Russian-Speaking Attorneys

Bryan Goldstein

New York, NY

Bryan Goldstein is a Cum Laude graduate of Brooklyn Law School with over 20 years’ experience handling various personal injury cases including auto accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, and construction site (Labor Law) accidents. Bryan is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Prior to being associated with Goidel & Siegel, Bryan worked at an insurance defense firm, so he knows both sides of the practice very well. As a result, Bryan prepares his clients to avoid various defense pitfalls and traps and has an excellent record of successfully recovering millions of dollars for his clients.

Louiza Tarassova

Winter Park, FL

Louiza Tarassova is the founding attorney and owner of LOU LAW, a Florida-based law firm. Born in Stavropol, Russia, she moved to the United States at eight years old. She pursued law after studying Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida and earning her Juris Doctor with an Advocacy Certificate from Stetson University College of Law. Louiza is dedicated to providing honest and effective legal representation, specializing in cases involving cosmetic procedure injuries, product liability, and personal injury, including auto accidents, theme park incidents, property damage, and insurance disputes. She has a track record of securing high settlements and jury verdicts, including a $250,593.00 verdict against Pollo Tropical and a six-figure settlement in a slip and fall case. She initiated a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of CoolSculpting in 2020 and partnered in a class action against Revitalash in 2023, advocating for a safer beauty industry. Louiza is highly rated by Avvo.com as a 'Top Attorney'.

Arpi Galstian

Los Angeles, CA

A committed and zealous attorney in Yepremyan Law Firm's litigation department, specializing in complex motor vehicle and personal injury cases. Brings over a decade of knowledge and skill.

Born and raised in The Bronx, Kevin Jay Kohn opened his firm in 1991. His practice primarily focuses on Plaintiff’s personal injury cases, construction cases, and slip and fall cases. He has been providing legal services to residents of the Bronx for over 30 years.

Serge Semirog

Matthews, NC

Serge Semirog holds degrees in Finance and Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he graduated cum laude. He earned his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he was a member of the Hastings Business Law Journal. His experience includes work at the Hampden County Superior Court in Springfield, Massachusetts, and several firms in California and Massachusetts. He also worked at the Massachusetts Family Institute (MFI), where he drafted legislative proposals for the State Assembly and was awarded the Blackstone Fellowship by the Alliance Defense Fund. After moving to Charlotte in 2006, he started his own practice. He has over 9 years of car and truck accident litigation experience.

Alex Poberesky is a trial attorney and committed advocate, originally from Moscow, who successfully represents clients in personal injury and criminal cases throughout Maryland. He is involved in civic and political affairs, supports Jewish charities, and speaks fluent Russian and English.

Barry Semel-Weinstein is the founder of BSW Law Group PLLC, licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. With over 15 years of litigation experience, he began his career in defense, handling complex personal injury, commercial, and construction matters. Since 2014, he has focused exclusively on plaintiff representation, building a reputation for delivering results in high-stakes injury cases. He is recognized by Super Lawyers, including being named a Rising Star for several years and now on the New York Metro Super Lawyers list.

Leon Matchin

Milltown, NJ

Leon Matchin is a Middlesex County criminal lawyer dedicated to defending individuals facing charges for drug and alcohol-related offenses, assault, theft crimes, and traffic violations. He graduated Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1998 and earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2002, immediately starting his own practice. With over two decades of experience, he provides uncompromising representation to clients in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Mercer Counties.

Julia Sharifov

Brooklyn, NY

Julia Sharifov is of counsel to Sharifov & Associates, PLLC and a principal of the Law Offices of Julia Sharifov, P.C. She is a graduate of New York University (B.A.) and the New York Law School (J.D.). Ms. Sharifov is duly admitted to practice law before the courts of the State of New York, as well as federal courts. She is a long-standing member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has been in private practice for over 22 years. Her major area of specialization is immigration law, particularly business and family-based immigration. Ms. Sharifov provides professional legal services relating to immigration law to individuals, companies, and foreign entities in the United States and overseas.

Pavel Sterin

Canoga Park, CA

Pavel Sterin, founder of Sterin Law, was inspired to pursue law by his family's personal experiences with legal injustice, including a car accident and his father's wrongful conviction. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized representation, ensuring clients understand the legal process and receive the compensation they deserve. A graduate of UC San Diego (B.A., Cum Laude, 2011) and the University of West Los Angeles School of Law (J.D.), he earned three Witkin's Awards for academic excellence. Admitted to the State Bar of California in December 2017, he also practices in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals. Pavel is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, and operates on a 'no pay unless you win' guarantee, prioritizing clear communication and transparency with his clients.

Tanya P. Tambling

Oakland, CA

Tanya Tambling is a Partner at Hunter Pyle Law. Tanya was born on the East Coast to immigrant parents who came to this country after World War II. She grew up speaking three languages, Russian, German, and English, and later picked up some Japanese and Portuguese after spending time in Japan and Brazil. Tanya was a single mom when she attended and put herself through UC Davis School of Law. There, she gained invaluable practical experience working at the Immigration Clinic, competing on the Negotiations Team on a regional level, and externing at Solano County Superior Court. She also received the King Hall Certificate in Public Service. From 2016 to 2019, Tanya was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, an award given to the top 2.5% of lawyers in California under the age of 40. Every year since 2020, she has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer,” which is only awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in California.

Julian Feldbein-Vinderman

Los Angeles, CA

Julian Feldbein-Vinderman is a dedicated litigator whose practice is focused on complex commercial litigation and product liability litigation. Julian prides himself on obtaining excellent results for his clients through a strategic and personalized approach. Julian’s clients have included technology companies, a leading international retailer, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies, and a prominent restaurant and food services company. He has experience litigating complex business disputes as well as high-profile product liability and tort matters in federal and state court proceedings across the country. Prior to joining MSD, Julian was a counsel with an international Am Law 50 firm. He is licensed to practice in California, New York, and the District of Columbia.

Regina Koyfman

New York, NY

Regina Koyfman represents clients in personal injury matters including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and general negligence. She is known for her meticulous preparation and appellate advocacy, having authored numerous briefs and argued before New York State Appellate Courts. She earned her undergraduate degree from Susquehanna University and her J.D. from New York Law School. She is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and the Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Fluent in Russian, she was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2022 to 2024.

Keeley Karatinos

Dade City, FL

Keeley Karatinos is an attorney licensed in Florida and West Virginia, specializing in criminal defense, driver's license defense, post-conviction relief, and appellate practice. She graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 2014 and holds degrees in Russian Language and Political Science from the University of Florida. Ms. Karatinos has extensive training in forensic analysis and DUI detection, including standardized field sobriety exercises and drug recognition evaluation. She has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2020 to 2024 and is a recipient of the William F. Blews Pro Bono Award and the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, and actively contributes to the legal community as a guest lecturer and former president of the East Pasco Bar Association and the Pasco County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Aleksandr Y. Troyb

Stamford, CT

Aleksandr ("Alex") Y. Troyb is a partner at Benjamin, Gold & Troyb, P.C. He advises clients on immigration, residential and commercial real estate, financing, civil litigation, business entity formation, construction and development law, estate planning and probate administration. He is licensed in Connecticut and New York courts, as well as the Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut. Alex is a member and former President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, and a committee co-chair of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, where he previously served as Chapter Chair and member of the National Board of Governors. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2004 with a B.S. in Business Administration (Information Technology) and magna cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2008 with a J.D. He is fluent in English and Russian.

Daniel Rubinov

Phoenix, AZ

Daniel Rubinov is the lead litigation attorney at RAJ Law, specializing in personal injury, vehicle collision, premises liability, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith cases. He graduated magna cum laude from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2019, where he earned the distinction of Trial Advocacy Fellow and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. He also holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University (2016). Daniel has extensive experience working at state and federal courts, including clerkships for Chief Judge Kent E. Cattani and Judge James A. Teilborg.

Steven Michael Melley

Rhinebeck, NY

Steven Michael Melley is the Managing Partner at Law Office of Steven M Melley. He was admitted to practice in New York in 1976 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1980. He is a recipient of the New York Super Lawyers award in 2007 and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 1999. He is also listed in Who’s Who in American Law and the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Diana Zadykyan

Los Angeles, CA

Diana Zadykyan is an employment attorney known for her thoughtful approach, strong commitment to her clients, and ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity and compassion. Diana focuses her practice on employment matters, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, wage and hour violations, as well as class and PAGA representative actions. Before joining Starpoint, Diana represented public entities in both employment and personal injury matters, providing her with a broad and practical understanding of disputes from multiple perspectives. Diana is fluent in Russian, allowing her to advocate effectively for a diverse client base.

Kseniya Y. Stupak

Ladera Ranch, CA

Kseniya Stupak is a partner and trial attorney at Strongin, LLP, born and raised in Sevastopol, Ukraine. She independently mastered English and earned her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Iowa and her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. She has successfully litigated civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts, including representing clients against corporate giants. Kseniya is a member of the California State Bar and actively provides Pro Bono assistance to Russian-speaking citizens.

Zhanna Sanamyan is an experienced attorney in the area of personal injury. Ms. Sanamyan went directly to law school, never attending high school and college in the USA. She put herself through a three- and half-year night program while working full time at a law office where she started as a file clerk. Ms. Sanamyan’s unique skills of research, knowledge of three foreign languages, organization, dedication and management of her time, enables her to obtain good results for her clients. Ms. Sanamyan has extensive experience in personal injury starting from client intake up until a settlement or a jury trial. Her primary focus is obtaining justice for her injured clients with a compassionate yet firm approach at litigating cases. She is committed to consistently giving each case personal attention and making sure her clients feel at ease throughout the legal process.

Alice Bagirova

Bellevue, WA

Alice Bagirova is a Washington state attorney practicing in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties. She obtained her juris doctorate degree in law at Seattle University in 2014. Her professional focus is in the areas of family law, personal injury, traffic tickets, and DUI’s. She has extensive experience litigating matters in court and works tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for her clients.

Steven E. Krentsel

New York, NY

Steven E. Krentsel is a founding member of the firm, admitted to the bar in New York in 1996 and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. He practices in negligence, personal injury litigation, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and products liability. He is fluent in Russian.

Olga Steinreich

Denver, CO

Olga Steinreich is a Partner and head of the personal injury department at Balaban Law. She represents plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability cases. With a background in education and intercultural communication from Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University, she graduated from California Western School of Law in 2013. A bilingual trial attorney fluent in Russian, she is admitted to practice in the Supreme Courts of Colorado and California, and U.S. District Courts for the District of Colorado and Northern District of California.

Eli Shmulik, Founder and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of Eli Shmulik, is known in legal circles as a sharp, strategic attorney who doesn’t back down when representing his clients. His reputation for winning accident and personal injury cases speaks for itself. With years of experience across various areas of the law, Eli’s commitment to providing high-caliber legal representation to those who deserve it the most drove him to establish his own legal firm. Before fighting for car accident victims across New York, Eli Shmulik built his legal expertise on the other side of the table, representing insurance companies and medical providers. He has seen how they work, how they delay, and how they try to downplay your pain. Now, he applies that insider knowledge to strategically fight back for injured New Yorkers. As a first-generation American and the first in his family to attend college and law school, Eli knows the struggles of working-class families and how deeply a single accident or injury can shake everything.