Personal Injury

Named one of Indiana's Super Lawyers by the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, Bob Garelick concentrates in the areas of business, personal injury, and domestic relations litigation.Mr. Garelick graduated cum laude from Indiana University in 1963, and its law school in 1966, where he served as a writer for the Indiana Law Journal. He is qualified to mediate civil and domestic relations disputes under Rule 2.5 (A) (2) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Indiana. He has presented lectures and papers on Alternate Dispute Resolution and Trial Practice to the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Forum, and for the National Business Institute, Inc. Bob is a member of the Academy of Family Mediators, and has served as Secretary of the Alternate Dispute Resolution section of the Indianapolis Bar Association.Mr. Garelick completed a two-year term in 1994 as President of the Indianapolis Law Club, which consists of 150 experienced trial lawyers whose membership is by invitation only. He also has been Vice President of the Indianapolis Bar Association, President of the Indiana University Law Alumni Association, and Chairman of the Indiana State Bar Association, Federal Judiciary Committee.

Graduated Clemson University in South Carolina in 1997; Magna Cum Laude; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Phi Alpha Delta Law FraternityGraduated Law School at Hamline University School of Law in 2000; Dean's List; Student Board of Governors 3 years; President Environmental Law Society; Journal of Public Law & Policy writer and Senior Associate.Dedicated to helping my clients get the results they need and want through the professional application of the law and the protections granted by the Constitution.

Alexander Begum is a founding shareholder in the Begum Law Group with offices in San Antonio, Brownsville and McAllen. Mr. Begum completed his undergraduate studies at Trinity University in San Antonio. There he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in finance and marketing. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, Alex acquired a Masters of Business Administration in Finance. After getting his MBA, he utilized his excellent education to help others by working as a financial adviser. However, knowing that in his heart, he wanted to be able to do more, he entered law school. Mr. Begum received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. After graduating law school, Alex did not cease in his quest for learning and improving his skills. He later attended Harvard University where he studied Finance and Legal Writing. In 2010 Mr. Begum was chosen to be among the elite few that are accepted into the Trial Lawyers College. This intense program is intended to push each individual student toward a greater understanding of themselves and others. Every attorney that graduates from the Trial Lawyers College walks away knowing they have improved not only their skills as attorneys but have improved their “personhood” as well. Attending such a program is not an easy task. Alexander Begum made the choice to be away from his home, family and law practice to devote the time to attend and graduate from the Trial Lawyers College. He willingly made this sacrifice for a singular purpose. He wanted to be better able to help his clients and serve his community. Alexander Begum’s career in law was born of a true desire to help others. This desire has not abated. The art of giving is something Alex practices so routinely that it has become an integral part of his professional and personal life. Mr. Begum gives freely of his time and expertise to offer pro bono legal services to those that need them. His special interest in pro bono cases has been put to excellent use. His willingness to serve others, along with his expertise and experience, saved an entire Texas community when they were faced with the probable loss of their homes, through no fault of their own. In addition to providing pro bono legal services, Alex Begum serves as a board member for several charitable organizations Mr. Begum was born and raised in Texas and practices law in the community that nurtured his early years. Alex played tennis throughout college and continues to enjoy tennis in his free time. Mr. Begum resides in Texas and is very involved with his family.

When you have been injured or are a victim of medical malpractice, you need an excellent lawyer to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. At the Gaffney Firm, our legal team fights hard to get you that compensation. You will get one-on-one attention directly from the firm's founder and owner, Paul P. Gaffney. Mr. Gaffney is a trial attorney who previously worked at major Philadelphia law fims representing the insurance companies and Philadelphia area hospitals and health systems. He knows what the insurance companies, hospitals, and health systems are thinking and how they value your case. In his years of practice, Mr. Gaffney has handled many cases resulting in settlements of millions of dollars.

Roy E. Miller was raised in San Diego, California and attended the University of Arizona graduating in 1989 with a degree in Political Science. He is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He graduated from California Western School of Law in San Diego and was admitted to the California bar in 1994. After two years of practice in San Diego, Roy moved to Lakeport, California. Following two years of insurance defense and criminal defense practice, Mr. Miller joined the Lake County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor. He handled the county's domestic violence and sexual assault caseload as well as vehicular homicide cases and white collar crime. After spending five years as a prosecutor in Lake County, Mr. Miller joined Monte Hansen in Santa Rosa, California and together they formed the Hansen & Miller Law Firm. Mr. Miller handles all criminal defense matters including homicides, domestic violence, drug sales, white collar crime, gang cases, and DUI cases. He practices both in California state court and the U.S. Federal District Court for the Northern District (SF Bay Area) and the Eastern District (Sacramento Area). He lives near Santa Rosa and is married with two children. In addition to sponsoring activities for the FFA and 4H foundations, Hansen & Miller Law Firm also supports youth sports in the Sonoma County Area.

In practice for over 30 years, Ara Aghishian is one of the top property insurance lawyers. He is the founder and principal attorney of the California-based Law Offices of Ara Aghishian. A true family man who also enjoys golf and travel, Aghishian is dedicated to serving and protecting what he knows to be important. To him, a home is more than a building, it is the foundation for all well-being and space to share time with family and friends. Aghishian’s passion and expertise in property law began prior to earning his Juris Doctorate. He worked as an insurance adjuster and investigator for two years while actively pursuing his law degree at California’s Glendale University College of Law. His in-depth experience and appreciation for the state of California make him uniquely qualified to advocate for the property and insurance rights of his fellow Californians. In addition to his dedication and devotion to his clients' legal needs, Ara believes strongly in making a difference through volunteer service and philanthropy. To this end, Aghishian has previously served as a volunteer Judge Pro Tem with the Los Angeles Superior Court, has served as an Arbitrator and Mediator for the benefit of the Court system and the public at large, and has received many Awards in recognition of his volunteer services to the legal community. Also, Ara has received many Awards and Certificates of Recognition from Local, State, and other Officials for his philanthropic services to the Armenian and other local communities. His passion to aid and assist others in need has been and continues to be Ara's foremost goal both in his professional and personal life.

John W. Amos, II has represented injured workers in the State of California since 1979. His tireless work and legal expertise has helped many clients in both workers’ compensation and personal injury claims throughout his many years of practice collect the compensation to which they are entitled. Mr. Amos graduated from the Monterey College of Law, wherein he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1980, and from the University of California Berkeley (Ph.D.) in 1972. He is admitted to practice before all California State Courts.

Kevin M. Cecil is a lifelong Sacramento resident with a lifelong commitment to serving the community. Mr. Cecil graduated from California State University, Chico, and received his law degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. With experience in a variety of legal areas and settings, including criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and civil litigation, Mr. Cecil chose to concentrate on family law. He has assisted clients in many areas of family law, including guardianships, dependency actions and domestic violence restraining orders.

"The law has always fascinated me. I told my parents when I was about 7 years old that I wanted to be an attorney and strived for that goal throughout school." Attorney Lena Ghianni is a native San Diegan. She was born and raised in East County, graduated from Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, and obtained her law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of San Diego School of Law. The only times Lena has lived outside San Diego County was while attending the University of Southern California for a bachelor's degree in Political Science and for her first job as a lawyer in Victorville, California. During her career, Lena gained experience in the areas of general civil, criminal, family law, and probate, including but not limited to issues of real estate, contract, child custody, dissolution of marriage, guardianship, conservatorship, petitions for administration, and estate planning. She was responsible for handling a heavy caseload including all aspects of the general practice such as preparation of pleadings, motions, writs, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate briefs. Lena successfully argued cases at mediations, arbitrations, motions, and trials. For several years now, Lena's focus has been in the areas of family law and probate. Lena has helped her clients through the very difficult and emotional hurdles that accompany divorce, child custody, support, caring for ill or disabled family, and the death of a loved one. Since passing the bar in 2002, Lena has handled a wide range of cases, including real estate and business disputes, personal injury, and criminal cases.

Anthony Abbott founded the Law Office of Anthony Abbott as a legal option for the people of California. Attorney Abbott has represented people in hundreds of different matters throughout the state and has the experience to take on the toughest cases. Personal injury, divorce and real estate are just a few of the legal matters handled, but the issue is always secondary to the client. We are committed to our clients’ goals as the target for a successful outcome. Clients continue to recommend Attorney Abbott because: Anthony Abbott has been a Judge Pro-Tem in the Superior Court, Municipal Court, Mediator, Arbitrator, Judge Pro-Tem Workers’ Compensation. Anthony Abbott has been employed by several huge insurance companies – he knows what they will do to you because he did it. The Law Office of Anthony Abbott cares about our clients, and we do not hesitate to push our opponents exceedingly hard to obtain favorable outcomes for our clients.