Ukrainian-Speaking Attorneys

Marina Kats

Feasterville, PA

Marina Kats was born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1979. Ms. Kats attended Temple University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985. Thereafter, she attended Temple University, Beasley School of Law, receiving her Jurist Doctorate degree in 1988. Continuing her pursuits in education, in 1995, Marina Kats also graduated from Temple University, Beasley School of Law with a Masters Degree, becoming one of a handful of women nationally to receive the L.L.M. in trial advocacy. Ms. Kats currently is a member of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, D.C. and New Jersey Bar Associations and the Philadelphia Trial Lawyer’s Association. Ms. Kats is also on Temple University School of Law Alumni Board. In 1995, Ms. Kats founded the law firm of KATS, Jamison & Associates and today, the firm is a well-respected litigation firm with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The firm concentrates its practice in representing individuals and businesses in all areas of civil and criminal litigation. The firm was successful in representing clients before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, has secured several pardons for its criminal clients from the Governor of Pennsylvania and recently obtained a number of multi-million dollar verdicts in front of Federal and State juries. Ms. Kats also has lectured at Temple University, for various other schools and for the New Jersey State Bar Association. Ms. Kats has been selected and featured in Philadelphia Magazine as a Philadelphia Super Lawyer, and a Woman of the Year by Philly Magazine. She has also been selected to the Board of Trustees of Albert Einstein Hospital and Board Member for Einstein Society and to the Advisory Board to the President of Temple University. Aside from her pursuits in the law, Marina Kats is a successful businesswoman. Ms. Kats is the general managing partner of a number of real estate ventures and commercial projects. Ms. Kats also is the principal owner of a financial services company that provides funding and financial services for independent businesses and joint ventures. Ms. Kats was the president of a popular AM radio station and co-hosts a weekly radio show on New World radio. Ms. Kats also co-produced and co-hosted a weekly television show called “What Do You Think?” with the Honorable James DeLeon from the Municipal Court. For her many successes in business and law, Ms. Kats was elected “One of the 50 Best Business Women in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” by the Governor in 1997. Ms. Kats also was honored as “Woman of the Year” by the Bucks County YMCA and as “Consumer Advocate of the Year” for the past three consecutive years. In addition to her commitment to the law and to her many business ventures, Marina Kats also is actively involved with a number of charitable and civic organizations. Ms Kats is a Board Member of the Hias Organization and a member of the American Diabetes Association. Ms. Kats is member of the Temple Law Alumni and was a Charter Member of the law school’s Centennial. Additionally, Ms. Kats was actively involved in the Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness. Ms. Kats currently is the President of the Eurasian-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia and she conducts regular lectures to its members on legal and civic issues.

Douglas W. Bailey

Cheyenne, WY

Doug is a partner in the firm and focuses his practice on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. He advocates for individuals who’ve been hurt and for family members who have lost loved ones, and he takes pride in the fight against insurance companies and other systems that routinely deny the injured fair compensation. Doug’s job, together with EMTs, surgeons, physical therapists, and other team members involved in the client’s recovery, is to put the client’s life back together. He communicates with his clients, educates them along the way about the legal process, and helps them coordinate their recovery with appropriate medical providers and other specialists. Ultimately, Doug negotiates with insurance companies or goes to trial to get money for his injured clients that will pay for needed services or reimburse them for lost wages, medical fees, out-of-pocket expenses, and other significant losses that can be hard to quantify. Doug provides free consultations and only gets paid when he succeeds in getting his clients paid.

Dmitry Levitsky

Brooklyn, NY

Dmitry Levitsky began his legal career almost fourteen years ago. Throughout these years, he worked for numerous law firms where he developed and sharpened his skills by assisting top-notch trial attorneys in representing clients in high-stakes personal injury matters. Dmitry received an excellent legal training and experience while working as a case manager and paralegal at Lozner & Mastropietro - New York’s leading boutique personal injury firm. In addition, while working for the Law Office of Yuriy Prakhin as a negotiator, he participated in many successful large-sum settlements and led the firm’s negotiation team during the course of complex mediation proceedings. During his senior year of law school, Dmitry gained invaluable experience while being an extern at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Now, Dmitry dedicates his knowledge and passion to representing clients in personal injury legal matters. His unique strategic and personalized approach has helped numerous clients achieve favorable disposition in their cases and controversies. In addition to being an attorney, Dmitry also enjoys traveling around the globe, watching football, soccer, hockey, among other things.

Mark Masur

Aurora, IL

Mr. Masur practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation. He has been recognized by his peers as among the top five percent of all Illinois lawyers in personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation and has received the highest rating for integrity by his peers. He has obtained settlements in excess of a million dollars on behalf of many injured people. He is recognized as a leader in the field of work injuries and is widely respected for his knowledge and skill.

Mark Yurovsky

Southampton, PA

Mark Yurovsky is a partner focusing on civil and business litigation, personal injury, family law, foreclosure defense, and real estate matters. He is an experienced litigator, rated “Superb” on Avvo, and represents a broad spectrum of clients from multinational corporations to small family businesses. As a family law practitioner, he is known as a fierce but caring advocate for clients' rights in matters such as high net worth divorces, child support, and custody issues.

Oleg Rybak

Brooklyn, NY

The Rybak Firm, PLLC., was founded by an attorney Oleg Rybak to serve a diverse clientele in the New York metropolitan area. We are an experienced Personal Injury Law Firm providing clients with superior legal representation. In daily practice, Mr. Rybak draws on his wealth of training and legal practice experience that he gained as an attorney at one of New York City’s leading law firms. Areas of Practice: Personal Injury and Negligence Law (Car Accidents, Slip and Fall, Construction Accidents and Work Related Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Surgical Errors), Business, Real Estate, No Fault Insurance Litigation, Business & Commercial Law, Insurance Law, Litigation & Appeals, Company Formation, Business Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Buying and Selling, Development.

Leonard Zoftis

Southampton, PA

Leonard Zoftis is a partner with two decades of experience fighting for clients' rights in personal injury cases and defending against criminal traffic violations, DUI, DWI, and speeding tickets. He takes an aggressive approach, providing personal attention, compassion, and dedication to each case. His practice areas include Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Immigration, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Tickets.

Olga Beznashchuk

Chicago, IL

Olga Beznashchuk is a Ukrainian-born attorney fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. She represents clients in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases in Chicago and Illinois, with a passion for advocating for underrepresented communities. She is recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyer.

Stanislav Ladnik

Brooklyn, NY

Stanislav Ladnik is the founder and managing attorney at The Law Office of Stanislav Ladnik. He is a forceful and skilled advocate for his clients, possessing a unique combination of compassion, skill, and advocacy in personal injury law. He intimately understands New York law and the insurance industry. He and his team handle personal injury cases in Brooklyn and throughout New York City. He has nearly a decade of experience and has recovered millions in compensation for clients.

Inna Fershteyn

Brooklyn, NY

Inna Fershteyn is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Office of Inna Fershteyn & Associates, P.C., with over 27 years of experience in asset protection, estate planning, and elder law in New York. She is a New York State Certified Mediator and is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian. Ms. Fershteyn is recognized for her expertise and community involvement, including her work with NYU Langone Pediatrics SALA Institute for Child and Family Centered Care.

Anna R. Tseytlin

Tukwila, WA

Anna Tseytlin is the founding attorney with more than 16 years of experience representing clients in the greater Seattle area. She focuses on immigration and personal injury cases and also has a background in business, estate planning, and tax law. She is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and is known for her professional and candid approach.

Joseph Lucas

Barrington, IL

Joseph M. Lucas learned at a very young age how his father, an accountant, approached his clients in giving them advice regarding their businesses and personal life. Joseph's father stressed honesty, hard work, and quality of service. The clients stayed with his father and allowed his business to grow because he exhibited these qualities. Joseph's business has grown over the past 35 years because his clients also see these same qualities in his practice. Joe has handled hundreds of personal injury matters over the past thirty years that often involve serious injuries and wrongful death. He has a good reputation for using his expertise in negotiating to achieve favorable settlements. When cases cannot settle, Joe and the Barrington Injury Attorneys team have also been extremely successful in pursuing their clients’ claims to trial. These clients have shown their appreciation in various ways. A bond has been formed between Joseph and these clients that gives satisfaction to him as a professional that cannot be matched anywhere. Although, most of these cases have not made the headlines, they tell a story of human existence that is better than any news story or headline.

Bella A. Maslyak

Tukwila, WA

Bella A. Maslyak has dedicated over 20 years of her legal career to personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian/bicycle accidents, and dog bites. She is committed to ensuring her clients receive fair compensation and will pursue litigation when necessary. She is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Yurii Zinchenko

Los Angeles, CA

Yurii Zinchenko brings over two decades of legal expertise to his practice, blending a distinguished international background with a deep commitment to client advocacy. Born and raised in Ukraine, Yurii earned his law degree with honors from the nation’s top-ranked law university, followed by a Ph.D. in Law. He later expanded his legal foundation in the United States by earning an LL.M. from the University of California, Irvine School of Law, where he was recognized with multiple faculty and program awards for academic excellence and leadership. Throughout his career, Yurii has held key positions across diverse sectors-including the National Bank of Ukraine, a boutique litigation firm, a multinational pharmaceutical company, and as general counsel for private enterprises. He also taught as an associate professor of law, shaping the next generation of legal minds. Yurii’s practice is rooted in a robust understanding of corporate, civil, employment, and contract law, with additional strength in intellectual property, business litigation, and strategic tax structuring. Now based in California, he leverages his global legal experience to deliver powerful results for clients in personal injury, commercial, and cross-border matters. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, Yurii offers a rare perspective that bridges Eastern European legal traditions with American jurisprudence. His passion for justice is matched by a dedication to delivering practical, strategic solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Outside the courtroom, Yurii enjoys staying active, traveling, and making memories with his wife and two children.

Paul Hunczak

Newton, NJ

For over 30 years, Paul G. Hunczak has creatively, aggressively and successfully represented individuals in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, focusing on serious personal injury claims, medical malpractice and employment-related claims. As a personal injury attorney he has represented the victims of serious personal injury resulting from car accidents, truck accidents, slip/trip/fall accidents, medical malpractice, as well as defective product cases. As an employment attorney, he has handled all aspects of wrongful termination cases including sexual harassment, handicap discrimination, gender discrimination, age discrimination, “whistleblower” cases, as well as a variety of other wrongful discharge matters. He has recovered millions of dollars for the victims he has represented over the course of his career and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the New Jersey Association for Justice Trial Lawyer’s organizations. Mr. Hunczak is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey.

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.

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.

Ihor Stratan

New York, NY

Ihor Stratan handles personal injury cases, including motor vehicle, trip/slip and fall, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. A native of Ukraine, his background and multilingual abilities make him a strong advocate for diverse clients, prioritizing active listening and constant communication to achieve just outcomes and millions in recoveries.

Karina Barska

Brooklyn, NY

Karina Barska, ESQ | Personal Injury Lawyer Brooklyn NY. Areas of Practice: Personal Injury and Negligence Law (Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Construction Accidents, Medical Errors and Malpractice), Commercial Litigation, Transactional Work, No Fault Insurance Litigation, Immigration Law, Mediation and Dispute Resolution.

Raymond Kelsey

Barrington, IL

After graduating from Loyola University Chicago Law School in 2013, Ray moved back home to begin his legal career in the winery studded Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. While working at Midey, Mirras & Ricci, Ray learned the skills necessary to become a successful litigator, representing clients in the areas of personal injury, catastrophic injuries, and criminal law. In 2016, Ray returned to Chicago, where his wife, Sylvia, is a reading specialist in the Barrington School District. Happy to call the Northwest suburbs home, the focus of Ray’s practice now is helping people who have been injured due to third party negligence. Ray heads Barrington Injury Attorneys and represents victims of wrongful death, auto and truck accidents, boating accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks, and more. Ray has a good reputation in negotiating to achieve favorable settlements for his clients. When cases cannot settle, Ray will pursue the matter to trial in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

Dmitriy Panchenko

Charlotte, NC

Dmitriy Panchenko is an attorney who emphasizes open and prompt communication with clients. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in Finance from UNC Charlotte and Cum Laude from Charlotte School of Law, where he was a Certified Legal Intern. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Michael G. Dobronos

Independence, OH

Michael started his legal career while in law school by interning for the Columbus prosecutor’s office and the Supreme Court of Ohio. As a lawyer, Michael began working as a hearing officer for the Industrial Commission of Ohio under former governor George Voinovich’s administration in 1992. Michael maintained his service to the state of Ohio for nearly 30 years until his retirement in 2021. While consistently working three days a week in Worker’s Compensation disputed hearings, Michael was also moonlighting various legal issues as a private lawyer and counselor. Today, Michael is retired from his government service and is pleased to reenter the legal workforce as a private lawyer. With 30 years of experience in medical legal issues, Michael has successfully settled and/or litigated hundreds of cases before multiple courts in Ohio.

Armen Kiramijyan

Glendale, CA

Armen Kiramijyan serves as lead counsel at KAASS Law, licensed in California, New York, Texas, Utah, and Washington, D.C. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Economics from USC and a JD from California Western School of Law. He has over a decade of experience and is admitted to practice before various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Olena Sharvan

New York, NY

Olena Sharvan is an internationally trained attorney. She joined Vaslas Lepowsky & Hauss LLP in March 2018. Ms. Sharvan focuses on the defense of medical practitioners and other health care providers in complex medical malpractice litigation, working on all phases of pretrial discovery. Ms. Sharvan earned an M.A. in Law cum laude from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Ukraine) in 2010 and an LLM degree from New York University School of Law in 2014. She was one of nine LLM students to receive the prestigious Hauser Scholarship. Before coming to the United States, Ms. Sharvan practiced law in Ukraine and Poland. In addition to practicing law, Ms. Sharvan is interested in legal research and human rights advocacy. She has also authored numerous publications in both international and comparative law. Ms. Sharvan co-authored two legal reports: “The Crisis in Ukraine: Its Legal Dimensions” (2014); and “Human Rights on Occupied territory: Case of Crimea” (2015), which were released under the auspices of Razom, Inc. Both reports were presented and discussed in the United Nations, European Parliament, Council of Europe and various educational institutions in the United States and Europe.