Experienced attorney with unique background.

A dual United States and Russian citizen, I am educated in law and licensed to practice in California and the Russian Federation. I am also a licensed real estate broker and a notary public.

Specialties

• Civil litigation
• Investment management
• Off-shore jurisdiction transactions
• Investor immigration into the U.S.
• Purchase and management of real estate
• Resolution of lease and landlord-tenant disputes
• Property disputes between former spouses

• Identity theft remediation
• Maintenance of corporate structures and governance
• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) litigation
• Debt collection and judgment enforcement
• Resolution of shareholder disputes
• Employer defense against employee claims

Why Me?

• ACCESSIBILITY: No matter how small your matter may be, I am here to listen. I’m available to discuss your case via phone, fax, or web and happy to meet in person. Our first consultation is always free of charge, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
• LOYALTY: Because I’m devoted to fostering a positive relationship with my clients, you can be sure that I am always trustworthy, dedicated, and discreet. My commitment is to addressing your concerns and resolving your case. Count on me.
• CREATIVITY: Remember that space-race-era joke about Americans and Soviets competing to create a writing utensil that would work in zero gravity? The Americans spent millions of dollars developing a pen that could handle such extreme conditions--and the Russians, faced with the same issue, thought to use a pencil. Just like those Russian scientists, I search for simple, elegant, and sometimes unexpected solutions.
• COMPETENCY: My qualifications and experience are my greatest strengths as a lawyer. Educated in the U.S. and abroad, I have worked with some of the best legal authorities in the world. While I handle deadlines and details, you can relax knowing that you’re in expert hands.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: I’ve handled a wide range of confidential material and treat my clients with respect and discretion. Consider me both a lawyer and a confidante. Even my wife won’t know about your case!

Qualifications

Education

• Chapman University School of Law, Orange, CA, USA Juris Doctor (JD) 2002 - 2006. Specializations: corporate law, debtor-creditor law, bankruptcy law, securities, immigration. Founded ACLU student Club and led protests against Don't Ask Don't Tell policy (abolished now) and Guantanamo Bay illegal detention center (fewer than a hundred prisoners and counting!).
• Moscow State Law Academy, Moscow, RU Degree in Law 2004 – 2008. Specialization: Russian civil law.
• Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA Executive Program 1998.
• The British Council, Moscow, RU Program sponsored by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer 1994.
• The Academy of National Economy, Moscow, RU Bachelor’s Degree 1991 - 1996. Specialization: Management.

Professional Associations

• Member of the California State Bar (Admitted 2006, Bar #242882).
• Member of the Moscow Regional Bar and licensed to practice law throughout Russia (Admitted 2010, Bar #50/6549).
• Registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC) with the Russian Ministry of Justice (starting with 2007, Certificate #35).
• Licensed California Real Estate Broker (license 01905406 since 2011).
• Licensed California Notary Public (current license 2131646, since 2003).