The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich finds it far more gratifying to represent individuals, by combining refined skills and expertise with unmatched personal attention.

The firm generally focuses its craft on the representation of people, rather than corporations and large business entities. This path has proven engaging and challenging. However, it has also provided Mr. Shakhnevich with the opportunity to help those who are under pressure, fear or intimidation at the hands of government entities or large organizations.

The firm's diligent and effective representation has saved the lives of numerous individuals from various walks of life. Mr. Shakhnevich has represented medical professionals, attorneys, educators, business owners, contractors, real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, actors, athletes and numerous other individuals involved in the legal system.

While the firm's practice in criminal law involves the protection of those who are unfairly and improperly treated by the government, Mr. Shakhnevich's representation of victims of serious personal injuries allows his firm to recover compensation due to the neglect and carelessness of others.

In all fairness, those who are wronged through the conduct of others deserve to seek redemption through our legal system, whether the injury results from a car accident, trip/slip and fall, dog bite, construction accident, accident at work or nursing home neglect.

Mr. Shakhnevich's primary goal for his clientele is to create stability in their lives once again. This stability comes in many forms: moral, financial, emotional and psychological.

The old saying is that every good lawyer tries to avoid litigation for his or her client. Yes, that is generally true. But sometimes, conflicts arise that make litigation unavoidable. If such a situation presents itself, there is no way out. An aggressive, hard-working and forceful civil litigation attorney in New York City must be hired to fight for your rights in court. Most lawsuits in business or personal settings carry severe legal implications from the moment of their commencement. The earlier an attorney is hired, the better job the client is doing of protecting his or her interests, and limiting exposure. Our New York City law firm also represents clients in employment settings, in actions involving wrongful termination, discrimination and unpaid wages.

To say cases involving the family dynamic, in adversarial settings, are difficult is an enormous understatement. Family cases are typically known for carrying the most severe emotional, psychological and financial consequences in the entire New York City legal system. The issues in dispute in family cases are hugely significant, having to do with one’s treatment of children, the sufficiency of support payments and whether orders of protection are required to shield one family member from another, among a plethora of other equally challenging issues. A well-versed family law attorney in New York City, who can tap into the emotional atmosphere of a case, and carefully assess the best possible approach, is critical.

The entertainment world is changing and what may have been considered entertainment ten (10) years ago is no longer subject to the same limiting, restrictive and concrete standards. We are living in a world where the rise of the Internet, social media and YouTube has turned the legal industry upside down. While most conventional law firms refuse to adjust their practices to the changing times, our firm understands the complexities involved in practicing law in today’s newly-discovered entertainment worlds and mediums.