The Litvak Law Group was founded on the three pillars of integrity, excellence, and diligence by Uri Litvak, a seasoned attorney with 25 years of diverse legal and business experience. Uri was formerly with the law firm of Skadden Arps in New York, which is consistently ranked as one of the top law firms in the United States. He has also served as corporate counsel for both multi-billion dollar publicly traded companies, such as Cendant and AIG, as well as small entrepreneurial start ups.
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Miami, Florida 33131
T305-824-2241
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MEET THE TEAM
Uri Litvak
Uri Litvak is an attorney and strategic advisor with 27 years of experience in the areas of M&A, corporate law, securities, corporate finance, and complex litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. He was formerly with the law firm of Skadden Arps in New York (www.Skadden.com), which is consistently ranked as one of the top law firms in the United States for M&A, Securities and Corporate Finance. He has also served as corporate counsel for both multi-billion dollar publicly traded companies, such as Cendant and AIG, as well as small entrepreneurial start ups. He is an honors graduate of U Miami and NYU. Uri prides himself on providing big firm expertise at a cost that’s manageable for the firm’s clients. He enjoys being an instrumental part of the strategic process while fiercely protecting his clients’ interests.
Tom N. Yacko
Tom has been practicing as a civil litigation attorney since 2016, developing expertise in the field of complex commercial and business litigation, while gaining experience in trials, depositions, and all forms of discovery and motion practice.
Tom earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Marketing and Finance from the University of San Diego in 2008. Upon graduation, he served in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan from 2009-2011, where he organized and provided training to hundreds of local English teachers on modern English teaching techniques, taught English to children ranging in age from 6 to 18, and planned and executed various community development projects. During his time in the Peace Corps, Mr. Yacko formed Kazakhstan’s first ever baseball league, became fluent in Russian and was recognized as an exemplary Peace Corps member. He then attended law school at Chapman University School of Law, clerking for a Federal Bankruptcy Judge, the Honorable Scott C. Clarkson, for two years. In 2015, he graduated near the top of his class and began working at a Civil Litigation firm based in Orange County, California.
He is currently a member of the State Bar of California, and is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California.
When he is not working, Mr. Yacko enjoys playing golf, fishing, and generally anything outdoors, and spending quality time with his family and loved ones.
Walter Whitman Moore
Of Counsel
Walter Whitman Moore is a trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts and arbitration for over 25 years. Moore graduated with honors from Princeton University and Georgetown Law; was an Editor of The Georgetown Law Journal; and taught legal research and writing to first-year law students at Georgetown Law. Moore was formerly with the law firm of Skadden Arps in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Moore is licensed in California and Texas, and handles all phases of litigation for clients, including pre-trial discovery and motions, bench and jury trials, and appeals. Moore focuses on business and real estate disputes, and his goal in each case is to litigate as strategically and efficiently as possible, based on his client’s objectives.
S. MARTIN KELETI
Mr. Keleti is a graduate of UC Hastings College of the Law. He has practiced civil litigation in state and federal courts at all levels. He has advised clients before suit and represented them before administrative agencies, in arbitrations and mediations, and in trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and courts of last resort, including the United States Supreme Court. He has participated in several precedent-setting cases. He has also served as an expert witness and adjunct professor of law. His cases have included disputes involving such diverse fields as intellectual property, entertainment law, real estate, civil rights, probate, and personal injury, among others. He looks for practical and innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs.
Sindy J. Winkelhake, J.D.
Sindy graduated from Cooley Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. While in law school, she earned a prestigious judicial clerkship position clerking for the Hon. Robert H. Cleland of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Sindy also clerked for a district court judge in Washtenaw County, Michigan for two years while studying law. Both opportunities provided her with firsthand insight into how judges make decisions and analyze cases.
To further refine her legal research and writing skills, Sindy worked as a legal intern for the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, Appellate Division, where she assisted in drafting appellate briefs for submission in the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan Court of Appeals. She also served as Screening and Preemption Editor for Law Review and as Public Relations Director for the student chapter of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, where she facilitated a structured mentorship program connecting law students with legal professionals in providing mentorship and career development support.
Sindy has extensive experience as an executive litigation paralegal in California and has a strong command of the rules of civil procedure in both the state and federal courts of California. She is dedicated to utilizing her knowledge and skills to provide steadfast support to attorneys and the best possible outcome for clients.
Sindy earned her Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University. When she is not working, Sindy enjoys reading, snorkeling, kayaking, road trips, camping and the great outdoors.
Kyle W. Richardson, J.D.
Kyle is a graduate of Chapman University School of Law.
Marianne Litvak, MFA – CFO
Marianne oversees all financial matters including billing, AP and AR at Litvak Law Group and is actively engaged with new business development. Marianne worked in the Executive Office of Goldman Sachs in New York City for 9 years. She is a graduate of Fairfield University where she received a BA degree and earned her MA in art history from Queens College in NY. Marianne has lectured at the Guggenheim in Las Vegas and continues to enjoy art pursuits.
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