Russian-Speaking Attorneys

Samuel V. Retter

Denver, CO

Samuel V. Retter is an Associate at The Hustead Law Firm. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from McGill University and his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School in 2023. He focused on civil and commercial litigation, competed in moot court, and served as a student attorney. He previously practiced personal injury and workers’ compensation law, specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, construction defects, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, and insurance coverage disputes. He is fluent in Russian and proficient in French, and admitted in Colorado.

Stanley A. Bunner, Jr.

Naples, FL

Stanley A. Bunner, Jr. is one of the Firm’s leading commercial litigators. He is involved in cases involving construction defects, title disputes, evictions, complex litigation, community association matters, probate and business disputes. Mr. Bunner’s clients benefit from his experience as a military interrogator and human intelligence collector. The knowledge he gained assists him in innumerable ways to be a more effective investigator and advocate. Mr. Bunner considers his greatest professional accomplishment to be his arguing of an interpretation of the Interstate Land Sales Act that was adopted by all of the Judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in 2009.

Alexandra D. Bondikov

New York, NY

Alexandra D. Bondikov is a Senior Immigration Attorney at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. In addition to speaking Russian and Bulgarian, Ms. Bondikov possesses wide immigration law experience, including employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, and representation of individual and corporate clients in all stages of administrative proceedings. Before joining PPID, Ms. Bondikov was a principal at the Immigration Law Center in Lynn, Massachusetts, for 12 years where she practiced in a wide array of immigration law areas, including H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, P, and E nonimmigrant visas; EB 1 and NIW visa petitions; permanent labor certifications; audits and compliance issues.

Roman Kravchenko, Esq. is a distinguished Of Counsel attorney at our law firm, bringing over a decade of legal expertise since his admission to the New York State Bar in 2014. Mr. Kravchenko offers clients exceptional representation across multiple practice areas, including Employment Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense, and Appeals & Appellate matters. His employment law practice encompasses employee benefits, contracts, discrimination cases, ERISA, wage disputes, sexual harassment claims, whistleblower protections, and wrongful termination suits. In personal injury, he skillfully handles cases ranging from automobile accidents to wrongful death claims, while his products liability work includes representing clients affected by defective drugs, medical devices, motor vehicles, and toxic torts. Mr. Kravchenko’s comprehensive insurance practice covers both claims representation and defense work, complemented by his appellate advocacy in both state and federal courts. Fluent in English and Russian, he offers accessible legal services to a diverse clientele. Mr. Kravchenko maintains his private practice, The Law Office of Roman Kravchenko, established in 2014, and is a graduate of New York Law School.

Lilit Seleck

El Segundo, CA

Lilit’s current areas of practice at Petrullo Law are wrongful death, elder abuse, neglect, professional negligence, and medical malpractice. Additionally, Lilit is an adjunct Professor of Law at the UWLA School of Law. Lilit’s professional experience encompasses positions at well-regarded law firms, such as Blumberg Law Corporation, where she advocated for plaintiffs in cases involving medical malpractice and personal injury. Following that, she accepted a position at Faser, Watson Croutch, Law, where she served as part of a medical malpractice group that defended physicians, nursing homes, and hospitals, before joining Petrullo, APC. Lilit earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Armenia, graduating summa cum laude. She obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of West Los Angeles (UWLA), graduating with three Witkin academic awards, including an award for excellence in civil procedure. At the age of 19, when she was a third-year medical student, she was invited to lecture at the nursing college. She lectured on surgical and clinical pharmacology at a medical school and nursing college in Yerevan, Armenia, and was the Medical School’s Assistant Dean of the Medical Faculty. Lilit also worked as a Clinical Documentation Implementation Specialist at Keck Hospital of USC, where she provided clinical documentation training to physicians and residents for over seven years.

Ilona Shtark

Brooklyn, NY

Ilona Shtark is an Attorney at Law admitted to practice in New York State and licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Florida as a Home Loan Consultant. She holds an LLM from St. John’s University School of Law and is a member of the New York Bar Association. Ilona specializes in Family Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Elder Law, and mortgage-related matters. Born in Ukraine and raised in the United States, she is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, conversational Polish, and English.

Anna Pinski

Dublin, CA

Anna Pinski is a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience in personal injury law, having started her legal career in 2004. She has a strong reputation for delivering results-driven representation with integrity and care. Her background includes working within major insurance companies, providing her with critical insight into claims evaluation, negotiation, and defense tactics. This insider knowledge allows her to anticipate insurance company strategies, assess claims precisely, and craft strategic litigation plans. Clients value her sharp legal judgment, transparent communication, and unwavering commitment to securing fair compensation.

Michael Minasian

Los Angeles, CA

Michael Minasian is a civil litigation attorney at Martinian Lawyers, known for his confidence, precision, and strategic thinking. He earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School and a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from UCLA, where he was a Regents Scholar. He is licensed to practice in California and before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He is fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian.

Attorney Galina Feldman, Esq. graduated from New York Law School and is admitted to NY Bar, as well as Federal Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Galina Feldman, Esq has extensive experience in complex Immigration matters, Matrimonial and Divorce cases, and general Litigation. Ms. Feldman has successfully represented hundreds of clients in Supreme, Federal, Civil, and Family courts of New York, as well as Immigration Courts of New York, Massachusetts, and Florida. In fact, Attorney Feldman has litigated numerous divorce, child custody, and visitation cases, from inception to trial, including high-profile cases involving numerous assets, businesses, and professional licenses. Galina Feldman, Esq vigorously represents her clients, with special attention to all critical aspects in divorces, child support and custody cases, visitation, and paternity hearings. Ms. Feldman is also very skillful and knowledgeable in drafting and negotiating pre and post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements, and divorce agreements. Ms. Feldman is a passionate litigation attorney with substantial courtroom and trial experience, who fights for her clients and their rights! Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Feldman worked in the banking and lending field after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Touro College in NY.

Karina Kosharskyy

New York, NY

Karina Kosharskyy is Of Counsel to the firm. She is based in our New York office and focuses on securities and antitrust litigation. Ms. Kosharskyy joined the firm in 2005. Ms. Kosharskyy is fluent in Russian.

Nellie Niakossary is Of Counsel to Bausch Law Group, maintaining her own law practice while collaborating on select matters. She specializes in personal injury, construction law, business law, corporate law, healthcare law, and cannabis law. She earned her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in 2017 and was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2018.

Victoria S. Karastanov

Spartanburg, SC

Victoria S. Karastanov founded Victoria Law Firm, LLC in 2014. She dedicates her practice to Immigration and Naturalization Law nationwide, and Family Law, Personal Injury, and Business Law for clients in South Carolina. Having immigrated to the U.S. as a refugee in 1999 and becoming a citizen through naturalization, she possesses personal and legal experience in the immigration system. She handles immigration cases nationwide, including deportation proceedings, and is an experienced family lawyer in South Carolina.

Girard E. Rickards

Bedford, PA

Girard E. Rickards was born at Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base in 1961. Gerry enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1980. He served as a Russian Linguist during the Cold War and gained the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG). He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG) while serving in the Air Force Reserve between 1986 and 1990. While serving, he received an associate’s degree in Interpreting and Translating from the USAF Air University and a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Penn State University Capitol College. In 1990, upon graduation from the Dickinson School of Law, he transferred to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard joining the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. He earned the rank of Major (MAJ) before retiring from the military. Attorney Rickards has broad experience working in private law firm as well as in-house for an insurance company. Since 2004, Attorney Rickards has focused his practice helping those who have been injured due to no fault of their own. Mr. Rickards is board certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has been so certified since February 13, 1998.

Michael Krigsfeld, Esq. is an attorney with William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C. He graduated Hofstra University with a B.A. in Finance in 1999 and then earned his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School in 2004. Mr. Krigsfeld started his career as a personal injury litigator seeking to protect the interest of his clients while successfully litigating hundreds of lawsuits during his career. Mr. Krigsfeld is part of the automobile and premises litigation team at William Schwitzer & Associates. He is also fluent in Russian. As a compassionate and aggressive lawyer, Mr. Krigsfeld has successfully fought for our client’s rights and will zealously fight for you.

Kate Gagutlova

Seattle, WA

Kate Gagutlova moved to the U.S. from Russia and earned a master’s degree in linguistics and interpreting, then a bachelor’s degree in Business and Innovation in Technology from the University of Washington. She attended Seattle University School of Law, where she worked as a research assistant and in the Defenders Clinic. She is fluent in Russian, English, and French, and studied Arabic, Spanish, Italian, and Turkish.

Michael R. Lofgran

Midvale, UT

Michael has been a managing partner with Huntsman | Lofgran | Walton pllc from its inception. His practice focuses on tax controversy work, resolving individuals’ and small businesses’ tax problems with the IRS. He also is well-versed in bankruptcy law. Michael has successfully settled millions of dollars in tax liabilities for his clients and reduced hundreds of out-of-control tax problems down to manageable solutions. “There is always a way through every tax problem,” Michael maintains. He devotes a sizable portion of his practice to tax and estate planning for his clients’ businesses and personal estates. He also assists will executors through the probate process and trustees in meeting their fiduciary responsibilities. Prior to co-founding Huntsman | Lofgran | Walton pllc, Michael served as an associate with Jackson Walter Evans & Huntsman, PLLC. Michael is an avid supporter of the Kidney Foundation. Fluent in spoken and written Russian, he is a World War II and U.S. Civil War history enthusiast. He enjoys mowing his lawn and playing (usually losing) a rousing game of Sorry! or Monopoly with his children. Camping and being in the out-of-doors are favorite activities, and as a fixture of those camping trips Michael always burns his marshmallows before making s’mores.

Yulianna Yagoudaeva

Huntingdon Valley, PA

Yulianna Yagoudaeva is the founder of Yagoudaeva Law Group, P.C. She is a passionate and driven advocate with experience as a Judicial Law Clerk in New York Family Court and the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court. Her practice areas include Family Law, Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation, with a focus on Guardianships, Medicaid, Trusts, and Estate Planning. She is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Ivetta Avanesov is a Beverly Hills personal injury lawyer who approaches the practice with professionalism and respect. She advocates for the injured, harmed, and mistreated, driven by a passion to be a voice for the unheard. She earned her Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School and founded Viciti Law in 2018, focusing on personal injury and insurance claim denials. She emphasizes compassion, balance, resilience, and empathy in her practice, working closely with clients and utilizing mock trials for case preparation.

Arthur Lebedin

New York, NY

Attorney Arthur Lebedin is a founding partner at the firm of Lebedin Kofman LLP. Since graduating from the Suffolk University Law School with a certificate in business law, he has concentrated his practice on consumer and business law, focusing on litigation at the federal and state levels, with a specific focus on helping those being harassed by debt collectors. He gained valuable insights and knowledge from serving as an associate with JP Morgan Chase Legal for a summer during law school. He applies this knowledge to helping businesses and consumers resolve their debt issues, including finding resolution strategies based on the client’s individual goals and unique situation, including the removal of default judgements. In addition, Arthur is well-verse in the niche practice of student law issues, including resolution and litigation of both federal and private loans. As an experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyer, Arthur has successfully handled numerous complex issues to help his clients get out from under their debts.

Anya Greenberg

Boca Raton, FL

Anya Greenberg is an Associate at Greenberg & Strelitz, P.A. Mrs. Greenberg is fluent in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish. She obtained her Paralegal Certificate from the University of Miami in 2010, and then continued her legal education at Nova Southeastern University, where she graduated with a Juris Doctor degree. Mrs. Greenberg’s experience includes being a Certified Legal Intern with the Broward County, Florida State Attorney’s Office, where she tried both jury and non-jury trials. Mrs. Greenberg is a huge asset to Greenberg & Strelitz, P.A. and its clients.

Jae E. Lee

Fort Lee, NJ

Jae E. Lee is the managing partner of our Fort Lee office. Ms. Lee has handled thousands of claims for damages in automobile and slip/trip and fall accidents, including claims against commercial, public and governmental entities. Ms. Lee has secured millions of dollars in recovery of damages on behalf of her clients over the span of almost 30 years. Ms. Lee is dedicated and committed to helping her clients achieve maximum recovery and relief. Ms. Lee invests in her clients’ cases, utilizing first-rate demonstrative evidence, investigation tools, trial material and advancing the costs of litigation and experts.

Anya V. Henderson

Battle Creek, MI

Born and raised in Russia in a family of doctors and teachers, she received her B.A. and M.A. in jurisprudence with a minor in translation in the sphere of professional communication from Volgograd Academy for Public Administration in 2007. Upon graduation, she worked as a judicial assistant and taught English as a second language at a foreign language school before moving to the U.S. in 2009. In 2014, Anya graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School magna cum laude and became a member of the Michigan State Bar and Calhoun County Bar. Throughout law school, Anya worked at a local small law firm as a legal assistant, where she obtained over four years of legal experience. In her practice, Anya focuses primarily in the area of family law and some probate matters (guardianships, conservatorships), as well as immigration.

As Managing Partner, Daniel J. Savino Jr. has dedicated his time and effort to building a strong, capable legal team ready to tackle any challenge. Savino & Smollar wouldn’t be the firm it is today without his leadership and commitment to the community. Daniel entered the legal field with one goal in mind-helping people. Workers’ Compensation exists to support individuals injured or harmed on the job, and he is passionate about ensuring his clients receive the benefits they deserve.

Rachel L. Moss

Key West, FL

Rachel L. Moss earned her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center and is a member of both the Louisiana (2009) and Florida (2010) Bars. She previously worked for the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office and a family law firm in New Orleans before establishing her own practice focused on representing abuse victims. Rachel is recognized for her expertise in domestic violence matters, with publications contributing to reform in family law cases. She is a lead attorney for Family Law matters at The Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A., handling complex cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, relocation, and father’s rights.