Shuyang Xie earned her Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School and holds a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University. She is admitted to practice law in the States of New York, New Jersey, and California. Ms. Xie’s practice focuses primarily on civil litigation, including contract disputes, business litigation, and federal wage-and-hour matters. She also represents clients in both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as other family court proceedings.

Robert S. Hazzard graduated cum laude from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Touro Law School and began his career as an associate at a General Practice law firm, where he practiced both criminal and civil litigation from 2000 to 2008, successfully trying numerous cases.

From 2008 to 2013, Mr. Hazzard served as General Counsel for an insurance company, managing corporate affairs, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Between 2013 and 2018, he was the Legal Director of an international developer, overseeing all corporate and contractual matters, multi-million-dollar project financing, equity investments, and external managed advisory services.

Michael Brown has been an attorney in the Orlando area for over eight years and serves as Of Counsel at Demidchik Law Firm. He previously worked as a prosecutor for more than five years with the State Attorney’s Office in Orange and Osceola County, where he handled misdemeanor cases, juvenile cases, felony cases, felony probation violations, and tried over 20 jury trials.

After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Brown became a civil litigator specializing in foreclosure, breach of contract, and insurance defense. He has practiced in courts throughout Florida and is licensed to practice in all state courts as well as three Florida federal courts. He is a member of the Florida Bar.

Yuan Li is licensed to practice in California and admitted to the bar of the U.S. Federal Court in the Central District of California. He is also licensed to practice law in China, with several years of experience there.

Mr. Li is well-versed in both Chinese and U.S. law, with extensive litigation experience. His background includes criminal and civil litigation, as well as substantial research in corporate governance, China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law, intellectual property law, government supervision, and other business-related legal areas.

Since beginning his legal career in 2010, he has worked in the Shanghai office of Dentons Law Firm and within major government economic oversight departments in Shanghai. He is now dedicated to providing exclusive litigation and legal services to the Chinese community in California.

Michael Walsh brings over 40 years of litigation experience to the firm, specializing in criminal defense litigation at both the trial and appellate levels in State and Federal Courts. He has been repeatedly selected as a Super Lawyer in the Criminal Defense field.

His practice includes representing individuals charged with the most serious offenses. He has handled cases and investigations in numerous jurisdictions, including New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, California, Oregon, Hawaii, Alabama, and all districts of Illinois.

He is licensed in Illinois and is a former member of the Illinois Capital Litigation Bar Panel. Mr. Walsh is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where he is a member of its Trial Bar. He has also been admitted as a regular and pro hac vice member in numerous U.S. district and state courts nationwide, and to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Mr. Walsh earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1980 and holds an A.B. in History from Dartmouth College (1977).

Howard Cohn brings over 45 years of legal and trial experience to the firm. A former Judge Pro Tem for the Alameda County Municipal Court, Howard has presided over hundreds of criminal and civil trials. He has also served as trustee and general counsel for one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the U.S., managing over six million square feet of commercial property.

For the past 25 years, Howard has been the general counsel of a leading software company in the real estate mortgage industry. His broad legal experience includes Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Business Disputes and Litigation, and Criminal Law.

A former collegiate boxer and baseball player, Howard has excelled in both athletic and legal arenas. He has three grown children and, outside of work, enjoys poker and golf.

James Berdelle is recognized for his exceptional achievements in litigation and the trial of highly complex matters. He developed his litigation and trial skills while working for several large law firms in the United States, and his legal work has spanned countless state and federal courts nationwide.

James has successfully led the litigation and trial of large, complicated commercial claims, class actions, business and contract disputes, personal injury claims, property damage claims, and employment-related cases.

Representative accomplishments include serving as lead trial counsel in:

• A large shareholder derivative class action, saving a client from paying multiple millions and preventing the unwinding of a merger.
• Numerous large commercial, contract, and business dispute cases, saving clients millions.
• A Medicare-related cost recovery class action, securing dismissal on behalf of the client.
• A major commercial disparagement claim, saving a client millions.
• Large environmental claims, saving clients millions.
• Employment-related claims on behalf of both employees and employers, including securing a TRO against a renegade chief employee.
• Intellectual property and commercial disparagement claims, saving clients millions.

James now brings his expertise to Demidchik Law Firm and its valued clients.

Chen Zhao is an accomplished attorney licensed in New York, with a proven track record in handling complex federal immigration matters, criminal defense, and family law. 

He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Minnesota Law School and has extensive hands-on experience at Demidchik Law Firm. Chen has managed over a thousand cases, including removal defense, family-based immigration petitions, extreme hardship waivers, BIA appeals, and non-immigrant work visa applications. 

Fluent in both Chinese and English, Chen leverages his bilingual skills to serve diverse communities, ensuring that every client receives personalized and compassionate legal guidance. His problem-solving approach and dedication to justice make him a trusted advocate for individuals seeking lawful permanent residency, asylum, citizenship, or defense in criminal and family law matters. 

Whether in court or through community outreach, Chen Zhao is committed to providing accessible and fair legal representation for all. 

With over 15 years of legal experience, Arturo Pena is a seasoned attorney dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation. A graduate of La Verne College of Law (2007), he began his career advocating for clients in criminal matters.

As a Deputy Public Defender for San Bernardino County for nearly a decade, Arturo handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases, honing his trial skills and deepening his understanding of the criminal justice system. In addition to his strong background in criminal defense, he has successfully represented clients in family law and civil cases.

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Arturo is committed to protecting his clients’ rights and providing strategic, results-driven advocacy.

Eva Lin is licensed to practice law in California and New York and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Georgetown University, where she deepened her legal knowledge and expertise.

Before her admission to the bar, Eva gained more than two years of valuable experience as a criminal law clerk, working on case preparation, legal research, and client representation in criminal defense matters. She also has significant experience in immigration law, assisting clients with interviews, immigration consequence analysis, and other immigration-related legal issues.

Her diverse background in both criminal and immigration law gives her a well-rounded understanding of clients’ needs and defense strategies. Fluent in Mandarin and English, Eva is dedicated to protecting clients’ rights and achieving favorable outcomes in criminal cases.

Wenxuan Zhou earned her LL.M. Degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in the United States (New York) and is also licensed to practice law in China. Ms. Zhou’s practice focuses primarily on U.S. immigration law. She represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including asylum, removal proceedings defense and family-based petitions. She also represents client in family courts in guardianship cases. 

Zehao Wang earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Michigan State University College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree from the University of Washington.  

Mr. Wang is licensed to practice law in the State of California, the State of Michigan, and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His practice focuses on civil litigation as well as intellectual property laws. Leveraging his strong academic background and analytical training in economics, Mr. Wang provides strategic, results-oriented legal solutions tailored to his clients’ business and litigation needs. 

Mariya Furman, Esq. is an experienced attorney with more than 15 years of legal experience and a leadership role within the firm. She is licensed to practice in California and admitted to multiple federal courts. Her legal background includes family law and immigration, with experience handling complex and sensitive matters.   

Ms. Furman earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 2009 after completing her undergraduate studies. Following graduation, she began her legal career in criminal defense before co-founding Furman & Zavatsky in Encino, California, where she focused her practice exclusively on family law. Currently, Ms. Furman is focused primarily on managing the firm and overseeing attorneys across multiple practice areas, while continuing to provide legal insight and strategic guidance. 

Ms. Furman’s professional reputation is reflected in industry recognition such as the Super Lawyers “Rising Star” designation, awarded multiple years in acknowledgment of her legal skill and commitment to her clients. She is a member of the California State Bar and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. 

Matthew Hickey is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of practice in criminal defense and traffic law. He has represented clients in matters ranging from traffic violations and DUI cases to serious felony charges, including reckless homicide and murder. 

A lifelong Chicago-area native, Mr. Hickey earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Dayton and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He began his legal career as a prosecutor with the City of Chicago, gaining firsthand insight into the Cook County criminal justice system. 

Drawing on that experience, Mr. Hickey now defends clients throughout Cook County and Northeastern Illinois. He has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases, taken hundreds of matters to trial, and is known for aggressively challenging unconstitutional evidence and advocating for outcomes that avoid unnecessary incarceration. 

D. Garth Sullivan graduated from Rutgers Law School in 1995. He is admitted to practice in the state courts of CT, NY, NJ & CA as well as the 2nd and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, NJ Federal District Court and CT Federal District Court. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and his practice focuses primarily on immigration law and civil litigation.

Jason C. Molesso is licensed to practice Law in the States of New York and Texas, as well as several Federal Courts, including the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. Jason has exclusively represented injured people in Medical Malpractice, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical, Vaccine, Construction, Premises Liability, Automobile, and General Negligence cases throughout the United States. In almost 20 years of practice, Jason has deposed over 1000 medical and scientific witnesses, has taken more than 40 trial verdicts, and has argued in excess of 20 appeals; all while helping injured people receive the Justice they deserve.

Ms. Susan Qin, Esq. practices immigration law. She has particular experience with immigration laws. Her main focus is helping the immigrants fight for their rights. She has been helping individuals resolve cases involving adjustment of statues, cancellation of removals, waivers, Immigration Bailout, as well as other cases. Ms. Qin is bilingual, she is fluent in English and Chinese.

Steven Slavitt graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Law in 1983. He also holds a Master of Psychology Degree from the University of California (USC). Since that time, Mr. Slavitt has been a dedicated civil litigator for a large Los Angeles law firm. Mr. Slavitt also served as a prosecutor for the District Attorney's Office in Los Angeles for 28 years where he was quickly promoted to Grade IV, the highest level as a trial attorney.

Shuyang Xie graduated from Tulane Law School. She earned a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University. Currently, she is admitted to practice in the state court of New Jersey. Her practice focuses primarily on civil and immigration matters. Her civil work experience includes handling federal wage-and-hour litigations, real estate and divorce cases, and her immigration work includes appearing in immigration court on behalf of asylum applicants.

Yangmei Li earned her Juris Doctorate degree and her Master of Laws degree, with a specialization in Intellectual Property Law, from DePaul University College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois. She is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Ms. Li is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Robert S. Hazzard graduated Cum Laude from St. John's University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. After graduation, he obtained his Juris Doctorate from Touro Law School and upon his admission, became an associate for a General Practice law firm where he practiced both criminal and civil litigation from 2000 until 2008, successfully trying many cases.

Michael Brown, Esquire has been an attorney in the Orlando area for over 8 years and Of Counsel at Demidchik Law Firm. He was a prosecutor for over 5 years with the State Attorney's Office in Orange and Osceola County. There, he handled misdemeanor cases, juvenile cases, felony cases, felony violations of probation, and litigated over 20 jury trials. Mr. Brown left the State Attorney's Office to become a civil litigator in the areas of foreclosure, breaches of contract, and insurance defense. He has practiced in Courts throughout the State.

Mr. Chi graduated from Peking University Law School, and also earned LLM degree from University of Missouri School of Law. Mr. Chi is a licensed Chinese attorney; he has already passed New York bar exam. Mr. Chi worked at the China Headquarters of Samsung as an in-house legal counsel, and his practice areas included contract review/drafting, compliance advice, dispute settlement, commercial negotiation assistance, and acting in litigation/arbitration. He is currently a partner of Beijing Wilco Law Firm in China.

Yunchao (Paul) Song is licensed to practice law in California and New York. He is admitted to the US Federal Court in the Eastern District, Northern District, and Central District of California. He graduated from University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, where he received Master of Laws and Juris Doctor degrees. Mr. Song is currently practicing Immigration Law, family law, and criminal law. He has extensive experience in these fields. Mr. Song is passionate about immigration, legal service, and protecting immigrants' legal rights. He is recognized by his clients for his professionalism and patience. 

Yuan Li is licensed to practice in California and is admitted to the bar of the US Federal Court in the Central District of California. He is also a licensed attorney in China, and has several years of experience of legal practice there. He is familiar with the laws of China and the United States, and has extensive litigation experience. In addition to criminal and civil litigation, he has done substantial research on corporate governance, Anti-Unfair Competition Law of China, Intellectual Property Law, government supervision, and other business areas.

Jack Han is an established attorney; he's been serving the Chinese community in the past two decades prior to joining our firm. He worked in China as an engineer after graduating from Tianjin University with B.S. until he emigrated to the U.S. in the mid-90s. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Touro Law School. His practice areas are mostly Federal, including immigration and intellectual property.

Michael Walsh brings over 35 years litigation experience to the firm. He specializes in criminal defense litigation both at the trial and appellate level in both State and Federal Courts. His practice includes representation of individuals who are charged with the most serious of cases. He also has been involved in civil litigation both on the Plaintiff and defense side.

Rami Kayyali graduated from Whittier Law School in 1998, Juris Doctor and UCLA Bachelor of Arts. He is admitted to practice in all California Courts, Federal District, 9th Circuit Court. He has extensive broad-based legal experience including litigation and transactions, plaintiff and defense, House Counsel, Appellate and Trial Representation, including, class action and PAGA, Civil Rights, Qui Tam, Employment, Labor law, ADA, Contracts, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Bad Faith, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Workmen's Compensation, Family Law, Unlawful Detainer, Bankruptcy, Bad Faith, Real Property, and Criminal Law; He has been attorney of record for over 180 court cases.

A Las Vegas native, Israel received his B.A. in Political Science from Boston University and his JD from the University of La Verne. Israel has been a member of the State Bar of California and State Bar of Nevada since 2006 and 2012 respectively and admitted to practice in all state courts of California and Nevada as well as the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada. Israel has extensive experience in the areas of personal injury and criminal law. Israel actually spent time working for the insurance companies defending auto accident cases so he knows the tricks used by the insurance company and uses that experience to help his clients achieve the best results!

Kevin E. Morgan graduated with a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995 and a J.D. from Touro Law Center in 2001. After graduation, he joined the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County and began representing indigent clients charged in County and District Court. While there, he began his litigation career with successful jury verdicts in a wide range of cases, including assault, larceny, driving while intoxicated, unlicensed driving, sex abuse, and drug possession. From there he joined New York County Defender Services (NYCDS) and continued for the next thirteen years litigating criminal cases involving violent felonies (such as arson, robbery, burglary, sex crimes and assault) and nonviolent felonies (such as forgery, larceny, and drug possession/sales). At NYCDS he worked collaboratively with experts, investigators, and social workers to present the best defense possible for his clients. He also cross-examined numerous experts, detectives, police officers and civilian witnesses while defending his clients on trial. He has twenty years litigation experience, successfully representing clients facing the most serious allegations down to minor infractions. He also handles civil cases involving complex litigation, contractual disputes, and business disputes. He is admitted to practice in New York, Florida and the U.S. District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Daniel Kolacia graduated with a B.A. from Iowa State University and a J.D. from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. After graduation, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney with the Riverside District Attorney’s Office. While there, he worked in such specialized divisions and courts as in the Drug Court, Mental Health Court, General Felonies, Career Criminal Unit, and the Vehicular Homicide Unit. While at the Riverside District Attorney’s Office he tried cases to the jury from misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence, Domestic Violence, Burglaries, Robberies to Murders. After the Riverside District Attorney’s Office, he was appointed as the Boone County Attorney in Boone, Iowa. There he was the elected twice as County Attorney representing the County in civil cases and handling criminal matters. He handled a variety of criminal cases from misdemeanors to murders. He argued cases in front of juries and in the Iowa Court of Appeals.
He is licensed to practice in California and Iowa and is admitted to the bar of the US Federal Court in the Central District of California.

Demetrios N. Dalmares has been practicing law for over 28 years and brings a strong background in Domestic Relations litigation to the firm.  He concentrates primarily in matters pertaining to high net worth clientele, in their domestic relations and paternity matters. This includes Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Grandparental Visitation, Premarital and Postnuptial agreements, and Adoption or Guardianship.  Demetrios is well rounded and has tried a number of highly contested custody, financial litigation matters, and cases involving dissipation of marital assets in Cook, Will, DuPage and the surrounding counties. His practice includes representation of both men and women, as he believes that the law is intended to represent everyone equally.  He has also served as a Guardian Ad Litem on behalf of minor children. 
He is licensed in the State of Illinois and has been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, America Bar Association, and Hellenic Bar Association. 
Demetrios Dalmares obtained his J.D. in 1992 from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law. He graduated from De Paul University in 1988 with a double Major in Business Finance and Management. 
Demetrios is a lifelong resident of the Chicago area. When he is not practicing Family Law, he can be seen spending time with his family, biking, and playing soccer. He is also fluent in Greek. 

Tamir Tommalieh obtained his Bachelor's Degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Juris Doctor at Valparaiso University. He is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois and has tried a number of cases in Cook, Will, Kankakee and the surrounding counties. Mr. Tommalieh primarily practices in Family Law which allows him to concentrate on issues and concerns within the specified field. He uses his extensive knowledge and genuine concern for each client's best interests to achieve optimal results.

Howard brings to the Firm over 40 years of legal and trial experience. A former Judge Pro Tem of the Alameda County Municipal Court, Howard has presided over hundreds of criminal and civil trials. Howard is a former trustee and general counsel of one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, owning and managing over 4 million square feet of commercial property.
For the past 20 years, Howard has been the general counsel of a Software company who is a leader in producing software for the real estate mortgage industry. Howard's broad experience includes Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Business Disputes and Litigation, and Criminal Law. A collegiate boxer and baseball player, Howard has excelled in athletic as well as legal competition. Howard is married with three grown children. When away from the office Howard enjoys poker and golf.