Karina Duvall, Estate Planning Attorney in Brooklyn, New York
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General
ConsultantatRussian-Divorce, Professional Corporation
Brooklyn, NY
Practicing estate planning in Brooklyn since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
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Karina Duvall is a consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Karina has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Russian-Divorce, Professional Corporation.
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- Brooklyn, NY
- Experience
- over 27 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Family Law · General
- Handles Estate Planning, Family Law, and General matters from Brooklyn, NY.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Karina Duvall: Karina Duvall is a consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Karina has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Russian-Divorce, Professional Corporation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Karina Duvall
Karina concentrates on estate planning, family law, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Family Law
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Estate Planning cases in Brooklyn, New York
Karina takes estate planning matters in Brooklyn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karina agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Brooklyn, New York
Karina takes family law matters in Brooklyn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karina agrees to represent you.
General cases in Brooklyn, New York
Karina takes general matters in Brooklyn, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karina agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Karina Duvall — Over 27 years of New York estate planning experience
Karina Duvall is a consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Karina has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Russian-Divorce, Professional Corporation.
Experienced International Attorney. I serve American and foreign clients with a variety of legal needs in the U.S., Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, including International Notary Services, Apostille, etc. We provide certified English/Russian/Ukrainian translations. The international part of our practice is to provide services as a Russian/Ukrainian divorce attorney. We also assist in the matters of Russia and Ukrainian citizenships.I provide legal expertise regarding Russian law for law firms and U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. My primary focus is on working with courts and immigration authorities to interpret Russian law with respect to family law, enforcement of Russian court orders, child custody, parental consent for immigration issues, child abduction, estate and property issues, and financial investment. I have been practicing law for more than 30 years.I had the successful resolution in over 3,000 cases in Russia published in official legal resources, and are considered as persuasive interpretations of Russian Laws, and provided 1,500 affidavits and legal opinions for U.S. courts and the USCIS.The major part of our work is a wide range of legal and notary services worldwide. We provide all types of certified translation services for any country and in any language. We help to order certificates of “No criminal record”, obtain papers from the court archives, restore birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates from Vital Records/Registry Office in the United States and abroad in "ZAGS" of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, etc., to get certificates of "The fact of being alive" to receive a foreign pension, as well as resolve court cases abroad, if any. We certify the Consents for the sale or purchase of Real Estate, Affidavits, Parental permission for children to travel abroad, any other documents for Russia and Ukraine. I provide other services which you can find on our websites https://russianatty.com/en/ and https://russian-divorce.com/.
How Karina handles estate planning matters
Experienced International Attorney. I serve American and foreign clients with a variety of legal needs in the U.S., Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, including International Notary Services, Apostille, etc. We provide certified English/Russian/Ukrainian translations. The international part of our practice is to provide services as a Russian/Ukrainian divorce attorney.…
The kind of cases Karina takes
Karina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, family law, and general matters in Brooklyn and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Karina Duvall's legal education and bar admissions
Hofstra University School of Law
LL.M. George · 2021
Postgraduate School for Practicing Attorneys, Russia Russian Law 1999
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Jurisdictions
Karina's state bar admissions
The Supreme Court of
2020 · ACTIVE
Commissioned notary
2018 · ACTIVE
The Supreme Court of
2009 · ACTIVE
New York
2009 · ACTIVE
Russia, Russian atto
1999 · ACTIVE
Karina studied at LL.M. George in Hofstra University School of Law and — in Postgraduate School for Practicing Attorneys, Russia Russian Law 1999.
Law school and academic background
Karina completed LL.M. George in Hofstra University School of Law and — in Postgraduate School for Practicing Attorneys, Russia Russian Law 1999. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Karina runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Karina's professional memberships and bar associations
2009 Legal Consultant from Russia, New York Admission 2020 Legal Consultant from Ukraine, New York
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Locations
Karina Duvall's office in Brooklyn
Karina's primary office is at 1400 Avenue Z, Office 502, Brooklyn, NY, 11235. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Russian-Divorce, Professional Corporation
1400 Avenue Z, Office 502
Brooklyn, NY 11235
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How to hire Karina Duvall — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Karina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Karina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karina's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Karina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Brooklyn, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Karina
Karina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Karina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Karina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Karina Duvall
How much does it cost to hire Karina for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Karina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Karina offer a free consultation?
Karina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karina's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Karina's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in New York typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Karina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Karina take my case if I'm outside Brooklyn?
Karina is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Karina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Karina?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Karina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Karina accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Karina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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