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Bringing years of experience and a distinguished career, David F. Nelson joined Hendrickson & Long, PLLC in 2013. David’s busy career as a WV civil litigation attorney has earned him impressive ratings as AV Preeminent in the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings and notable recognition listed in Best Lawyers in America© for work in his primary practice areas of civil litigation, insurance defense, and personal injury. Immediately after completing his undergraduate education, David worked in a bond redemption unit for a regional bank. It was while working there that he decided he wanted a career that focused on helping people and businesses solve problems and challenges, and he confirmed his desire to become a lawyer. He received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia in 1987 and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School in 1991. As a former college soccer player (his wife, Kim, is also a college soccer athlete) and a current “veteran” soccer competitor, when not in the office, David can be found on or near the soccer field. He loves not only playing the game but also donating his time as a volunteer coach. While he started at the youth, travel, and middle school levels, since 2004 he has been an assistant head coach for the boys’ soccer team at George Washington High School, where he has helped the team to five West Virginia state championships. He also serves on numerous boards that promote healthy sport and active lifestyles in Southern West Virginia. David and his wife, Kim, volunteer their time through service projects at their church and in the community. With their three having grown and left the “nest,” outside of soccer season David and Kim also now look forward to having some time to travel and visit with friends and family.

Mark was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wabash College in 2000 and from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 2003. He has been admitted to the Indiana State, Northern Indiana and Southern Indiana Federal Districts since that time. Mark began his career serving both Marion and Cass Counties as a Felony Deputy Prosecutor from 2003 to 2007, completing thirty felony jury trials. He still selectively takes on criminal defense cases today. However, for the past 13 years, Mark has focused on civil litigation for Starr Austen & Miller, LLP and has tried many cases for plaintiffs and defendants. He has presented at legal seminars for other attorneys and insurance company in-house staff on construction law insurance coverage, personal injury and contractual dispute issues.

Jerry D. Andrews is a skilled personal injury attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. He is well-known in the Texas legal community for his trial work and his skill as a negotiator. You can rely on Mr. Andrews and the firm to provide knowledgeable and compassionate representation in personal injury and wrongful death cases. The staff speaks Spanish fluently so we are able to offer excellent legal service to the Spanish-speaking community. In addition to his work in personal injury, Attorney Andrews has started an operation to serve those injured in accidents involving delivery drivers. These include UPS, Amazon, and FedEx. Learn more about our Texas Delivery Accident Lawyers Mr. Andrews was licensed to practice law in 1991 and started his own firm in 1999. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Andrews, visit his website or call 214-221-5800.

Attorney Smith is a strong advocate for the rights of injured and disabled. He possesses over 25 years of legal experience. After graduating with honors from Boston University School of Business Management, he started his career as a workers compensation claims adjuster. Attorney Smith soon realized he could accomplish more in his career if he earned a Law Degree. He decided to attend Suffolk University Law School on Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. Soon after graduation, he worked briefly at a prestigious Insurance Defense Firm in Boston, Massachusetts. He quickly realized he did not want to represent big insurance companies and employers against the working class. Attorney Smith then took his talents to Lowell, Massachusetts and practiced law at one of the largest plaintiff oriented law firms in Merrimack Valley. It was there he determined it was his calling to represent the less fortunate and pursue injury and disability claims on behalf of clients and their families. After handling personal Injury, disability and workers compensation matters for over a decade in Lowell, he was offered an opportunity to work at one of the largest plaintiff personal injury firms in the State of Massachusetts. While at this firm in Boston, he handled countless workers compensation and third party claims on behalf of his clients. After working at a large specialty plaintiff personal injury law firm, he decided he could properly serve the needs of his clients if he started his own law firm. Attorney Smith is the founder of the Mass Injury Group. His firm represents hundreds of clients across the state of Massachusetts. His firm specializes in handling all types of injury claims including motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents, wrongful death claims, negligence claims, premises liability cases, workers compensation injuries and social security disability matters. Attorney Michael O. Smith has handled countless jury and non-jury trials. Attorney Smith and his firm have recovered Millions of dollars on behalf of clients.

Craig L. Boston is the owner of a legal practice focused on traffic and DUI defense. He earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2009 and a Bachelor of Arts with a perfect 4.0 GPA from National-Louis University. Admitted to practice in Illinois since 2009, Craig has been recognized with numerous honors, including being named an Elite Lawyer in 2024 and earning top rankings from Expertise.com and ThreeBest Rated for DUI defense. His previous roles include serving as a DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney and as an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Vincent Cornelius. Craig is a member of the DuPage County, Will County, and Illinois State Bar Associations, demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence and community service. Please reach out online or call us at 630-445-2295, to schedule your free consultation with our Naperville Traffic Defense Attorney.

Michael Salasky built a successful personal injury practice over the course of 40 years representing countless people who were needlessly hurt through no fault of their own. It was and is his privilege to right these wrongs for his clients. His efforts resulted in many millions of dollars being awarded to his clients for their proven injuries. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Michael attended Norfolk Academy and graduated college from Tufts University in Boston where he received a B.A. in English. He received his law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1977. For several years he worked as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Norfolk and prosecuted all varieties of criminal cases, from traffic matters to murder cases. After a two year stint as an associate in a private law office, he opened his own law practice in 1982. Before concentrating his work on injury cases, Michael gained a wealth of experience over the years handling divorce and custody matters, real estate, collections, bankruptcy, construction law, contract matters, criminal cases and other disputes. His practice is currently focused on representing injured parties. Over the years he has participated in the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, served as a judge on City of Norfolk grievance panels, and served local civic organizations. He is married to Prue Salasky, who is a retired educator, journalist and editorial writer. They have three daughters.

Donald J. Ramsell holds the distinguished position of being the sole Illinois DUI defense attorney to have ever argued an Illinois DUI case before the United States Supreme Court, a historic moment in the court's 213-year history. In a landmark initiative in 2008, Ramsell spearheaded hearings demanded by the Illinois Supreme Court to scrutinize the reliability of the horizontal gaze nystagmus test utilized by police during field sobriety assessments. This pivotal issue continues to capture the attention of legal professionals nationwide. The year 2007 saw Ramsell being honored as a Sustaining Member of the National College for DUI Defense, recognizing his substantial contributions to this specialized field of law. His advocacy skills were on display in 2006 when Ramsell successfully secured orders mandating the Illinois State Police Breath Testing Section to extract and disclose the internal data from breath testing devices. This action uncovered widespread inaccuracies in the devices used throughout Illinois. Donald Ramsell's legal expertise was acknowledged by Chicago Magazine in 2005 when he was designated as an "Illinois Super Lawyer," a title he has been awarded several times, most recently in 2025. Further elevating his professional credentials, in 2005 Ramsell became the first attorney in Illinois to achieve Board Certification in DUI Defense, as per the American Bar Association’s standards, through the National College for DUI Defense. Previously, in 2004, Ramsell was recognized by the Chicago Sun Times as one of the top five DUI Defense Attorneys in Illinois, affirming his rank among the elite in his field. In 1999, Ramsell uncovered that the Department of Public Health had neglected essential accuracy tests on breath testing equipment. This discovery led to the suppression of flawed test results statewide and prompted a significant regulatory overhaul, transferring control of the program to the State Police. This was preceded by a critical finding in 1998, where Ramsell exposed software manipulation in the Intoxilyzer 5000 (Series 6400 and 6600), which compromised the validity of numerous breathalyzer results across Illinois and led to a statewide inadmissibility of the flawed results. In 1988, Ramsell brought to light falsifications in the statewide breath testing program's documentation, casting doubt on thousands of tests and instigating an immediate reassessment of the program's integrity. Earlier, in 1986, his investigative efforts revealed that the same statewide program was employing dubious methods in certifying breathalyzers. His findings disputed thousands of test results and mandated immediate revisions to the program, marking the beginning of his long-standing commitment to ensuring fairness and accuracy in DUI enforcement.

At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, our attorneys are highly experienced in their areas of practice. If you are seeking a modification of a child support order, are considering filing a claim against your employer for wrongful termination, or planning to file a suit against a contractor who provided shoddy construction, contact our Wheaton, Illinois, lawyers to discuss your legal needs. Family Law Attorneys Our family law and divorce lawyers believe that clients educated about the divorce process make better decisions. To that end, we spend the time needed to describe what is likely to occur during the legal proceedings, the options available, and the pros and cons of each option. Our comprehensive divorce and family law practice includes helping clients facing matters such as: Divorce / Family Law Mediation / Collaborative Family Law Child Custody and Visitation Maintenance / Alimony Child Support Property Distribution Enforcement and Modification of Orders For more information about divorce and family law, visit our Family Law Practice Center or our Family Law FAQ . Employment Litigation Attorneys Our employment litigation attorneys help employees whose rights have been violated under both federal and state employment laws. Whether you have been the victim of sexual harassment, or believe that you have suffered employment discrimination because of your sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, or veteran status, our employment lawyers can help. For more information about sexual harassment.

Joel H. Schwartz started as a solo practitioner in 1965. Over the years as a personal injury lawyer, he prided himself in giving the best client service possible and helping injured victims of accidents in any way he could. As our firm grows, we continue to hire only the best and the brightest. Our 30 professionals all specialize in personal injury law. It is all that we do. We continue to provide the best service and achieve the highest results for our clients in the Boston area. Through the years, Joel Schwartz has seen many changes in personal injury law, but one thing has remained unchanged. His ideology. "We will treat each client as if their case is the most important one in our office." Joel H. Schwartz is one of the best-known personal injury attorneys today. His more than 50 years of practice and reputation for protecting the rights of victims have made him well-recognized and highly regarded in the field of personal injury law. Frequently sought out for his opinion on current personal injury law issues, he has appeared on TV & radio as an expert commentator. Since 2008, Joel Schwartz has been named amongst the Top 100 Trial Lawyers per National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the country. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar settlements/verdicts for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members. Joel H. Schwartz is a member of the Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. He is also a well-known member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association For Justice.

Attorney Deutch is engaged in the general practice of law, specializing in real estate, computers and commercial matters, with a special emphasis on litigation relating thereto. With an undergraduate degree majoring in Accounting (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1968), Attorney Deutch also has a strong background in finance and business. Combining his Accounting, Legal and Computer backgrounds, Mr. Deutch served as General Counsel/C.F.O for Innovative Software, Inc. from 1977 through 2000 (during that time Innovative grew from a local Milwaukee business to a multinational firm with offices/dealerships in 22 countries). Mr. Deutch also had served in a similar C.F.O capacity for Web Emporium, LLC, an e-commerce enabling firm primarily located in Phoenix , Arizona. Mr. Deutch has also been a 1/3 partner in Pulver Technologies, Inc which was sold to Amazon.com (see www.pulvertech.com). Mr. Deutch also advises and currently represents many Real Estate Brokers, Purchasers, Sellers, Developers and Builders as well as being Corporate Counsel for the Multiple Listing Services