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A seasoned and experienced trial lawyer, Enrique G. Serna has more than 30 years experience representing complex cases and clients across the United States and Mexico.. After Enrique became an attorney in May 1994, he founded Serna & Associates PLLC, a firm specializing in defects and accidents, personal injury, international litigation and immigration. Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, he has earned the reputation of being one of the most versatile trial lawyers in the United States, trying more than 121 cases to verdict or settlement before Jury Deliberation.. Enrique has represented foreign governments and states, foreign and domestic public and private corporations, as well as common, everyday victims injured or killed due to product accidents and negligence.. Representing cases in Texas, California, Florida, Nevada and across the nation, he has overseen more than 1,000 individual cases throughout his career, as well as several large class action suits to successful resolution, recovering millions of dollars for his clients.. Enrique prides himself as being more than just a trial lawyer — he’s a fierce advocate for victims, representing clients in car defect product cases, personal injury we have tried cases all through the United States” and have recovered millions of dollars for innocent victims.. Living by his motto, “No case is too big or too small,” Enrique is committed to providing the representation you deserve — from big government and corporation litigation, representing the Mexican Gulf States after the disastrous BP oil spill, representing the Mexican government in product action suits against military manufacturers, representing foreign corporations like Cavalia in Canada and victims of radiation from Costa Rica to individual personal injury cases like Mitsubishi drivers and passengers inured in Washington State — Enrique means what he says. He’s on your side and always fights to win. Period.

Lisa was born in Bangor, Maine, in 1960. Her family has lived in Bangor since the 1890s. She studied at the University of Maine and in Mexico City, Mexico. During her senior year in college, she worked for Olympia Snowe as a congressional intern in Washington, D.C. She graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 1988 and has been practicing at Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky, LLP since September 1988. She is admitted to practice before the Maine Bar, the United States District Court for Maine and the Penobscot Tribal Court. Lisa’s practice is varied, but she currently focuses on workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and personal injury law.. Lisa lives in Bangor with her daughter, Johanna. For fun, Lisa walks, kayaks, cross-country skis and is an avid reader. She is a former Board member of the Bangor Humane Society and previously served on the development committee. Lisa also served on the Board of Amicus, an organization which provides professional support for people with disabilities. She is currently on the Endowment Committee for Spruce Run, a local non-profit organization committed to ending domestic violence. Lisa has been a partner at Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky, LLP since 1996.

Michael Strong is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has been licensed to practice law since 1980. Mr. Strong earned his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He handles cases involving personal injury and business litigation, including catastrophic injuries, serious accidents, business contracts, business transactions, and more. As a dedicated advocate, he is well-known for his client-focused representation. He has secured favorable results for many of his cases and is passionate about serving his clients. Mr. Strong is also a true litigator and author of many published legal articles.

Simran Rahi is an experienced trial attorney and senior associate attorney with Portner & Shure. He represents clients in matters of personal injury – including, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice – and criminal defense throughout the state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Rahi has tried numerous civil jury trials and over 100 bench trials to verdict.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Rahi worked as a trial attorney at one of the nation’s largest automobile insurance companies, GEICO, as well as a regional boutique defense law firm, where he defended bodily injury lawsuits from settlement through trial. Most recently, he worked at one of the top 250 largest law firms in the U.S. Mr. Rahi uses his insurance and defense insight and background to the benefit of the injured clients here at Portner & Shure, whether it’s through obtaining a strong settlement or through verdict in the trial process. The firm is fortunate to have Mr. Rahi’s trial experience on our team and his insight into the defense side.. Mr. Rahi is a D.C. metropolitan native. He received his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from George Mason University, and his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law where he was Legislative Editor on the Journal of Energy, Climate and the Environment.

Rakin Hamad is a graduate of the George Mason Law School and joined Curcio Law as an associate in August 2018. Rakin works closely with Tom Curcio and staff in preparing cases from the initial client meeting through trial and has been a perfect fit for the firm.. During law school, Rakin interned at the Virginia Court of Appeals and was a member of the George Mason Law Review, the trial advocacy association, and the pro bono society. In 2016, Rakin also served as program director of the National Youth Justice Alliance.. In 2015, Rakin graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Virginia Tech. At Virginia Tech, Rakin was a member of the Honor Society Gamma Beta Phi and served as the philanthropy chair of Delta Kappa Epsilon. Rakin has lived in Northern Virginia for the majority of his life and presently resides in Fairfax.. Outside of the office Rakin enjoys playing sports, especially basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.

Ms. Koster has over seven years of experience representing clients in personal injury cases.  She has handled and litigated a diverse range of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death and slip an fall cases.. Ms. Koster received her Juris Doctor in 2012 from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. In 2012, as President of the Criminal Law Society, she coached the Criminal Law Moot Court to a first place finish at the Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition. Ms. Koster was named co-champion of the 2011-2012 Intra-School Mediation and Arbitration Competition. She also studied at the Internal Business and Trade Law at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland in 2010. Ms. Koster graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Wesleyan College in 2004.. Ms. Koster was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2012 and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 2013.

For over ten years, I have been working as an advocate for individuals in need.  After graduating from Regent University Law School, I began working as an attorney for Virginia Legal Aid Society, where I provided legal representation to low income individuals and families in the areas of housing, consumer, family and public benefits cases.  While at VLAS, I was the director of the HEAL program, a medical legal partnership where her office teamed up with local health care providers in the Western Tidewater area to identify patients who had situations affecting their health that may be improved by legal representation.. At Rutter Mills, I have been able to continue my passion and lifelong pursuit of helping those in need as a Social Security Disability Attorney, where I fight every day to get my disabled clients the benefits they are entitled by law.

Nicholas Mattiacci is a professional advocate and trial attorney handling serious personal injury cases involving construction site accidents, medical malpractice, auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, defective products, dram shop cases and insurance subrogation cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

My goal is to live up to being the best attorney whom you could have chosen to represent you in your personal injury claim or on a claim for the death of a loved one.  I don't operate a mill processing personal injury claims in an assembly line fashion like some well known firms.  Every person that I sign on to represent gets my full attention and energy.   Being a good listener, communicator, support and advocate for my clients and achieving a best outcome are my ultimate goals in every claim.

Russell has built his legal career on compassion, excellence, and real-world results for clients facing some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Russell brings a unique perspective to the personal injury practice. Having previously represented large corporations and insurance companies, he now uses that knowledge and experience to fight for individuals and families who have suffered devastating injuries or the loss of a loved one—through no fault of their own.. What truly sets Russell apart is his personal approach to each case. From the very first phone call to the final resolution, he treats every client with respect, empathy, and the individualized attention they deserve.. A proud first-generation college graduate and native of Western Pennsylvania, Russell graduated as valedictorian of Marion Center High School before earning his degree in Political Science from Grove City College. He then attended Duquesne University School of Law, where he graduated first in his class.. Russell’s excellence has been recognized both in and out of the courtroom. He has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers since 2021, and has earned the prestigious Super Lawyers Rising Star distinction every year since 2023. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, honors reserved for attorneys who have secured significant verdicts and settlements.. Deeply committed to his community, Russell serves on the Board of Governors for the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and is a Hearing Committee Member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.  Russell also actively volunteers with the Indiana County Bar Association, where he provides pro bono legal representation to victims of domestic abuse through the Alice Paul House.. Russell is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania state courts as well as the Federal Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and has successfully litigated cases across both state and federal jurisdictions.. Whether you are seeking a fierce advocate or a compassionate counselor, Russell Bopp is ready to stand by your side.