With over 16 years of experience, specializing in employment-based immigration law, Chaka has successfully filed complex multi-faceted petitions for world renowned artists, outstanding professors and researchers, internationally acclaimed scientists, multinational managers/executives of repute, and innovative entrepreneurs, among others. Passionate about his practice, Chaka derives great personal satisfaction from working with clients who are the best in the world at what they do, which makes his work “always engaging and supremely intriguing.” A proud Bison, Chaka graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business and Finance, as well as a Juris Doctor degree. He is also a member of the New York State Bar and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Scott B. Bennett is an attorney with almost 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury. He founded the Bennett Law Center in 2010 and has guided its growth over the last several years. Scott is a native South Floridian who is fluent in both English and Spanish. Scott earned his bachelor’s degree when he graduated from the University of Miami. He then enrolled at the University of Miami School of Law where he graduated at the top of his class. Scott began his legal career upon entering the Florida Bar in 1991. Scott’s long history in the South Florida community has allowed him to develop many long standing personal and professional relationships. Scott’s upbringing in South Florida also inculcated in him a strong desire to always adamantly and passionately advocate for his clients who are usually those most in need. Scott has a sterling record in the South Florida legal community and has won numerous million dollar settlements for his clients which has earned Scott membership to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Scott has also been distinguished by his peers with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. This is the highest possible rating obtainable from Martindale-Hubbell® and represents the “highest level of professional excellence.” Scott is always prepared to continue to put his experience and history of excellence to serve his clients. Scott has also gained admission to the United States District Court for Southern District Court of Florida and is a member of the U.S. Federal Trial Bar.

New Orleans native Brandon Bennett co-founded Bennett Hodgins Law in October 2016. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science in 2006 from Loyola University New Orleans and his law degree in 2009 from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Brandon was admitted to practice law in the great state of Louisiana in 2009. For more that 10 years, Brandon has utilized his legal talents to achieve the results his clients deserve in personal injury cases, business transactions, and commercial real estate. When Brandon is not advocating for his clients, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and scuba diving. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Scott B. Bennett is an attorney with almost 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury. He founded the Bennett Law Center in 2010 and has guided its growth over the last several years. Scott is a native South Floridian who is fluent in both English and Spanish. Scott earned his bachelor’s degree when he graduated from the University of Miami. He then enrolled at the University of Miami School of Law where he graduated at the top of his class. Scott began his legal career upon entering the Florida Bar in 1991. Scott’s long history in the South Florida community has allowed him to develop many long standing personal and professional relationships. Scott’s upbringing in South Florida also inculcated in him a strong desire to always adamantly and passionately advocate for his clients who are usually those most in need. Scott has a sterling record in the South Florida legal community and has won numerous million dollar settlements for his clients which has earned Scott membership to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Scott has also been distinguished by his peers with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. This is the highest possible rating obtainable from Martindale-Hubbell® and represents the “highest level of professional excellence.” Scott is always prepared to continue to put his experience and history of excellence to serve his clients. Scott has also gained admission to the United States District Court for Southern District Court of Florida and is a member of the U.S. Federal Trial Bar.

Kara Bennis is a Virginia native who comes to Pikrallidas & Associates after 14 years of experience working at a D.C. Law firm, where she was the only Virginia attorney. The primary areas of litigation for Kara include: automobile accidents, slip and falls, Elevator/ Escalator Malfunctions, and dog attacks in the General District and Circuit Courts of Virginia, the Superior Court of Washington, D.C., D.C. Court of Appeals, and limited practice in the Federal Courts of Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. Kara also has filed breach of contract matters against insurance companies for failure to issue payments under the client’s Medical Payments coverage. She has assisted client’s in resolving property damage matters, and pursued cases for diminution of value. Kara has tried over 50 Jury trials and well over 200 Bench trials in Virginia and D.C. She has also sought resolution of matters using Alternative dispute resolution, and has reached resolution on cases using both mediation and Arbitration. She has engaged in an active motions practice to get positive resolution for her client’s. She has engaged in law suits against individuals as well as companies, including a number of actions against the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA).