Accident & Injury

Born and raised in Northern California, Mona Deldar obtained her Bachelor’s degree with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley. After an internship at a personal injury law firm, Ms. Deldar was inspired to apply to law school. She attended the University of San Francisco School of Law where she was a member of the Maritime Law Journal. She received her Juris Doctorate degree in 2003. Ms. Deldar’s practice is dedicated to representing injured plaintiffs in a broad range of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. She enjoys helping people who otherwise would not have the means to go up against the insurance companies and takes pride in offering effective representation with no out-of-pocket fees charged to her clients. Ms. Deldar’s exceptional record of success is noted by her peers and clients. She has successfully resolved cases against large corporations and insurance companies such as 7-11, Home Depot, Farmers, Allstate, and Geico (to name a few), winning cases that would have otherwise been denied or low-balled. Outside the law, Ms. Deldar contributes her time and resources to various non-profit organizations and enjoys spending time with her family.

Sara Razavi is a driven and dedicated California personal injury attorney with a focus on serious bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle, ride share, and auto accident cases. Sara’s passion for the pursuit of justice stems from a serious car accident her grandfather was in where he suffered a heart -attack weeks following his accident. The at-fault insurance company offered her grandfather $1,000 for a full release of liability, attempting to take advantage of him. Sara immediately realized the need for advocates for those unable to advocate for themselves. Though she was only a law student at the time, Sara navigated to get her grandfather medical treatment and a six-figure settlement. This experience ignited Sara’s passion for personal injury law. Sara is passionate about helping her clients get back on their feet after an accident. She uses a fast-paced and no-drama approach that achieves quick case resolution. Sara’s approach is client centered—no stress approach. She wants each of her clients to focus on their recovery and families, while she does the rest. When she is not advocating for her clients, Sara enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters.

Mr. Howard Coker is the President and a founding partner of Coker Law. Recognized by his peers as a prominent Florida trial attorney, he is a passionate and active advocate. In the pursuit of justice, Mr. Coker has tried over 350 jury trials to conclusion and handled thousands of mediated settlements – a top record for results. For his tireless service and consistent commitment to both professional and community organizations, Mr. Coker has received a number of significant awards and honors. He holds multiple lifetime achievement awards, including the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), and the Florida Justice Association’s Perry Nichols Award (2006) and Al J. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award (2009). He has been named as one of Florida Trend Magazine’s top 1% “Legal Elite”, listed as a Florida Super Lawyer every year since the program’s inception in 2006, and consistently chosen as a Top 100 Florida Super Lawyer. Among Mr. Coker’s numerous professional affiliations are his 2008 appointment by the Florida Governor as a member of the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission and his 2010 appointment by the Florida Supreme Court to the Florida Innocence Commission. He was awarded the ABA-TIPS Award for Lifetime Pursuit of Justice in 2011, named Best Lawyers’ Jacksonville Personal Injury Litigator of the Year in 2014, received the 2016 Compassionate Gladiator Award for Strength, Skill, Drive and Heart from the Florida Justice Association and the 2017 Ultimate Attorney Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jacksonville Business Journal. Aside from these distinguished accomplishments, Mr. Coker continues to volunteer his time and efforts to a long list of civic and nonprofit organizations, even receiving the 2017 Bob Hayes “Man of the Year” Community Service Award.

Joseph Murphy is a practicing lawyer in the state of Mississippi.

Find out what your case is really worth ! MOTORCYCLE Crashes, Car Crashes, Fall Downs, Dog Bites : A graduate of University of Toledo College of Law, class of 1995, Attorney Richard A. Nicotra concentrates his practice on all areas of personal injury, focusing on car accidents, dog bite incidents and slip and fall incidents. He is admitted in all New York State Courts, including the Western New York Bankruptcy Court and Federal Court. Attorney Nicotra has won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and is the current President of the New York State Trial Lawyers – Western Region Affiliate. Mr. Nicotra is also an active member of the Erie County Bar Association a member of the Order of Barristers and the American Association for Justice.

Joseph Kopfler is a lawyer in Houma who focuses on Car Accident cases. He has tried cases involving insurance claims, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, oilfield and offshore injuries, truck accidents, social security disability, sexual assault, maritime injury, catastrophic injury, boat accidents, and more.

Will Waggoner is a no-nonsense, aggressive personal injury lawyer who has recovered millions of dollars for his clients over the past twenty years. His thorough and complete understanding of personal injury law and how to get the maximum recovery for his clients is arguably the best in New Mexico. Those who know him call him a tireless bulldog of a lawyer who genuinely cares for clients. “Everyday is an exciting opportunity to best serve my clients for whom I care deeply; after twenty years, it’s still what I love to do most.” Will is a fifth generation New Mexican who has lived in the state for most of his life. He has practiced in the area of Personal Injury Law for over twenty years. Will has successfully litigated every variety of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice, slip and falls, nursing home abuse, product liability, and insurance bad faith and, doing so, has successfully recovered several millions of dollars for his clients. Prior to founding the Waggoner Law Firm in 1996, now the Waggoner Legal Group, Will was a partner in the law firm of Coppler and Aragon, P.C. He is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and the National Trial Lawyers Association; both Associations are dedicated to the highest quality of service for personal injury clients. Will has completed in-depth studies on the processes and workings of insurance companies, which allows him to best serve his clients in seeking their maximum compensation for the injuries they have suffered, either through the settlement process or through trials. Before dedicating his practice to serving his personal injury clients, Will worked for the New Mexico Legislature as a staff attorney and then represented a number of clients before the New Mexico Legislature, New Mexico Governors, United States Congress and two U.S. Presidents. He was a principle author of a draft Treaty between the United States and Mexico, and has represented numerous business clients in complex transitional matters.

After law school, Jason worked in the Appellate Division of Unum Insurance Company. In 2001, Jason left Unum for private practice and he has been representing Mainers ever since at Jabar LaLiberty, LLC. Jason trained under his father, current Maine Supreme Court Justice Joseph Jabar, and former law partner and current Maine Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy. Jason currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Maine Trial Lawyers Association and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jason has extensive courtroom experience, handling hundreds of civil and criminal cases, including two criminal homicide cases. He has fought in over one hundred contested trials, including several jury trials. In Jason’s first personal injury jury trial, he obtained a $148,000 jury verdict for his injured client after a four-day trial against one of the state’s top insurance defense attorneys. In that case, the opposing insurance company offered nothing to settle. He also obtained verdicts of $406,000, $311,000, and $175,000 for his clients, all in cases where the opposing parties offered nothing to settle. Jason has helped recover tens of millions of dollars for his clients in personal injury settlements and judgments, including $3.9 million and $4.5 settlements. In January 2013, Jason was given the prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” label at the National Trial Lawyers Association Summit in Miami. From 2018 to the present, Jason has been named to the “Super Lawyers” list by the reputable Super Lawyers Magazine in the field of personal injury. He has received a “superb” rating of 10 on Avvo. Because of his strong experience and reputation in personal injury law, other Maine attorneys regularly refer personal injury cases to Jason. Jason is married with four children. When not working, he is active coaching youth football and basketball and enjoying time with his family.

Attorney Jaime Barker is known throughout Cook County for offering dedicated and personable legal representation. With keen insight and a determined approach, he has successfully guided individuals through family law, criminal defense, and personal injury matters, providing the focused attention needed to achieve positive results. Graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management (2009). He then earned a Doctor of Law from the John Marshall Law School (2013). He served as an associate attorney at an Orland Park law firm for over two years, gaining significant experience in the Cook County court system. Currently he leads the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. in Orland Park, serving clients throughout Cook County. At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., Mr. Barker handles real estate, DUI, traffic, personal injury, and family law cases. Clients appreciate his prompt communication, thorough guidance, and commitment to reaching the best possible outcomes. Anyone seeking a knowledgeable attorney who will prioritize their goals can turn to Mr. Barker with confidence. He ensures clients remain informed about their rights and takes a hands-on approach to every case. For a free consultation or to learn more about how the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can assist with a legal matter, contact the office today. Discover the difference that dedicated representation can make.

Lawrence J. Buckfire (Larry Buckfire) earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in private practice since successfully completing the bar exam in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court. Lawrence is the lead trial attorney and managing partner at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The law firm was founded in 1969 by his father David Buckfire with the principle of representing clients with the highest degree of integrity, compassion, and professionalism. Lawrence’s mother, Vicky Buckfire, joined David in the firm several years later. Lawrence and Daniel both joined their parents upon their completion of law school. Mr. Buckfire has devoted his legal career to helping the most vulnerable members of our society, children and the elderly. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases. “Successfully pursuing these cases is the best way to protect the members of our community from future harm,” said Larry.