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Managing Partner
Peter Zinkovetsky is the founder of Avenue Law Firm. He is an experienced and highly rated New York attorney who represents local and international clients. Peter has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for eight years in a row. Rising Star Award is given to less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in New York State. New York Real Estate Journal included Peter Zinkovetsky in their 2018 Ones To Watch List and Avvo awarded him 10/10, the highest rating available.
Peter teaches continuing education courses, writes a legal blog, has written articles for the New York Real Estate Journal, and is often invited to participate and present at conferences in the US and worldwide.
Peter is often interviewed by the press and has been featured in a number of publications including Forbes, NY Post, The Real Deal, NY Observer, Newsweek, NY Real Estate Journal, and many others.
Peter holds a Juris Doctor Degree from New York Law School; a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Pace University; and is a graduate of the United Nations International School.
Peter’s focuses his practice on real estate transactions and property and business insurance.
Attorney At Law
Sandy Yeung is an associate attorney at Avenue Law Firm. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York. While at Hofstra, she co-founded the First-Generation Law Student Association, an initiative supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue a legal career. Prior to law school, Sandy worked as a real estate paralegal for nine years, gaining extensive hands-on experience in transactional matters.
Sandy’s practice focuses primarily on residential real estate transactions, guiding buyers, sellers, and investors through all stages of the closing process. She represents clients in the purchase and sale of co-ops, condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes throughout New York. In addition to residential matters, Sandy handles commercial real estate transactions, commercial leasing, and general business law. She takes a practical, detail-oriented approach to every deal, ensuring that her clients understand each step and feel confident in their decisions. Sandy also drafts and negotiates operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other transactional documents for her business clients.
Outside of work, Sandy is an avid board game enthusiast who enjoys game nights with friends and discovering new strategy games.
Senior Associate
Michael J. Fichera, Jr is a Senior Associate at Avenue Law firm focusing his practice on residential real estate transactions. A 2015 graduate of New York Law School, Michael is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. He
Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and an unparalleled commitment to his field. His approach is deeply rooted in customer service, believing that the cornerstone of successful legal practice is the strength of the relationships formed with clients. This philosophy shines brightest when working with first-time homebuyers, a group he finds particularly rewarding due to the opportunity to guide and support them through one of life’s major milestones.
Michael’s passion for law is evident in every case he handles. Yet, it’s his personal commitment to each client that truly sets him apart. He understands that behind every transaction is a person or a family placing their trust in his hands, and he honors that trust with personalized attention and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
Away from the office, Michael’s enthusiasm extends to cheering for the New York Mets, a passion that rivals even his love for the law. This fervor for his favorite baseball team reflects the vigor he brings to his professional life – full of energy, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
At the heart of Michael J. Fichera, Jr.’s practice is a deep-seated belief that the law is more than a profession; it’s a way to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, especially during their most significant moments. Whether advising a seasoned investor or a nervous first-time buyer, Michael’s expertise, empathy, and unwavering commitment make him not just an attorney, but a trusted advisor and advocate.
Senior Associate
Anna Boudakova, Esq is a Senior Associate at Avenue Law Firm and manages the firm’s residential real estate department. She represents clients with purchase and sale of all types of properties including coops, condos, townhouses, houses and new developments. Anna has over 15 years of experience, having started as a paralegal in a real estate law firm in 2005, where she quickly acquired passion for law and legal work. She went on to pursue a legal career after graduating Cum Laude from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2011. Prior to joining Avenue Law Firm, Anna has worked as an attorney for the New York City Law Department and as a principal attorney at her own law practice.
Whether you are buying, selling or refinancing your home, utilizing her interpersonal and language skills, her ambitious nature, as well as her knowledge and experience, Anna will help you through the various phases of the process, and bring the deal to a closing.
Senior Associate
Marianna Shafir is a Senior Associate at Avenue Law Firm, focusing on real estate transactions in New York and New Jersey. Before becoming a part of Avenue Law Firm, Marianna gained valuable experience working at BNY Mellon, Invesco, and Smarsh. In addition to her corporate background, Marianna has served as an adjunct professor at New York Career Institute, where she taught Real Estate Law and Law Office Management courses. Marianna holds a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a contributor to various online publications.
Banking Department
Stanley Chovnick, Esq has over 40 years of legal experience and works at Avenue Law Firm’s Banking Department which represents lenders in all types of real estate transactions.
Office Manager
Carla moved from Puerto Rico to New York in 2019. Prior to joining Avenue Law Firm as a Senior Paralegal, she worked for a civil litigation law firm as an Office Manager/Paralegal. She supervised all the paralegals, managed the attorneys’ workload, and worked hand in hand with the attorneys in order to develop new litigation strategies.
Prior to moving to New York, Carla worked for a local company in Puerto Rico contracted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and FEMA for the debris cleanup after Hurricane Maria. She worked at their headquarters and oversaw the admin employees, the payroll, helped draft contracts for subcontractors and analyzed the raw data that came in of all the debris hauled to prepare the invoices to the USACE.
Carla has a bachelor’s degree in pre-med from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus and a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Law. During law school, she worked as a law clerk for a Superior Judge and was a member of the Litigation League for which she won multiple awards.
In her free time, she likes to bake macarons and take her two rescue dogs (Timon & Pumba) on long walks in Central Park.
Marketing Director
Born and raised in Brazil, Marcela Medici began her career as a biologist after receiving a bachelor’s degree from the esteemed University of Campinas. With a passion for understanding the intricacies of the immune system, she earned a master’s degree in Micro-Immunology, which led her to manage a company specializing in high-risk medical procedures for three years.
After transitioning to New York, Marcela pursued a Business Major at ASA College, leveraging her prior experience to excel in her studies. Today, she serves as the Marketing Director at Avenue Law Firm, where she applies her expertise in business development and networking to enhance the firm’s brand visibility and client engagement. In addition, she continues her work as a real estate matchmaker, specializing in business development across various sectors of real estate, including title insurance, law and interior design. Marcela’s extensive knowledge of real estate professionals, combined with her ability to identify and nurture valuable connections, makes her an indispensable asset to her team.
She is also the president of a BNI chapter in Manhattan, leading a group of over 20 professionals, and can often be seen at networking events, where she excels.
Driven by a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to excellence, Marcela continues to propel innovation and growth through her multifaceted approach to business development, marketing, networking, and relationship-building.
Paralegal
Lisa is a paralegal at Avenue Law Firm, where she supports the team with a focus on residential real estate transactions. A native of Long Island City, NY, she earned her degree in Criminal Justice from Monroe College in New Rochelle in 2010. Guided by a strong desire to help others, Lisa spent several years in the hospitality industry before returning to the legal field. Her prior experience at a real estate firm deepened her knowledge of the purchase and sale process and ultimately led her to her current role at Avenue Law Firm.
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