insurance companies. He has represented clients in lawsuits in both state and federal courts against insurance companies and has won cases at both the District Court level and the Appeals Court. Mr. Dabdoub routinely advises clients on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), particularly with...

Mr. Crook received his law degree from St. Mary’s University in 1992, however his career did not start with the law. Mr. Crook first earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education and History from Texas A&M University and went on to coach football and teach history at San Antonio’s Tom C. Clark High School, following in his father’s footsteps as a longtime coach. Today Mr. Crook is a successful attorney holding the position of Chief of Litigation at Wayne Wright, LLP. He is licensed to practice law in the Texas and in the United States District...

Conal Doyle is known as a passionate advocate for those members of society that need representation the most. He represents plaintiffs in trial and appellate courts in a broad range of civil litigation. Mr. Doyle has tried cases to jury verdict in state and federal trial courts and argued before the United States Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His verdict in Castaneda v. State of California was named as one of 2010's Top 10 Verdicts by Impact in California by the Daily Journal, California's daily legal newspaper. Mr. Doyle has forged a national reputation for successfully litigating...

Gregory Michael Dell is a partner and the managing attorney of the disability income division of Dell & Schaefer, Chartered. The firm’s disability income division is comprised of eight attorneys who represent claimants throughout all stages (i.e. applications, denials, appeals, litigation, & lump-sum policy buyouts) of a claim for individual or group (ERISA) long-term disability benefits. Gregory Dell received his B.S./B.A. in Accounting at Washington University in St. Louis and his J.D. from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law in New York City. Following law school, Mr. Dell spent several years developing his trial skills as an Assistant State Attorney...

Kim is a native Atlantan who grew up in a family of attorneys. She knew at a young age that she had a passion for the law and wanted to be an attorney.

Kim attended the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, graduating at the top of her class. Shortly after graduating, Kim joined one of Atlanta’s top insurance defense law firms where she worked with large national insurance companies in the defense of trucking companies, tractor trailer operators, companies owning and operating commercial vehicles, commercial and residential builders, shopping malls, theme parks, country clubs, security contractors, nursing...

Collin earned his degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Finance and minors in Economics from Florida State University. He served as a State Prosecutor in Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, and Juvenile divisions where he handled over 6,000 criminal cases. He also served as the lead prosecutor as State Attorney Liaison for the Weed and Seed drug program. As a criminal defense attorney Collin defended one of the largest marijuana cases in North Florida in excess of 9,000 lbs. Collin worked as Senior Counsel for the Florida Department...

Mr. Nwahiri is a South Florida practicing attorney, who has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2014. He received his Juris Doctorate from Shepard Broad Law School at Nova Southeastern University in 2014, and his Bachelor’s in Science in Health Informatics and Information from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2009.

Upon admission into the Florida Bar, Mr. Nwahiri served the community in which he was born by becoming an Assistant Public Defender at the Howard Finkelstein Law Offices of The Public Defender which is lead by “Help Me Howard” of WSVN. While serving as an Assistant Public Defender,...

Jim Nelson’s interest in becoming trial lawyer started in high school, where he participated in debates. He followed his interest at Oregon State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis on theories of persuasion. He was an active member of the Oregon State Debate Team. He received useful training for his later legal career as a military policeman in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he attended Willamette University School of Law, where he obtained his Doctorate degree in Jurisprudence. In law school, he was selected as the...

As a University of Central Florida (UCF)undergraduate and Stetson University College of Law, Magna Cum Laude, law degree recipient, Lee Jacobson has always been a person who strives for the best. Before becoming the established attorney Lee Jacobson is today, he had many accomplishments during law school and at the beginning of his career, including many internships and dutifully partaking as an associate at several prestigious law firms. Now, Lea Jacobson aims for success as a partner at Hale, Hale & Jacobson in Orlando. He's dedicated towards helping others who have been seriously injured or are fighting insurance companies who...

Nathan Ryan LaBar grew up in Central Florida. He attended the University of Florida and received a degree in Psychology and in Economics. Following undergraduate work, he attended the University of Florida Law School. While studying in Gainesville, he worked for a prestigious personal injury law firm and learned firsthand what it takes to represent people in disadvantaged situations. He used this knowledge, along with his experience as an attorney representing large insurance companies, to effectively represent his present day clients that are now fighting against those same insurance companies. Mr. LaBar represents all men, women, and children...

Julian graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government in 1977. He graduated with honors and was on the Dean’s List. In 1980, he graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with his J.D. degree. Julian is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the United States District Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, San Antonio...

Janice Roven has been practicing law for over 30 years.  She graduated cum laude from Barnard College, Columbia University  with Honors in Political Science and was elected to the Dean’s List. She is one of the only female lawyers in New York with a Masters Degree in  Litigation.   Janice obtained her Juris Doctor at Emory University School of Law where she successfully completed the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Program.  Ms. Roven received an LL.M. from Emory in the area of Litigation. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Georgia. Additionally, she is admitted to practice...

George Salinas began his legal career at the University of Texas School of Law, where he completed several prestigious internships and clerkships. After graduating from law school, George went to work with firms that specialized in defending insurance companies and large corporations involved in personal injury lawsuits. But as much as he enjoyed the legal challenges these cases presented, George knew his passion was defending accident victims, not the corporate giants trying to cheat them out of a fair settlement. He switched sides and went to work for a prominent personal injury lawyer in San Antonio before starting his own...

Greg Reed is an Austin, Texas social security and disability attorney dedicated to helping clients who have been denied or lost their long term disability benefits, social security disability benefits (SSDI), ERISA appeals or insurance benefits. He assists clients in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, El Paso, Corpus Christi and throughout the state of Texas. Reed is an AV rated attorney pursuant to the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, has been rated a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters. He has been successfully helping people fight for their rights against big insurance companies and the government since 1993. Reed attended...

Attorney Richard Llerena has practiced law with integrity, taking on cases and causes he deemed worthy,and most importantly, utilizing his background,heritage, and skills as a fluent Spanish writer and speaker to give a voice to the growing Latino community in Palm Beach County. A lifelong South Floridian, Mr. Llerena graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2002 with a major in political science, was the recipient of the University of Miami Book Award, the Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Excellence in the field of political science. During his undergraduate years, he was also a member of the Phi...

As the founder of the Law Offices of Mark E. Hancock, Ventura lawyer Mark E. Hancock offers legal representation in the areas of: personal injury, insurance claims, disability appeals and lawsuits (ERISA and state law), insurance breach of contract and bad faith, real estate and other civil matters and cases. He has been practicing as an attorney for over 34 years. Mark has successful trial experience, both as a lawyer representing insured individuals and corporate defendants (e.g. Target Stores and Brunswick Marine) and as a lawyer representing plaintiffs. He has been coverage counsel for insurance companies. ...

Some examples of entities the firm has successfully prosecuted claims against include Abilene Psychiatric Hospital, Abilene Regional Medical Center, AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc., Ashland, Inc., Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth, Beverly Health and Rehabilitation, Inc., Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., Carriere Trucking Company, East Texas Medical Center, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Gateway Concrete Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Kennedy Financial Services, MasTec North America, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Schlumberger Technology Corp., SEI Investments Management Corp., State Farm, The Home Depot, Inc., Universal Insurance Exchange, Vanguard Utility Service, Inc.,...

I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from the Academy of Math and Science High School in 1990. I then served a term of enlistment in the United States Air Force as an Electronic Warfare Technician. Upon returning to the St. Louis Metropolitan area I completed my undergraduate studies and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Missouri St. Louis in 1998. I then attended St. Louis University School of Law, and graduated in 2001. During Law School, I was a member of the National Moot Court Team for St. Louis...

Johnny J. Sorenson is the founding and managing attorney of The Sorenson Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Sorenson has been practicing law since 1995. In 2005 Mr. Sorenson left his partnership with a national law firm 480 Lawyers to form The Sorenson Law Firm, LLC, with a commitment to providing excellent legal representation, obtaining outstanding results, and maintaining long term relationships with his clients. Mr. Sorenson is an experienced trial lawyer. His experience spans personal injury, construction law, real estate law, contract and business disputes, insurance law, and wrongful death. His reputation for aggressive representation, practical solutions, and a no-nonsense...

Timothy Wilton is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer with over 40 years of practice in both civil and criminal cases. He has handled cases at every level of the state and federal trial and appellate court system in Massachusetts and in the Supreme Court of the United States. He is also a tenured Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, where he is the Director of the Trial and Appellate Advocacy Concentration and teaches courses in litigation and trial practice.

Professor Wilton began his teaching career at Harvard Law School, while studying for his advanced legal studies...

Attorney Afshin Tadayon is considered one of the most proficient negotiators in southern Nevada. In addition to time spent in real estate law, settlements, and contract negotiation, Afshin’s practice includes both civil and criminal defense, specializing in personal injury, premises liability, and mass tort litigation.

Born in Iran in 1967, Afshin was educated in Iran, Greece and the United States. He is also fluent in Greek and Farsi and maintains a diverse clientele.

Before practicing personal injury law, Afshin served as a defense lawyer for insurance companies in California and Nevada. His insider knowledge of insurance processes and legal tactics allows him...

Attorney Jason Imler is a managing partner and manages the firm’s Marketing Operations. He was admitted to practice by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2001 and by the Maryland Court of Appeals in 2016. Attorney Imler has also been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Attorney Imler graduated from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law in 2001. He holds his Bachelor of Arts Degree from West Chester University (1998) where he majored in Political Science...

I am a Florida Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Litigation. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., I received my undergraduate degree from the State University of NY at Geneseo, receiving Graduate of the Year recognition. I attended Law School at Syracuse University, earning my Juris Doctor with high honors in 1979. While a student at both universities, I received recognition awards for my scholastic achievements and community service. I served as a police legal adviser for the City of Tampa Police Department, and have been the lead trial attorney for several major insurance companies. I have tried numerous cases...

Jules J. D’Alessandro, Esq. is a fierce advocate for the injured and those oppressed by insurance company and corporate greed. As the co-founder and senior litigation partner at D’Alessandro & Wright, Mr. D’Alessandro is responsible for all civil litigation; Jury trials, Mediation and Arbitration of Personal Injury and Business litigation matters at D&W. Mr. D’Alessandro has earned an AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating for ethics and legal skill. Mr. D’Alessandro is a lifelong Rhode Island resident. A graduate from LaSalle Academy and a BA in Economics from the University of Rhode Island....

Lonnie Roach works aggressively to help clients who have been denied or lost their long term disability benefits, social security disability benefits (SSDI), ERISA appeals or insurance benefits. He assists clients in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Galveston, Corpus Christi and throughout the state of Texas. Roach is an AV rated attorney pursuant to the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings and has been successfully helping people fight for their rights against big insurance companies and the government since 1993. He was named to the prestigious Super Lawyers list of Thomson Reuters in 2016. A...

I began my insurance career as a casualty adjuster for Farmers Insurance in 1989. In addition to Farmers Insurance, I worked as a large loss property adjuster, supervisor, and claims manager for 21st Century Insurance and SAFECO, and have over sixteen years of property and casualty claims experience. In 2005, I received my J.D., summa cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law, where I served as Lead Articles Editor for the law review. I earned my CPCU designation in 2008, and am currently serving as Vice President of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the CPCU Society....