Government

Caruso Law Offices exclusively represents victims of tractor trailer accidents. Our success in commercial vehicle accidents speaks for itself. Caruso's clients were awarded verdicts of $7.4 million and $5.8 million in the last two years. Millions of dollars was also paid to our clients in settlements. We establish personal relationship with each client. With offices near I-10 in Ontario , our lawyers and legal team exclusively handle personal injury and wrongful death from truck accidents. We've been rated among the best trucking lawyers in the country and given national awards for semi truck, tractor trailer, 18 wheeler and commercial vehicle settlements and jury verdicts. Call us today at 909-937-4480.

Michael D. Sechrest is widely recognized by both his clients and the legal profession as a highly-skilled and successful expert litigator. Focused on complex, high-value, multi-party lawsuits, Mr. Sechrest has recovered tens of millions of dollars in damages for his clients. He has a solid record of excellence and applies his dedication, experience, and superior legal skills to every case he pursues. Mr. Sechrest graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 1995 with a difficult dual major in Pre-law and Criminology. He received a J.D. from the University of Florida, Frederic G. Levin College of Law in 1998. Since graduating, he has returned to the University of Florida as a guest lecturer on legal issues in construction. He also serves as an arbitrator on a multi-arbitrator panel for complex business disputes. Mr. Sechrest has represented clients in the areas of business/construction litigation, personal injury, products liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. His clients include injured plaintiffs, contractors, subcontractors, architects, business owners, engineers, suppliers, sureties, and lenders. He has litigated against various cities and counties within Florida, the State of Florida, and the U.S. Federal Government. In addition, he has battled against numerous insurance companies including Allstate, Nationwide, MetLife, Geico, Hartford Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Insurance, State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, CNA Insurance, Cincinnati Insurance, Travelers, USAA Group, and Zurich Insurance. He has also taken on large corporations and institutions including Wal-Mart, BP Oil, Goldman Sachs, CVS, Publix Supermarkets, Target, Shands Hospitals, and the University of Florida. In addition, he handles OSHA proceedings, bid protests, and federal and bankruptcy claims involving construction. Mr. Sechrest clearly is not afraid to take on large and powerful defendants. His professional successes and commendations speak for themselves. Call Michael Sechrest and the firm of Warner, Sechrest, & Butts, P.A. today for a confidential consultation. We look forward to providing you with superior legal representation.

Chase Keibler grew up outside of Pittsburgh, PA in a blue-collar town before he and his family moved to South Carolina in 2013. Chase holds true to his core values: hard work through teamwork and drive, justice through vision and planning, and service through commitment to others. Chase graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (“IUP”), located about 60 miles outside of Pittsburgh. While at IUP, Chase met his wife, Laura, played ACHA Division I hockey, and served as the captain of the hockey team his senior year. Chase graduated IUP with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Pre-law and a minor degree in Political Science, and he was an ACHA Academic All American his junior and senior year. During his sophomore year at IUP, he started the IUP Pre-Law Society and served as its President for three years. For six years throughout the final years of high school and while getting his undergraduate degree, Chase worked as a roofer laying shingles. Following IUP, Chase studied law at The University of South Carolina School of Law. He graduated in the top 15% of the class, cum laude, and Order of the Wig and Robe and served as the Senior Articles Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and as a Judicial Extern for Judge Michelle Childs in the District of South Carolina. Following law school, Chase began his career as a trial attorney at Nexsen Pruet, LLC – one of the region’s largest and well-respected law firms. While at Nexsen Pruet, Chase represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court and had a diverse litigation practice, handling matters related to federal antitrust cartels, unfair trade practice, complex commercial and business litigation, personal injury and related insurance actions, and land use litigation. Chase successfully represented businesses in multi-million-dollar disputes including prosecuting price-fixing antitrust cartels, breach of contract claims, and bad faith insurance claims for insurer’s failure to cover or defend an insured. Chase also represented individual plaintiffs who suffered personal injuries including dog bites, bed bugs, and injuries caused by the government. Importantly, Chase represented insurance companies in truck accidents and car accidents. While representing insurance companies, Chase learned how they value cases, he saw how they treat injured individuals, and he learned how they operate. Chase is licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina. He is a proven trial attorney and has considerable courtroom experience, trying numerous bench and jury trials to verdict. He tried cases on behalf of injured individuals, corporate plaintiffs, and insurance companies.

As a Hillsdale County native, Daren Wiseley is thrilled with the opportunity to serve his home community. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and constitutional/ civil rights litigation, where he is committed to defending individual rights, in a time when they are under assault more than ever. Mr. Wiseley is known for his passion and work ethic and brings a hard-hitting style to the courtroom. Mr. Wiseley takes prides in going the extra mile for clients and aggressively defending them. He is known for his skillful courtroom strategy and creative motion practice. Additionally, Mr. Wiseley brings knowledge and expertise of the media to the table to better serve his clients. Few lawyers understand the importance of media relations and its inner workings.Mr. Wiseley loves being a warrior for the underdog. He thrives in high-stakes cases and refuses to budge under pressure. A recent example of this occurred in a case regarding a rarely used felony eavesdropping statute that had no case precedent. Even though the media, and even most lawyers counted him out, he used his tireless work effort and thoughtful creativity to win the case after oral argument on his motion to dismiss. Mr. Wiseley has significant experience defending Constitutionally protected rights, and understands the role of protecting citizens against government overreach. One notable example occurring when a client was charged with a felony for a harmless Facebook post - Mr. Wiseley was able to get this charge dismissed as well. Both cases also provided examples of Mr. Wiseley's ability to influence the court of public opinion, to protect his clients' from reputational harm in the community.Mr. Wiseley is highly sought after throughout Michigan, practicing in counties throughout the state and both federal districts. When he is not in the office defending liberty, Mr. Wiseley loves golfing with his grandfather, reading, working out, and playing with his cat, Ovi.

Arthur Schwartz is a Principal Attorney at Advocates for Justice Chartered Attorneys. Mr. Schwartz has been representing unions, workers, and Lower Manhattan community residents for over 32 years. He is widely recognized as one of New York City’s top labor and employment lawyers.

C. Randy Emory was born and raised in the small, rural town of Wilson NC. Throughout his childhood, Mr. Emory displayed many leadership qualities. In High School, Randy was President of the Student Body, also finding time to excel and letter in three sports. Ultimately, Mr. Emory decided to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his collegiate studies. While there, he continued his involvement in student government, serving on a multitude of committees. Randy also mentored children in the Big Brother Big Sister Program. He is a very proud member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. After graduating from UNC in 1985, Mr. Emory enrolled in law school at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. While in his studies, he also interned with State Farm Insurance company. There he was able to really grasp how Insurance Companies handled their many claims that they received on a daily basis. After completing Law School, Randy worked in the claims department at State Farm Insurance for three years. While there, he handled over three thousand auto claims, gaining valuable knowledge. In 1991, Mr. Emory was able to transfer that knowledge to an established personal injury firm in Charlotte where he worked for ten years. In 2001, Randy started the Emory Law Firm, and it has been successfully operating ever since. He has handled over 16,000 auto claims during his career. Randy remains a very active member in his community, having served as Vice Chairman of the Citizen Review Board for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. He also has taken the responsibility of helping at risk youth in his area. Mr. Emory is also a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. He currently resides with his wife Tammy and two boys.​

Attorney Kevin C. Brown focuses his practice on the areas of matrimonial and family law throughout Connecticut, New York City and its northern suburbs. His practice includes many high net worth matters involving contested business valuations, forensic accounting and asset tracing, as well as complex child support and spousal support issues. Prior to joining the firm, Kevin practiced at a preeminent boutique matrimonial and family law firm in Westchester County and New York City. Earlier in his career, Kevin was a commercial litigator in the Stamford, Connecticut office of Day Pitney LLP, where he represented business clients and individuals in all phases of complex cases in federal and state courts. Kevin began his practice at the New York offices of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, where he represented clients in a wide variety of business disputes in financial services, insurance, and private equity, among other industries. He also conducted internal investigations and advised clients in connection with government investigations of insider trading and other securities law violations.

John Oyas blends legal instincts with strategic advocacy and a human-first mindset—bringing both heart and heat to every defense. He earned his B.S. in Economics from Arizona State University, where he served in student government and led Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. While earning his J.D. at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, John was elected student body president and completed externships with both the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (Special Prosecutions Division), and the Arizona Supreme Court, gaining early experience in criminal litigation and legislative strategy. After graduation, where he received the J.D. Dean’s Award, John hit the ground running, handling Arizona’s highest volumes of commercial trucking cases and advocating in over 150 limited jurisdiction courts statewide. While his practice now spans everything from misdemeanors to complex felonies, juvenile justice remains his deepest calling. John approaches representation with empathy and vision, fighting not just for outcomes, but for futures. What sets John apart is his ability to connect: whether in court or negotiating with prosecutors and law enforcement, his advocacy is as relational as it is results-driven. Born in Cebu, Philippines, John is fluent in multiple languages and guided by a passion for culture, equity, and community, on and off the record.

Alice A. Salvo has over 20 years of experience in Probate, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts and Elder Law for Medi-Cal planning and long term care. She attended Southwestern University School of Law earning a law degree (J.D.) and furthered her education by receiving a graduate law degree (L.L.M. in Estate Planning) from University of Miami School of Law. Alice A. Salvo is qualified by the California State Bar as a "Certified Specialist" in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Only a select few California attorneys achieved this prestigious designation. Some important reasons people choose to work with our office is to avoid family disputes and keep peace after they’re gone. Without a clear will or trust, loved ones may end up in conflict, and the courts may decide what happens to your home and assets. Our firm helps you stay in control — we ensure your wishes are carried out and your family is protected. Having the right plan, you can eliminate uncertainty, reduce stress for those you love, and achieve peace of mind. She has earned many distinctions for her work including these accomplishments: President of Southern California Council of Elder Law Attorneys, President of San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council, President of San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Chairperson of the Probate Section of the San Fernando Bar Association, served on the Gray Squad Advisory Board to the Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys Division. Installed in 2025 as President of NIABA, National Italian American Bar Association. She married a wonderful family oriented Jewish husband and raised two children, who are now adults, now that's an accomplishment! Attorney Salvo has been appointed by the California State Bar to the prestigious position of serving on the Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission (JNE) where she became the top individual - Chair (President) of the JNE Commission. This commission evaluates all candidates under consideration for a judicial appointment by the Governor. The attorneys that apply to be a judge in the state of California are thoroughly reviewed by the JNE Commission and a select few of the most highly qualified candidates are recommended for the judiciary.